Obituaries

Aug 20, 2008

Nell Kerr Underwood 93, a resident of Las Cruces NM since 1989, passed from this earth to join her maker on August 20, 2008. Born November 21, 1915 in Davilla, Texas to Robert Kerr and Ida White Kerr. The youngest of 8 children, growing up she enjoyed all the pampering of being the "Baby". Shortly after high school graduation at...

Aug 18, 2008

After a hard-fought battle against cancer, Betty Jo Getz passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born in Las Cruces on November 22, 1951 to Charles E. and Bess E. Warren. She graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969 and remained a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. BJ's three sons...

Aug 18, 2008

Nina Fusselman, 82, of Las Cruces, NM passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was a life long member of the VFW where she loved to cook Tuesday lunches and visit with friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Nina is survived by daughter, Glenda...

Aug 18, 2008

After a hard-fought battle against cancer, Betty Jo Getz passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, August 18, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born in Las Cruces on November 22, 1951 to Charles E. and Bess E. Warren. She graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969 and remained a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. BJ's three sons...

Aug 14, 2008

Darlene D. Speer, 90 of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008. She was born Dec. 28, 1917 in Moline, Illinois, to Lester and Louise Ballard. Darlene had a love of cooking but her passion was for her family. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her...

Aug 13, 2008

In the year 1925, in the season of Winter Solstice, Victor E. Roybal, Jr. was born to Juanita and Victor A. Roybal, Sr., Piro, Manso and Tiwa Indians. Victor's father, Victor Avalos Roybal, Sr. served as president of Los Indigenes de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Corporation for over 25 until the 1940's. Victor Roybal, Jr.'s paternal grandfather was Felipe Roybal,...

Aug 13, 2008

Aug 12, 2008

Rebecca Lynne Barnes of Las Cruces died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2008. She was born on Dec. 31, 1955 in El Paso, TX. Rebecca was a graduate of New Mexico State University. She served in the US Air Force. She enjoyed painting, writing and traveling. Rebecca had a love for animals and her family and many friends were important to her,...

Aug 12, 2008

Mae Jean (Gilmore) Mabry entered eternal life peacefully with her family at home on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from complications of melanoma. She was born on May 7, 1929 to William Arthur and Della (Ramsey) Gilmore in Bayside, Texas. She married Eli H. (Hank) Mabry in 1948 and moved to Las Cruces with him in 1951. The Mabry's had two...

Aug 12, 2008

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Aug 9, 2008

Dale Brown 83, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday August 9, 2008 at his home. He was born January 11, 1925 in Bloodland, Missouri to Franklin Belle and Mary Hulett Brown. In 1941 the Brown family sold their General Store and farm to the U.S. Government, which eventually became Ft. Leonard Wood. They moved to Roby, MO., upon graduation from...

Aug 9, 2008

Aug 8, 2008

David McColl Rymer, 76, was called to the Lord on 8/8/08. He was born in the Bronx, NYC on May 12, 1932 to H. Russell and Alice Rymer. Dave graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio where he met the one true love of his life, Marjorie Lois Vandaveer. They were married on July 3, 1954 and were blessed with...

Aug 8, 2008

John A. Head Jr., 73, of Dona Ana, died Friday, August 8, 2008, at home. He was born December 29, 1934 in Las Cruces to John A. Head, Sr. and Lorraine Pritchard Head. John was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially loved fishing in Mexico where he owned a cabin on the lake with his beloved...

Aug 8, 2008

Marcelina R. "Marcy" Costales, 87, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. She was born July 17, 1921 in Rincon, NM to Martin and Margarita Rivas. Marcy was an avid outdoors person who enjoyed fishing, dancing, sewing and arts and crafts, but her passion was for her beautiful family. She will be deeply missed by all...

Aug 7, 2008

Aug 6, 2008

Chris J. Kratzke, 53, of Las Cruces, died Aug. 6, 2008. He was born Jan. 19, 1955 in Pittston, PA to Theodore and Maryann Kratzke. Chris had been an outstanding athlete with the Special Olympics. He will forever be missed by his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his mother Maryann of the family...

Aug 5, 2008

Ruth Haubrock Moran Born July 31, 1916 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Ruth passed peacefully on August 5, 2008. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack, and survived by her children John (Mary), Judy and Lew (Peggy), 12 grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. Ruth had a passion for public service, enjoying a long career in museum work, holding various positions including...