Obituaries

Jun 7, 2016

Hilda Geviene "Gigi" Miller King passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, June 7th, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM, after a yearlong illness. She was 84 years old. Gigi was born in 1931 in San Diego, CA to George Eugene Miller and Rachel Kezia Lindberg Miller. She grew up running barefoot on the hills of Mount Helix near San...

Jun 6, 2016

Jesse D. Kornegay was born in Vance, Alabama on September 15, 1917 and died on June 6, 2016 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Kornegay, his sisters Veda Polich and Evelyn Peters and a brother Floyd (Buster) Kornegay, his daughters Kathryn Kornegay Oschwald (Dr. Don Oschwald) - their children Jason (Alissa), Jennifer (Rob), Brian, Kaitlyn; and...

Jun 6, 2016

Jun 5, 2016

Karin was born June 11, 1959 in Albuquerque, NM to Karl and Ruth Gustafson who preceded her in death. Karin loved Jesus, her family and her country. Her dedication to her children was unwavering. She knew before either of them was born they would be attending Mesilla Valley Christian School. Sports, music, projects, playdates, church, mission trips, everything, Karin was...

Jun 5, 2016

Jun 2, 2016

Regina Lynn Hollars, age 57, passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 2, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM due to a severe asthma attack. She left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled. Her big bright smile and bubbly personality made an instant friend with everybody she met. She loved and lived life to its fullest. She was born...

Jun 1, 2016

Terry P. Coker passed away on June 1, 2016. Terry was comforted by family during his illness and at the time of his passing. He was born in Silver City, NM on Jan 28, 1945. He lived in Tucson AZ for a few years, where he toured with the Tucson Boys Choir, then moved to Flagstaff AZ, where he worked...

Jun 1, 2016

May 31, 2016

Karl Ralph Conrad, 52, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed from this world on May 31, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born on August 13, 1963 to George R. Conrad and Juliana Silva Conrad in Las Cruces, N.M. During his middle school years, his family resided near Buffalo, N.Y. where his artistic talent was recognized and...

May 31, 2016

Janie Davis Floyd, 86, of Las Cruces, died peacefully at home, May 31, 2016. She was born on July 10, 1929 in Fort Worth, Texas to Frank G. and Ruth Christopher Davis. She grew up during the depression in Polytechnic, Texas which is now a part of Fort Worth. She left many friends and family there when her late husband...

May 30, 2016

May 28, 2016

Cheryl Anne Cretin of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away at her home on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at the age of 69. She was born September 28, 1946, in Roanoke, Virginia; the oldest daughter to Norris and Alice Crawford. Cheryl graduated from the University of New York, College of Geneseo in 1968 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She...

May 27, 2016

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May 25, 2016

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May 25, 2016

Benjamin Earle Straughan's life began on October 9, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA. The family soon moved to Vaughn, NM where Ben was raised. He graduated high school in 1949 and attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM on a football scholarship. When injuries ended his football career, he returned to Vaughn to work in his family's businesses....

May 24, 2016

Dorothy "Dottie" Boehm , age 72, Las Cruces , NM passed away on May 24, 2016 at her home as a result of an illness. Dottie was born in Pittsfield, MA to David McKnight and Ellen (LaPointe) McKnight 1944 and raised in Dalton, MA. She moved to Las Cruces in 1970. She married James A. Boehm III in August 1985....

May 24, 2016

May 23, 2016

May 23, 2016

Dora Lucero Padilla, 72, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Dora was born in Hatch, New Mexico on April 4, 1944 to Teofilo & Marcelina Lucero. After living in New Mexico for many years and retiring in the medical industry, she moved to Spokane, WA in 2005. She was...