Obituaries

Nov 10, 2006

Nov 9, 2006

Horacio C. Orona, 86 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at his home. He was born December 11, 1919 in Blawley, California to Jose and Manuela Orona. A longtime resident of the area, he was a farmer and a member of San Albino Catholic Church. Horacio had also served his country honorably during World War II in...

Nov 8, 2006

Nov 8, 2006

DANIEL ROBERT QUIRICO, 73 of Las Cruces, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2006 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pueblo, CO September 1, 1933 to Dan and Jennie Quirico. Daniel accomplished many things in his lifetime. He was involved in produce his entire life, a retired teacher, cattle rancher, truck...

Nov 7, 2006

Jose Orona Perez, "Pepe" died Wednesday, November 7, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Pepe was born March 17, 1917 in Mesilla New Mexico to Valentin and Paula Perez. He had left home at an early age and worked the farms in California and Arizona before returning home to Mesilla in 1996. He was a member of the Catholic...

Nov 6, 2006

Paul W. Bell, 72 of Las Cruces died Monday November 6, 2006 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born August 4, 1934 in Marion, KY to George and Gertude Bell. Paul worked in the Nursing field until becoming sick. He used his faith in Christ to get him through his long illness. He enjoyed listening to audio books,...

Nov 6, 2006

Nov 6, 2006

Marihelen Botschen, 84 of Las Cruces died Monday November 6, 2006 at her home. She was born May 25, 1922 in Chicago, Ill to William and Helen Nappe. She and her family moved to Las Cruces in 1964. Marihelen loved being outdoors, working on her yard or rollerbladding with her friends. She was a very caring woman with animals on...

Nov 5, 2006

Desmond and Deshaun Holman, infant twins, died Sunday November 5, 2006. They were born Sunday November 5, 2006 in Las Cruces, NM to Lawence and Jennifer Holman. They are survived by their parents, one sister Jaylen Holman of the family home, maternal grandfather Frank Ontiveros and Maternal great-grandmother Florina Rose both of Las Cruces, NM; aunts, Tina more, Joy ,...

Nov 5, 2006

Nov 1, 2006

Refugia "Cuca" Barela, 91, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was born July 4, 1915 in Anthony, NM to Rosario and Antonia Gonzales. Cuca was a women who loved to cook, tell stories, crochet, and most of all baby-sit her grand children and great-grandchildren. Cuca is survived by to daughters Bertha Maese of Las Cruces, Martha Martinez...

Nov 1, 2006

William J. Hickey, 73 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill had served his country honorably and retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service. He had also retired from the public school system, teaching at Gadsden Middle School, Toadalina Jr. High School...

Oct 27, 2006

Deanda Lynn Grooms, 25, of Las Cruces died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. She was born Feb. 4, 1981 in Crailshiem, Germany to Rudy J. Pena Jr. and Robin Pinney. Deanda loved quiet time and riding horses but her passion was working with children. She will be forever missed by all her family and many friends who loved her. She was...

Oct 26, 2006

Oct 26, 2006

Vincent J. Van Valkenburg, 79 of Las Cruces and formerly of Jacksonville, FLA, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. He was born January 18, 1927 in Grapeville, New York to Floyd and Eloise Van Valkenburg. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. Vincent had been a past member of the...

Oct 25, 2006

Elvira C. Aldaz, 86, lifelong resident of Anthony, NM died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006. She was born Feb. 14, 1920 in Anthony, TX. Elvira had been a member of St, Anthony's Catholic Church and was a wonderful homemaker where she took the most loving care of her family. She will be forever deeply missed by all her family and friends...

Oct 23, 2006

Laramie Anne Gegax died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Las Cruces, NM on Oct. 23, 2006. She was born to Douglas and Betty Jo in Las Cruces on December 6, 1996. Laramie attended Tombaugh Elementary School and was in the fourth grade. During her short life, Laramie brought joy and laughter to many. She was a great friend...

Oct 23, 2006

Oct 21, 2006

Oct 21, 2006

On October 21, 2006, Francisca Lopez-Dominguez entered eternal life with our Lord. While she was on earth, she was a loving, gentle and caring person who would do anything for anyone. She was born July 7, 1940 and was raised in the state of Chiapas in the country of MX. While living in Cacahoatan, MX, she was well known among...