Obituaries

Nov 26, 2019

Karen Cunningham, 65, of Las Cruces passed away on November 26, 2019, with her family and close friends by her side. She was born to Fred Lloyde and Louise Parker on May 16, 1954. Karen worked for Elephant Butte Irrigation District for many years and retired from there. She spent her retirement years working on her property, and spending as...

Nov 23, 2019

James C. Bustamante, 43 of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2019. He was born in El Paso, Texas at William Beaumont Army Hospital. James was a genuine and well-known tattoo artist with a golden heart who impacted many lives. He cared deeply for others before himself and often donated his artwork to raise money for...

Nov 22, 2019

Mary Ann Sample, 98, of Las Cruces, NM died on November 22, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Lancing, Michigan to Frank and Elizabeth Stadler. Mary belonged to the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Memorial Medical Center for 34 years. She a member of Tom Youngs Fitness Center for 17 years and loved to do water aerobics,...

Nov 21, 2019

Nov 19, 2019

Eduardo Z. Garcia "Lalo" was surrounded by his family when he entered eternal peace on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 in El Paso, TX at the age of 97. Eduardo was born October 3rd, 1922 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Guadalupe Zavala and Rafael Garcia. He was married to his dear wife Carmen D. Garcia for 42 years. He was a strong,...

Nov 19, 2019

Della Fae McKinney passed away quietly on November 19, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice at the age of 91. Della was born October 16, 1928 in Hurley, NM to Willis and Juanita Spurgeon. She was the only child and was raised on the family farm north of Glenwood, NM. Della attended a small rural school in Alma, NM and in...

Nov 17, 2019

Ronald Bengt Hagman, formerly of Bradford, Pa, died unexpectedly at his home November 17, 2019, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born November 1,1955, to Ben and Lois Swanson Hagman. He was a graduate of Duquesne University. Ron shared kindness, love, and laughter with all who met him. He was a gentle soul who cared for others with his...

Nov 16, 2019

Lola Lestrick died in Las Cruces, NM November 16, 2019 at the age of 86. Lola was born in Corsicana, TX and came to Albuquerque in 1942. Lola graduated from Albuquerque High and went on to attend the University of New Mexico. Lola had a long distinguished career with the New Mexico Department of Labor, and after 26 years, Lola...

Nov 14, 2019

Virginia Odom McGuirk, 78, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born and raised in Tennessee, graduated from David Lipscomb College, and started her first job as a teacher in Melbourne, Florida where she met her husband, Federick McGuirk. She is survived by her daughter Ginger, son Christopher, grandchildren Nolan and Alina, brother...

Nov 13, 2019

Robert (Bob) Allen Raby, 78, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 13th, 2019 after a 3 year battle with cancer. Bob was born and raised in Roswell, NM to Al and Sally Raby. He graduated from Roswell high school in 1959 and moved to Las Cruces where he attended New Mexico State University (NMSU) graduating in 1966 with a bachelor's degree...

Nov 12, 2019

Elena Meza, 87, of Las Cruces, was called home on November 12, 2019, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Emilio Valles and Maria Chacon on March 2, 1932 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua. Elena's courageous heart and desire for a better life for her future children are the primary reasons she and her husband emigrated...

Nov 12, 2019

First Visitation Friday, November 22, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am, Getz Funeral Home Chapel 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Service Information Friday, November 22, 2019 10:00am, Getz Funeral Home Chapel 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Interment Location Friday, November 22, 2019 11:30am, Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 5140 W. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico...

Nov 7, 2019

Ronald (RJ) Julian T. Sambrano passed away on November 7, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 34. RJ was born to Ronnie Sambrano and Liz M. Clark on September 2, 1985 in Las Cruces, NM. RJ had a heart of gold, he will be missed dearly, but not forgotten. He was a very caring and loving person...

Nov 7, 2019

Velia Castro entered eternal rest on November 07, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. Velia was a devoted mother to her daughter Yvette Silva who she loved dearly with all her soul. She also was a devoted Christian who practiced and spread the word of Christ any chance she could. Velia is survived by her daughter Yvette Silva, son Raymond Silva...

Nov 6, 2019

The adventure began in El Paso, TX on November 10, 1942 when Vernalynn Gregory Andrews was born to William Vernon Gregory and Nina Holliday. Growing up in Alamogordo, NM, she loved riding her bike, girl scout camp at Camp Mary White, playing saxophone in band, cruising the Hi-D-Ho and attending the LDS Church. After graduating High School, she spent a...

Nov 6, 2019

Colleen Gregory McCoy, 93, of Las Cruces passed away on November 6, 2019. Colleen was born September 18, 1926 in Roseboro, Arkansas to Elwood and Elsie (Mitchell) Gregory. She married William Wesley McCoy June 8, 1946 in De Queen, Arkansas. In their early years of marriage William and Colleen moved often throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Washington, California, and Arizona, and New...

Nov 4, 2019

Daniel Mosiah Munoz, age 21, passed away on November 4, 2019. He was born May 11, 1998 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Suzanne Montes and Danny Munoz. Daniel was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved making music, cutting hair and cracking jokes. Daniel's presence and big, bright smile would light up...

Nov 3, 2019

Billy Provence died at home in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 72. Billy was born on June 23, 1947 in Littlefield, TX, to Sidney and Mamie Provence. He spent his childhood in Sudan, Tx and Clovis, NM raised in a Christian home and had a great love for God. He volunteered his service to the country and served...

Nov 2, 2019

Antonio "Tony" G. Luna III was surrounded by his family when he entered eternal peace in heaven on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 65. Antonio was born January 18, 1954 in El Paso, Texas to Antonio Luna II & Elena Gallegos. On December 9, 1972, Antonio married his sweetheart, Yolanda Lopez, in...

Nov 1, 2019

Patricia "Pam" Postlewait (Reed) 81, of Las Cruces New Mexico, passed away November 1, 2019 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces. She had been fighting extensive small cell lung cancer that was diagnosed in May 2019. Patricia was born May 6, 1938 to James Robert and Wilma Dorothea Mc Camant in Big Spring, Texas. She grew up in...