Obituaries

Jul 17, 2006

Ruben S. Segovia, 87 of San Miguel, NM died Monday, July 17, 2006 at Las Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice. Ruben was born January 14, 1919 in Durango, Mexico to Juan Jose and Teodora Segovia. He was a member of the Catholic Church and was a retired tree surgeon from Stahman Pecan Farms. Ruben is survived by five sons, Heriberto M...

Jul 14, 2006

Rosa G. Sandoval, 71, a lifelong resident of Dona Ana passed away on Friday, July 14, 2006. Rosa was born on August 23, 1934 in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Quirino and Fermina Garcia. She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. Rosa will be always remembered for her love of cooking and Bingo. She will be...

Jul 12, 2006

Jul 11, 2006

Lyle R. Nelson, 78, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006. He was born April 25, 1928 in Owaneco, Illinois to Russell and Hilda Nelson. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service of his country he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. Lyle...

Jul 10, 2006

Roger Barrett, 63 years old of Las Cruces, NM passed away Monday, July 10, 2006 at Mesilla Valley Hospice - La Posada after a long illness. Roger was born December 22, 1942 in Brighton, New York. He was a resident of Las Cruces for the past five years and a former resident of Denver, CO. He was a past member...

Jul 9, 2006

Virginia Lee Brandon, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 9, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Village, with family at her side. Virginia was born September 4, 1929 in Elk City, OK to Eddie and Lila Brannon. Virginia lived the life of a pioneer, during the depression, growing up on the family homestead near Quemado, NM. She served patrons with...

Jul 8, 2006

Gene A. Krebs, 57, of Anthony, NM died Saturday, July 8, 2006. He was born December 1, 1948 in Shawnee, OK to Vernon and Dolores Krebs. Gene was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Vietnam Era, while in service to his country he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service...

Jul 7, 2006

Patricia (Patc) C. Bingham, 63 of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2006 at her home with family members at her side. Pat, the eldest of two children, was born in Richmond, Virginia on October 5, 1942 to Osbert Leon and Rosa Gertrude Edwards. A loving and giving wife and mother, she relocated with her husband to...

Jul 7, 2006

Born in New York City of the parents Maxwell "Matty" Sugerman and Gertrude Kroese Sugerman, Len's life embodied close family ties, a distinguished professional and public service life, and a passion for learning and mentoring in the field of education. He was a visionary that supported thinking "outside the box", thrived on giving and helping others in public service because...

Jul 5, 2006

Charles H. (Chuck) Murray, 84 of Las Cruces passed away on Wednesday July 5, 2006 at La Posada with his wife of 61 plus years by his side. They started their lives together as two and they ended his life, just the two of them. Chuck, the eldest of four children, was born in Heflin, Alabama on February 23, 1922...

Jul 5, 2006

Gladys L. Getz, 95, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, July 5, 2006. She was born June 18, 1911 in Kansas City, Missouri to Harry and Ethel Minick. She was a graduate of the University of Kansas where she earned the Bachelor of Arts Degree and was very proud to be called a

Jul 3, 2006

Harold D. Gill, 70 of Las Cruces, died Monday July 3, 2006. He was born on September 22, 1935 in Pattonsburg, MO to Herschel and Naomi Gill. Harold was a MSGT in the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably during Vietnam. After retirement from the Air Force Harold became an influence to many young men and...

Jul 2, 2006

Velma Ann Holguin, 61 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2006. Velma was born on February 3, 1945 to Michael and Isabell Orwig. Velma is survived by her husband of 39 years, Guadalupe Holguin, her son Michael Holguin and wife Toni of Midland, Mich.; her daughter, Rachael Lorraine Fransee and husband Edward of Midland, Mich. Five...

Jul 1, 2006

NELSON RALPH SILVA, age 28 of Rockwall, TX. went to be with his heavenly Father July 1, 2006, as result of a tragic accident in Rockwall. He was born September 14, 1977, in Durango, Mexico, to Rafael and Ofelia Silva. Ralph, as he was known to everyone, was a son, father; husband, brother, uncle and friend. He will be remembered...

Jun 29, 2006

Eloise C. Whittles, 95 of Las Cruces died Thursday June 29, 2006 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born June 2, 1911 near Canton, Illinois to Lewis and Ella McLean Trites. Eloise and her husband, Leonard C. Whittles, moved to Claunch, NM in 1937 from Minnesota to minister three Presbyterian churches and 13 Sunday schools in the area....

Jun 25, 2006

Richard B. Hilts, 80, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, June 25, 2006 peacefully at home. He was born July 20, 1925 in Binghamton, NY to Clyde and Mamie Hilts. Richard was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II as a Staff Sergeant, while serving his country he was awarded the Bronze Star...

Jun 24, 2006

Rene M. McLane 63 of Deming, NM died Saturday, June 24, 2006 in Lubbock, Texas. Rene was born September 25, 1942 in El Paso, Texas to Seth and Marie McLane. He attended Burgess High School in El Paso, graduated as Valedictorian and was an all around athlete. Upon graduation he attended UTEP. Rene served his country in the US Navy...

Jun 23, 2006

Carol Ann Brown died on June 23, 2006 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Born on Christmas in Pittsburgh 1925, she was a delight throughout her life to her family and friends. A son, Clifford J. Kolson II of Pennsylvania, and a daughter, Carol A. Edmonds of Las Cruces, four grandchildren and one great grand child survive her. Carol dedicated herself to...

Jun 21, 2006

Jun 20, 2006