Obituaries

Feb 18, 2012

Raymond Maese, 68 has entered God's eternal light. As we mourn our loss, the Maese family asks that we reflect on his achievements but also the struggle of his final two years and rejoice that he now walks with the Lord and has been healed. Ray was born to Pablo and Herminia Maese on December 19, 1944. He had one...

Feb 18, 2012

Joycelle Clara Gibian, 80, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Casa Del Sol Senior Care Center. Joycelle was born on September 26, 1931 in Jamaica, New York to William and Edna ( Thayer) Gmaehle. She attended Elmont Rd Grade School; Belmont Blvd. Jr High School and Sewanhaka High School in New York. She married Robert W. Gibian...

Feb 17, 2012

Minnie R. Montoya, 84, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life on Friday February 17, 2012. Minnie was born December 23, 1927, to Abrahn and Mattie Romero of Mesilla Park, NM. Minnie's love and devotion to the Lord and all that knew her was endless. No one ever left without hearing, "God bless you." She was the traditional mother and grandmother...

Feb 17, 2012

Leroy Roach age 93 sunrise October 13, 1918 sunset February 17, 2012. Leroy was born in Camden, South Carolina. He relocated to Paterson, New Jersey in his early twenties, where he met and later married his loving wife the late Deborah Helen Hooper-Roach. Of that union they had four children Leona Patricia Roach-Davis of NM, Gwendolyn Elaine Roach-Jenkins of Las...

Feb 16, 2012

Loving father, brother, son, grandfather and friend, Neal Patrick Broderick went to be with our heavenly father on Thursday February 16, 2012. He was born to Gene and Barbara Broderick on September 29, 1959 in Rochester, NY. Neal honorably served his country with the United States Air Force retiring after 22 years of service. During those 22 years Neal earned...

Feb 12, 2012

Connie M. Gutierrez 76 of Las Cruces died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. She was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Tinnie, NM to Miguel and Frances Trujillo Romero. Connie was retired after many years of faithful service from the City of Las Cruces. She enjoyed shopping, the outdoors and fishing, but her passion was for her family and grandchildren and the...

Feb 12, 2012

Marie Gadbois Barker, 66, of Las Cruces passed gently away Sunday, Feb. 12, surrounded by her family. Marie was born in Ventura, CA on Nov. 10, 1945 to Robert N. Gadbois and Myrle Patterson Gadbois. She loved to golf, work out & play games. She was a staunch Aggie fan and loved going to the games. Marie took time to...

Feb 12, 2012

Maria Concepcion "Concha" Gray, 58, of Dona Ana, died Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was born to Randolfo and Rebeca Rascon on December 8, 1953 in Cantarrana, Venezuela. She had worked at Wal-Mart with many years of faithful service. Concha was a member of Our Lady of Purification, she enjoyed taking care of her granddaughter who was the love of...

Feb 11, 2012

Glen C. Martinez 48, of Las Cruces, NM was called to the arms of our heavenly father on Saturday February 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Nazario and Flora Martinez in Las Cruces, NM on June 19, 1963. Glen enjoyed working with his hands and was a carpenter by trade. He also enjoyed the outdoors,...

Feb 10, 2012

Richard "Dick" "Chief" Paul Little, 72, passed away on February 10, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1939 to Paul Little and the former Mildred Goembel in Geneseo, IL. After graduating high school, Dick attended the University of New Mexico, studying Mathematics and Civil Engineering. Dick went on to work for the New Mexico Highway Department and later for...

Feb 9, 2012

Feb 8, 2012

Ramon Talamantes Lopez, 72, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 21, 1940 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dolores and Consuelo T. Lopez. Ramon worked for Ray Ward & Sons and Tatch Construction and was very proud to be a Laborer and a member of the Local...

Feb 8, 2012

Feb 8, 2012

Maria Urbina Costales, 96, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born to Lino and Nieves Urbina in Durango, Mexico on August 2, 1915. Maria enjoyed making quilts, cooking for family and friends and loved going to church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Maria is survived...

Feb 6, 2012

Margaret A. Fouillet, 90, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. "Maggie" or "Dodie" as she was fondly known was born Jan. 18, 1922 in Las Cruces to Baltazar Fouillet and Donaciana Armenta. She was a lifelong member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church where she was a member of the Sacred Heart Association. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, gambling,...

Feb 4, 2012

Martha Loneta Wood passed away February 4, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Her life, in fact, had been a struggle with health issues for many years and her strength and bravery in the face of her pain and poor health was an inspiration to all who knew her. Neta, as she was known to her family and friends, is survived...

Feb 3, 2012

Ray Goodin, 79 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Friday February 3, 2012 at Memorial medical Center with his devoted family by his side. Ray was born on May 27, 1932 in Colbert, Oklahoma Willie Melvin and Evie Elizabeth Goodin. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Jo Ann Marie Goodin, three sisters and one...

Feb 2, 2012

Felton C. Springer, a Las Cruces resident for 67 years and a member of First Baptist Church, Las Cruces passed away at The Good Samaritan Village of Las Cruces on February 2, 2012. He was born in Campbell, Texas to Arthur J. and Leona Springer March 9, 1919. He served four years in The U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII....

Feb 2, 2012

Lita L. Apodaca, 102, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2012. She was born Feb. 8, 1909 in La Mesilla, NM to Manuel and Clara Gonzalez Lucero. She enjoyed traveling and socializing with friends but her passion was for her son. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Lita is survived by her loving...

Feb 1, 2012

Lorenza A. Garcia, 82, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 5, 1929 in Tolleson, AZ to Manuel and Antonia Garcia. She will lovingly be remembered as the family leader, she was the first to call for help, and took pride in helping raise her grandchildren. She...