Obituaries

Aug 4, 2005

Aug 3, 2005

Aug 2, 2005

William (Bill) F. Pinkes Jr. 85, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005. He was born Oct. 25, 1919 in Brooklyn, NY to William Pinkes Sr. and Ethel Ida Breed. Bill was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II and was awarded the American Defense Medal, American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific...

Jul 29, 2005

Olga I. Kowalski, 81, of Las Cruces, NM died Friday July 29, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1924 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Andrew and Julia Straborny who immigrated to the US through Stanton Island. Olga was an avid antique collector, she loved to cook and be in her garden. She was a loving...

Jul 29, 2005

Cesar Lara Jr. 13, of Las Cruces, died Friday July 29, 2005. He was born Nov. 29, 1991 in El Paso, TX. to Cesar Lara Sr. and Nora Hilda Morales. Cesar was a student at Vista Middle School and will deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his mother Nora...

Jul 24, 2005

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