Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Pablo M. Acevez
May 13, 2009
Mr. Pablo M. Acevez, 84, went home to be with our Lord in Heaven, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 15, 1924 in Anthony, NM, to Pablo C. Sr. and Mercedes Acevez. Pablo was born the eldest son of a family of eight, and during...
Katherine Frona Mae Scott
May 13, 2009
Katherine Frona Mae Scott, 84, Las Cruces resident since 1954, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009. She was born Oct. 24, 1924 in Van Buren, AR. to Verge and Tessie Richmond. She and her husband have resided in Las Cruces since 1954. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always put her beautiful family first. She will be...
William H. Paul
May 13, 2009
William H. Paul, 70, of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born on April 3, 1939 in Hambden, Ohio. He married the love of his life Josephine Gutierrez on April 8, 1961. Bill served honorably in the US Navy for 22 years, including three tours in Vietnam as...
Maria Del Carmen Oliver
May 6, 2009
Maria del Carmen Oliver 57, entered into rest on May 6, 2009 at her home in Las Cruces, NM. She was born July 7, 1951 in Juarez, Chihuahua. Carmen is survived by her husband Jesus S. Oliver, Sr., her two daughters Rosie and Sandra, two sons Jesse and Mickey, grandchildren, Cruz, Clarissa, Brittany, Samantha, Audrey, Izaak, Savanna and Anjel; and...
Maria D. Tomesky
May 5, 2009
Maria D. Tomesky, 83, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009. She was born March 26, 1926 in Ascencion, Chihuahua, Mexico to Joaquin and Maria Luisa Porras. Maria was a wonderful homemaker always putting her family first. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her four children Franklin, Hector, Herminia...
Helen L. Cantu
May 5, 2009
Helen L. Cantu, 90 of Las Cruces, NM passed on to her heavenly home with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice. Len
Ronald P. Grossklaus
May 3, 2009
Ronald P. Grossklaus entered into eternal rest Sunday May 3, 2009 at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Ron was born January 5, 1936 to his parents Samuel and Lucy Grossklaus of Muscatine Iowa. He graduated from Muscatine High in 1954. Ron served his country in the Army from 1954 thru 1957. He then attended the University of Iowa for...
Arthur Martin Saye
Apr 30, 2009
Arthur Martin Saye entered into rest on April 30, 2009. He was born August 23, 1919 in Iowa Park, Texas to his parents John William Saye and Lillie Belle Martin of Savory, Texas. Art was the youngest of 9 children. He served his country honorably during World War II as a medic in the Navy. After the war, Art was...
Noel L. Brown
Apr 28, 2009
Noel L. Brown, 19, of Las Cruces, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. She was born May 19, 1989 in Las Cruces, NM. She was the office manager at Mesilla Valley Chiropractic Center. Noel was a people person, always a smile on her face, was unselfish and willing to help anyone in need. All her loving family and many...
America Gonzalez
Apr 27, 2009
America Gonzalez, 81 of La Mesa, New Mexico passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Artemio Gonzalez of La Mesa, NM; her granddaughter, America Valverde, whom she has taken care of since she was 3 years old; two sons Artemio Gonzalez Jr....
Ardis Lucille Owen
Apr 26, 2009
Ardis Lucille Jacks Owen was born in Rensselaer, Indiana, in 1923 to Elmer and Leatha Jacks. She was a graduate of Indiana State University and taught science and home economics in Indiana, Arizona and New Mexico high schools. She has lived in Las Cruces since 1962 and has been an active member of University United Methodist Church, and its United...
Daniel Medina
Apr 25, 2009
Daniel "Danny" Medina, 66 of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on Saturday April 25, 2009 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1942 in Chamberino to Manuel and Elvira Medina. Danny loved cooking for family get-togethers, preparing foods harvested from his garden. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Alicia Medina of the...
Louis B. Rel
Apr 25, 2009
On his 81st birthday, Saturday, April 25,2009 our beloved brother Louis Rel, went home to Our Heavenly Father. Louie as most of his friends knew him, was born in Rodey, NM, but lived most of his life in Las Cruces. Louie served in the Army during World War II. His parents were the late Merced & Maria Rel. He leaves...
Esperanza P. Trujillo
Apr 23, 2009
Eperanza "Hope" Parra Trujillo, 84,died on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at her home in Las Cruces. Hope was born on December 18,1924 to Higinia Parra in Central, New Mexico. She was adopted and raised by Jesus and Sara Parra of Central, where she grew up with her dearest friend/sister, Juanita Parra Holguin, and where she met her future husband, Glaris...