Obituaries

Jul 1, 2014

Jul 1, 2014

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Jose "Pepe" V. Luna. He joined our heavenly father on Tuesday July 1, 2014 at home in Las Cruces New Mexico surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1916, in Pueblo Colorado to Gorgonio Luna and Isidra Villa...

Jul 1, 2014

Michael "Mike" Thomas Stevens, 45 passed away July 1st, 2014 in Las Cruces, N.M. He was born October 7th, 1968 in Las Cruces, N.M. to Bobby Glen and Lila Ann Stevens. He had two siblings, Lisa Silva and Jeffrey Stevens. Michael was also a part of a large extended family of cousins who were all more like brothers and sisters...

Jun 30, 2014

Willa May Mauck, 72, of La Mesa, New Mexico, died June 30, 2014 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, in Las Cruces. Willa was a long time resident of Phoenix, AZ. She was the Human Resources Director for Western and Unique Towing until she moved to La Mesa, New Mexico to enjoy her retirement. She will always be remembered as...

Jun 30, 2014

Mary "Irene" Padilla died at the age of 84 on Monday, June 30th 2014 in Las Cruces, NM. Irene was born on July 17, 1929 in Las Cruces, NM to Matias and Julia Dominguez. She was sister to Corrine Martinez, Jesus Dominguez, Johnny Dominguez, and Bessie Reyes. She married Amadeo S. Padilla, of Hatch, NM, on May 26, 1944 in...

Jun 29, 2014

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Paul Richard Herrera (ONE PUNCH PAUL), 52 years old of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life in his home on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Paul was born on April 8, 1962 in Las Cruces, NM to Daniel and Constance Herrera. He was the youngest of 11 children. He married Maria Gallegos...

Jun 28, 2014

Elizabeth Annette Shaw, 55, of Pasadena MD, succumbed to a short fight with cancer and passed away with her loving family by her side on June 28, 2014 in Warrenton VA. She was born on January 17, 1959 to her loving parents David and Sofie Garcia. Elizabeth was introduced to Jesus Christ on October 19, 1979 and faithfully loved her...

Jun 28, 2014

Nina Jo Hale Grimshaw passed on to glory on June 28, 2014, at the Village at Northrise assisted living, Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was given much tender loving care by the staff and her daughter. Nina Jo was born September 15, 1927 in Caddo OK. She is preceded in death by, the love of her life, Charles W. Grimshaw;...

Jun 26, 2014

Honoring the passing of Dolores O. Drexler on June 26, 2014 after the return Cancer. Dolores was born in Cleveland in 1948 to Al and Betty Rokoczy. Worked as an RN in Albuquerque where she meet her husband Earl Drexler and married in 1983. They move to Las Cruces in 2001. The 9/11 tragedy for the county was also personal...

Jun 25, 2014

Cless Irvin Layer lost his battle with lung cancer Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at La Posada in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on November 3, 1928 to John and Lavinia Layer, in Cooper, Texas, the youngest of six children; Joe Boyd, Madeline Boyd, Murline Boyd, Venice Layer and Van Layer. He is survived by his wife, Dorna Kam...

Jun 25, 2014

Edward (Eddie) Rosales Perea, 55, of Las Cruces, New Mexico died Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He was born January 8, 1959 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Eddie was born January 8, 1959 at Memorial General Hospital to Evangelisto (Leto) Perea and Elisa R. Alderete. Eddie attended local schools here in Las Cruces and eventually left to serve our great nation...

Jun 25, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

Lloyd L. Halladay " Buddy", 67, of El Paso Texas passed away Tuesday June 24, 2014. Buddy was born on November 3,1946 in Bemidji, Minnesota to Lloyd L. Halladay and Audrey Anderson Buddy was married on July 9, 1966 in Mesilla Park, NM to Elizabeth Ann Alexander. He received a Associates from Dona Ana branch community college. Buddy enjoyed, hunting,...

Jun 24, 2014

Enid Thurston Frank Hecker died on June 24, 2014 at Mesilla Valley La Posada Hospice in Las Cruces, NM after a brief illness. She was born June 22, 1922, and had just celebrated her 92nd birthday. She was born in New York City to Oliver C. Frank and Edna Thurston Frank, but home was in Great Neck, Long Island. She...

Jun 21, 2014

Jun 20, 2014

John Joseph Bianco, Sr., of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 89. He was recently widowed by his wife, Jacqueline (Sandy) Bianco. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Bianco was born May 17, 1925. He was a United States Navy veteran who served his...

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