Obituaries

May 4, 2005

Fred A. Gerk Jr. died Wednesday May 4, 2005 at his home in Las Cruces, N M. - A unique man. A unique human being. Fred was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, where he grew up on his parent's dairy farm

May 4, 2005

Mary G. Herrera, 69, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005. She was born January 12, 1936 in Las Cruces to Josepha Gutierrez and Jose Dolores Herrera. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by her son Benji Valles of Las Cruces, NM; sisters, Cornelia Herrera, Josephina Ramirez, Simona Herrera, Pabla Salazar, all of Las Cruces,...

May 3, 2005

Jennie Hawthorne Garland, Our cherished mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on May 3, 2005 at Village of Northrise, surrounded by family and friends. Jennie is preceded in death by her husband R. C. Garland, her son R.C. Garland, Jr., her daughter Virginia Garland Waterhouse, and her granddaughter Carolyn Waterhouse. Jennie is survived by her son Edwin W. Garland and...

May 1, 2005

James Dale Duff, 61 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, May 1, 2005 at his home. He was born January 11, 1944 in Wayne City, Illinois to John and Margurete Duff. James had retired from Leggs and was presently a machine technician with Las Cruces Machine Manufacturing and Engineering. A Las Cruces resident for about the last 40...

Apr 28, 2005

Barbara Ann O'Donnell 67 passed away on April 28, 2005 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1938 to Edward and Elizabeth McNally in Camden, NJ. She married Chuck O'Donnell on May 18,1963. They had two children in New Jersey and moved to Las Cruces in 1969. She worked at Safeway as a checker...

Apr 27, 2005

William A. Barncastle, 87, of T or C, NM died Wednesday, April 27, 2005. He was born April 22, 1918 in Las Cruces to Frank and Mae Armijo Barncastle. William was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II and was a highly decorated Sgt who earned numerous awards, medal and ribbons. He...

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Apr 23, 2005

Manuel Perez Ruiz, Sr., 89 years old, passed away at home on Saturday, April 23, 2005, surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on November 11, 1915 to Manuel and Louisa Perez Ruiz in Jaral, Jalisco, Mexico. He was the oldest of four children who have preceded him in death. He was a member of the Armed Forces serving...

Apr 20, 2005

Milford N. Roberts, 81, of Verdugo City, CA and formerly of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, April 19, 2005. He was born July 7, 1923 in Indian Gap, Texas to Abraham and Virginia Roberts. Mr. Roberts will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his three sons Bob Miller and...

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Apr 19, 2005

Apr 19, 2005

Mary Lynn Hulbert, 78 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born May 5, 1926 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Albert and Silver Paulus. She had traveled all over the United States during WW II with her husband, Paul (Bud) and worked for Union Pacific Railroad feeding men...

Apr 16, 2005

Ricarda S. Benavides, 94, of Las Cruces died at her home Saturday April 16, 2005. She was born April 21, 1910 in La Mesa, NM to Doroteo Jr. and Lorenza Saenz. She was a devote catholic who was an active member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Parish. Ricarda was a member of the Court Santa Cruz of the...

Apr 12, 2005

Lola Spruell Howard of Las Cruces and former resident of Downsville, LA entered eternal life the morning of April 12, 2005 at the age of 93, after a brief illness. She spent her later years making quilts and being a loving mother to her daughter. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Howard will be forever in our...

Apr 11, 2005

Richard George Duttle of Corpus Christi, Texas died Monday April 11, 2005 after a valiant fight against cancer. Richard was born March 26, 1948 in Oakland, California. Richard held many different jobs in his life among them were cook, driller, welder, tool pusher and eventually Construction Engineer. His work took him to many remote locations in the Western United States,...

Apr 10, 2005

Brissa Anahi Loya-Gutierrez, age 10 years of Las Cruces, NM went to be an angel on Sunday April 10, 2005 at UNM Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Brissa was born June 12, 1994 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Daniel and Maria del Socorro Loya. She had lived in Las Cruces for about the last two and a half years and...

Apr 8, 2005

Paula Moreno Torres, 85 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Friday April 8, 2005 at University Terrace Good Samaritan Village. She was born June 30, 1919 in San Angelo, Texas to Ignacio and Julia Moreno. A resident of Las Cruces for about the last eight years, she spent most her life residing in Mathis, Texas. Paula was a homemaker...

Apr 8, 2005

Kate R. Melendrez, 83, of Las Cruces went to be with her lord, Friday, April 8, 2005 at her home. She was born Feb. 24, 1922 in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Canuto and Margarita Reyes. An active member in the catholic community, she sang in the choir at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church in Dona Ana and was...

Apr 7, 2005

Jessie M. Harmon, 56 years old of Hatch, New Mexico died Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born February 5, 1949 in Placitas, New Mexico to Jose and Rebecca Madrid. Jessie was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and had worked as a bartender at the Caballo Tavern for about the last 25 years. Josie loved...