Obituaries

Jun 5, 2008

Billie Ruth Walker peacefully and gracefully embraced her passing on Thursday June 5, 2008. Formerly a resident of Moberly, Missouri, Billie, and her husband of 67 years, Donald, made Las Cruces, New Mexico their home in 1979. She was born in High Hill, Missouri, on January 22, 1923 to Mabel & Rex Burgher. She enjoyed and excelled at golf, bowling...

Jun 5, 2008

Jose H. Otero, 62, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, June 5, 2008. He was born May 11, 1946 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico to Agustin and Elvira Hernandez Otero. Jose was a carpenter with the Carpenter's Local Union with more than 35 years of faithful service. He was an avid baseball fan who loved the New York Yankees and he...

Jun 4, 2008

Sylvia Marie Anchondo, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 after a 41-year battle against Type I Diabetes and its effects. She was 48. Sylvia was born in Las Cruces August 30, 1959, grew up in Anthony and Las Cruces, graduated from LCHS in 1977 and attended NMSU. She worked at various jobs thru out her life, most notably as a puppet-...

Jun 4, 2008

Robert Vernon Wesley, 77, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. "Grandpa Charlie" as his two granddaughters Kirsten and Kori lovingly called him was born July 11, 1930 in Liberty, KY to Jason and Martha Benson Wesley. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict; retiring as...

Jun 3, 2008

Jose Daniel Valdez, 44, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was born May 24, 1964 in Gunnison, CO. to Ramon and Concepcion Valdez. Jose will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. His survivors include his loving wife Reyna of the family home; stepchildren Angel Ruiz, Albert and Summer...

Jun 1, 2008

Lambert Bonestroo, 80 of Anthony, NM died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at his home. Lambert was born November 26, 1927 in Oosterwalder, Netherlands to Willem and Lubijie Bonestroo. In 1955 Lambert and his wife, Julia came to the United States as immigrants and in 1962 started dairy farming in California. For the past 27 years he resided in New Mexico...

May 26, 2008

Nancy D. Wasser, 68 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday May 26, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. She was born March 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry and Minnie Deabel. Nancy and her husband Daniel Wasser lived in Pell Lake, Wisconsin for many years before coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico. She had a great passion to make...

May 24, 2008

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, son, father, brother and friend. Eduardo (Eddie) Lozoya, born April 5, 1974, entered eternal bliss on May 24, 2008 in Las Cruces. Eddie was a devoted father to three beautiful children Melody, Harmony and Eddie Jr. He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle,...

May 23, 2008

May 23, 2008

Rev. Claudie Louise Gilchrest, 79 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Las Cruces Nursing Center. She was born January 18, 1929 in Motley County, Texas to Ewell W. and Ruth Gilchrest. Claudie had been a New Mexico resident for the past 47 years and had been a missionary for the Assembly of God Church. She is...

May 22, 2008

Billy D. Roark, 76, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, May 22, 2008. He was born Sept. 2, 1931 in Clovis, NM to H. Dean and Eleanor Burns Roark. Billy had served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was better known around the Mesilla Valley as the owner/operator of Roark Chevrolet-Olds. After selling the dealership...

May 21, 2008

Robert "Bob" Bishop, 78, of Las Cruces, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born Jan. 10, 1930 in Shawano, Wisconsin to the late Walter and Margaret Bishop. Bob was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served his country honorably for 4 years. Later he married Dorothy Wojciechowski...

May 21, 2008

Joseph David Avallone, 39, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, May 21, 2008. He was born Aug. 19, 1968 in Las Cruces. Joseph was well known around the Mesilla Valley as the owner/operator of Southwestern Heating and Cooling Inc. He will forever be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his...

May 19, 2008

Lois E. Cook-Morris, 66, of Las Cruces, died Monday, May 19, 2008. "Sugar" as she was fondly known was born May 20, 1941 in Longview, TX to Howard and Evelynn Marie Qualls Cook. She was employed by Dillards for 21 years, a member of the Ristra International Bowling Club and the Crew International Bowling Club. Sugar loved to travel and...

May 18, 2008

Rubel S. Arguello, 63 of Las Cruces, NM died May 18, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1945 in Santa Fe, NM to Cipriano and Reynalda Arguello. Rubel was an over the road trucker who trucked with several different trucking companies over the years. He was a member of the Catholic Church and he will be...

May 17, 2008

Jimmy Howard Putman, 60 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice - La Posada. Jimmy was born September 29, 1947 in Loving, New Mexico to John and Norma Putman. He was a resident of Las Cruces since 1971 and was a property manager with E & H Properties. An avid motorcyclist, Jimmy was a...

May 16, 2008

JoAnn (Stryker) Grandle, 76, of Las Cruces passed away on Friday, May 16th. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 6, 1932 to Lee R. Stryker and Jaunita Keahey. Surviving members of her family include her husband Robert and children Steve Grandle of Las Cruces, Susan Grier and husband, Gary of Asheville, NC, and Jerry Grandle and wife, Susan...

May 15, 2008

Louis W. Kleine, 87 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, May 15, 2008. He was born January 5, 1921 in Cardon, Oklahoma. Louis proudly served his country in World War II where he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Two in the US Army Air Corps. He served as an aircraft engineer for the P-38 Lighting. He served in...

May 15, 2008

Felipa P. Cardenas, of Las Cruces, NM died May 15, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born October 4, 1927 in Gila, New Mexico to Francisco and Francisca Polanco. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Health Catholic Church. She was an avid Bingo player and at one time was a transporter for...

May 14, 2008

Elizabeth W. Blanchard, 86 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday May 14, 2008 at her Golden Mesa Retirement Residence. She was born February 16, 1922 in Chesterville, ME to Clyde and Nina Wheeler. As well as living in Maine and New Mexico Mrs. Blanchard also spent many years in Orlando, FL. She is survived by her son David Blanchard and...