Obituaries

Apr 3, 2010

Apr 3, 2010

Betty Rosales, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, April 3, 2010 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born March 18, 1929 in Bisbee, Arizona. Betty loved the outdoors, especially tending to he gardens, and the family cookouts. She is survived by her ex-husband and companion George Montano; two sons, Ricky Montano and wife Terry and Steve Montano...

Apr 2, 2010

Russell Ray Spedalieri, 21 of Las Cruces, NM passed away April 2, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. He continues in life through his parents Mr. & Mrs. Russell and Araceli Spedalieri; sisters, Selena Spedalieri and Danielle Spedalieri-Padilla and husband Derek Padilla; nieces, Angelina, Jaylee and nephew Derek. Grandparents; Ysidra Vasquez-Spedalieri, Jose & Rosa Barba of Vado, NM. Russell was preceded in...

Mar 31, 2010

Dr. Rebecca Mae (Tillery) Verser, beloved wife, daughter, and mother tragically passed away March 31, 2010 at Mt. View Hospital at the age of 35. As a professor of communication at NMSU, she will be remembered as a talented young woman who not only touched the lives of family and friends, but also influenced the lives of many students. Rebecca...

Mar 30, 2010

Kathryn M. Austin, 86, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010. She was born March 17, 1924 in Leesburg, Ohio to Frederick A. Reese and Elsie McGlone. Kathryn had been an Administrative Assistant working for the US Government after many years of faithful service. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved...

Mar 29, 2010

Mar 28, 2010

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend Jenell Maxine Wood of Las Cruces, NM went home to our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Jenell was born in Pierce, Nebraska to Delbert and Edna Rogers on January 18, 1936. She was a civil service employee for 38 years, working at the Sioux Ordnance Depot in Nebraska and at White Sands...

Mar 26, 2010

Josephine M. Franco, 83 lifelong resident of Las Cruces, died Friday, March 26, 2010. She was born June 26, 1926 in Las Cruces to Julian and Angelita Cisneros Montoya. She was a devoted catholic all of her life and was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Church and participated in church functions whenever she could. Josephine loved...

Mar 25, 2010

Jesse James Almon was born January 24, 1928 in Tallapoosa, Georgia to Annie and Rader Almon, the 6th of 8 children. He passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010 after a battle with lung cancer. In 1950, he graduated from Fort Valley State University, in Fort Valley, Georgia with a B.S. degree in biology and where he became a member...

Mar 25, 2010

Robert Hanby, 75, of Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2010. He was born Jan. 28, 1935 in Butler, PA, to Joseph and Edith Hanby. Robert was a retired Sergeant First Class with the US Army serving his country honorably in Korea. He was a graduate of Laterno Tech and Dona Ana Community College, he loved to tinker...

Mar 23, 2010

Our dear and beloved husband, Dad, and Grandpa, Esmael A. "Billy" Nevarez, 70, passed away at his home on Tuesday March 23, 2010. Surrounded by his loving family. Billy as he was fondly known but his friends and family, is survived by his wife 39 years Elena "Helen" Nevarez, children Eileen Arvizu "Mark", Grace Telles "Ruben", Frankie Nevarez "Cynthia". Surviving...

Mar 23, 2010

Mar 22, 2010

Elisabeth Charlotte Bernhardt, 79, of Schoharie, New York, died on March 22, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a brief illness. Elisabeth was born in Hemau, Germany on June 19, 1930. She traveled to the United States by ship in 1956, where she met the love of her life and husband of nearly 52 years,...

Mar 19, 2010

Sianny Shuster, 58, of Las Cruces, died Friday March 19, 2010. She was born May 7, 1951 in Jakarta, Indonesia to Djaya and Harnasih Saputra. Sianny was a seamstress and fashion designer who enjoyed collecting clothes and all types of cloths, but her passion was for her husband and family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and...

Mar 18, 2010

Raul M. Villa, 79 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully Thursday, March 18, 2010, at home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1930 in Crowley, Colorado to Max and Simona Villa. Raul served his country honorably in US Army. He lived in Santa Ana, California and had worked and retired from the construction industry. Raul was...

Mar 17, 2010

Adam P. Fetterhoff, 27 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 in Las Cruces, NM. Adam was born March 18, 1982 in Houston, Texas to Paul and Cathy Fetterhoff. Adam graduated from Tucumcari High School in 2000 and received a Presidential Scholarship from and attended New Mexico State University. He was an avid golfer and was a member...

Mar 14, 2010

Mar 13, 2010

Mar 13, 2010

Mar 13, 2010

Mary Sue Medina, 67, of Tucson, AZ and formerly of Las Cruces, died Saturday, March 13, 2010. She was born May 24, 1942 on the Hayner Ranch, NM where she was raised by both grandparents and great-grandparents along with her sister Margaret Nunez. Mary Sue was a wonderful homemaker, had a passion for bingo and a special love for her...