Obituaries

Jul 21, 2005

Jose Eustaquio Garcia passed away into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on July 21, 2005 at the age of 79. He left this earthly life at his home surrounded by his soul mate and eternal companion, Carmen, children and grandchildren. Jose, also known as Joe, Pepe and JoGar, was born March 25, 1926 in Hurley, NM to Alejandro...

Jul 21, 2005

Mary K. McKinney White, 73 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on July 21, 2005 after fighting a long and courageous battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, a disease affecting the stem cells. Mary was known for her smile, her patience and her generosity. A native of Las Cruces, Mary was born at home on April 20, 1932 to George Leon and...

Jul 17, 2005

Mrs. Angelica Whitbread, 97, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2005 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by family. Angelica, or "Witi" as she was lovingly known to her family and friends, was born on July 6, 1908 in the Republic of Panama. As a young woman, Angelica worked for a time as a rural school teacher in the interior of...

Jul 14, 2005

Charles N. Sponheimer, 86, of Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2005. He was born Nov. 29, 1918 in Patchogue, New York to Charles and Agnes Bignal Sponheimer. Charles was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service of his country he was awarded the...

Jul 14, 2005

Jul 14, 2005

James "Jerry" Cole, 71 of Las Cruces died Thursday July 14, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. He was born December 5, 1933 to Jessie and Jimmie Cole in Gorman, Texas. He was raised in the oil fields of West Texas and graduated from Kermit High School 1951. Jerry earned his Bachelors Degree from Texas Tech University before serving his...

Jul 14, 2005

Jul 13, 2005

Robert L. Seiferth, 52 of Las Cruces, NM, left for eternal rest Wednesday, July 13, 2005. He was born October 24, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Sylvia (Mucha) Seiferth. Family survivors include his parents, George and Sylvia Seiferth of Las Cruces, NM, one brother; Greg Seiferth; niece Jennifer Seiferth; and nephew Eric Seiferth all of Chicago, Illinois, he...

Jul 13, 2005

Mabel Lee Peckumn, 92 died Wednesday July 13, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Mabel was born on August 7, 1912 in the Red River Valley in Texas to G.V. and Phoebe Este Minnick. Mrs. Peckumn was a New Mexico resident for 88 years, over 30 years in Albuquerque and a Las Cruces resident for about the last 23...

Jul 12, 2005

Douglas G. Muller, Ph.D., 63, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away July 12, 2005. He was born January 31, 1942 in Bruno, Nebraska, to Rudy and Minnie Muller. He was the president of Corridor Training Systems, Inc., in Las Cruces. He attended University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where he earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 1965,...

Jul 11, 2005

Calvin R. Sparks, age 43, a lifelong resident of Dona Ana passed away on Monday July 11, 2005. He was born May 24, 1962, in Ft. Sill, Ok. Calvin graduated from Mayfield High School class of 1980. Family survivors include his two daughters Sharon C. Garcia and Samantha L. Sparks, son Jeremy D. Sparks, and their mother Roberta Sylvis. Along...

Jul 10, 2005

Joan Erickson, age 72, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on July 10, 2005, joining her late husband, Glenn Erickson. She was born on June 5, 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a devoted wife and mother who took pleasure in her time with her family. Survivors include her sons, Mark Erickson and wife Cathy of Irvine, California, and Paul...

Jul 8, 2005

Ramon B. Valdez, 84, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 8, 2005, at his home in Las Cruces. "Monchi" or "Apa", as he was known to his friends and family, was born on March 11, 1921, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Don Jose Valdez and Dona Emeteria Berumen de Valdez. He was a deacon...

Jul 8, 2005

Jun 28, 2005

Mary E. Frankhauser, 76 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at University Terrace Good Samaritan Village. She was born October 25, 1928 in Mineola, New York to Maurice and Alice Murch. Mary was a resident of Las Cruces for about the last 40 years coming from New York. She was a homemaker and a member...

Jun 23, 2005

Jun 23, 2005

Andrew Jackson "Jack" Green, 89, of Salem. NM went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 23, 2005. Jack was born Aug. 22, 1915 in Corsicana, Texas to James Henry and Amanda Eola Cornett Green both of whom preceded him in death. Jack was a veteran of the US Army and he served his country proudly and honorably for the...

Jun 20, 2005

Eileen Mary ("Pat") Cavanaugh passed away on June 20, 2005, in Northampton, Massachusetts. She was 92 years old. Eileen was born in Devil's Lake, North Dakota, and raised in New Hampton, Iowa, along with her brothers John and James. After graduation from high school and a year at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she worked as legal secretary...

Jun 20, 2005

Guadalupe "Lupe" G. Garcia, 82, of Las Cruces, died Monday, June 20, 2005. She was born April 20, 1923 in Las Cruces to Audencio and Abelina Pena Gamboa. Lupe loved to go to the casinos but most of all spending time with her wonderful family. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved...

Jun 17, 2005

Jerome F. Kern, 63 of San Bruno, California died Friday, June 17, 2005 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born March 1, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Ernest and Edna Kern. Jerome had served in the United State Air Force from 1961 to 1972 being discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He received his degree in Applied Arts from...