Obituaries

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...

Aug 18, 2022

An is not available at this time for Tamara Kluge (Neavin). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Tamara Kluge (Neavin), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Aug 17, 2022

Abelino J. Salazar "Abie" of Albuquerque, NM born May 22, 1961 left this world peacefully on August 17, 2022 at the age of 61 years old at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Abie had a rewarding career in construction beginning at the age of 19. He had a big heart and was always there to help anyone in need,...

Aug 17, 2022

An is not available at this time for David Steven Zeemont. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Steven Zeemont, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Details. Interment Sunday, August 21, 2022 | When Sunday, August 21, 2022 Location...

Aug 13, 2022

Gloria Blair 78 passed August 13, 2022. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday August 18, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.

Aug 13, 2022

David Scott Dixon was born July 1, 1947, in Pontiac Michigan, and passed away on August 13, 2022, at the age of 75. His parents were Gertrude Jarvis Dixon and John B. Dixon. David is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Clifford J. Dixon. He is survived by his wife Barbara Carrillo Dixon, son Clifford R. Dixon,...

Aug 13, 2022

Albert Diaz Vizcarra beloved son, brother, and father passed away on August 13, 2022. Al was born February 24, 1945 in Deming, New Mexico. He was raised in Alamogordo, NM by parents Albert and Lita Vizcarra. Al was a long time resident of Las Cruces and a proud graduate of NMSU. His career as a social worker in both Arizona...

Aug 13, 2022

Opal L. Hinsley was born in Hugo, OK on June 24, 1926, to William and Ruby Livingston. She loved life and family. She enjoyed fishing and loved to sew and make quilts. She is survived by two sons: Jerry Hinsley and wife Jean of Las Cruces, NM and Larry Hinsley and wife Cindy of Luna, NM. Three special granddaughters; Traci...

Aug 13, 2022

Walter Kowalski (Walt), a long-time Las Cruces resident and business owner, passed away on August 13, 2022. Walt was born and raised in Connecticut. In his late teens, he joined the US Air Force, developing a passion for electronics and engineering. After his military service, Walt earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and met and married the love of his...

Aug 12, 2022

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Marie Morales (Gina). She entered eternal bliss on August 12th, 2022, at the age of 63 in El Paso, TX. Virginia also known as Gina was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 25, 1958, to Eloy and Jennie Martinez. She attended and graduated from Mayfield High School. Gina...

Aug 11, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle Fernando (Fernie) Loya on August 11, 2022 at the age of 55. He was born March 9, 1967 in Las Cruces, NM to Arnaldo and Rafaela Loya. Those left to mourn him include his mother Rafaela Loya his children, Vanessa Loya, Deseree...

Aug 6, 2022

Antonio "Too" Garca Garnica Antonio Garca Garnica, de 79 aos, amoroso padre de siete hijos y adorado esposo de Socorro Garca, falleci en las primeras horas del 6 de agosto de 2022, rodeado de sus seres queridos. Antonio naci el 4 de septiembre de 1942, en la ciudad de Morelia, Michoacn, hijo de Mariana Garnica y Donaciano Garca. Antonio era...

Aug 1, 2022

Jack Leo Ruttle died peacefully in his home on his 91st birthday on August 1st, 2022. Jack and his twin sister, Sally, were born in Taylor, Texas on August 1, 1931, to Leon Leo and Minnie Ruttle. Jack started his love of animal science and agriculture on a farm in Taylor that his father managed. He started first grade in...

Jul 31, 2022

Jul 26, 2022

Arturo Ogaz Lucero was born July 3, 1927, in Las Cruces and passed on July 26, 2022, at the age of 95. His parents were Maria Ogaz Lucero and Evangelisto (Lito) Lucero. Arturo was born on a small farm and at the age of 17 joined the Navy and passed through the Panama Canal in the last year of WWII....

Jul 22, 2022

Our beloved mother entered into her eternal rest on July 22, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Virginia known as Ginny was born in 1927 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Reverend Emory Ray Cole and Ohla Cave. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Irene Cole and husband James Clem Kraner. She is survived by her four children, Susan...

Jul 20, 2022

Adam William Hokit, age 53, passed peacefully in the arms of his wife with his dog Dakota on his lap on July 20, 2022 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Adam was born on November 15, 1968 in Delano, CA to Tom Hokit and Donna Duke and was a 1986...

Jul 19, 2022

Virginia Anne "Nana" Miller (Mansfield) age 87, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born May 30, 1935, in Sewanee Tennessee to Everett and Elise Mansfield. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Phyllis "Tish" Mansfield, the loves of her life, her first husband Richard Alexander and her second Vernon Miller. She leaves...