Obituaries

Jun 30, 2017

Berna (Bernie) Deane Grannis, born July 13, 1935, of Las Cruces, NM passed peacefully June 30th, at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Berna was born in Marksville, Louisiana to Jacob and Ruth Mae (Richardson) DeVille. Bernie moved to California where she met and married Stanley Grannis, and together they raised three sons, Stanley Lee Grannis, Ronald Eugene Grannis and David Wayne Grannis....

Jun 30, 2017

Emma Lucille "Lucille" Goding died at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 83 years of age. Lucille is survived by her brother, David Meek of Ruidoso, New Mexico; Children Stephany Benaway of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Clark Goding of Tuscon, Arizona; Heather Spencer of Englewood, Colorado; two granddaughters and a grandson. She is preceded in death by husband,...

Jun 29, 2017

Dear Dad, In recently discovering that you had kept old letters that we had written to you as children, it seemed one more letter might be a suitable way to reflect on your life. You've been with us for our entire lives, but you had a bit of your own life before we came along. You were born in Anaheim,...

Jun 27, 2017

Lorna F. Davis, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on June 27th, 2017 at the age of 69. She was born November 20, 1947 in Mullens, West Virginia. She worked for New Mexico State University for 27 years, during which she earned a Bachelor's of Accountancy. After her retirement from NMSU, she worked as the Business Administrator at her church...

Jun 24, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Humberto "Tito" Vasquez, age 54, on Saturday June 24, 2017. Tito was born in Las Cruces, NM on November 19, 1962 to Humberto S. and Connie P. Vasquez of Las Cruces. After a brief hospitalization, Tito succumbed to a rare and...

Jun 24, 2017

Thomas Gibson Crow, 81, of Las Cruces was born October 4, 1935 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 24, 2017. Thomas was a retired physicist from White Sands Missile Range. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of 56 years, son Thomas A. Crow (Vicki), Daughter Mary Anne Fritzmeier (David), Grandchildren Zachary Crow, Sydney Crow,...

Jun 23, 2017

Manuel V. Lopez, 93, of Las Cruces died Friday, June 23, 2017 at La Posada. Manuel was born July 2, 1923 in Mesilla, New Mexico to Cepriano Lopez and Todula Lopez. Manuel was a retired bricklayer. He spent over 50 years with the International Union of Retired Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. BAC Local #3. He was a parishioner of St....

Jun 22, 2017

Mrs. Gloria M. Maggard, 79, passed away on June 22, 2017, in Las Cruces, NM. Mrs. Maggard was a longtime resident of Las Cruces, where she raised her family and was a local business woman who spent many years in the banking industry here in Las Cruces. Mrs. Maggard was born in Mesilla, NM, on August 12, 1937 to Derwood...

Jun 21, 2017

Joshua James Guzman, 37, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Josh was born June 30, 1979, in Las Cruces NM to Roberto and Sylvia Guzman. He attended Mayfield High School and later graduated from San Andres High School. After high school just briefly attended Dona Ana Community College, before finding his true passion as a Paint and Auto...

Jun 19, 2017

Miguel Olivas Evaro Jr. of Las Cruces, NM was called home by the Lord on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at the age of 34. He passed peacefully at home with his loving husband and fur babies at his side. He was born August 9th, 1982 in Las Cruces, NM to Miguel Evaro Sr. and Maria Olivas. Miguel was a graduate...

Jun 16, 2017

Linda Suzanne (Geddes) Palma Linda Palma, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. Linda was born on December 2nd, 1948 in Glendale, CA to William and Dorothy Geddes. She graduated from Antelope Valley Community College with a degree in Accounting. She married Israel Palma on December 26th, 1976. After...

Jun 14, 2017

Jose Florencio Telles (J.F., Lyncho , Grandpa) passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at home with his family and dog by his side. Born December 3, 1923, in San Miguel, NM to Augustin and Ascencion Telles. While Jose came from humble beginning he was one of the most blessed beings on this earth. While being forced to...

Jun 14, 2017

Jun 13, 2017

Laurel Lynn Hofeldt, 68, of Las Cruces, NM, died June 13, 2017. Laurel was born on December 4, 1948, to George and Gladys Hendricks, in Hettinger, ND. Laurel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pastor. She loved the Lord, family, the outdoors, and music. She will be missed by all who knew her and brightened the lives of everyone...

Jun 9, 2017

Our beloved Mother, Consuelo C. Lucero, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces and a proud mother of her daughters, Dolores Molina (Blas), Gloria Fierro (Lionel), Mary Lou, and one son, Bobby Lucero (Cynthia). Also, left to cherish her memory are her...

Jun 9, 2017

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald A. Dufrane (Mouse), age 73, who passed away peacefully at his home June 9th, 2017. He was born in St. Regis Falls, New York, on March 21, 1944, to William Henry Dufrane and Bernice Louise Surprise-Dufrane. Don Served in the Navy from 1964 - 1968. He was a...

Jun 8, 2017

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores (Dee) Serna, age 70, of Las Cruces on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on December 6, 1946 to Lewis P. and Fannie P. Serna of Las Cruces, NM. Dee was an active parishioner at Holy Cross Church where she...

Jun 7, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that family and friends announce the sudden and unexpected passing of John Wayne (Big John) Townsand of Las Cruces, NM. Born March 10th in Ravenna Ohio to Eustebio and Mildred Perez, John spent his childhood in Akron Ohio where he graduated from Northern Lights High School, Class of 1969. Upon Graduation John enlisted in the...

Jun 6, 2017

Send Flowers Mary Helen Lemons February 17, 1958 - June 6, 2017 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Helen Lemons, age 58. Family and friends fondly knew her as Helen, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 17, 1958 in Silver City,...

Jun 6, 2017

Ruby Ruth Martin died peacefully in her home in Dona Ana, New Mexico on June 6, 2017 at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruby is survived by her children; George Martin, Linda Martin, and Terry Martin of Dona Ana, Peggy Harris of Houston, and Margie Reyer of Roswell. Ruby is also survived by her sister...