Obituaries

Oct 30, 2019

Margaret "Clare" (Futrell/ Rogers) Stachura, 65, passed away on October 30, 2019, in her home near Monterey, California, with her beloved husband Henry "Hank" Stachura, MD by her side. Clare was born on October 23, 1954, to Margaret (Peggy) and Lt. Cletus Futrell in Seattle, Washington. Clare spent her early childhood years in Tucson, Arizona, with her mother and older...

Oct 27, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Roberto F. Estrada on October 27, 2019 after a battle with COPD and cancer at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada, where he was taken care of so fondly and caring by his nurses. He was born in Las Cruces NM on September 6th, 1936 to Marianna and Felix Estrada....

Oct 25, 2019

Socorro Hernandez Nuez (March 20, 1932 to October 25, 2019) On Friday, October 25, 2019 Socorro Hernandez Nuez, wife and mother of four, passed away at the age of 87. She was born in Jalisco, Guadalajara, Mxico, and was one of seven siblings. She was the last surviving sibling. Like thousands before, Socorro immigrated to the United States at a...

Oct 21, 2019

SSG. Vesta Lee La Rue died surrounded by loved ones on October 21, 2019 at home in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 80. One of the greatest days of this world was August 8th, 1939, when Lee was born in London, Kentucky to Vesta and Mary. Lee, as he went by graduated from London High school in 1958...

Oct 19, 2019

Robin T. Peterson Robin T. Peterson, age 82, passed from this life on October 18, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Casper, Wyoming on July 31, 1937 to Walfred A. and Mary Lurene Kipp Peterson. He is survived by Marjorie K. Peterson, his wife of 58 years, son Timothy (Roxana) Peterson of Las...

Oct 18, 2019

Linda (Pickett) Pummell Linda D. (Pickett) Pummell died at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 18, 2019 at the age of 70. She was in the company of her husband, John Pummell; her daughter, Joy Mynatt; and her younger brother, Jim Pickett of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Linda was born in Asuncion, Paraguay on February 21, 1949 to Cecil...

Oct 18, 2019

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Beverly "Nana" Rothwell, 75, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on October 18, 2019. She left us while sleeping peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice - La Posada, after battling the effects of Parkinson's Disease. Born in Horton, Kansas on May 6, 1944, Beverly never...

Oct 15, 2019

NORMA RUTH BUCHANAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Ruth Buchanan on October 15, 2019. Norma was born on December 26, 1930 in Carlsbad, NM, to Thomas Harold Hancox and Lucille Black Hancox. Norma was raised in Artesia, NM and graduated from Artesia High School. Two days after her 18th birthday she married Cameron...

Oct 13, 2019

Dominga "Minga" Nevarez Flores of Las Cruces, NM beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, prima and friend was called home by Jesus on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Dominga was born in Las Cruces on September 21, 1930, she was the fifth of ten children born to Catarina Almanza and Miguel Nevarez. She married Frank Flores December 1950, and they...

Oct 12, 2019

Vanessa M. Gonzalez, 34 of Las Cruces followed her shining light into heaven on Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was born February 9, 1985 to Esther M. Lopez and George Gonzalez. Vanessa graduated from Las Cruces High School, Class of 2003 where she made numerous lifelong friends. She had a passion for life, was very opinionated and never strayed from...

Oct 12, 2019

Rick Vinyard passed away at Memorial Medical Center on October 12, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. Rick was born September 12, 1949 in Mountainair, New Mexico to Leon and Velma Vinyard. He married Kathy Traylor in 1969. Throughout his career he managed Culligan for his parents, worked as a City of Las Cruces Firefighter at stations 1 and 3, served...

Oct 12, 2019

Oct 11, 2019

Cecilia Contreras- Las Cruces, NM Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend Cecilia (Ceci) Contreras received her angel ‘s wings on Friday, October 11 and is now in heaven with God. Ceci was born on December 14, 1973 in El Paso, TX. Ceci was a graduate from Las Cruces High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Education from...

Oct 10, 2019

Bahmer, Diane 1/16/1955 - 10/10/2019 Las Cruces, NM Diane was born January 16, 1955 in Michigan to Maurice and Betty Berndt. Diane grew up in Sparta where she graduated from Sparta High School and attended Ferris State University. She lived in Newaygo, MI before moving to Las Cruces, NM. Diane is survived by her children: Son; Eric Bahmer, 2 daughters;...

Oct 8, 2019

Mary E. Bartlett 83 took her Lord and Saviors hand and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on October 8, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The first of four children she was born September 10, 1936 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Sherman and Nadine Stewart. Mary was deeply religious and loved reading scripture and would often be found reading her bible....

Oct 7, 2019

Melvin Victor Leham 61, passed away peacefully, at home, on October 7, 2019. Vic was born September 11, 1958, in Hobbs, NM to Melvin and Dorothy Lehman. He retired from the New Mexico State Highway Department. Vic was a great outdoorsman. Being outside hunting, fishing or just being around a campfire with family and friends, was when he was the...

Oct 5, 2019

Petra Hernndez Favela regres a las manos de nuestro Padre Dios el 5 de octubre de 2019, en su casa, en Las Cruces, Nuevo Mxico, rodeada de su familia. Petra Hernndez naci en Parras de la Fuente Coahuila, Mxico el 29 de junio de 1940 a Baltazar Hernndez y Alselma Favela. A la Sra. Hernndez le gustaba coser mantas, cocinar,...

Oct 4, 2019

Fidelina "Fiddie" Padilla June 9, 1933 - October 4, 2019 Well known first lady postmaster at the Chimayo Post Office died Friday, October 4, 2019 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Fidelina was born in Las Vegas, NM on June 9, 1933. Both parents predeceased her; Luciano Ulibarri (December 2002)...

Oct 3, 2019

Michael John Rogers May 23, 1947 - October 3, 2019 Mike passed away on October 3, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on May 23, 1947 to Clayton "Jack" and Dorothy Rogers. His parents preceded him in death. Mike began his education in Hamilton, Colorado in a two-room school. In 1957 his parents...

Oct 3, 2019

Jack P. Ancker (Colonel U.S. Army Retired) LAS CRUCES - Jack P. Ancker died on October 3, 2019 at the age of 98 in Las Cruces, where he lived for the past 47 years. Jack was born on June 1, 1921 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Clinton Ancker, an Army officer, and Fern Ancker (ne LaLan), a school teacher. As...