Obituaries

Nov 19, 2008

Nadine E. Sanchez, 55, of La Mesa, NM died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1953 in Las Cruces, NM to Julio and Consuelo Enriquez. Throughout her life, she was a gracious and generous caregiver to those in need. Everyone she knew and met were always welcomed with a big smile...

Nov 18, 2008

Our beloved sister, Yolanda Cadena-Esquivel, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Yolanda lived in Mesilla as young girl, and attended Las Cruces High School. She was born on May 14, 1952 to the late Vicente sand Francisca Cadena of Mesilla. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a passion for...

Nov 18, 2008

Nov 17, 2008

George R. Danko, 81, completed his journey in this world on Nov. 17. Born Nov. 28, 1926 George was proud to have served his country in WWII. He went on to work for the Ford Motor Company, for nearly 30 years, in Lorain, Ohio. While in Ohio, George married Irene Kowalski and they began a loving family. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2008

Gene L. Aydt, 86, of Las Cruces, died Monday November 17, 2008. He was born January 20, 1922 in Dahlgren, Illinois to Andrew and Clara Aydt. Gene retired from the US Army after more than 22 years of honorable service to his country. While in the service he was awarded numerous medals, ribbons and honors but most notably was the...

Nov 17, 2008

Benito Landin, longtime El Paso resident born March 10, 1937, passed away peacefully while at home with his family on Monday, November 17, 2008. After retiring as a Civil Engineer, Benito moved to Las Cruces in 2003 to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Benito was a proud graduate of the 1956 class of Bowie High School in El...

Nov 16, 2008

Keaton L. Mullis was called to rest on November 16, 2008. Born in Las Cruces, NM, he graduated from Mayfield High School in 2003, majored in Electrical Engineering at New Mexico State University, and was employed as a computer programmer at TRAC-WSMR and more recently by VID CAD in Las Cruces. Keaton is survived by his Parents Renee and Chad...

Nov 15, 2008

Agnes E. Sandlin was born in Kaukauna Wisconsin, on November 2, 1921. She passed away on Saturday November 15, at Memorial Medical Center. She was 87 Agnes led an extraordinary life. She spent her early years in Kaukauna with her parents Angeline & Edwin, her sister Lois & brother Bucky. After High school she decided to obtain her pilot's license,...

Nov 13, 2008

Manuel Jaime, 72 of Tortugas, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. He was born October 7, 1936 in Las Cruces, NM to Servando and Ramona Jaime. Manuel moved to Burbank, California where he worked for 25 years and then returned to Las Cruces where he worked and retired from New Mexico State University. Manuel was...

Nov 12, 2008

Nov 11, 2008

Anthony "Tony" LeMieux, 45, of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday November 11, 2008. He was born April 6, 1963 in New York, NY. Tony was born deaf, and sustained a traumatic brain injury at the age of 6 in a car accident. Tony graduated from the New York School for the Deaf where he studied from 1968 to 1980. While...

Nov 9, 2008

Nov 6, 2008

Georgia P. Courtney, 86, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 29, 1922 in Sheridan, Missouri to Elmer and Carol Johnston McKee. Georgia was a retired Executive Assistant from the Los Alamos National Laboratories. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the...

Nov 2, 2008

Denzil Carroll Browning, 70 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, November 2, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born May 23, 1938 in Louin Mississippi to Luther and Lillian Browning. Denzil was retired after 20 years of service in the United States Navy. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2008 at...

Oct 31, 2008

Maxine L. Tucker, 86, of Las Cruces, NM died Friday October 31, 2008 at her home. She was born September 16, 1922 in Clayton, NM to Tom and Fredareka Mansker. Maxine was a strong, proud, Godly woman, that made sure her family was always provided for, even in the toughest of times. She was a past member and Treasurer of...

Oct 31, 2008

Isabel S. Ledesma, 79, of Las Cruces, died Friday, October 31, 2008 at home surrounded by her family. Isabel was born on November 1, 1928 in Rincon, NM to Pablo and Emilia Sedillo. Isabel is survived by her daughter Barbara Padilla: and sons Modesto S. Ledesma Jr. and wife Norma; Ron Ledesma and wife Kathy all of Las Cruces, NM;...

Oct 29, 2008

Dale Vennes was a modest, quiet man who didn't share the stories of his many adventures or accomplishments without being pressed. With his passing, we not only lost a husband, father, friend and military hero, but the chance to hear those tales. Dale left us October 29 after a valiant struggle with pneumonia. He was born March 13, 1936, in...

Oct 29, 2008

Oct 28, 2008

Michael R. Pena was called home on October 28, 2008. Mike was born in Andrews, TX, attended schools in Alpine, TX and graduated from Fabens High School in Fabens, TX. He received a Masters in Education from New Mexico State University. He was a high school counselor at Hatch Valley High School in Hatch, NM. Mike is survived by his...

Oct 27, 2008

Barbara A. Yankovic, LCHS, 77, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on Monday, October 27, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. Barbara was born August 19, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Ida Kranz. She was baptized conditionally at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago in 1950 and in 1955 married Richard J. Yankovic. She was a member...