Obituaries

Nov 30, 2007

Joanna Shillinglaw Ross, 68, of Las Cruces, died Friday November 30, 2007. Death was of natural causes after a prolonged illness and three (3) months in three different hospitals. She died at Memorial Medical Center at 10:50 AM in the presence of her husband and several nurses. One of the proposed causes of death was congestive heart failure. She is...

Nov 30, 2007

Nov 29, 2007

Nov 27, 2007

DON LAWRENCE MARKETTO, JR., M.D., 75, of Las Cruces, NM, died in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 due to complications of malignant melanoma. Dr. Marketto was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1932 to Clemeth and Don Lawrence Marketto, Sr. He grew up in Greencastle, Indiana, where he was the drum major of the marching...

Nov 27, 2007

Nov 26, 2007

Bob Morris, 89, of Las Cruces died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. He was born April 8, 1918 in Chickasha, OK to Frank Morris Jr. and Eula M. Holder. Bob was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II as a Sergeant. While in the service he was awarded the WW II Victory Ribbon,...

Nov 25, 2007

On the morning of Sunday, November 25, 2007, Betty L. Eddings passed away peacefully at home at the age of 74. Betty was born on February 24, 1933 in Albuquerque, NM to Albert and Alma Phillips, but she lived the majority of her life in Las Cruces. She graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1951. She married Russell Eddings...

Nov 21, 2007

Carol Ann Chavez, 54 of Las Cruces, NM died November 21, 2007 at home due to prolonged illness. She was born July 11, 1953 in Lexington Park, Maryland to Walter and Florence MacInnis. She served her country honorably in the United States Navy. Carol was a Computer Specialist with BLM and most recently employed as a secretary at Columbia Elementary...

Nov 21, 2007

Nov 20, 2007

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, Virginia Dixon Barron passed away peacefully at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Born to Kenneth R. and Zelma Mendenhall Dixon on Mar. 1, 1924, in Payson, Utah, Virginia was the fourth of seven children. She attended Payson schools and attended Utah State University where she majored in physical education. Later, she earned...

Nov 20, 2007

Pedro G. Abalos, "Pete", 60,of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at Mesilla Valley Hospice-La Posada. He was born April 21, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM to Frank and Josefina Gamboa Abalos. Pete was retired from the City of Las Cruces as a Water Production Maintenance Foreman. He was also a member of the Catholic Church. In retirement,...

Nov 19, 2007

Our Loving husband and dad, Charles Mitchell "Mike" Tibbetts, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2007 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. A wonderfully patient and kind man; he will be missed deeply. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Gloria, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, his daughter Tara, son-in-law Darrell and grandson Austin of Brighton,...

Nov 14, 2007

Nov 13, 2007

Conrad Garst Keyes, 91, of Ruidoso, a retired Water Well Driller and NM Highway Department employee, died on November 13, 2007 in Las Cruces, NM at the Mesilla Valley Hospice - La Posada. Cremation was arranged by Getz Funeral Home of Las Cruces, NM and funeral arrangements are by La Grone Funeral Home of Ruidoso, NM. A memorial service will...

Nov 13, 2007

Nov 12, 2007

Ismael A. "Cheme" Rel Sr., 76, of Las Cruces died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007 at M.D. Anderson in Houston TX. He was born April 20, 1931 in Fairacres, NM to Lorenzo and Cesaria Archuleta Rel. Ismael was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. While in the service of his country...

Nov 12, 2007

James Keoke Wong, 23, of Las Cruces died at home on Monday November 12, 2007. He was born on March 26, 1984 in Toccoa, Georgia to Ammon and Wanda Wong. James moved to Rohnert, California when he was eight and fondly considered it his hometown. He moved to Las Cruces with his family in 1999. James was a front team...

Nov 12, 2007

Clark G. Dunlap, 86, of Las Cruces died Monday, Nov. 12, 2007. He was born Feb. 14, 1921 in Iowa City, Iowa to John and Fanny Dunlap. Clark was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service he was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal...

Nov 11, 2007

Jose Chepe Garcia, 75 of Dona Ana died Sunday November 11, 2007. He was born February 27, 1932 in Fabiens, TX to Lucio and Ramona Garcia. He worked for Burns Construction for 35 years. Chepe loved to laugh and put smiles on others faces. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all that knew...

Nov 8, 2007

Nellie M. Baca, 71, lifelong Deming resident passed away at her home Thursday November 8, 2007 after an extended illness. Visitation will be held Monday November 12 beginning at 6 o'clock at St. Ann's Catholic Church and the prayer vigil will follow there at 7. Mass of the Resurrection will also be celebrated there at 12 noon on Tuesday November...