Obituaries

Oct 26, 2008

Oct 26, 2008

Sandra L. "Miller" Clifford, 55, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. She was born March 10, 1953 in Las Cruces to Josephus and Betty Jean Rupe Miller. Sandra was a well-known artist. An avid maker of jewelry and crafts but her passion was for life. She will be deeply missed by all her family and many...

Oct 25, 2008

Lois Christensen 93 of Las Cruces, NM passed away at her home on July 1, 2008. She was born in Berino, N.M. on December 14, 1914 to Albert and Edna Bloxom. She lived all of her live in Dona Ana County. After her retirement as an administrative officer at White Sands Missile Range she was very active in many organizations....

Oct 24, 2008

Leandra Colley, 26 of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life surrounded by her family on Friday, October 24, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born February 19, 1982 in El Paso, Texas to Lorenzo and Gracie Astorga. Leandra was a 2000 graduate of Mayfield High School and a member of the Catholic Church. She was a full...

Oct 23, 2008

Our dearest beloved husband, father, son and brother, Esteban David Diaz entered eternal life on Thursday, October 23, 2008. Steve as he was fondly known was born June 30, 1973 in Las Cruces, NM. Steve had been a resident of Phoenix for the last six years and was employed by Lowes Home Improvement Center. He was also a member of...

Oct 20, 2008

Oct 19, 2008

Mireille G. Marokvia, 99, resident of Las Cruces for over 30 years, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008. Born 7 Dec. 1908 in a small village near Chartres, France where her father was a teacher. She studied in Versailles and Chartres, obtaining Bachelor Degree in Chartres in 1928. Did graduate work in French Literature and Philology at Paris University (Sorbonne) from...

Oct 17, 2008

Oct 15, 2008

Joanne Markham, 68, of Las Cruces fondly known, as the "Cookie Lady" died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008. She was born Aug. 3, 1940 in Freeport, Maine to Kenneth and Rosalie Nason Sr. She had a reputation for making cookies and also cooking with the Delta House at NMSU after many years of faithful service. Joanne was also a member of...

Oct 12, 2008

Clarence "Clancy" H. Kammann, 76, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008. He was born Jan. 24, 1932 in Avoca, Nebraska to Herman and Lena Kammann. After serving four years in the US Navy, Clancy attended the University of Nebraska and received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Electrical Engineering. He moved to Minnesota and spent 25 years designing...

Oct 11, 2008

Alma Sanchez Lewis, 61, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Mountain View Medical Center. She was born January 22, 1947 in Las Cruces to Jesus and Luz Sanchez. She was a 1965 graduate of Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University. Alma was retired from White Sands Missile Range. She was a member of Holy...

Oct 11, 2008

On Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008 Our Lord called home, Antonio "Tony" M. Guzman, 80 lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley. He was born Feb. 1, 1928 in Las Cruces to Vicente and Isabella Padilla Guzman. Tony was well known as a master upholsterer where he served the community for many faithful years. His hobby was to make and fly model...

Oct 7, 2008

Rosaria B. Alvarez, 87 of Las Cruces, NM died at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her family. Rosaria was born April 29, 1921 in Rincon, NM to Miguel and Marcella Padilla. A lifelong area resident she was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, Ramona Clark and Andrea Martinez both of Las...

Oct 6, 2008

Wanda J. Melton, 57, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. She was born March 9, 1951 in Monticello, AK to William and Fanny Shultz. Wanda was a very educated lady with a Masters Degree in Education and was willing to share with many students most recently with the Gadsden Independent School District. She had a love of arts...

Oct 4, 2008

Lowery H. Davis, loving husband, father, grandfather and teacher passed away in Las Cruces October 4, 2008, at the age of 87. He was born August 19, 1921 in Jasper, AL to John Ike and Lilla Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years Doris; daughter, Denise and husband Zig Glinski of Philadelphia, PA, daughter Melissa (Missy)...

Oct 3, 2008

Christopher E. Marquez, "Chris" 37 of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2008. He was born November 2, 1970 in Socorro, New Mexico to Manuel and Virginia Marquez. Chris graduated from Socorro High School and was currently employed with Maloff Distributing. He is survived by his wife Monica of the family home and two children, Christopher...

Oct 2, 2008

Rita C. Bustamante, 40, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. She was born Feb. 12, 1968 in Las Cruces, NM. Rita was a wonderful mother and homemaker who will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughters Angelica and Alejandra Bustamante of the family home;...

Oct 2, 2008

William T. Kelly, 62, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. He was born Dec. 29, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Claire and Frances Kelly. William was a retired Army Master Sergeant serving his country honorably during the Vietnam Era. While in the service he earned the Army Service Ribbon/Overseas Service Ribbon/ Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal/Gallantry Cross Unit...

Oct 1, 2008

Louis Clifford Jones (Seedy) was called home on the evening of October 1, 2008. Lou was born in Birmingham, Alabama to Travis and Ruby Jones on February 13, 1931. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Sybil, brother Billy Jones of Centre, Alabama, sisters Wanda Cagle of Ball Play, Alabama and Jean Young of Springdale, Arkansas, son Rick...

Oct 1, 2008

Larry W. Silva, 69, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008. He was born July 20, 1939 in Las Cruces to Elfego and Adela Alvarez and later adopted by Tony and Mildred Silva. Larry was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably as a Gunners Mate. He also was a retired...