Obituaries

Nov 3, 2016

Winston A. Johnson II went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2016. He is preceded by his father and mother, Winston and Mary Johnson, and his brother Robert Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian, his brother Kenny & wife Kathy of El Paso, his sister-in-law Resa Johnson of El Paso, his father &...

Nov 2, 2016

It is with great heaviness of heart, the family of David Guzman Galaz, 68, wish to inform family and friends of the passing away of our Dear Brother, Father, Husband, and Friend on November 2, 2016. David was born on September 2, 1948 to Santiago "Chago" T. Galaz Jr. and Manuela Guzman Galaz. Paternal grandparents Santiago A. Galaz Sr. and...

Nov 2, 2016

Nov 1, 2016

It is with heaviness of heart and soul, the family of Frances Montez Wilson, "Granny," 92, wish to inform friends of the passing away of our dear Mother and Grandmother on November 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt O. Wilson. She devoted to God, her family and her friends. She was a friend to everyone...

Oct 29, 2016

Rickie Wayne Cox, age 62, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM after a short illness. He was born in Denton, Texas on December 3, 1953 to Cecile and Wayne Cox, the oldest of three sons. Rickie was a loving and devoted husband, father, and stepfather, He held degrees in Electrical, Mechanical,...

Oct 28, 2016

Lawrence I. Henderson, 88, entered eternal life Friday, October 28, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. He was proceeded in death by his parents Fate and Bercie Henderson, his wife Mariel Henderson, his sisters Carolyn Ann Insign, Barbara Jean Lane, and Dorothy Jean Henderson. He served in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during World War II...

Oct 27, 2016

Oct 27, 2016

Josephine Edith Skinner passed away on October 27th, 2016. She was 70. Jo, as she was known by many, was born on July 14, 1946 to Paul and Mildred Little in Lamar, CO. She graduated from Joliet West High School in Joliet, IL in 1964. In 1984, Jo and her family moved to New Mexico and settled in Las Cruces...

Oct 26, 2016

Phyllis Jean Prince (77), beloved Mom, NiNi (grandma), Sister, and Aunt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, after a prolonged battle with congestive heart failure at Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Linda Diane Prince; three grandchildren Amanda Leigh Romero (Erik), Thomas James Romero (Denise), Harrison James Prince...

Oct 19, 2016

Oct 15, 2016

Madonna J. Lipscomb, Donna, passed away after a long 6 year fight with ovarian cancer at the age of 63. Donna died Friday October 15th 2016 in her Home in Elephant Butte, NM with her husband, Dallas and Step-daughter Michele at her side. She was in Hospice for over 2 years at her home. Donna was born September 21st 1953...

Oct 14, 2016

Jo Leyva passed away October 14, 2106 surrounded by her family and closest friends. Jo was born and raised in Roswell with her parents Juan and Amalia Rodriguez along with several siblings. She left Roswell to live in Las Cruces after receiving a degree in Computer Science at Eastern New Mexico University only to continue her education at New Mexico...

Oct 10, 2016

Oct 8, 2016

Robert Bruce Leckemby "Bruce", 72, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, October 8, 2016, after a long battle with diabetes and heart illness. Bruce was born on December 3, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, to Robert and Erna Leckemby. When Bruce was eight years old he moved with his parents to Mercer County PA. Robert graduated from Lakeview High School in 1961...

Oct 7, 2016

Christine Bates Madrid, was called home by the Lord on October 7,2016, at the age of 27. Christine was beautiful, strong, and had a heart of gold. She loved her family to death, most of all, she loved her "Nana" Nancy Garcia who passed away several years ago and will now be reunited at the gates of Heaven. Christine loved...

Oct 5, 2016

Ann Marie James, born September 15, 1965, in Denver Colorado, entered eternal life on October 5, 2016, in Las Cruces, NM due to Urothelial Cell Carcinoma. She is survived by her beloved daughter Megan Jenean Quesnel and son-in-law Robert Quesnel of Las Cruces, NM, her mother Carolyn Paxton of Gunnison Colorado her sister Maureen and Brother-in-law Ben Eden of Gunnison,...

Oct 2, 2016

Mia Grace Nevarez, aged 24 days, passed away in her parents arms at UNM Children's Hospital in Albuquerque, NM on October 2, 2016. After struggling with congenital heart disease, she passed gently into the arms of Jesus. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 8, 2016 to Jose M Nevarez Jr. and Alora K . Duran. She was the...

Oct 1, 2016

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Amelita "Grandma Lita: Hill passed away at home surrounded by her two sons and brother October 1, 2016. Amelita was born to Glen and Alma Fox on February 6, 1938, in Jackson, Oklahoma. She married Boyce Tankersley, Jr. of Mertzon, Texas and raised three sons, Boyce Tankersley, III, Tim Tankersley and Teddy Tankersley while...

Oct 1, 2016

Robert A. Lujan, 68, of Las Cruces was called home by the Lord on Saturday, October 1, 2016. Although he was taken too soon, his family will be forever comforted by the fact that he had a positive impact in so many people's lives. Robert a/k/a "Bobby" was born on October 25, 1947, in Las Cruces, to Santiago and Corina...

Sep 28, 2016

Antonio Fierro, 88 of Mesilla, NM passed away September 28, 2016 at Desert Peaks Assisted Living. He was born December 22, 1927 in Tortugas, NM to Miguel and Ramona Fierro. He is preceded in death by his wife Dora Fierro, their daughter Viola Fierro and their grandson Antonio Fierro. He is survived by his two sons, Tony and wife Irene...