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Bobbye Mae Stemsrud (Big Mom) was 85 years old when she passed away peacefully at home. She was born June 21st, 1938, in Estancia, NM, to James Ingle and Eva Mae (Spruill) Ingle. Bobbye was the youngest and only girl in the Ingle family. She is preceded in death by her brothers: George, Charles, Walter, and James.
Bobbye was a natural...
James (Jim) Franklin Smith, a loving husband, father, and PaPa, passed away on December 31, 2023 at the age of 83 years old in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
He was born in St. Peter, Illinois on January 4th, 1940 to Arthur and Corrine (Katherine) Turner-Smith. He was a graduate of Harlingen High School, then attended Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, receiving...
Irene L. Banegas joined the Lord in eternal life on December 30, 2023. She was 85 years old. Irene was born on October 21, 1938 to Luis and Josephina Lopez. In 1960 she married the love of her life, Raymond A. Banegas, and they started a beautiful family together.
Irene worked at WSMR for many years and upon retiring took on...
Felicia Monique Guzman
Felicia Monique Guzman age 33 was called to her eternal resting place on Friday, December 29, 2023, at UMC, Lubbock Texas. She was born November 20, 1990. Felicia is survived by her mother Lisa Palacios and father Mike (Cindy) Guzman. Her sisters Cristina, Melissa (Antonio), Renea (Jason) and brothers Thomas, Mike ‘Mikey’ and several nieces and nephews. Her...
Our beloved Ruben Dominguez Jr. “Rubencito” entered the gates of Heaven on December 28, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 56.
Ruben or “Rubencito” as he was fondly known by his family was born on December 9, 1967 to Ruben Dominguez Sr. and Maria Soriano Rios.
Rubencito is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother Paula Salas,...
Richard L. Rudd, 91 a resident of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal rest Thursday December 28, 2023, surrounded by family. Born March 2nd, 1932, in Springerville, Arizona, his father was a sheriff and his mother was a homemaker. He was the youngest boy in a family of 8 siblings. His family later relocated to Gallup, New Mexico, where he attended...
Eligio S. Soto Retired farm laborer died December 24, 2023 at Mountain View Regional Hospital, he was 68 years old. Mr. Soto was born in Durango, Mexico to Bernardo and Leonarda Soto. In 1979. He married Patricia Martinez.
He is survived by wife Patricia two sons, Eligio and Gerardo, five grandchildren and four siblings Jesusita, Lorenzo, San Juana and Miriam. Mr....
Conrad Ledesma Barrio, age 73, was called home by God, Tuesday, December 19,2023. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 5, 1950, to Piedad and David Barrio. Conrad was a 1968 graduate of Las Cruces High School.
Conrad was a gifted musician, who played lead guitar. He learned to play on a guitar his father bought for him from...
Mr. Anthony Paul Scalice died on December 19, 2023. He was 70 years old when the Lord called him to rest.
Born in "Little Italy " New York, he helped his father in trucking. Eventually Anthony graduated from Cardinal Farley Military School in 1971.
Anthony majored in Psychology. He graduated from Quinnipiac College and Yale.
He worked doing forensic psychological evaluations for the...
Ascencion Acosta, 86 also known as “Chon” entered eternal rest December 13, 2023. He was born March 5, 1937 in Villa Lopez, Chihuahua to Juan and Antonia C. Acosta. He worked and retired from Stahmann Farms after 47 years. Upon his retirement, he continued doing what he loved the most, working outdoors at his own pecan orchard he named “Rancho...
James “Jim” Edward Koons, 79, unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on October 12, 1944, to Harold Franklin and Dorothy Mildred (Dolen) Koons. He was the youngest of three boys behind Harry Franklin and Raymond Eugene. Jim excelled in cross country and track at...
"Ruth Rubin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep from cancer related complications on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 78. A lifelong artist, musician, and educator who created everything from greeting cards, paintings, and elaborate tapestries to Klezmer music and children’s operas, Ruth’s energy and infectious positivity touched everyone she ever met, most...
Our adored and loved mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt, and friend Lillian entered the gates of Heaven on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 82.
Lillian, or Lily as she was fondly known as, was born on August 26, 1941, to David and Margarita Hernandez. She was the 5th child of 6 children. While growing up,...
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Steve Glover announce his passing on December 8, 2023 in Tacoma, WA from complications after heart surgery.
Steve was born on October 27, 1959 to Rex and Irma Lupita Glover. He grew up in Las Cruces, attended Las Cruces High School and New Mexico State University where he was...
Kathy Dunnahoo passed away Thursday December 7, 2023, at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Pat Dunnahoo, daughter Susan, son Chad, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Kathy was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas December 14, 1938, where she grew up excelling in academics and extracurricular school activities. She moved to NM as a young...
Michael H. Mason
26 June 1951 - 6 December 2023
Michael H. Mason, age 72, died on 6 December 2023 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although his passing was unexpected, and the exact cause unknown, he died suddenly and peacefully.
Mike, as he was known to his family and friends, was born at the old Beaumont Hospital, in El Paso,...
Jessica Jean Savage peacefully entered eternal rest on December 3, 2023, while lovingly surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.
Jessica was born June 6, 1957, in Calambrone, Pisa, Italy to Jesse E Savage and Esther Irene McDermott Savage. Jess and Esther were living in Italy while Jess was serving in the United States Navy. From Italy, the family moved...
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Stephen Gresham. Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Friday December 2nd, after a brief illness.
Mike was born in Long Beach, California on September 2, 1947, to Vernon and Thelma Gresham.
Mike grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico with many friends. Those friends have been life...
Oliver W. Thomas
Jan. 6, 1942 - Nov. 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Oliver Winston Thomas, age 81, a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend. Oliver was born in Baltimore, MD, grew up and lived in Yonkers, NY until he moved to Tucumcari, NM and recently had resided in Las Cruces, NM.
Oliver is survived by...
Henry Lee Clements, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Las Cruces. Born to Ruby Ray Clements and Clara Belle Bohanon on September 20, 1946, in Roswell, New Mexico, Henry's life was marked by his dedication to his family and his passion for ranching.
Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1963, Henry’s military career was cut short due to a car...
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