Obituaries

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

Feb 7, 2008

James E. Allen Jr., World War II and Korean War veteran, retired, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Casa Del Sol Nursing Home. Mr. Allen was born April 21, 1927, in Watertown, Tennessee, to Eli and Lellie Allen, the fourth of five children. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Flo, of the home. Survivors also include...

Feb 3, 2008

John O. Davis, of Las Cruces, NM passed away with his family by his side Sunday, February 3, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. "Johnny" as he was affectionately known was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Logan and Juanita Davis. Johnny lived most his life in northern California, the San Francisco Bay Area where he was a Merchant...

Feb 1, 2008

Ronald Dean Lampe Sr. passed away February 1, 2008 at his home in Las Cruces. He was born to Wilbert and Edith (Ford August 24, 1935, in Pratt Kansas. He grew up on the farm near Pratt. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1954 and served for 21 years. He married Lorretta Barris on November 21, 1955....