Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Richard Erbacher

Richard Erbacher

Mar 16, 2015

Richard Erbacher died peacefully on March 16th, 2015, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 79. Born in Richmond Hill, New York in 1939, he attended Richmond Hill High School before receiving his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in History from Albany State University. He went on to receive a second Master's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii's...

Edward R. Osborn

Edward R. Osborn

Mar 16, 2015

Edward Rolland Osborn, 78 years old, died March 16, 2015 in Las Cruces, NM. Edward was born April 1, 1936 in Camargo, Oklahoma to Rosalie Ella (Weir) and Clifford Rolland Osborn. He graduated from Highland High in Albuquerque, NM in 1954. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and spent most of his navy career in San Diego as an...

Harvey Paul Krauskopf E. Hervey)

Harvey Paul Krauskopf E. Hervey)

Mar 14, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our son and brother, Harvey Paul Krauskopf, "Buddy" aka "Smiley", age 53, who died at his home on the family farm in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Harvey was born on July 13, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to Paul T. and Ruth E. (Hervey)...

Lucia C Martinez-Eck

Lucia C Martinez-Eck

Mar 14, 2015

Lucia C. Martinez-Eck, 57, of Las Cruces, N.M. and formerly of Glendale, A.Z. entered eternal life on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Scottsdale Osborne Medical Center in Scottsdale, A.Z. surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 22, 1958 in Mesilla, New Mexico to Fidencia C. Martinez. Lucia attended Mayfield High School, New Mexico State University and Arizona State...

Robert Wilson Martin

Robert Wilson Martin

Mar 12, 2015

R. Wilson Martin was born to become an entrepreneur. He jumped into business by delivering newspapers in his hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 11 years. His routes expanded and by the age of 16, he bought his first car to work his daily rounds. His newspaper route was so successful that he worked his way up to...

Valerie Ann Marie Silva

Valerie Ann Marie Silva

Mar 11, 2015

Valerie Ann Marie Silva transcended on Wednesday March 11, 2015 at the age of 29 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Valerie was born on June 17, 1985 to Sally and Martin Espinoza. Valerie grew up in Hatch, New Mexico where she had many friends and was liked by everyone who met her. She graduated from Hatch Valley High School in...

Christine Quijano

Christine Quijano

Mar 10, 2015

Christine "Chris" Quijano, age 71, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died peacefully on March 10, 2015 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Christine was born April 30, 1943, in El Paso, Texas, to loving parents Enriqueta and Joe Salas. Family and friends were Chris' passion and delight. She thoroughly enjoyed laughter and making those around her smile at...

Nicolas Apodaca. Jr.

Nicolas Apodaca. Jr.

Mar 6, 2015

Send Flowers Nicolas v. Apodaca. Jr. February 9, 1922 - March 6, 2015 It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow we announce the passing of our father, Nick V. Apodaca on Friday, March 6, 2015. Dad was 93 years old but is now enjoying eternal life. Nick was born February 9, 1922 in Fillmore, NM to Juanita Valenzuela Apodaca...