Obituaries

Oct 24, 2009

On October 24, 2009 Lydia T. Kiehne passed away at her home as lovingly and as peacefully as she lived. Her last days were spent with her devoted husband of 60 years, Earl Guy Kiehne, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and very special family friends Mel and Jane Fleming. Lydia is survived by her husband, Earl Guy Kiehne, her son...

Oct 24, 2009

Betty Catherine (Mabry) Kersey passed away Oct. 24, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born Jan. 27, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Leo and Esther (Rainey) Mabry. Betty worked 43 years in the banking business. She was active in Business and Professional Women's Clubs, a member of multiple Bridge Clubs, member of the Methodist Church and Choir. Participated...

Oct 22, 2009

Sally (Selina) Sanchez Trujillo passed from this life on October 22, 2009. She was born March 9, 1925 in Belen, New Mexico to parents Jose Ramon and Rosalia M. Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She and husband Placido, with whom she shared 65 years of beloved marriage, moved to Las Cruces in 1947 and have remained active and involved...

Oct 21, 2009

Oct 19, 2009

Oct 19, 2009

Mayre E. McClanahan, 83, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. She was born April 1, 1926 in Henderson County, ILL to Robert and Beth Whiteman Glenn. Mayre had been a retired Registered Nurse working at the old Memorial General Hospital in Las Cruces and helped them move to the now Memorial Medical Center. She also worked for many...

Oct 16, 2009

Oct 15, 2009

Oct 14, 2009

Miguel Lopez, Sr. 69 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Miguel was born July 8, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas to Juan and Carmen Lopez. Miguel served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and was retired from Northrop Grumman as a Program Manager within the company's Aerospace...

Oct 11, 2009

Oct 11, 2009

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Louisa Petra Lucero Jaramillo, 76, entered eternal rest Sunday October 11, 2009 surrounded by her family. Born May 26, 1933 in Taos New Mexico to David & Estella Lucero, she was a resident of Las Cruces since 1981. Louisa loved bingo, the casino, traveling and laughing with family and friends. Louisa was a...

Oct 10, 2009

Oct 10, 2009

Diana Torres-Martinez, 43, of Las Cruces and formerly of the Bronx in New York City died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Lola as she was fondly known was born Dec. 11, 1965 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Diana had been a nurse with the Dona Ana County Detention Center. She enjoyed dancing, music and cooking for her family, she always had...

Oct 9, 2009

Oct 8, 2009

Beverly June Lara, R.N., 82, a longtime resident of Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Lara was born January 16, 1927 in Elkhart, Indiana, and was raised in White Pigeon, Michigan. She received her degree in nursing in 1948 from Mercy College in Detroit. In 1949 she took a nursing position with Carrie...

Oct 7, 2009

Frances L. Davis 96, of Las Cruces, NM passed away at Casa Del Sol on October 7, 2009. She was born on October 19, 1912 to Frank G. Davis and Ruth Christopher Davis in Fort Worth, Texas. She retired from General Dynamics, where she began working during World War II, helping to keep her country secure. Frances is survived by...

Oct 6, 2009

Eulalia Perez, 90 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday October 6, 2009. She was born on October 29, 1918 in La Union, New Mexico to Benito and Amada Gardea. She enjoyed working in her garden, growing many different beautiful flowers. When she wasn't taking care of her twelve children she would sit down and relax listening to her favorite music....

Oct 1, 2009

Shawna DeAnn Jerome, 39, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. Shawna was a very loving and caring person who will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her daughter Kala A. Steading of Austin, TX; mother Carol M. Johnson and husband Dennis of Las Cruces; father Floyd...

Sep 29, 2009

Sep 29, 2009