Obituaries

Sep 17, 2022

John Thomas Haynie, Jr. beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend passed on September 17, 2022. John was born to John Haynie Sr and Karen Stull on September 17, 1968 in Las Cruces NM. He was a graduate of Gadsden High School and was private and quiet person, but once he opened up, he had the best sense of humor...

Sep 14, 2022

On the morning of Sept 14th, 2022 Griselda (Gris) Lopez Garcia passed away at the age of 49. She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico to Irma and Jesus Garcia. Griselda had a heart of gold, always helping and caring for others. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Bernie Lopez of 30 years,...

Sep 12, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Earl Harry Phillips Jr. on September 12, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, just three days shy of his 80th birthday. He was born September 15, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2nd born of three siblings; Earl spent his childhood days in Salt Lake City. He was preceded...

Sep 11, 2022

Our beloved Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend Felipe Cortez passed away on September 11, 2022. Felipe was Born on August 23, 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Anthony, NM. Felipe attended the Gadsden school district, He served his country honorably from 1952-1960 in the National Guard, United States Navy-USS Shasta (during the Korean War) and the...

Sep 11, 2022

John Leon Ruttle died peacefully on September 11th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. John was born on April 12th, 1960 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Jack and Carlene (Miller) Ruttle. John graduated from Las Cruces High School and then studied at New Mexico State University and West Texas A & M University majoring in beer and women. Leaving the...

Sep 9, 2022

Carol Maurine Carson was born in St. Louis, Missouri August 19, 1931 to parents George and Clara Lee Zeller. She was one of two children. Carol and Jerry Carson were married in 1966, where they vowed "Till Death Do Us Part." Carol and Jerry fulfilled that obligation on September 9, 2022, at the age of 91, when she passed from...

Sep 8, 2022

Betty Parker Cauthorne passed away at age 92 on September 8, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. She was a wonderful and loving mother who lived an eventful life full of art, travel, and a huge number of friends and loved ones. She will be missed by many. Betty was born in Newport News, VA, and spent her youth in the...

Sep 8, 2022

The family of James Francis Cotter sadly announces his passing on September 8, 2022 of a progressive neurological circumstance. James was born on October 14, 1957 in Lexington Kentucky to Donald and Frances (Hanff) Cotter. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his caring and beloved wife, Debora Joyce (Mitchell) Cotter, children; Christopher Cotter, Ph.D. (Elizabeth Hale...

Sep 7, 2022

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Peggy A. Dettmer. Peggy passed away September 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born August 22, 1939, in Brinkley, Arkansas. She was the youngest child of Troy and Mildred Morrison. Peggy was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, working for...

Sep 6, 2022

It is with great love and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear mother; Daria Leos Lambert has entered eternal rest on September 06, 2022. She was born August 20, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents Sofia Guzman and Juan Leos and brother Rafael Villanueva Jr. She leaves behind...

Sep 4, 2022

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, Ernest Arthur Banegas, Sr was called home on September 3, 2022, and entered eternal life at the age of 61. Ernest was born February 6, 1961, to Ernest Alvarez Banegas, and Bertha Ortega in Las Cruces, NM. After dad graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1979, he went on to...

Sep 3, 2022

Una Vee White, age 87, passed away on September 3, 2022, at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. Una Vee was born in Aspermont, Texas on October 26, 1934. She is survived by her daughters, Diana Tucker (Rusty deceased) of Las Cruces, Jeanie Schwalm (Myrle) of Las Cruces, Carol Ann Gutierrez (Larry) of Washington; her grandchildren, Carissa Jackson, Emily Segura,...

Sep 1, 2022

Aug 28, 2022

SALVADOR "DON CHAVA" RODRIGUEZ SALOMON, 95, of Mesilla, entered eternal life Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on May 21, 1927, in Villa Union, Durango, Mexico, to Maria Salomon Martinez. He was known to many as "Don Chava" and served his life as a farmer in the Mesilla Valley....

Aug 26, 2022

Richard Kirk Asbury passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, August 26, 2022. Richard was born March 3, 1948, in Los Alamos, NM to Russell Asbury and Marjorie Asbury. Richard graduated from NMSU where he met his loving, charismatic wife. They were married for nearly 53 years until her passing in 2020. Richard is...

Aug 25, 2022

Josie Sara Matsuba DiMatteo, 76, peacefully passed away at her home in the presence of her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Josie was born on January 14, 1946 in Old Picacho Village to Joe A. and Luisa Chavez Lucero Matsuba. She met the love of her life, Joe R. DiMatteo, at Las...

Aug 25, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, Francisco H. "Frankie" Calzada. Born in Fort Polk, La to the late Miguel B. and Refugia Calzada on July 16, 1968. Frankie was an avid Cowboys fan and loved visiting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Aug 24, 2022

Luis Baeza passed away on August 24, 2022. He peacefully passed surrounded by his family. Luis was born February 9, 1945, in Deming, NM. After completing high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air force in 1962. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic and Aircraft Crew assigned to the 1st Air Commando Squadron in Pleiku, Vietnam where he served from...

Aug 21, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grand father and great-great-grandfather Jose Socorro Valenzuela 96, lifelong resident of Mesquite, NM. Entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, August 21, 2022. "PEPE" as he was fondly known to family and friends was born December 5, 1925, in La Mesa to Prisciliano and Dolores (Mata Valencia) Valenzuela. He attended...

Aug 19, 2022

Ramiro R. Saenz passed away peacefully in his home in Houston, Tx. Our beloved son, father, husband, and Grandpa was born August 2, 1955, in Anthony, NM to Lorenzo and Corina Saenz. He joined the Army in 1979 became an Army Medic and retired in August of 1995. Those left to mourn him include his mother Corina Saenz, his wife...