Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Santiago Rodriguez Melon
Jan 1, 2009
Santiago Rodriguez Melon, 90 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. He was born September 20, 1918 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Juan and Maria Melon. He was in the construction industry and was a member of the Catholic Church. His survived by eight daughters, Josie M. Smith; Jenny Melon; Mary Sanchez;...
Nell P. Edington
Dec 30, 2008
Nell P. Edington, 99, of Las Cruces, died at home on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. She was born Feb. 3, 1909 in Nogal, NM to Albert H and Eva May Pfingsten. Nell earned her teaching certificate in 1927 and taught for eleven years in Arabella, Lincoln and Asperus Canyon, NM. She had been a lifelong member of the Baptist Community...
James T. Pollock
Dec 28, 2008
James T. Pollock, 48, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. "Jim" or "Jimbo" as he was fondly known was born on February 17, 1960 to Dr. and Mrs. James L. Pollock, Jr. He graduated from Cobre High School in Bayard, NM in 1978 and had attended Western New Mexico University and...
Thomas F. Vasquez
Dec 28, 2008
Thomas Fierro Vasquez, 71 of Las Cruces, NM, died Sunday Dec. 28, 2008. He was born Nov. 1, 1937 in Loving, NM to Maximiano and Ester Vasquez. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably. Thomas worked in the Real Estate Industry. If you couldn't find Thomas at an open house, he...
Henry Harvey Mckee
Dec 26, 2008
Henry Harvey McKee was born February 13, 1916 and departed this life on December 26, 2008 at the home of his daughter in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Jeff, Oregon County, MO, to John H. and Gola Williams McKee. He served his country in World War II in the Philippines as a member of the Army Signal Corp....
Cecilia M. Mills
Dec 22, 2008
Cecilia M. Mills (Acosta), 79 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday December 22, 2008. She was born in San Miguel NM on April 21, 1929. As a young teenager she taught catechism and helped with different church events. Her biggest joy in life was her grand and great grandkids. She loved hearing them talk, laugh and run around her home....
Arsenia L. Navarro
Dec 20, 2008
Arsenia L. "Archie" Navarro, 74, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008. She was born April 1, 1934 in Capitan, NM to Antonio and Paula Fresquez Lueras. She had been a Nursing Assistant with the Alamogordo Public School after many years of faithful service. Arsenia had been a member of Immaculate Concepcion Catholic Church in Alamogordo and was active...
Bruno G. Trujillo
Dec 17, 2008
The Lord has called Bruno G. Trujillo, 87 years of age, our Beloved Father, Brother and grandfather to be by his side. He entered eternal life on Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008. He was born Oct. 6, 1921 in Garfield, NM, to Alvaro and Maria Lina Gallegos Trujillo. Bruno was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country...
Valerie G. Azure
Dec 17, 2008
Valerie G. Azure, went to be with our Father in Heaven. Her calling came on Dec. 17, 2008. She was born August 31, 1957. Valerie will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. Valerie is survived by her mother, Marie Bernadette Garcia; brothers David W., Christopher and Robert D. Azure all of...
Aldo Bacallao
Dec 17, 2008
Aldo Bacallao, 85 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1923 in Moron, Camaguey, Cuba to Manuel and Rosa Bacallao. He was a resident of Las Cruces for the last 30 years coming from Cuba and was a retired nurse from Memorial Medical Center. He was...
Clinton B. Mills
Dec 15, 2008
Clinton B. Mills, 46, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Clint attended local schools and graduated in 1980 from Las Cruces High School. He worked with his father at Ken Mills Automotive and most recently was employed as a security guard. During his school years Clint was active in the H-C 4H Club. He enjoyed camping, hunting and...