Obituaries

Sep 20, 2009

Jesus C. Pena, 70, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, September 20, 2009. "Chuy" as he was fondly known, was born July 24, 1939 in Hurley, NM. to Mariano and Genevieve Barela Pena. He enjoyed the outdoors, was an avid sports fan, enjoyed coaching kids soccer, but his passion was for his family. He will be deeply missed by all his...

Sep 16, 2009

Ascencion R. Rodriguez, 81, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 surrounded by his family. "Chon" as he was fondly known was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Juarez Y Reforma, Mexico to Casimiro and Leonides Rodriguez. He loved the outdoors, walking was an avid sportsman but his passion was for softball where he was known as the "Maestro". Chon...

Sep 16, 2009

Sep 15, 2009

Barry D. Smith, 47, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009. He was born May 9, 1962 in Dunn, NC. to Stanley and Johnnie Smith. Barry is survived by his mother Johnnie Smith, his sister Crystal Gamble, a brother James Smith and his nieces April Gamble, Kyrie and Cleopatra Smith. A private family memorial service will be held at...

Sep 14, 2009

It is with great sorrow that we inform our neighbors, friends and relatives that Mary E. Gonzales of Mesquite, NM died on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. She was born Sept. 16, 1931 in Ocate, NM to Juan and Santana Manchego. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and gave freely of her time as a volunteer with...

Sep 13, 2009

Larry R. Null, of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Memorial Medical center. He was born March 12, 1941 in Gage, OK to Roy and Lucille Null. Larry was a resident of Las Cruces since 1960 and was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle de Las Cruces. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Aside from...

Sep 13, 2009

Sep 13, 2009

Phyllis Wagner Schwebke entered eternal life on September 13, 2009. Phyllis was born November 26, 1920, on a farm near Menomonie, WI and lived there thru her college years at Stout Institute which she graduated from in 1942. After receiving her MS in 1958 from the University of Wisconsin she continued her career in Family Life, Adult Education and Clothing...

Sep 11, 2009

Shirley E. Dundon, 80, of Las Cruces, died Friday, September 11, 2009. She was born June 4, 1929, in Massilon, Ohio, to William and Emma Buechling. Shirley was instrumental in the development of the Las Alturas community, and was a founder of the local Unitarian Church and the Las Cruces Aquatic Team. She was well known and touched many lives...

Sep 9, 2009

Raymond A. Testa, 65, of Las Cruces died at his home Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. He was born January 9, 1944 in Napolean, Ohio to George and Alberta Wells Testa. Raymond was veteran of the US Air Force where he served his country honorably. He had been the owner-operator of D&P Trucking. He was with the Trumbull County Sheriff's Office...

Sep 8, 2009

Sep 7, 2009

Richard S. Hinson, 30 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Sept. 7, 2009 near a friend's home. He was born in Texas to Jerry and Jane Hinson. "Richie" as he was affectionately known to family and friends is survived by his companion, Isabel Jerabek, his brother Leroy Reeves of New York City, his sister Monica Sue Wagonor of Red Oak,...

Sep 5, 2009

William J. McCormick (Lt. Col. USAF Ret.) passed away at his home on September 5, 2009.

Sep 4, 2009

Sep 1, 2009

Rosario Silva, 46 of Mesilla Park, NM died Tuesday September 1, 2009 at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, NM She was born May 20, 1963 on Monterde, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dolores and Irene Quezada. Rosario was employed at the Custodial Dept. at New Mexico State University and was a member of The Basilica de San Albino in Mesilla....

Aug 31, 2009

Aug 29, 2009

Mary Agnes Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. "Teenie" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Las Cruces to Frederick and Eunice Page Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, hunting for artifacts and playing bridge where she had a special relationship with all her bridge playing friends but her passion was for her family....

Aug 29, 2009

Nathan Henry Cleek, Sr., passed from this life on Saturday, August 29, at the age of 98. He had been a resident of Las Cruces 49 years. He was born December 27, 1910, the second of five children, to Thomas and Leliah Cleek in Maury City TN. His family lived in several small Tennessee towns during his childhood years. He...

Aug 28, 2009

Harold L. Hough, 92, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on August 28, 2009 at his home surrounded by dear loved ones. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Clyde and Bessie Hough; He was the oldest of three children. On September 30, 1947 in Lancaster, Wisconsin he married the love of his life, Sigrid...

Aug 27, 2009

Sharon Y. Lamphier passed away on Thursday, August 27, at Mesilla Valley Hospice with her husband and dear friends at her side after a lengthy battle with Muscular Dystrophy and heart failure. Sharon Cook was born June 8, 1943, in St. Paul, MN and was adopted at age three by Larry and Viola (Betty) Cook of Lakeland, MN. She attended...