Obituaries

Apr 11, 2008

Frances D. Melendrez, 68, of Las Cruces, died Friday, April 11, 2008. She was born to Farris and Grace Martin on June 22, 1939, in Madison, Alabama. Frances later became a clothing manager for Charlottes Fashions. Frances had many hobbies that included bowling and playing the slot machines. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her....

Apr 10, 2008

Quintin Grayson Cole, 13, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died Thursday April 10, 2008 at the University of New Mexico Children's Hospital from complications of cancer. He was born August 25, 1994 in Las Cruces, NM to Wendy and Fletcher Cole. Quintin was an animal lover and a nature enthusiast. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding atv's'S, and traveling to other...

Apr 8, 2008

Charles O'Donnell (Chuck) 73 passed away April 8th after a short battle with cancer. He was born August 29, 1934 to Charles and Harriet in Newark, New Jersey. He married the love of his life Barbara on May 18, 1963. In 1969 Chuck, along with his wife and his two children, moved to New Mexico and made their home in...

Apr 8, 2008

Apr 7, 2008

Brad Phillips passed away peacefully on April 7, 2008 after a three-year struggle with cancer. Brad was born April 28, 1937 in Huntington, New York. He served as a mechanic in the U.S. Air Force after graduating high school on Long Island where his skill and passion with machinery continued to develop. After moving to New Mexico in 1970, he...

Apr 5, 2008

Myron Charles (Mike) Theodorson of Las Cruces died Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born on September 2, 1939 in Tioga, ND to Floyd and Myrtle Theodorson. Growing up, Mike worked with his parents and brother, Floyd, Jr., running the City Cafeteria in Tioga. He was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church in Tioga, and was...

Apr 4, 2008

Charles George Clark, 67, a longtime resident of Las Cruces, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, after an extended illness. Charles is survived by his wife, Cathy (Mary Catherine Busby Clark) of Las Cruces; and his children: Susy and Mike Fry & grandson Michael of Las Cruces; Sarah Rich, Vacaville, CA; David and Angela Borowik, Las Vegas, NV; and Alex...

Apr 2, 2008

Gail Ann (Sisson) Mertz passed away Wednesday April 2 at Mountain View Hospital due to cardiac complications. Gail, daughter of Douglas and Lila (Talboys) Sisson was born September 16, 1945 In Kalamazoo, Michigan. She graduated in 1963 from Tecumseh High School, Tecumseh, Michigan. She had been a resident of Las Cruces since 1982 and worked several years at the Holiday...

Apr 2, 2008

Chase Cyrus Baker, age 19, left us far too soon on April 2, 2008. He was born July 5, 1988 to Mike and Linda Baker in Las Cruces, NM. He was a 2007 graduate of Las Cruces High School were he was an active member of the "Modernaires" show choir. Chase was a proud member of the 78th Security Force...

Apr 1, 2008

Gilbert "Gibby" C. Am

Mar 31, 2008

Donald "Mack" Baker, 55, a life long resident of Las Cruces, died on Monday, March 31, 2008. "Mack," as he was affectionately known by his family and many friends was born on September 30, 1952 in Wilcox Arizona to Henderson and Janis Rodgers Baker. Raised in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley was his stomping grounds with a group of friends,...

Mar 31, 2008

Ivan Scott Taylor, age 89, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Good Samaritan. On May 29, 1918, Scott was born to a pioneering New Mexico family in Carrizozo. His parents were Julian M. Taylor, a blacksmith, and Gussita Kastler. Scott is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia; one son, David and his wife Linda; one daughter, Janis Newman;...

Mar 31, 2008

Edward P. "Lalo" Lopez, 78, of Las Cruces died Monday, March 31, 2008. He was born Aug. 17, 1929 in Vado, NM to Silviano and Beatrice Pino Lopez. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably. He also was retired from WSMR after many years of faithful service. Lalo enjoyed playing the guitar, telling...

Mar 31, 2008

Anne Keatts, cherished wife of Alex Keatts, left her earthly body on Monday, March 31, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice

Mar 31, 2008

Mary Catherine Legate of Las Cruces died March 31, 2008. She was born on February 14, 1927 in Idabel, Oklahoma the only child of Robert and Ida Carter. Catherine and Buster Legate were married from 1945 until his death in 1988. They are survived by three daughters: Ollie Ziehl (husband John) and Robbie Morgan of Las Cruces and Janece Johnson...

Mar 29, 2008

Stewart Thomas Davis, age 70, passed away very peacefully, Saturday, March 29, 2008, holding the hands of his best friends, wife Jean and daughter Marianne. His passing at Mountain View Regional Medical Center came after the sudden onset of Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Oroville, California October 4, 1937, Stew was adopted at three months of age by Robert A Davis,...

Mar 28, 2008

Mar 28, 2008

Mar 28, 2008

Pedro Quintela Enriquez Jr. of Las Cruces died Friday, March 28, 2008. "TOSH" or " EL GALLO ROJO" as he was fondly known was born Nov. 12, 1981 in Las Cruces to Pedro Enriquez Sr. and Leticia Quintela. He was a cook at Picacho Hills Country Club. Tosh enjoyed dancing, flowing, the outdoors but his passion was for his family....

Mar 27, 2008

Josephine Sarabia Sanchez passed away on March 27, 2008. Our mother was born in Las Cruces, NM on January 6, 1918 to Jose and Maria Sarabia. She was married to Melecio Sanchez who passed away in 1985. Surviving are daughters: Doris Rel and Rebecca Strickland; her brother Manuel Sarabia and sister-in-law Mary Sarabia; her grandchildren, Stephen Strickland, Eric Rel, Melissa...