Obituaries

Feb 6, 2011

Francis Xavier DeMartino, 45, of Las Cruces died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011. Frank as he was fondly known was born July 27, 1965 in Middletown, NY to John DeMartino and Beatrice Garrett. He was the owner/operator of DeMartino Construction. Frank had a passion for racing cars at Southern New Mexico Speedway. He is survived by his loving wife of 25...

Feb 6, 2011

Feb 5, 2011

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Luz Ortega Sanchez, on Saturday, February 5, 2011. Luz was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, on June 3, 1924. She married Jesus Sanchez, who preceded her in death. They made their home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She and Jesus had five children: Alma Sanchez Lewis, deceased (husband...

Feb 1, 2011

Feb 1, 2011

Mr. O.E. "Bud" Cunningham, 86, of Monroe, LA formerly of Las Cruces, New Mexico was born July 31, 1924 in Quinter, Kansas, and passed away peacefully February 1, 2011 in Monroe, LA. Bud was a veteran of World War II. Bud enjoyed many hours at Big Daddy Flea Market and Auctioning. Bud's survivors are his wife of 63 years, Faye...

Jan 31, 2011

Jan 30, 2011

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Edna Mae Fierro on January 30, 2011 at Madeira Villa Assisted Living in Chandler, AZ. She was born December 17, 1932 in El Paso, Texas. In her younger years she raised our family, volunteered as a catechism teacher, cub scouts den...

Jan 28, 2011

Jan 28, 2011

Jan 27, 2011

Clara Pauline Alberson peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 27, 2011 at La Posada Hospice. Pauline was born May 31, 1927 in Fairacres, NM to Edwin George and Martha Chloe Daniel. She graduated in 1945 from Las Cruces Union High School and enjoyed attending monthly luncheons with her classmates. Pauline was employed by and retired from...

Jan 27, 2011

On January 27, 2011, John Johnson (Papa) was called to his Father in Heaven. He passed away at home surrounded by those who love him. Born on December 25th 1925 in Red River New Mexico to Calvin and Alba Johnson, John was a WWII veteran who served in the Navy on the USS Putman. Once out of the service he...

Jan 25, 2011

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Eva H. Benavidez, 96, of Tortugas, entered eternal life Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Rita B. Baca and Juan Hernandez on December 21, 1914 in Tortugas, N.M. She was a homemaker for most of her life and a member of Our Lady of...

Jan 25, 2011

Jaime de la Cruz, 70, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Jaime was born May 20, 1940, to Julian and Hilaria de la Cruz in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. Jaime was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was also a member of Our Lady of Health Catholic church. Jaime is survived by his wife, Enedina...

Jan 25, 2011

Jan 25, 2011

Jan 24, 2011

Kathleen Johnson 77 of Las Cruces, NM passed from this life on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born on May 7, 1933 to Gerald and Ruth Morris in West Branch, Iowa. Kathleen was a member of East Mesa Baptist Church for 20 plus years, where she served as Sunday School Secretary. For many years Kathleen was active in the...

Jan 22, 2011

Harry N. Treaftis, 89, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Jan.22, 2011. He was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Schenectady, New York to Nicholas and Sammie Treaftis. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country during WW II, while in the service he was awarded the American Area ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, Philippine Liberation ribbon and the...

Jan 21, 2011

Jan 16, 2011

Jan 15, 2011

Clarence Clayton Hunter passed away on Saturday the 15th of January, 2011. Clarence was born in San Saba, Texas on the 26th of September, 1917 to Asa Palmer Derrick (aka) Albert Ralph Hunter and Martha (Mattie) Rebecca Dove. The family moved to Mountainair, New Mexico in 1920, where they bought 160 acre farm, approx. 5 miles north of town. Times...