Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Melvin L. Cahoon
Nov 20, 2009
Melvin L. Cahoon August 8th, 1920 to November 20th, 2009 Melvin was born in Colbert Oklahoma to Pearl Todd & Homer Wesley Cahoon and moved to Mesquite NM in the fall of 1927. He bought a farm near Dona Ana family homestead on what now is called the Corrilitas Ranch which he cowboyed from age 8 up. Melvin met his...
Fred A. Wagner
Nov 17, 2009
Fred A. Wagner, 66, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009. He was born Jan. 22, 1943 in Santa Fe, NM to Louis and Margaret Quintana Wagner. Fred was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably. While in the service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. He then became an Environmental Engineer...
Leland H. Gile Jr.
Nov 16, 2009
Leland H. (Lee) Gile, Jr., 89, international authority on arid-land soils and longtime resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died on November 16, 2009 at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. Lee was born on February 23, 1920 in Alfred, Maine and grew up on the family dairy farm where he developed a lifelong passion for the natural...
Mary Helen Aven
Nov 9, 2009
Mary Helen Aven of Las Cruces passed away November 9, 2009. Mary Helen was born May 19, 1930 in Wooten, NM to Jim and Dorothy Sutten. She was raised in High Rolls, NM. Mary Helen enjoyed bowling, playing cards with family and friends, she loved animals and the outdoors. Mary Helen was especially known and loved for her quick wit....
Anastacio R. Romero
Nov 9, 2009
Anastacio R. Romero, 86, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. "Tacho" as he was fondly known was born Oct. 6, 1923 in Las Cruces to Abrahan and Mattie Rich Romero. He loved working in the outdoors with the pecan trees, his garden, and he enjoyed music and singing. Mr. Romero will be deeply missed by...
Adam A. Gutierrez
Nov 8, 2009
Adam A. Gutierrez, 64 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday November 8, 2009. He was born on November 11, 1944 to Isaac and Elvira Gutierrez in Las Cruces, NM. Adam enjoyed playing Pool, Dominos, and going to the Casino. He was a Catholic and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Adam will be greatly missed by all who...
Consuelo F. Nunez
Nov 8, 2009
Consuelo F. Nunez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. "Lita" as she was fondly known was born April 8, 1918 in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose and Maria Gonzalez Frausto. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and working in her garden but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Nunez will be deeply missed by all who knew...
Clara Ann Bell
Nov 7, 2009
Clara Ann Bell, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at The Village at Northrise, Desert Willows. She was born May 9, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Catherine Bell. She enlisted in the United States Women's Army Corp and was retired from the US Army. Clara was a very gracious person, donating to many various...
Raymond Lawrence Johnson
Nov 7, 2009
Raymond Lawrence Johnson, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada surrounded by his family. He was born January 25, 1932 in Las Cruces, NM to Roy and Cora Johnson. He served his country honorably in the US Army, and retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Co. as a supervisor. A life long area...
Anita D. Zertuche
Nov 6, 2009
Our Beloved Wife and Mother, Anita D. Zertuche, 76 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born March 5, 1933 in Berino, NM to Calletano and Maria Duran. Anita was a homemaker and a member of Sinai Church in Las Cruces. A lifelong area resident, she was active in her...
Peggy Margaret Carroll
Nov 3, 2009
Our beloved mother and loving friend Margaret "Peggy" H. Carroll has been enveloped by the angels wings and guided to heaven to be with Jesus, Mary and all his saints on November 3rd, 2009 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our mother had a long and brave battle with cancer for 13 years. She was born in Pawcatuck Connecticut Feb. 5th,...