Obituaries

Mar 6, 2012

Mar 5, 2012

Miguel G. Cruz Jr. 73, of Las Cruces, died Monday, March 5, 2012. Mike as he was fondly known was born Nov. 15, 1938 in Las Cruces to Miguel and Lina Cruz Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served our country honorably. Mike also was a retired Technician from the City of Las Cruces after...

Mar 4, 2012

Alice Ann Kirkpatrick, 84, of Las Cruces is now in God's hands. She passed away, March 4, 2012, at home with her children and caregivers by her side. Alice Ann was born to Hervey and Rosemay Schneider on November 19, 1927, in Eureka, KS. She is survived by her daughter Eileen (Wayne) Gilbert and her son Mark Kirkpatrick of Las...

Mar 4, 2012

Richard G. Audette, also affectionately known as "New York Slim" to close family and friends, age 64 entered into the joy of the Lord on March 4th, 2012. Born in Albany New York, Richard graduated from the State University of New York with a degree in Sociology and from Washington State University with a degree in History. He taught in...

Mar 4, 2012

Mar 2, 2012

It is with great sorrow and loss that we announce the passing of Manuel B Gomez fondly called "Manny" by all who knew and loved him. Manny was born in San Francisco Del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico to Roman and Lucrecia Gomez on January 12, 1937 and was called to the arms of our heavenly father March 2, 2012 at the...

Mar 1, 2012

John F. M. Anderson, 74, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died March 1, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born November 22, 1937, in South Amboy, New Jersey, the son of the late Frances and Alexander Anderson. He had only one sibling, a brother fourteen years older. The 19th of April 1960, he...

Feb 28, 2012

Carol A. Rogers, 78, of Las Cruces, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2012. She was born May 31, 1933 in Raton, NM to John and Beatrice Chittick. As a graduate of New Mexico State University, she was a member of Zeta-Tau-Alpha Fraternity and President during her last year of college. Three of her granddaughters; Serena, Mary...

Feb 28, 2012

Sarah Gray Wilborn, Las Cruces resident since 1950, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. She was born July 16, 1910 in Kenton, TN. to Robert and Lessie Gray. She had been a faithful member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she was with the United Methodist Women; a member of PEO Chapter B.F. and the Dona Ana D.A.R. Sarah enjoyed...

Feb 27, 2012

Betty Meiners, much-loved and admired by her family and many friends, left this life and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Betty was born August 17, 1924, to Harlow and Mildred Fuller in Syracuse, NY. She graduated from Hope College, Holland, Michigan, in 1947; and from the...

Feb 26, 2012

Ofelia Legarreta, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27th. She died peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by her family. She was born to Crisoforo and Francisca Leyva, Sr. on April 22, 1933. She grew up on Hayner's Ranch in Rincon, NM. She graduated from Hatch Valley High School in 1953. She...

Feb 25, 2012

Charlie Phillip Franzoy, 94 of Salem, NM died Saturday Feb. 25, 2012. He was born June 7, 1917 in Fierro, NM to Joseph and Celestina Franzoy. When Charlie wasn't working hard on the family farm, he was enjoying the outdoors. He loved to go fishing, hunting, prospecting, trapping and playing a hot game of dominos. He also enjoyed spending his...

Feb 25, 2012

Elva Osborn, 94 years old, went to be with the Lord during the early hours of the morning of February 25, 2012. She was at her home, where she wanted to be, when her Lord called her to Heaven. Elva was born on November 20, 1917 in Sabetha, Kansas. She was daughter of Lloyd and Hazel Tobie Atkinson and was...

Feb 24, 2012

Ola Faye Mahres, 90, of Las Cruces, entered eternal rest Friday, February 24, 2012, at Home Hospice in Odessa, Texas, surrounded by her family. Faye was born March 2, 1921 in Henrietta, TX to B.K. Neely and Bernice Henderson Neely. At the age of 2, Faye and her family moved to La Mesa, NM. After graduating from Union High School...

Feb 24, 2012

Theresa W. Frederickson, 70, of Las Cruces, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. She was born Aug. 23, 1941 in Chicago, Ill., to John and Louise Dzik. Theresa had been a Supervisor with Foamex Inc., after many years of faithful service. She enjoyed the outdoors, feeding quail and hunting for rocks but her passion was for her family. Theresa is survived...

Feb 23, 2012

Jimmy Guzman passed away on Thursday February 23, 2012 at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his family. Jimmy was Born June 9, 1940 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Delfina Baca and Jesus Guzman. He worked and retired as a custodian for the LCPS. He also attended NMSU. He is survived by his wife of 43 years Cristina...

Feb 22, 2012

Retired Major Stanley F. Sobczynski Sr., 92, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Major as he was fondly known was born Aug. 4, 1919 in Coatsesville, PA to John and Marie Sobczynski. He was retired from the US Army after more than 27 years of honorable service to our country during WW II and around the world. While...

Feb 21, 2012

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father grandfather, and great-grandfather, Reyes Bordeaux Chavez, (Ray B. Chavez). He passed away on Feb. 21, 2012 at the age of 90 and joins the love of his life, Josefa (Josie) Chavez who passed away on December 16, 1995. Ray passed away at home surrounded by his family,...

Feb 20, 2012

Daniel "Bruce" Cameron, of Las Cruces and Professor Emeritus at The College of San Mateo in California, passed away quietly and fittingly on Presidents Day, February 20, 2012 at the age of 82. He was a passionate educator, mentor, and leader to his students, colleagues, family, and friends. Foremost, he was a devoted husband and cherished friend to many. Born...

Feb 20, 2012

MaryEllen Dickerson was called home to be with the LORD on Feb. 20th, 2012. She was in the comfort of her home, with her two favorite nieces. She was born Mary Ellen Ferguson to Cecil and Katie Ferguson on Mar. 15th, 1943. The sixth of seven children, she was the apple of her Mothers eye. She has now joined them...