Obituaries

Jul 7, 2021

Abel Rene Minjarez 57, of Anthony, NM passed away July 7, 2021. He is survived by Mother Elva, and sister Patricia. Preceded in death by Father Abel and sister Rebecca Minjarez. Services will be held Friday July 16, 2021, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Viewing at 10:00 am, with rosary at 10:30 am and mass 11:00 am followed by burial...

Jul 6, 2021

Margie Lea Kyle Buckner passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021 at UNM hospital, Albuquerque, NM from a courageous battle with cancer. Margie was born to William and Mary Kyle May 31, 1961, in Canutillo TX. The family moved to Las Cruces, NM where she attended Mayfield High School and went on to receive her associate in medical billing and coding....

Jul 5, 2021

They say memories are golden, well, maybe that is true. I never wanted memories, I only wanted you. A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one else could fill. If...

Jul 4, 2021

Manuel "Manny" Sigala passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2021, at the age of 76. He was born in La Mula Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 21, 1945, to Pablo and Evarista Sigala. He was a long-time resident of Fairacres, New Mexico. Manny is survived by his daughters Emma Chacon, Remy Sigala, Liz Milks (Robert), Isabel Chacon, Barbara Garcia (Fred),...

Jul 4, 2021

Mary "Sue" Gahris, age 90, passed away July 4, 2021 at The Aristocrat in Las Cruces. She was predeceased by her husband Jim in 2011, and their daughter Janet Gahris Hartwig in 1999, as well as Sue's sister, Barbara and a brother, John. She is survived by her son Michael and his wife Willa and a grandson, David. Mary Sue,...

Jul 3, 2021

Daniel Nicholas Montes passed to his Lord on Saturday, July 3rd in Las Cruces, NM. He was born August 30, 1939 in Fort Worth, TX to Ignacio Montes and Maria del Refugio Dominguez Montes. He was the fourth of five children. Dan was the first of his family to attend college, earning a scholarship to attend New Mexico Western in...

Jun 30, 2021

Jun 29, 2021

Beverly Ritenour Tucker, 78, of Sierra Vista, AZ passed away on Monday, June 28 th 2021, in Las Cruces, NM. She moved to Las Cruces in May 2021 to be closer to family. Beverly was born April 22, 1943 in Toledo, OH to Donald V. Ritenour and Eleanor Robinson Ritenour. She finished her years of schooling in 1962 and worked...

Jun 29, 2021

William M. Kelt (Bill), 74, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on June 29, 2021. He was born October 1, 1946 in Tucumcari, NM to William M. Kelt, Sr. and wife Dorothy. Bill's early childhood consisted of frequent moves throughout the state of New Mexico. With each move, it was like a new and exciting adventure for him where he...

Jun 28, 2021

Andy Apodaca 61, of Garfield, NM went to be home with the Lord on June 28th, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. Andy was born in T or C, NM on September 17, 1959 to BC and Betty Apodaca. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his mother Betty Apodaca, Terry Apodaca...

Jun 26, 2021

At the age of 103, Jodie joined the Lord on June 26, 2021 at her last residence in Las Cruces, following congestive heart failure. She was born in Dawson, Texas on May 22, 1918 and was one of eight children to Barney Elbert Green, Sr. and Lucille Rushing Green. She moved with her family in 1924 to a New Mexico...

Jun 26, 2021

Leolanda "Yolanda" Carabajal, 94 passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Alamogordo. A loving wife to Alfredo M. Carabajal Sr. who precede her in 2004. Together they raised a family of 5 children: Alfredo Carabajal Jr., Willie Carabajal (Shadie), Gloria Hunter (David), Alicia Carabajal and Anthony Carabajal. Additional 7 grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren....

Jun 25, 2021

Service Information Tuesday, July 6, 2021 10:00am, Getz Funeral Home Chapel 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Interment Location Tuesday, July 6, 2021 11:00am, Masonic Cemetery 760 S Compress Rd Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

Jun 24, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we come together for the passing of our beloved "Jimmy". A retired Correctional Officer (SNMCF). Survived by children Jaime Lujan (Yllana), Deanne Lujan, their mom Matilda, grandchildren Jaymes, Jacob, Noah, parents Rocky and Clara, sisters Barbara (Raymond), Sylvia (Rick) and Amy (Donald). Preceded in death by brother Richard, grandparents Raul and Gerry, and mother...

Jun 24, 2021

Marge L. Franzoy of Arrey, NM said goodbye to this earth and took her Savior's hand on June 24, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. She was 89 years old. Marge was born in Merced, California on October 5, 1931 to George W. and Ethel Mae Choate. Marge married Earnest Riggs in 1948. Later they divorced and she married Stanley D....

Jun 21, 2021

Linda Sue Hignight born February 9th, 1950 in Las Cruces, NM lost her battle to cancer on June 21st 2021. She was proceeded in death by her husband James Edward Hignight and her parents Dean and Cathrine Hobbs. She was survived by her children Donald, Stacy, and Michael Hignight, her grandchildren Damon, Nathan, Kaden Sanchez, and Michael Hignight Jr. Also...

Jun 18, 2021

Victor A. Jackson Born June 29, 1929 West Palm Beach, Florida to Victor and Opal Jackson Died June 18, 2021 Las Cruces, NM age 91 A veteran of the Korean War, he flew helicopter supply routes in Alaska. A graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois with a geology and mining degree as well as Colorado School of Mines...

Jun 17, 2021

Carmella "Carmie" Janette Myers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, Queen, and retired art teacher died at the age of 81 on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, in Las Cruces, NM. Carmella was born June 28, 1939 in Virginia, Minnesota, to Eino and Signe Jylha. Even as a child, Carmella was a gifted artist, drawing life-like portraits of her...

Jun 16, 2021

Jeffrey Sandoval, 49, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died on July 16th, 2021 in Stuart, Florida. He was preceded in death by his Mother Eleanor H. Sandoval in 1995 and Father Joe L. Sandoval in 2019. Jeffrey was born January 9th, 1972 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jeffrey led his life with strength, open arms, passion and love for others....

Jun 16, 2021

Connie Louise Lee died peacefully on June 16, 2021 after a valiant battle of MDS, a bone marrow cancer. She was born to Zilpha T. and William J. Graham on December 2, 1948, in Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her father in 1988, her mother in 1994, and her brother William Calvin, in 2010. She is survived...