Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Michelle K. Adams
Jan 12, 2010
Michelle K. Adams, 65 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Barney and Isabel Graner. A longtime resident of Las Cruces, she was a Registered LPN. Michelle is survived by her husband Richard "Dick" Adams; two sons, Russell Adams of Las Cruces, NM;...
Samyeann Benevento
Jan 7, 2010
Samyeann Benevento, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away on Thursday, January 7th. A bright and shining star to all who knew her, Samyeann is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Louis M. Benevento, three daughters, Wende Calvert and her husband Richard of Albuquerque; Lisa Pumphrey and her husband Andrew of Minneapolis; Gina Boots and her husband James...
Guillermo M. Montoya
Jan 4, 2010
Guillermo M. Montoya, 87 of Tortugas, NM died Monday January 4, 2009 in Ridley Park, PA. Willie as he was fondly known was born to Concepcion and Felicita Montoya on Dec. 4, 1922 in Tortugas, NM. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II. Willie worked for 12 years at WSMR...
Dorothy L. Hatch
Jan 3, 2010
Our mother Dorothy went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2010. Her life began in Youngsville, NM where she was born on Nov. 17, 1935. She graduated Vale Victorian of her class. She then went on to marry her husband Donald Hatch. They settled in Las Cruces where they opened and operated Southwest Distributing Company. She became...
Evelyn A. Hill
Jan 2, 2010
Evelyn A. Hill, 87, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010. She was born Aug. 26, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Evelyn was a member of Sonoma Springs Presbyterian Church and was also the owner-operator and bookkeeper for over 40 years, along with her loving husband Charles Hill who preceded her in death. Mrs. Hill will be deeply missed by...
Jessie Marie Ward
Jan 2, 2010
Jessie Marie Ward, loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother passed away Saturday, January 2, 2010 at the age of 94. Jessie was born in Ashley, Illinois, to her late parents Berry Lee and Rose Etta Wilson, on July 27, 1916. The family moved to Hatch, New Mexico in 1926, she accepted Jesus as her savior and was baptized at the...
William A. Horne
Jan 1, 2010
William A. Horne, 78 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday January 1, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1931 in Cordele, GA to Elton and Sue Horne. He served his country in the United States Army. William was a very hard worker throughout his life, and could not wait to see the smile on his customer's...
Lorna I. Hyne
Jan 1, 2010
Lorna I. Hyne, August 14, 1928-January 1, 2010 Lorna was born Lorna Ida Sophia Brettmann on August 14, 1928 in Elmhurst, Illinois to Frederick and Irene Brettmann. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Armand and Frederick Brettmann. Lorna was married to Lt. Col. Merrel E. Hyne, Jr. for 28 years. He preceded her in death in 1982....
Andrew Frankie Maldonado
Dec 31, 2009
Andrew Frankie Maldonado, 33, of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009. He was born Nov. 29, 1976 in Las Cruces, NM to Juan and Lupe Apodaca Maldonado. He was a friend to all, always had a smile and enjoyed cutting and styling hair at wild styles salon. Andrew will be forever missed by all his family and friends...
Barbara Adele West Pollock
Dec 29, 2009
Barbara Adele West Pollock, 78 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at La Posada. Barbara was born March 15, 1931 in Celeste, TX to Theodore "Ted" and Mabel West. She graduated from high school in Celeste, TX, and attended East Texas State Teachers College in Commerce, TX. She served in the U.S. Navy in Washington,...
Tomas N. Marquez
Dec 29, 2009
Tomas N. Marquez, 45, of Las Cruces, passed on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. He was born July 14, 1964 in Las Cruces to Pablo and Concha Nevarez Marquez. Tomas was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably. While in the service he was awarded Rifle Expert Qualification Badge/ Hand Grenade Marksman Qualification Badge/ Army Service...
Robbie E. Mills
Dec 28, 2009
Together Again Robbie has left her family to join her beloved husband and lifelong companion John in Heaven. Robbie and John were married for 69 years and never separated, so naturally it was hard for her to lose him on June 1, 2009 She grieved for him until she was finally claimed by Alzheimer's December 28, 2009.. Robbie spent most...
Robert Stuart Freeburg
Dec 27, 2009
Robert Stuart Freeburg went to sleep in his bed on Dec. 27, 2009 and woke up in heaven with his precious Savior. Robert was born on May 10, 1929 at his grandmother's house near Seneca, NM. He grew up on the family homestead with his parents, Justin D. and Grace L. Freeburg. He had an older brother, Garvis, who died...
Doris L. Quesenberry
Dec 26, 2009
Doris L. Quesenberry passed away on December 26, 2009 at her home in Las Cruces, NM from natural causes. Doris was born in Rossdorf, Silesia, Germany on October 17, 1928. She was one of three children born to Adolph and Anna Schara Labitzke. In her youth, Doris survived the hardships of wartime and acted as a strong family support for...








