Obituaries

Mar 26, 2023

Keith Colson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil Colson and Opal Walker Colson and brother Dean Colson. He is survived by his sister Sally Curtis. Keith is also survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn, son Louie Keith Colson (Stacey) of...

Mar 25, 2023

Kenneth Ray Gates, 70, of Las Cruces NM passed away peacefully March 25, 2023, at his home. He was born February 18, 1953, Cameron Texas to the parents John Mickey Gates and Loretta D. Filmore. Kenneth was the oldest of 5 siblings. Kenneth attended and graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School, Class of 1971 in New Castle, Indiana, where...

Mar 25, 2023

Joseph Blasczyk, age 78, of Las Cruces, NM and long-time resident of Chicago, IL went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, while surrounded by his family. He was born in Passaic, NJ on December 21, 1944, to Joseph and Marian Blasczyk and was the elder brother of one sister, Ruth L. (Blasczyk) Brown...

Mar 25, 2023

Zane Keith Clayshulte, known to many as Keith, was born in Santa Monica, CA to Zane and Mary Clayshulte in 1950. He was a straight-shootin' free spirit with a BIG personality. He was an avid lover of nature, animals, and John Wayne; and was deeply devoted to his loved ones. As a boy he and friends spent their days catching...

Mar 20, 2023

Albert Patrick Calderon Ramos born July 14 1963 born in Las Cruces NM and passed away on March 20th 2023. Albert is survived by his mother Juanita Ramos and is preceded in death by his sister Yolanda, his brothers Arturo and Johnny, and his father Raymundo. Albert loved his family, both near and far, was a devoted son to his...

Mar 20, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Romero, at the age of 70 on Monday, March 20, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia worked hard all her life. When she no longer had a set work schedule her grandchildren became her job. Her car was referred to as...

Mar 17, 2023

Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother and GG, Anita Z Duran, 74, of Las Cruces, New Mexico was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Mike L. Duran, mother, In-Laws, brothers, sisters, nephews, and great-grandson. She is survived by sisters, Martha Navarro-Martinez, Georgeanne (Jenaro) Carrillo, Terry Herrera-Arvizu; brothers, Felix (Rebecca)...

Mar 17, 2023

Lynn Dale McGuire (83) passed away March 17, 2023. Lynn was born on December 31, 1939, in Hollis Oklahoma. He graduated from the Dora Consolidated Schools in New Mexico and then went on to earn a teaching certificate from Eastern New Mexico University. Lynn lived in Ruidoso, New Mexico where he taught school and later embraced his entrepreneurial spirit and...

Mar 16, 2023

Our beloved Robert R Navarrete, Age 49 entered eternal rest on March 15th, 2023, at his home in Las Cruces NM by an unexpected heart attack. Robert was born October 14, 1973, and grew up in Las Cruces NM. Robert graduated from Las Cruces High school and left to the Navy and returned and had a son Eric. Robert's life...

Mar 15, 2023

Nicole (Nikki) Odette Silva, 48, passed away on March 15, 2023, in Las Cruces New Mexico. She lived a beautiful and dignified life, a woman who loved and cared for her people with all her heart. Nikki was born on March 10, 1975, in the City of Orange, California. Nikki was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Romualdo &...

Mar 13, 2023

Mar 12, 2023

Connie Collier was born in Hobbs, NM on January 18, 1938 to James and Mayme Ham. She loved life and family, she enjoyed fishing, hunting, sewing and laughing with her family. Connie is survived by her daughter, Vicki Baker and husband Bob of Mohomet, IL; her son Richard (Hoot) Collier of Las Cruces, NM; five grandchildren: Dawn Peters, Marie Baker,...

Mar 11, 2023

On March 11, 2023, Jaime Lazos Moreno, age 33, entered eternal life. Jaime was born December 16, 1989, to Mari Lazos and Jaime Lazos. Jaime was raised and grew up in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Onate High School in 2008. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed working with his hands on various projects such as...

Mar 11, 2023

Michael D. Clelland 75 years of age passed away March 11, 2023 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Michael was born October 23, 1947 in Marfa, Texas. His parents were Frances and Maurice Clelland. He has three siblings Lanny, Sherrie and Janet. Michael married Becky Ripley on May 23, 1969; they have been married 54 years. Michael graduated from Andress High...

Mar 10, 2023

Alva Albersmeyer went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 75 on March 10, 2023. Alva was born to Ramona Morales and Benjamin Graterole in New York City. She was surrounded by delightful women all her life, with many sisters and step-sisters, and one brother. Alva earned a Nursing Degree at NMSU, and worked for Memorial...

Mar 8, 2023

George Miller, a long-time Las Cruces resident who spent his career at White Sands Missile Range, was active in local and state organizations, and spent his retirement years in service to the community, died on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. He was 89. George William Miller, Jr. was born on December 5, 1933 in Columbus, New Mexico to George W. Miller,...

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, on the eve of International Women's Day, Jean Ludington sauntered on passed. the fields of gazing grain-passed the setting sun. She was a traveler, adventurer, walker, cook, baker, candy. maker. She will be remembered for her generosity, her kindness, and her fierce love of family. Affectionately known as G'ma Jean, Jean was born on winter...

Mar 6, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Kirk ("T-Mac") McCarter Jr. (age 63) in Las Cruces, NM, on March 6, 2023. Tom was born September 9, 1959 in Las Cruces. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen; his parents Thomas Kirk McCarter and Sharon Vipond McCarter; Karen's parents, Henry Sr. and Ernestina...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph H. Fellabaum, (100), of Las Cruces, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on March 5th, 2023. Joseph, fondly known as Joe, was born November 4th, 1922, in San Marcial, NM. He served in the Navy for 4 years during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1945. He earned his private pilot's license in 1947 and was able to fly single...

Mar 4, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Susan Marie Hecker, 71, of Las Cruces, passed away March 4th, 2023 with her husband Thomas by her side at Memorial Medical Hospital. Susan was born May 14, 1951 to parents Edward and Hope Fields in Silver City, New Mexico. She has three brothers Rod, John and Tim. They moved to Las Cruces where Susan grew...