Obituaries

Dec 11, 2006

Martin James Gonzales Jr. infant son of Martin Gonzales and Crystal DeLaO left to be with his Lord on Monday, December 11, 2006. Besides his parents Martin leaves behind his maternal grandparents, James G. and Frances R. DelaO; his paternal grandparents, Lupe and Pete Baldonado and Tony Gonzales. His maternal great grandmother Maria Sheldon and paternal great grandparents, Gomisindo and...

Dec 10, 2006

Ruby Louise Faubion Hanson, a longtime New Mexico resident, passed away Dec. 10, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Louise, as she was known to her friends and family, was born in Waco, TX on Sept. 18, 1925. She was the daughter of Mrs. Ruby E. Slankard and William T. Faubion. A former employee of Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces...

Dec 9, 2006

Lendal R. Smith Jr., 72, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. He was born Aug. 27, 1934 in San Jose, CA to Lendal and Dudsey Smith Sr. Lendal was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam Era. He was a life member of the V.F.W....

Dec 9, 2006

Lacy "Irene" McLendon, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday December 9, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born in Limestone County, Tx To Claude and Rosana Copley. Irene lived in Douglas Arizona for 64 years before moving to Las Cruces, NM where she resided at Good Samaritan Village. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

Dec 6, 2006

Eileen B. Montano, 81, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. She was born Aug. 6, 1925 in Mesilla, NM to Noberto and Josephine Butler. Eileen was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, a member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. She devoted herself to the church and would...

Dec 6, 2006

Lois Anne O'Leary, after 83 years of service to our Lord, passed into eternal life on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Lois was born March 6, 1923 in Paola, Kansas to John H. and Lydia L. Brandt. Lois was the epitome of the perfect army wife, moving 37 times in 33 years. A devoted...

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Nov 25, 2006

John Rania Escobar, 58, of Las Cruces, NM, Died Saturday November 25, 2006 at Las Palmas Medical Center. John was born January 26, 1948 in San Jose, CA to Richard and Betty Rania. He graduated from Del Mar High School in San Jose, CA. He later married his first and only love Lou. John moved to Grass Valley, CA. to...

Nov 25, 2006

Nona W. Barrick, 91, long time Las Cruces resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 25, 2006. She was born in Hoosick, New York on August 30, 1915 to Ira C. Whitehead II, MD and Freda Munson Whitehead. Nona graduated from Nursing School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and received her Registered Nurse...

Nov 25, 2006

Margie M. Tibbs, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Casa del Sol Senior Care Center. Margie was born September 12, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lillow and Emma Lunsford. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Margie is survived by two sons, Gerald Tibbs of Las Cruces and Larry Tibbs and...

Nov 23, 2006

Damien O. Avelar, 21 of La Mesa, NM died November 23, 2006. He was born February 26, 1985 in El Paso, TX to Ray and Bonnie Avelar. Damien was employed at Anthony Elementary as a Physical Education Assistant. He had a great love for teaching and watching children excel and it was his dream to coach. He coached the "Young...

Nov 21, 2006

Nov 21, 2006

Robert Edwin Omick, 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his children and their spouses, David Omick and Pearl Mast of Cascabel, AZ, Patty Wood and Terry Wood of Las Cruces, NM, Karen Rogers and Scott Rogers of Albuquerque, NM, Steve Omick and Bonnie Omick of Tucson, AZ, Dan Omick...

Nov 21, 2006

Alfonso Hernandez, died Nov. 21, 2006 from an extended illness. Alfonzo was born in Hatch. NM to Leopoldo and Francisca Hernandez. He was a long time resident of Otero and Dona Ana Counties before moving to Tucumcari, NM in 1998, where he lived until his death with his daughter and son-in-law. He retired as a supply technician from White Sands...

Nov 20, 2006

Wayne O. Weathers, 72, of Rincon, New Mexico died Monday November 20, 2006. He was born December 20, 1933 to Arthur and Alma Weathers in Wellington, Texas. Wayne was a very intelligent man, sometimes being called a human encyclopedia. He was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Wayne loved to read. He often read four or five books at...

Nov 16, 2006

Donald Jeffrey Hodges known by all as "Jeff" died at home on November 16, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born on December 6, 1958. He grew up in Refugio, TX where he graduated in 1977. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in cartography in 1981. After college he worked for Pumpco in...

Nov 16, 2006

Charlie A. Garcia, 60, of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Las Cruces died Thursday Nov. 16, 2006. He was born Oct. 15, 1946 in Las Vegas, NM to Jose Amador and Minnie Garcia. Charlie had been a dealer in the Las Vegas Casinos for many years and he loved the whole casino atmosphere. He will be deeply missed by...

Nov 15, 2006

Dortha (Dorothy) L. Cogdill went to be with her lord on November 15, 2006. She was born April, 28 1921 in Mineral Wells, TX to William Roy and Myrtle Stubblefield. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1938. She attended Texas Western College where she was a Pre-med student. Dorothy worked as an accountant in the Las Cruces area...