Obituaries

Apr 20, 2006

Apr 20, 2006

J.L. Esslinger, Jr. passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family on April 20, 2006. J.L., a true

Apr 18, 2006

Apr 18, 2006

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Katherine Kay Kuncel-Gresham on April 18, 2006 at her home in Las Cruces, NM. She was born to Richard E. Kuncel and Patricia McCamant-Kuncel in El Paso, Texas on July 29th 1955. Katherine spent most of her childhood in El Paso where she attended Newman, North Loop,...

Apr 13, 2006

Kathryn Ann Nanawa, 32, entered eternal life on April 13, 2006 in Las Cruces, NM where she was born April 2, 1974. Kathryn is survived by her parents, Rick and Elva Nanawa, and sisters Clarissa, 20, and Chelsea Nanawa, 12, of Las Cruces, NM. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Manuel and Sulema Vigil of Las Cruces, NM...

Apr 11, 2006

Ret. Lt. Col. Durward Clyde Adams Born Oct 19, 1923 in Anson Texas, Jones County, son of Sam Adams and Mabel Wesley Adams He leaves behind two sisters: Aileen George and family of Liberal Kansas, Mazelle Padget and family of Coleman Texas, five brothers: Merle Adams deceased, Cloyd Adams and family of Tucson, Arizona, Jimmie Adams and family of Yucca...

Apr 11, 2006

Apr 9, 2006

Jack Morris Lewis 82 of 4167 Calle Americana, Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on April 9 at his home amongst family. A native of Frederick, Oklahoma had lived in New Mexico since 1953. He was the son of the late Tom C. and Mirty Lewis. He is survived by his wife Alma Lorraine Lewis, a daughter Phyllis Carter, two...

Apr 9, 2006

James L. Crowley, Oct. 19, 1947---April 9, 2006. James was a loving son, brother, father and grandfather. He was a gentle and caring man who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was also a prankster who could make anyone laugh. He loved sports, fishing and taking care of his five year old granddaughter...

Apr 9, 2006

Clayton O. "Clay" Wooten, 88, died peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2006, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Clay was born in Clayton, New Mexico on July 9, 1917, to Jim and May Wooten. His younger years were spent in southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. In 1939 he met and married the love of his...

Apr 9, 2006

Elisa M. Herrera, 83 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday April 9, 2006 in El Paso, Texas. She was born December 22, 1922 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Juan and Concepcion Moreno. A lifelong resident of the area she owned and operated La Casita Caf

Apr 9, 2006

Clara E. Plumbe, 79 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born October 5, 1926 in Hurley, New Mexico to Ted and Della Emerson. A life long area resident she had worked at the Las Cruces Public Library and had retired from the P.S.L. at New Mexico State University. She had also...

Apr 7, 2006

Marliyn B. Sauter, 80, of Las Cruces died on Friday April 7, 2006 with her loving sister Joyce and niece Joyce Ann from CA by her side for the last days of her life. Marilyn was born in Buffalo, NY May 28, 1925. She worked at Millard Fillmore Hospital for many years in the Nursery. Marilyn retired and took care...

Apr 6, 2006

Apr 4, 2006

Tomasa L. "Tommie" Baca, 80, of Las Cruces, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday April 4, 2006. She was born Feb. 7, 1926 in Las Cruces to Matilde and Elena Lujan. Tommie loved gardening, sewing, taking photographs, playing the piano, and especially listening to music. She was a lady of great faith, who loved...

Apr 4, 2006

Rudolph A. Durio, 93, of Las Cruces died on Tuesday April 4, 2006. He was born to Sarah and Rudolph Durio on November 11, 1912, in Shreve Port, Louisiana. He had been a member of the Aztec Lodge #3 AF&AM and the Shrine for over 50 years. While in the Shrine he was a member of the Desert Patrol, a...

Apr 4, 2006

Esther G. Giron, 93, of Dona Ana, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1912 in Dona Ana to David Garcia and Jesusita Apodaca Garcia. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Purification Church and a lifelong resident of Dona Ana. She was a homemaker and taught catechism to many generations...

Apr 4, 2006

Guadalupe Tellez, 81, a life long resident of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday April 4, 2006 at his home. "Lupe" as most people knew him, was born in Las Cruces, NM January 22, 1925. He retired from WSMR where he was a printer. After retiring, he continued to serve the community through his many services of preparing income taxes, various...

Apr 3, 2006

Adam E. Avalos, 29, of Las Cruces, died Monday, April 3, 2006. He was born on Oct. 30, 1976 in Las Cruces to Jesse and Sylvia Provencio Avalos. Adam was an avid Denver Bronco fan and loved to tinker with cars. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived...

Apr 2, 2006