Obituaries

Sep 5, 2017

Vincent Francis Capozza born July 21, 1937, died at home on September 5, 2017. He was born to Julia Leo and was adopted by Joseph and Rose Capozza after being in foster care with the Capozza's for seven years. Vincent never knew the truth of his adoption until age 62. In his youth, he had a talent for anything mechanical,...

Sep 4, 2017

Joe C. Silva, 68, of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, September 4th, 2017. He was born on February 18th, 1949 in Anthony, Texas to Jesus and Maria Silva. His sisters are Kathy Zertuche (Gavino), Rose Ruckel (Greg), Otilia Sanchez, Wilma Martinez (Fred). He Married Emma D Silva on August 1st, 1981 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is a...

Sep 3, 2017

Gregory Thomas Segura Gregory Thomas Segura 52, of Las Cruces, NM died September 3, 2017 with his sister Sandra by his side in Las Vegas. Gregory was born February 28, 1965 to Perfecto and Phyllis Segura in Massachusetts. He worked for over 20 years in the air conditioning and heating field both in California and Nevada. He enjoyed watching his...

Aug 31, 2017

Arthur P. Florez, 67, of Dona Ana, New Mexico entered into eternal life Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Casa Del Sol Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tortilla, as he was fondly known, was born January 3, 1950 in Dona Ana, New Mexico to Ramon and Esther Florez. Tortilla served in the United States Army and was a veteran of...

Aug 29, 2017

Corinne (Corina) Telles Lopez, 88, passed away August 29, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Corinne was born on September 7, 1928 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Carmen Lucero Telles and Evangelisto Telles. Corinne is survived by one daughter, Anna Marie (Jerry) Lopez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, three grandchildren, Pamela (John) De La Torre,...

Aug 29, 2017

Aug 27, 2017

Virginia Watkins Johansen Francis, 95, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, at the Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. She was born October 12, 1921 in Clemson, SC, to David and Daisy Watkins, where she was raised with her brother David. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, GA in 1942, with a double major in English and economics....

Aug 26, 2017

Service Information Friday, September 15, 2017, Masonic Cememtery Address Not Available Details: Service Extra Info Burial of Cremains and Masonic service. Interment Location Masonic Cemetery 760 S Compress Rd Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

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Aug 16, 2017

Lyle Wells, age 64, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, in a motorcycle accident near Hatch, New Mexico. Lyle was born on February 23, 1953, in New Rockford, North Dakota. In his youth he was a Boy Scout, raced horses, played the trumpet, and ran track. At age 19 he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego,...

Aug 13, 2017

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend Joe Sanchez, 64, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, August 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born July 21, 1953 to Max and Nellie Sanchez in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe retired from the City of Las...

Aug 13, 2017

Dolores Lopez Vasquez, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, passed away, Sunday, August 13, 2017. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, will be greatly missed. She was born to Antonia and Ernesto Lopez on March 31, 1939. Dolores worked at Memorial General Hospital for many years, and she retired from the health department of New...

Aug 8, 2017

Aug 7, 2017

It is with great sorrow we report the passing of Frankie M. Duran Jr., 49, of Las Cruces, on Monday, August 7, 2017. His long-fought battle with kidney failure came to an end while he was surrounded by family and friends at Mountain View Reginal Medical Center. Frankie loved working out, hiking and traveling. He especially loved to travel to...

Aug 4, 2017

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many, Silverio (Silver) J. Sedillo, 77, of Las Cruces, NM, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on August 4, 2017, in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by his loving family. Silverio was born to Gregorio T. and Gregoria T. Sedillo on...

Aug 4, 2017

Edgar Cole Bufkin, age 84, of Las Cruces NM passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017. He was a loving husband, stepfather, uncle and grandfather. At the age of 17 Edgar enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country in both the Korean and Viet Nam wars. Edgar was born January 1, 1933 in Bolivar County Mississippi to...

Aug 3, 2017

Michael James Grannis, 35, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, August 3, 2017. Michael was born in Thornton, Colorado on October 28, 1981, to Ronald E. Grannis and Cari L. Howey. Michael's passion was Music and Art. He was an artist at a young age. His grandmother Wylla Howey would purchase spray paint for Him to paint murals on the garage....

Aug 3, 2017

Lucille C. Montoya, 67, entered eternal life Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born May 31, 1950 to Manuel T. and Mary Gonzales in Fowler, Colorado. She was a member of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, where she was also certified as a Eucharist Minister and certified adult and youth confirmation instructor. She was also a...

Aug 2, 2017

Arturo Munoz, 85 of Seal Beach, California passed away August 2nd, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, of complications of Parkinson's Disease. Arturo was born in Tortugas, New Mexico and was known as "El Chicken". He played baseball for the Red Caps and continued to play even after he joined the Army, when stationed in Korea. He was in the National...