Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Glen E. Johansmeier
Dec 27, 2010
Glen Edward Johansmeier born June 26, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles E. and Mabel (Young) Johansmeier passed away Dec. 27, 2010 at his home in Las Cruces, N.M. He served from 1955
Leo R. Williams
Dec 27, 2010
Leo R. Williams, 58 of Las Cruces, NM went fishing with the angels on Monday December 27, 2010. He was born to Charlie and Ernestine Williams in Vado, NM on December 30, 1951. Leo Honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings play, Cooking and spending time with family and friends. Leo will...
Lena Grace Lachapelle
Dec 27, 2010
Lena Grace(Turner) (Powell) LaChapelle was born on June 2, 1926 in Vanoss, Oklahoma to Goldie Etna Hodges and Charlie Luther Turner. She quietly slipped into heaven on the evening of Monday, December 27, 2010. Grace moved to Hatch, New Mexico in 1941 where her son Sammy Lloyd was born. Later, Paul Jean was born in Michigan. Cheryl De was born...
Piedad B. Gutierrez
Dec 27, 2010
Piedad (Pat) Barrio-Gutierrez was born on April 2, 1917 in Las Cruces. On Monday, December 27, 2010 at 4:30 pm the angels danced in our midst and swept her into God's outstretched arms where after 93 years of a hardy life on earth, she began a new journey with the angels and saints. Pat's welcome to the heavens has been...
Debra Ann Woods
Dec 27, 2010
Debra Ann Pearson Woods of Las Cruces, New Mexico entered eternal life Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. She was welcomed to heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Debra was born August 14, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas to Anna Pearson Valentine and Willie Charles Pearson Sr. Debra united in Holy Matrimony to James F. Woods...
Maria I. Santillano
Dec 26, 2010
Maria I. Santillano, 69, of Anthony, NM died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. She was born Dec.6, 1941 in Durango, Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Quinones. Maria is survived by her loving husband Jose of the family home; six children Pilar, Antonio, Bailio, Ernesto , Ricardo, Elisa and by seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 pm...
George Garcia Sr.
Dec 25, 2010
George Garcia Sr., 48 of Las Cruces, NM went to rest with the lord Saturday December 25, 2010. He was born February 21, 1962 to Ernesto and Socorro Garcia. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. George enjoyed camping, fishing and time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. George is survived...
Alex Quintero
Dec 24, 2010
Alex Quintero, 54 of El Paso, TX died Friday, December 24, 2010 at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Alex was born June 16, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Alex and Mary Quintero. He was a resident of El Paso since 2001 coming from San Antonio. He was a musician and a recognized artist-in-residence in the state of...
Lyle D. Lambert
Dec 22, 2010
Lyle Lambert, 75 formally of Hastings, NE went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 23 1935 to Clifford and Louise Lambert in Binkelman, NE. He grew up in the Binkelman and Parks, NE areas. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air...
Johnny Donald Carr
Dec 19, 2010
Johnny Donald Carr 85, of Las Cruces, NM died on Sunday December 19, 2010. He was born on January 6, 1925 in Las Cruces, NM to Fred and Neva Carr. He was the middle of three children. Johnny joined the Navy when he was 14 years old where he served his country for 4 years. When he got out of...
Frederick E. Jackson
Dec 19, 2010
Lt. Col. Frederick E. Jackson went to meet his Lord on December 19, 2010. He was born to Ramsey James Jackson and Gertrude Wylie Jackson December 19, 1928. Lt. Col. Jackson spent twenty years honorably serving his country. This service took him to Germany, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. He also spent many years as an artillery instructor at Fort...
Delbert A. Hawkins
Dec 16, 2010
Delbert A. Hawkins, 94 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his heavenly father on December 16, 2010. He was born on June 21, 1916 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Comador Aldee and Armer Hawkins. In 1923 the Hawkins family moved by covered wagon to Mt. Park, Oklahoma. Years later in 1936, after he graduated from High School, he moved...
Victor Scott Whitney
Dec 16, 2010
Victor Scott Whitney, 46, of Las Cruces, NM died December 16, 2010. He was born on Holloman Air Force Base on December 26, 1963 to Morris and Mary Bassford Whitney. He severed his Country Honorably in the United States Air Force. Victor enjoyed being in the outdoors camping and hiking, he loved a good cigar and antiques, especially old watches...
William B. Coyle
Dec 15, 2010
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather William (Bill) Bain Coyle entered eternal life on December 15, 2010 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born June 29, 1927 in San Pedro, California. Bill is survived by wife Mary Lou, daughters Bonnie Moen, Vicky Smith and husband Bob, Kris Lane and husband Curtis, sons Bill Coyle Jr. and wife Penny, Leonard...
Doris L. Foreman
Dec 13, 2010
Doris Louise Foreman 81 of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born July 18, 1929 in Bisbee, AZ to John William Allen and Rosa Mae Boyce. Doris lived several years in Arkansas and about 21 years in Grants, NM followed by 25 years in Trona, CA before moving to Las Cruces. She loved the Louis...
Mercedes P. Fajardo
Dec 12, 2010
Mercedes P. Fajardo, 87, of Las Cruces died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. "Meche" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Deming, NM to Miguel and Josephina Martinez Ponce. She was a devoted catholic and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, she enjoyed quilting and crocheting but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Fajardo will...
Robert D. White
Dec 9, 2010
Robert D. White, 70 of Las Cruces, NM died December 9, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1940 in Lebanon, Virginia to Walter and Betty White. "Bob" served his country honorably retiring from the U S Army after 27 years of service. He was a resident of Las Cruces since 1982 and was a...
Aubrianah Denae Zavala
Dec 7, 2010
Aubrianah Denae Zavala, infant child of Juan Zavala and Alexis Alvarez went to be an angel on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Besides her parent she is survived by grandparents, Juan and Marielena Zavala; Alex Alvarez; and Joanne and Meldon Sanchez. Great grandparents, Willie and Mary Banegas; Patrosinia Huerta; and Carmen and Jesus Marceleno. Also...
Ruthanna Truax Kennon
Dec 6, 2010
Ruthanna Truax Kennon entered eternal life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at home and surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born to Lyle Truax and Leva Duvall on April 26, 1922 in Barnesville, Ohio. After growing up on a farm in the Depression era, Ruth was graduated salutatorian from Bethesda High School. In 1943, she enlisted in the United...
Barbara May Floyd
Dec 5, 2010
Barbara May Floyd entered eternal life on Sunday, December 5, 2010 surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born to Joseph M. Luton and Barbara Crittenden on May 1, 1926 in Gillette, Wyoming. In her early 20's she and her mother came to Arizona by bus from Wyoming pulling off layers of clothing the closer they got to Arizona. Barbara...
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