Obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

Thomas Lyle Olson passed away in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 29, 2020 from a very rapid onset of pancreatic cancer. In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by his loving wife, Elizabeth Lewis Olson, and his daughters from Minneapolis, Erika and Alison. Tom was born July 29, 1942 in Red Wing,...

Sep 29, 2020

Dr. Gordon R. Owen was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 31,1924 and passed away at the Good Samaritan Society - Las Cruces Village retirement facility on September 29, 2020. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Olga and Walter, his wife Ardis, of sixty-two years, and by his brothers Charles David and Donald Ray. He is survived by...

Sep 27, 2020

Carl W (Bill) Dettmer born in Emporia, Kansas on Februrary 20, 1934 & of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away at his home on Sunday September 27, 2020. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Dettmer (Sharon), wife Peggy Dettmer, his loving children, sons Steven Dettmer (wife Doris), Mike Mosley (wife Kerry), Robert Mosley, daughters Sandra Dettmer Deroche, Cindy...

Sep 26, 2020

Marjorie Ann Kord was born on September 5, 1948, in Addison, Michigan, to Richard and Helen Peterson. She passed away September 26th, 2020, during the Covid Pandemic with her family by her side. She has been greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Marjorie moved to Las Cruces in 1960. She graduated from Las Cruces High School...

Sep 23, 2020

Sep 22, 2020

Salvador Salgado Jr (aka Sonny) passed away September 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. Sonny grew up in Artesia, NM and then moved to Alamogordo where he started his own business as an HVAC contractor. He was in business for more than 25 years and then moved to Las Cruces where he retired. Sonny and his...

Sep 22, 2020

On 9/22/2020 Scott Andrew Williams, loving Husband and Father of two daughters and Grandfather of seven, departed this Earth at the age of 63 due to existing health conditions. Scott was born on April 22, 1957 in Middlesex, London, England, a U.S. Citizen. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1975. He began his career in law enforcement as a...

Sep 19, 2020

Gladys Brackeen trudged the roads of happiness with Bill and Dr. Bob for 59 years. She was the co-founder of the Six O'clock Irregulars. She is survived by four children, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.

Sep 19, 2020

Josie T. Greene "Until my last breath I will praise God" - Josie went to join her father, Joseph Troutman; mother, Mary Troutman; husband, Earl Greene; daughter, Sharon Williams; and sisters Mary Vinson and Minnie Phelps, as well as a host of friends. She loved to learn and educate others, seeing knowledge as a doorway to personal and spiritual growth....

Sep 16, 2020

Fernando Padilla Jr. 28, passed on September 16, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. Fernando was born March 26, 1992 to Elizabeth Chavez and Fernando Padilla Sr. in Las Cruces, NM. Fernando attended Onate High School and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children Ayden Padilla and Jacob Chavez, parents...

Sep 15, 2020

James Grant Franzoy, known as Papo to his family, 88 was freed of his physical bonds on Tuesday, September 14, 2020. He passed away at his home in Hatch, NM. His generous and loving spirit lives on in those who love him. He was born on September 8th, 1932 in Deming, NM. James was the fourth child born to the...

Sep 15, 2020

Dr. Marvin L. Ernst April 23, 1940 - September 15, 2020 Marvin Leslie Ernst passed away on September 15th, 2020 after a long period of declining health. Marvin was born on April 23rd, 1940, in the small farm community of Albert City, Iowa to Leslie and Hazel (Thacker) Ernst. He was 80 years old. Marvin earned his Bachelor's degree from...

Sep 15, 2020

Guy D. Wolffarth passed away peacefully on September 15, 2020, after having a severe heart attack on September 10. He was born January 23, 1960, to Janice Gray and Rusty Wolffarth in Carlsbad, NM. He was a graduate of Las Cruces High School and moved to Alaska at the age of 17, where he worked for 10 years in Anchorage...

Sep 12, 2020

Ralph C. Nevarez Jr. 55 years of age passed away in the evening of September 12th, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Ralph Jr. was the sixth child born to Ralph C. and Natalia C. Nevarez in 1965 at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1983, received an Associate Degree from Mesa Community...

Sep 10, 2020

An is not available at this time for Regina Gay Simpson (Simpson). 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 Regina Gay Simpson (Simpson), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Sep 9, 2020

On September 9, 2020, Olivia Medina was called home to be with our Lord, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. There is consolation in the knowledge that she is whole and free and is adding another layer of love to the beauty of Heaven. Olivia was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She grew up in the...

Sep 7, 2020

Jennifer passed away in Las Cruces surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Monday September 7, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born in Pratt, KS to Gene and Ruby Davis and later, brother Benny came along. Jennifer graduated from Nursing school in Great Bend, KS where she started a family. She had 3 sons while living in...

Sep 6, 2020

PAULINE BAILEY WELDON, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces. Born, January 9, 1930 in Greensboro, North Carolina. "Polly" as she was fondly known will always be remembered for her charitable heart and love of history and nature. She will be missed by her family and many friends. She was preceded...

Sep 5, 2020

Angel Placencio, 86, a resident of Gila, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, September 5, 2020 at a Veteran's facility in El Paso, Tx. Angel was born October 2, 1933 in Gila, NM to Jose Placencio and Maria Dominguez. Angel had many passions in life, he was a two-term commissioner of Grant County. He owned and operated the Riverside Meat Market...

Sep 2, 2020

Chester J. Heil, (Chet), age 73, a 40+ year resident of the Mesilla Valley, passed away on September 2, 2020, following a brief series of health issues. Chet was born in Olean, New York, to Edward and Mary Heil. Chet attended Olean High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and best friend, Cheryl Krist. The two married in...