Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Theodore R. Skibyak
Feb 13, 2011
Theodore R. (Ted) Skibyak, 78, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on February 13, 2011. He was born August 24, 1932 to Michael and Mary Skibyak in Detroit, MI. Ted grew up in Detroit, Michigan, graduated from De La Salle High School in 1952, received a BS in Chemistry from Wayne State University and pursued a MS in Geology....
James Q. Barnes
Feb 9, 2011
James Q. Barnes, 84, of Hatch, NM passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born on February 7, 1927 to J. Q. and Ila Ruth Barnes in Santa Anna, TX. He grew up and attended schools in Lovington, Santa Rosa, Tucumcari, Albuquerque and Hatch, NM, as well as...
Francisca Jacques
Feb 9, 2011
Francisca Jacques, 93, of Mesilla Park, NM died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011. She was born Nov. 6, 1917 in Chamberino, NM to Simon and Rafaela Garcia Barrio. She was retired after many years of faithful service from the Las Cruces Public School system. She was also a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral and enjoyed sewing and cooking for...
Mary J. Mathers Welch
Feb 7, 2011
Mary Mathers Welch, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on February 7, 2011. Mary was born on September 30, 1923 in Los Angeles, California to Allece Bolinger Martin and Joseph Martin. She lived in Lancaster, California until age seven, when she moved to Mason City, Illinois. Mary graduated from Mason City High School in...
Francis Xavier Demartino
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...
Luz O. Sanchez
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...
Orville E. Cunningham
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...
Edna Mae Fierro
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...
Clara P. Alberson
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...
John A Johnson
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...
Eva H. Benavidez
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...
Jaime De La Cruz
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...
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