Obituaries

Sep 9, 2005

John J. Arnold Sr. 81 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Friday morning, September 9, 2005 in his sleep. He was born February 3, 1924 in Ames, Iowa to Richard and Myrtle Arnold. He was a resident of Las Cruces for about the last nine years coming from Hobbs, NM. John wasn't well known to the world, but to...

Sep 9, 2005

Primo R. Torres, 57 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, September 9, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1948 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Primitivo and Teresa Torres. A lifelong area resident he had graduated from NMSU and was employed by the Las Cruces Public School Systems for 32 years, the last...

Sep 8, 2005

Marta Zubia Gomez, 61 years old of Las Cruces, NM and El Paso, TX died Thursday evening September 8, 2005 surrounded by her children. She was born October 20, 1943 to Jose and Juana Zubia of El Paso, TX. Marta took great pride in raising her family, which were her greatest treasures. Her life revolved around her children. She will...

Sep 8, 2005

Sep 5, 2005

Jewel C. Stewart 97 years of Radium Springs, NM died Monday, September 5, 2005 at her home. She was born September 24, 1907 in Segovia, Texas to Charles and Elizabeth Bowers. While in Junction, Texas she was a horsewoman and ranched. She also owned and operated a grocery store and service station with her first husband John McBee. Jewel then...

Sep 3, 2005

Maria L. Chairez, 66, of Hatch, NM died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005. She was born July 8, 1939 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Aurelio and Maria Del Refugio Magallanes Serrano. Maria will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband Juan Chairez of the family home; sons Rogelio, Margarito,...

Sep 3, 2005

Rudy Joseph Mosley, 24, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2005. He was born Dec. 31, 1980 in Las Cruces to Wayne L. and Mary Schulte Mosley. He loved the outdoors and collected hot wheels and coins. Rudy always had a smile on his face and was always willing to help others whenever he was needed. His passion in...

Sep 2, 2005

Belinda "Bel" Dillon, 28 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday September 2, 2005.She was born April 18, 1977 to Larry Dillon and Della Campbell Dillon in Lawton, OK. She was passionate about writing and art. Bel loved her children and will be deeply missed by all who new and loved her. Her friendly smile and giving spirit will keep her...

Sep 2, 2005

Arturo M. Garcia, 98, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2005 at Casa Del Sol Nursing Center.Mr. Garcia was born on April 17, 1907 in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Pedro and Marta Garcia. He married Carmen Archuleta in 1935. Mr. Garcia served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre and was honorably discharged...

Aug 30, 2005

Ruth L. Abernathy, 84 years, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 30, 2005. She was born in Susakawa, Oklahoma on June 6, 1921. Las Cruces NM has been her home for more than 75 years. She managed the Las Cruces Meat Company for more than 40 years. For over 45 years, Ruth was an active member of the Las Cruces Benevolent...

Aug 29, 2005

Aug 28, 2005

Gustavo "Gus" R. Lerma, 45, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005. He was born Feb. 9, 1960 in Corcoran, CA. to Santiago and Manuela Robles Lerma. Gus had been with the U.S. Postal Service working as a mail carrier for the last 6 years. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and...

Aug 27, 2005

Robert C. Winzenread, 86, died Aug. 27, 2005 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born Feb. 10, 1919 to Russell A. and Mabel (Vice) Winzenread in Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Warren of Alta Loma, CA. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Mary Olive (Griffith) Winzenread; sons and...

Aug 22, 2005

Alfred R. Michael, 58, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2005. He was born July 6, 1947 in Grants, NM to Michael and Josephine Barela Michael. Alfred served his country honorably for more than 20 years, first as a 1st Lt. in Green Berets where he was awarded the Parachutist Badge and the National Defense Service Medal; in the...

Aug 22, 2005

Dennis G. Henry entered eternal life Aug. 22, 2005. He was born Feb. 13, 1935 in Plainview, TX to Grafton and Rose Henry. Mr. Henry started college at New Mexico A&M and received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (1958) and Master of in Science Electrical Engineering (1960) from New Mexico State University where he was a member of...

Aug 19, 2005

Larue Fairy Way, was born to Alba and J.E. Barnett in O'Brien, Texas on November 27, 1914. She was the last of ten children to pass away and peacefully went to her eternal home to be with Jesus at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada, Las Cruces, NM on Friday, August 19, 2005 Larue's life was devoted to the gospel ministry,...

Aug 16, 2005

John F. Richardson (Rich) was born April 12, 1912 to Carl and May Richardson in Medford, Oregon. He graduated with a B.A. in education from the University of Oregon in 1933. From 1934 to 1936 Rich served in the FBI in Washington D.C. After serving in the FBI, and while in the Army Reserve and National Guard, Rich worked for...

Aug 15, 2005

Roberto (Bobby) F. Holguin, 61 of Rincon died Monday, August 15, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1944 in La Union, New Mexico to David and Beatrice Holguin. Robert was a farmer in the Garfield area for about the last 50 years. He was a CDL Examiner for six years with Mesaland Community College and had...

Aug 14, 2005

Benjamin Fuhrman Archer, 98 was born in Gadsden, Alabama, August 2, 1907. He moved to southern New Mexico with his father and mother, F.F. and Anne Dora Archer and family. Thus began an intense life of interaction with the people and the soil of New Mexico. He was a farmer, family man, a church deacon, teacher, mentor, sustainer, a leader...

Aug 13, 2005

Sharon L. Galenski, 39, of Las Cruces died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. She was born June 3, 1966 in Chicago, ILL. to Edward and Minnie Longmirer Wallack. Sharon was a good listener, with great compassion and was a very strong person that loved to cross-stitch. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved...