Obituaries

Apr 1, 2006

Pedro Escapita SR, 79, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, April 1, 2006. He was born Oct. 23, 1926 in El Paso, TX to Federico and Soledad Escapita. Pedro had been a lifelong farmer in the Mesilla Valley and will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife...

Mar 30, 2006

Marvin M. James, 76, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, March 30, 2006. He was born May 30, 1929 in Erie, CO to Michael and Angelina James. Marvin was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably in Germany and was awarded the Army Occupation Medal. He was also retired after 41 years as a Reality Specialist...

Mar 29, 2006

Manuel Johnson Sambrano, entered into eternal rest peacefully on March 29, 2006 surrounded by his family. He was born December 20, 1923 in Las Cruces, NM to Manuel and Jane Johnson Sambrano. He was a well-respected Contractor for 45 years. He proudly served his country during WWII in the southern Philippines Luzon and New Guinea Bismarck-Archipelago. He received a Purple...

Mar 28, 2006

David C. Alvarez, 84, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006. He was born Sept. 12, 1921 in Dona Ana, NM to Rosas and Maria Luisa Alvarez. David was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served his country honorably during WW II and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Medal, Good Conduct and Distinguished Unit...

Mar 27, 2006

Vivian Wakefield, 86, of Las Cruces, NM passed away in the early morning of March 27th at her daughter's home. She had been ill for several months before her death. Her daughter, Carolyn Joy Hulsey, preceded her in death. She is survived by: a brother Stanley Weaver of Clint, Texas; a sister Vinnie Nichols of Hobbs, New Mexico; a daughter...

Mar 27, 2006

Flora S. Baca, 89, of Las Cruces died at her home surrounded by her family Monday March 27, 2006. She was born March 12, 1917 to Carlos and Petra Saiz in Las Cruces, NM. Flora attended St. Genevieve's Catholic Church since she was a little girl. She put her family ahead of anything else, and raised not only her children...

Mar 27, 2006

June Clara Deneman Pomplun was born June 26, 1918 in Brainerd, Minnesota. She resided in a number of states where her husband's job transfers took them. June lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico for the past 27 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, The Evangelical Good Samaritan Society and the Order of the Eastern Star. (Brainerd,...

Mar 27, 2006

Lawrence "CLIFF" Manning, 64, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Monday, March 27, 2006. He was born January 23, 1942 in El Paso, TX which is now the Sears Building, to Lawrence and Mildred Manning. Cliff was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #49 where he taught the sheet metal trade for over 21 years. He had...

Mar 26, 2006

Nancy Jo Ann Harmon, 63, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, March 26, 2006. She was born January 13, 1943 in Longview, Washington to Roy and Mable Harmon. Nancy was a veteran of the US Army where she served her country honorably during the Viet Nam Era. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends who knew and loved...

Mar 25, 2006

Corina S. Martinez, 84 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, March 25, 2006 at Casa De Oro Care Center. She was born February 21, 1922 in Santa Rosa, NM to Cinforo and Bonifacia Salazar. A longtime resident of Las Cruces she was a member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Corina is survived by two daughters, Sandy...

Mar 25, 2006

Ross Odell Bell was born April 18, 1924 in Plainview, Texas and entered into rest on Saturday March 25, 2006 in Albuquerque. NM. Ross was a blessing to all for almost 82 years. He was an active member of the communities in which he resided which included Amarillo, TX, Hillsboro, NM, and Las Cruces, NM. Ross had a long and...

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...