Obituaries

Mar 14, 2005

Rembert C. Alley Sr., 99 year old resident of University Terrace Good Samaritan

Mar 14, 2005

Mar 12, 2005

Darren Wayne Perry, 37, was called to heaven on March 12, 2005. Darren was born August 7, 1967 in Alamogordo to Gary and Audrey Perry, who both survive him. Darren is also survived by his wife Georgia; his son Ethan Wayne; his daughter, Genna Wahlecia; his brother, Jerrett and wife, Michelle; niece, Hannah; nephew, Bowen; grandparents, Floy and John Di...

Mar 9, 2005

Lena May Roberts passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at her home of St. Augustine, FL, at the age of 99 and 8 months. She was born Lena May Christerson in Sedan, Kansas to Amos and Mattie Christerson. Lena and her family moved to northern New Mexico where her family established the town of Sedan, New Mexico. She graduated...

Mar 9, 2005

Mar 5, 2005

Maria Carmen Paz-Anglikowski, 87, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, died Saturday, March 5, 2005. She was born May 2, 1917 in Las Cruces to Gabriel and Francica Calderon Paz. She was a life member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church, a member of the Sacred Heart League and the 3rd Order of St. Francis. Carmen was always very helpful in fund...

Mar 5, 2005

Mar 4, 2005

Velia M. Gonzalez, 79 of Brazito, NM died Friday March 4, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Velia was born February 14, 1926 in Escalon, Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio and Rosa Monarrez. She was a member of the Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Velia is survived by her husband Juan; two sons Juan Gonzalez and...

Mar 4, 2005

Mar 4, 2005

Edith Vesta Berrier, age 99, died Friday, March 4, 2005 at Casa Del Sol in Las Cruces, NM. She was born February 24, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri. Her adoptive parents were John and Olive Berrier. She came to Las Cruces in 1916 from Ottumwa, Iowa to live with her grandmother. She attended Las Cruces High School and graduated from...

Mar 4, 2005

Ret Colonel Archie F. Bassham, 71, passed away Friday March 4, 2005 at La Posada. He was born April 19, 1933 in Eagletown, OK to Arch and Prudence Davis Bassham. Enlisted in the United States Army on February 20, 1948. Attended the Field Artillery Officer Candidate School graduating on November 30, 1954 as both the Honor and Distinguished Military Graduate...

Mar 4, 2005

Angelita P. Carabajal, 94, of Tortugas, NM died Friday, March 4, 2005. She was born Oct. 16, 1910 in Mesilla, NM to Faustino and Maria De La Luz Duran Pedraza. She moved with her family to Tortugas, NM and married Felipe Carabajal. Together they had 3 sons and 8 daughters. Angelita was a member of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo....

Mar 3, 2005

Isaac G. Lopez Sr., 67, was called to be with the Holy Family on March 3, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Isaac was born to Maximiliano and Gregorita Lopez on July 7, 1937 at the location where Lake Sumner, NM stands today. He was raised in nearby Ft. Sumner where he graduated from Ft Sumner High School in 1956. Isaac...

Mar 3, 2005

Mar 1, 2005

Richard E. Hood, 60, Las Cruces resident for the last two years, died Tuesday, March 1, 2005 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born Sept. 4, 1944 in West Frankfort, Illinois to Harold and Geneva Short Hood. Although Richard grew up in Illinois he lived most of his life out west. He was an avid golfer but...

Feb 27, 2005

Ashley Dawn Wax, entered eternal life at the young age of 15, Sunday, February 27, 2005. She was born August 17, 1989 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to John and Darla Wax. Ashley, a tenth grader at Las Cruces High School, was a popular, active and outgoing young lady involved with many extra curricular activities. She excelled as a member...

Feb 25, 2005

Friday evening, Feb. 25, 2005, John, beloved husband to Wietske, father of Everett and Tiffany, left his life on earth to be welcomed with great joy into his heavenly home by his Lord Jesus Christ. His family, friends, and community will miss him very much, but the legacy he leaves behind speaks for the man he was humble, loving and...

Feb 25, 2005

Alfred (Fido) G. Barrio, 78, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2005 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Born in Las Cruces, NM on May 9, 1926, he was born to Alfredo Barrio and Maria Grijalva Barrio. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the United States Air force during the United States occupation of Germany. He...

Feb 22, 2005

Zahrya Araceli Vazquez-Herrera, "Our Little Princess" died Monday February 22, 2005 at her home in Las Cruces, NM. She was born January 25, 2005 in Albuquerque, NM to Angelica Vazquez and Josh Herrera. Zahrya was survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Yolanda Ortiz and Alejandro Vazquez; paternal grand parents Maria and Paul Herrera; maternal greatgrandmother Elvira Ortiz; paternal great grandmother...

Feb 21, 2005

Virginia S. "Sammy" Sampson, 85, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. She was born May 13, 1919 in St. Louis, MO to Ben and Hazel Dreifus Stone. She was an artist where she was awarded many medals and ribbons for her paintings and drawings. Sammy also had a degree in journalism and was a strong animal advocate. She...