Obituaries

Mar 25, 2006

Catherine Holliday passed away peacefully on March 25, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 5, 1927, in Knightstown, Indiana, to William and Mary Linch and moved to Las Cruces in 1968. Kate, as she was known to her family and friends, worked in the judicial system for many years and retired in 1989. She was...

Mar 24, 2006

Mar 24, 2006

Dr. Robert Johannes, "Bob", 79 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, March 24, 2006 at The Village at Northrise. He was born January 16, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Erich and Christine Johannes. He was a Las Cruces resident since 1973 and was a founding and active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Bob was a retired Physicist from...

Mar 23, 2006

Henry M. Lucero, 56, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. Henry graduated from Mayfield High School and was a 1969 graduate of the El Paso Barber School. He was trained in hairstyling for both Sebring and Markham products and spent a career as a stylist in the Las Cruces community. His...

Mar 20, 2006

Known to many as Ofelia or Ophelia, to her patrons as Mrs. Carrillo, the unique and well-loved neighbor, friend and founder of El Sombrero Patio Caf

Mar 17, 2006

Antonia Perez, 86, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on March 17, 2006. She was born November 30, 1919 in Las Cruces NM to Marcos and Luz Lujan. Antonia was a devoted catholic attending every morning mass at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, as well as being involved in many church activities. She would tend to the care of vestments. Antonia...

Mar 17, 2006

Phillip "Phil" R. Gomez, 58 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully Friday March 17, 2006 at his home. He was born August 2, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM to Sam and Edwina Gomez. He graduated Las Cruces High School in 1965 and then attended New Mexico State University where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1972. Phil...

Mar 16, 2006

Phyllis E. Curtis, of Las Cruces passed away Thursday, March 16, 2006 after a full and wonderful life of 96 years. Phyllis (Bee as her family knew her) was born to Robert Holgate and Bernice DeShazo. She attended West Texas State University and assumed a teaching career in Forrest, NM. There she met and married local farmer and rancher- D.W....

Mar 16, 2006

Harry H. (Buck) Dunning Jr. died Thursday March 16, 2006. He was born March 29, 1920 in Alva, OK. to Harry SR. and Viva Dunning. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably as Mailman Second Class and was awarded the American Area Victory Medal. He was a prominent businessman and was the owner...

Mar 16, 2006

Mary Jane Conelly, Gillis has passed from this world at the age of 80 to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 16,2006. She was born October 19, 1925 in Tucson, Ariz. to Jack and Myrtle Conelly. "Scottie" as her family and friends fondly knew her was a retired telephone operator for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. as...

Mar 16, 2006

Mar 15, 2006

Michael C. Lutz, 61, of Las Cruces, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in San Diego, Ca on August 23rd, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents Casper and Ione Lutz and brother William C. Lutz. Michael lived life to the fullest and was taken from us much too...

Mar 13, 2006

Vicente S. Bueno is survived by three sons, Raul Elizalde and his wife Alice of Clovis, California; Hector Bueno and his wife Julie of Bakersfield, California; and Anthony Bueno of Las Cruces, NM. Three daughters, Gloria Molina of Las Cruces, NM; Esperanza "Hope" Bueno and her companion Frank Zuniga of Las Cruces, NM; and Bertha Vasquez and husband Hermenegildo of...

Mar 1, 2006

Cleo May Shinn, 92 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cleo May (Grove) Shinn was born to Vern Grove and Bertha Priest on February 2, 1914 in Gas, Kansas. She attended school and was raised in Iola, Kansas. She worked in Ramsey's Department Store when she met and married Leon...

Feb 28, 2006

Lillian Lazur Sobczynski, passed away Tuesday Feb. 28, 2006 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born May 19, 1948 in Coaldale, PA to George and Frances Lazur. Lillian graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1966. She was an active member of St. Albert the Great Newman Center and Vice President of Sigma 4 Inc. of Las Cruces. She was also...

Feb 24, 2006

Feb 22, 2006

Mike S. Ostos, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, died on February 22, 2006 in Phoenix. He was born March 8, 1940 in La Mesa, NM to Augustin and Estefana Ostos. Mike was raised in La Mesa before moving to Phoenix where he worked for Pacific Furniture for over 27 years. He had a great love for his family and above all...

Feb 20, 2006

Paul O. McDonald Sr., 78, of Las Cruces died Monday February 20, 2006. He was born November 24, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland to William S. and Fannie Mae McDonald. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII, and became a brick mason after he was Honorably Discharged. Paul owned auto-wrecking yards in Roswell, NM, and for the...

Feb 20, 2006

Robert H. Alberson, 80, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006. He was born Nov. 24, 1925 in Las Cruces to James F. Alberson Sr, and Florence I. Berrier. Robert was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably and earned the American Area Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal and the WW II Victory Medal. He was...

Feb 19, 2006

Ramon O. Martinez, 78 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, February 19, 2006 at his home. He was born July 10, 1928 in Las Cruces to Abundio and Guadalupe Martinez. A lifetime resident of Las Cruces, he was retired from White Sands Missile Range. Ramon enjoyed working on cars and in his shed at home. He is survived...