Obituaries

May 3, 2017

Kay Ellen Pue died on May 3 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 66. Kay was survived by Father Craven Van Tol and his wife Janet Van Tol of Bay City, MI. husband Joseph Arthur Pue, and son Robert Crawford of Las Cruces, NM. Her siblings include Judy Dycus, Linda Przeslak, husband Ron Przeslak, of Carlsbad NM, Don...

May 3, 2017

Johnny Cordero "Chris" Leyva passed away on May 3, 2017. Born to Crisoforo Pavia Leyva and Francisca Cordero Leyva on December 22, 1940 at Hayner's Ranch near Hatch, New Mexico. He graduated from Hatch High School in 1959 and played football for the Hatch Bears and also found his love of performing as Smokey the DJ. He served proudly in...

May 2, 2017

Julian Michael Duran, our adorably intelligent baby who brought smiles to not only his family, but many friends, was craddled to the loving arms of his Heavenly Father a little over four months of age on May 2, 2017 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born on December 4, 2016 at 11:38pm to Jasmine Ayisha Duran and Jesus...

May 1, 2017

On May 1st, 2017 Sara Jean Engel moved on from this life, at her home in Las Cruces at the young age of 65. Sara was born in Alamogordo, NM on February 24th, 1952 to Zane and Patricia Chronic. After living in various places as a Air Force child, with her five brothers and sisters, she landed in Denver Colorado...

Apr 30, 2017

Mary Medrano, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1934. She worked for the El Paso Independent Schools District for 28 years. Mary is survived by her husband of 64 years, Manuel Medrano, two brother, Robert (Shannon) Smith, Charles (Jane) Smith, Six children - Rose Gwyn, Manuel E. Medrano (Romelia), Chris(Mario) Bazn, Susan...

Apr 29, 2017

Roger Samaniego, 67, of Las Cruces passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Roger was born to Napoleon "Nappy" Barela Samaniego and Doris Marie Sketo Samaniego on December 9, 1949 in El Paso, Texas. He was a strong and loving husband, father and grandfather. Roger enlisted in the US Army...

Apr 29, 2017

Jane Mulvihill On April 29, 2017 Bobbi Jane Mulvihill joined with her mother, Juanita, father, Bill and brother Willie in an eternal embrace with the angels, the saints and our heavenly Father. She lived in Organ, New Mexico where she died peacefully at home. She is survived by her son Robert Smith (Raeven), daughter Stephanie Canas (Michael), son Michael Smith...

Apr 27, 2017

Serafina G. Martinez, 93, of Mesilla New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at her home in Mesilla NM. She was born in San Miguel NM on May 13, 1923 to Juan and Marianna Romero. She married Lorenzo Martinez in 1942 and moved to San Diego California where Lorenzo was stationed in the US Navy. After Lorenzo retired...

Apr 27, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen T. Swaim on April 27, 2017. Stephen was born on November 27, 1971 to Margaret and Jerry Swaim. Stephen was known as "Swaim" to all his friends. He went to Loma Heights Elementary, Sierra Middle School, and graduated from Mayfield High School in 1990. After graduation, Stephen enlisted...

Apr 25, 2017

Send Flowers Maj. Thomas Nathaniel Higdon September 5, 1938 - April 25, 2017 Major (USAF/Ret) Thomas Nathaniel Higdon, born 5 September 1938; passed away April 25, 2017 after a long illness. Tom is survived by his wife, of 44 years, Patricia (Trish) Keefer-Higdon; daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Tim Bentley (Mechanicsville, MD); Grandson, Donald Unkle (Prince Frederick, MD); sisters, Beverly...

Apr 23, 2017

Guadalupe Alvarado, 88, lifelong resident of Berino died April 23rd, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 12, 1928 in Berino, N.M. to Albino and Eva Guerra. Guadalupe will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Guadalupe is survived by son's, Manuel Alvarado and wife Olena of Montgomery, AL., Sammy Alvarado and wife...

Apr 22, 2017

Benjamin Isaac Montoya, 21, was called home on April 22, 2017. Benjamin was born October 21, 1995 in Las Cruces, NM to Joann Sambrano, and Freddy "Benjie" Montoya. He had three sisters: Amanda Soto, Vanessa Garcia, and Krystal N. Montoya. He also had one brother, Jaime Garcia. Benjamin attended Vista Middle School, and Mayfield High School, He had many friends...

Apr 20, 2017

Jill Charlotte Thompson was born on August 18, 1954, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donald and Geraldine Thompson. She was reborn in the waters of Holy Baptism on November 9, 1954, and steadfastly confessed the Christian faith as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church for the remainder of her earthly life. Jill was a respected physicist for many years at...

Apr 20, 2017

Apr 17, 2017

Tina Reeves passed away at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces on April 17, 2017 at the age of 58. She is survived by her aunt, Barbara Faber of Chicago, Ill. Tina is preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Billy Dean Reeves and Phyllis Joan Reeves of Las Cruces, aunt and uncle, Barney and Jean Reeves of Las Cruces,...

Apr 16, 2017

Ted Allan Morris passed away at Mesilla Valley Hospice on April 16, 2017. He was born 90 years ago on March 13, 1927 in New London, Connecticut to Earl Jerome Morris of Regina, Saskatchewan and Isabella Cumming Morris of Glasgow, Scotland. As the son of a Coast Guard Chief, he lived in a dozen places growing up. No matter where...

Apr 15, 2017

LUCY M. CRANE (TITA), passed away peacefully in Las Cruces on April 15, 2017. She was 84 and was born June 22,1932 in Salem, New Mexico to Manuel & Natividad Medina. She will be missed by her family, which include her son Gilbert and wife Deborah Sanchez. Her daughters Anita J Banegas and Emily J Crane. Her sisters Irene and...

Apr 12, 2017

Sylvia Kingsbury, 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 12, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. Sylvia was born in Dodge City, KS on March 29, 1937. Her parents, George Frederick Leese and Mary Helen Jones Leese, raised Sylvia and her younger brother, George II on the family ranch. At the age of 10, Sylvia contracted polio and the...

Apr 11, 2017

James D. Withers, Jim, 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. Jim was born in 1935 to John and Mamie Withers. He married Margaret (Marge) W. Withers in May 1954. Jim served his country in the United States Army for over 21 years and was proud to be a Soldier. He continued his service as...

Apr 9, 2017

W. Ron Camuez Life-long community and political leader W. Ron Camuez died at age 62. Ron was a member of a pioneer family of the Mesilla Valley whose legacy extends for over six generations. Ron was born to Barney and Alice (Garcia) Camuez on August 8, 1954 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He graduated from Las Cruces High School and...