Obituaries

Feb 26, 2008

Beatrice Mae Abraham of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. Bea was born in Wilsonboro, PA. She was well known for her international gourmet cooking and pastries. She dedicated much of her time with church activities and helping those in need. Bea sang with the Sweet Adelines international singers and loved spending time in Pie Town,...

Feb 24, 2008

Albert J. "Bert" LaDriere Jr. 89, of Las Cruces died Sunday, February 24, 2008. He was born December 8, 1918 in El Paso, TX to A.J. and Jettie Edward LaDriere. Bert was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during WW II. Bert was widely known as the owner and operator of Desert Electric where...

Feb 23, 2008

Laura Grace Donnell Entsminger joined the other Saints on February 23, 2008. She died at home at age 94, surrounded by the love of her family. Grace was born April 30, 1913, in Greensburg, Indiana, and spent her early years in Indianapolis. At 16, she moved to Albuquerque. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1931 and attended UNM. In...

Feb 23, 2008

Feb 23, 2008

James Lynwood "Wimpy" Littlefield, a resident of Las Cruces for 44 years was called home to his Father on Sunday, February 24, 2008. Jim was born on August 6, 1937 in Tom Green County, TX to Ed and Lois (Duncan) Littlefield. He moved to NM when he was 2 years old. He grew up in various places in NM as...

Feb 22, 2008

Feb 22, 2008

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, stepfather, brother, uncle and friend Roy R. Garcia, "Pollin" on Friday, February 22, 2008 after a five year struggle with cancer. Roy was a life long resident of Dona Ana, NM where he was born January 20, 1948 in Dona Ana, NM to...

Feb 21, 2008

Roger Paul Lindley II died on Thursday February 21, 2008. Roger was born on February 21, 2008 to Roger and Veronica Lindley. Roger is survived by his parent Roger and Veronica Lindley, brother, Nathan Paul Lindley, paternal grandparents Dr. Norman and Luise Lindley, maternal grand parents, Guadalupe Sanchez and Aldolfo Sanchez. A memorial service for Roger was held on Tuesday...

Feb 21, 2008

Feb 19, 2008

Louisa Eres Almanzar, age 82, passed away on February 19, 2008 surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. Louisa was blessed with a long life, a loving husband and family, and an innate sense of compassion for those in need. She was fondly known to family and friends as "La Guera". She welcomed into her home...

Feb 18, 2008

Dennis Lee Payne entered into eternal life on Monday, February 18, 2008. He was born on February 12th 1944. Dennis moved to the Mesilla Valley in 1978, with his family and worked for the US Border Patrol until he retired from the Force in January 2000. He diligently served many years in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Feb 17, 2008

Albino G. "Shorty" Rodriguez, 85, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. He was born Feb. 3, 1923 in Dona Ana, NM to Alberto and Valentina Giron Rodriguez. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service of his country he was awarded the...

Feb 17, 2008

William Amos "Sam" Lamkin, formerly of Albuquerque, NM died February 17, 2008 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born April 17, 1921 in Tell City, Indiana to William Marion Lamkin and Neely Mae (Moseley) Lamkin. Mr. Lamkin resided in Albuquerque, NM from 1946 until he retired and relocated to Las Cruces NM in 1985. He was a dedicated family man...

Feb 13, 2008

James A. Blevins entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 13, 2008. He was born in Big Spring, Texas on November 8, 1930. Jim moved to the Mesilla Valley in 1934, with his family and worked on the family farm. He graduated from NMSU in 1953, where he was a member of the Aggie's Basketball team from 1948-1952. James was...

Feb 13, 2008

Thank you Lord for blessing us with the most giving and loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, auntie, Nina, and to everyone who knew her friend. Belinda Espa

Feb 10, 2008

Celso Ricardo Chavez Jr., 20 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. "Ricky" as he was affectionately known, was born January 7, 1988 in Las Cruces, NM to Celso and Isela Chavez. He was a 2006 graduate of Mayfield High School and played the Violin with the Mayfield Orchestra....

Feb 10, 2008

Feb 9, 2008

Paul V. Gonzales "Dado" age 83 and a lifelong resident of Tortugas, NM died Saturday February 9, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1925 in La Union, NM to Rosario and Antonia Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales was a World War II Veteran and worked for many years at White Sands Missile Range. After his retirement...

Feb 9, 2008

Feb 8, 2008