Obituaries

Nov 23, 2011

Larry Sowder, 67, Las Cruces resident since 2003, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 after a several month illness from cancer. He was born Jan. 26, 1944 in Vallonia, Indiana. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served our country honorably during the Vietnam Era with the 9th Aerospace Division in Alaska and Colorado. He was a...

Nov 21, 2011

Nov 21, 2011

He was born Nov. 20, 1944 in El Paso, TX to Alfonso and Ramona Montoya. He enjoyed dancing, singing, and working around the house. Edmundo will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Montoya of 43 years; son Michael and wife Nancy of...

Nov 19, 2011

Cheryl Rae Trujillo was granted her angel wings on November 19, 2011 following a 4-year battle with cancer. She spent her final days with friends and family, Cheryl touched the lives of all that knew her. She will always be remembered for her smile, sense of humor, strength, bravery, and sweet demeanor. The youngest of three girls she was born...

Nov 18, 2011

Bobby M. Mayfield, aviator, farmer and cowboy, legislator, businessman, and lawyer, died peacefully November 18 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 87. Mr. Mayfield was born in 1924 at his family's farmhouse located on what is now North Valley Drive. A 1942 graduate of Las Cruces Union High School, Mayfield attended New Mexico Military Institute...

Nov 17, 2011

James Gerald Fields, fondly known as Jerry, died peacefully at home on November 17, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1937 in Miami, Arizona and spent most of his life in Arizona and New Mexico. He worked and retired from White Sands Missile Range, traveling the world with these different projects. He loved his family, his...

Nov 17, 2011

Nov 14, 2011

Nov 13, 2011

Nov 13, 2011

Luz Lopez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Nov.13, 2011. "Mama Lucy" as she was fondly known was born April 28, 1920 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Luz enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, raising birds, her grandchildren and was an exceptional homemaker. Mrs. Lopez will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons Jesus...

Nov 12, 2011

Nov 12, 2011

Rockwell "Rocky" Joseph Melendrez of Las Cruces went into the arms of our Lord Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice after a brief illness. Rocky was able to make it home by the grace of God. He was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. He was born June 2nd, 1964 in El Paso, Texas....

Nov 9, 2011

Gabriela (Guerra) P. Salcido, 81, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 surrounded by her family. Gabriela was born April 25, 1930 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico to Victoriano and Martina Parra. Gabriela enjoyed cooking and doing word searches. She was a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her...

Nov 6, 2011

Nov 6, 2011

Oran Clemons, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, 70 years of age, passed away on November 6, 2011 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Oran was surrounded by his loving family, Cheryl Beer, Glen Clemons, Greg Clemons, Lisa Petruzzelli and dear friend Bobby Morales. We have all lost a good friend, mentor and eternal source of laughs with Oran's passing. Oran was...

Nov 6, 2011

Loving wife, mother and grandmother, Margaret Montoya passed away Sunday, November 6, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 1, 1933 in Las Cruces, New Mexico she was preceded in death by her mother Elena Molina. Margaret is survived by her husband of 58 years George Montoya as well as her children George Montoya Jr; Norma Ledesma and husband...

Nov 5, 2011

Nov 4, 2011

Louis Dragonetti, 66, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born to Bernardino and Maria Dragonetti on August 12, 1945 in Itri, Italy. Louis honorably served his country with the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 plus years of service. He enjoyed the arts, specifically opera, reading a good book, and was very proud...

Nov 3, 2011

Nov 1, 2011