Obituaries

May 19, 2014

Robert Willard "Bob" Gill, 83, of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on Monday evening May 19, 2014 at home, with his wife at his side. He was born in Streator IL to Willard Leroy Gill and Ruth Gates Gill, the oldest of seven children. He was raised in Berwyn and Chicago IL Bob graduated Lane Tech High School in...

May 19, 2014

May 19, 2014

May 18, 2014

Marjorie Ann Phillips,73 passed away peacefully to eternal life at St Josephs Barrow Neuroscience Center in Phoenix Arizona at 12:15pm, May 18, 2014. She was born in Floydada, Texas on November 21, 1940 to Clarence Wesley and Marjorie Lyles Jones. She was the fourth of five children. Ann married Jerry Allen Phillips on March 16, 1974. They lived 40 years...

May 18, 2014

Ray O. Sage was born in Hays, Kansas, on September 3, 1920. He moved with his mother Ruby to Carlsbad, New Mexico, in 1932, where his mother became the first secretary to the Superintendent of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. After graduating from Carlsbad High School, he returned to Kansas as a freshman at Fort Hays State College. An aspiring pilot,...

May 18, 2014

George W. Montoya, 87 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Sunday May 18, 2014 surrounded by his loving family at home. He was born to Martin and Aurora Montoya on February 22, 1927 in Las Cruces, NM and was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Montoya. George was a member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church and...

May 17, 2014

Arthur M. Scott, 88, died May 17, 2014 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Scott was born September 17, 1925 in Larned, Kansas to Monroe and Mildred Scott. After high School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp., was commissioned as 2nd Lt., and served as a pilot and flight instructor during WWII. Mr. Scott was a teacher at...

May 16, 2014

Donald Earl Wallace, age 84, died May 16, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Wallace was born September 10, 1929 to DeRae and Ethel Evelyn (Braley) Wallace in Upton, Wyoming at the home of his maternal grandparents, William and Ina Braley. He spent his boyhood years on the "S Cross" cattle ranch in Fall River County,...

May 14, 2014

Roy L. Lashway died of natural causes on May 14, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on April 5, 1931, in Standford, Montana (MT), to Joseph C. and Zelma H. Lashway. Roy lived in Standford until 1941, when the family moved to Great Falls, MT. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1949....

May 11, 2014

Frank R. Davila, 79, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 4, 1934 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to Frank N. Davila and Josephine Davila. Frank was a proud member of the United States Navy and served honorably during the Korean War. Once he completed his...

May 10, 2014

May 10, 2014

Santiago "Jim" Olivas lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 to Antonio and Rita Soto Olivas in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Soto Olivas. He is survived by his father, Antonio Olivas, brother, Tony Olivas (Chita) of Canutillo, TX Dan Olivas (Misie)...

May 10, 2014

Lamar Haugabrook, 66 of Las Cruces, NM passed on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born to Jimmy and Lillie Haugabrook on March 23, 1948 in Atlanta, GA. Lamar honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He enjoyed bird watching, was a Dallas Cowboys fan and spending time with family and friends. Lamar was...

May 9, 2014

Manuel (Manny) B Gonzales, 81, longtime resident of Las Cruces, joined his deceased Wife, Nellie B Gonzales and Son, James Gonzales, when he entered eternal life Friday, May 9, 2014, at La Posada

May 9, 2014

Santiago "Jimmy" Sanchez entered eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 43. Santiago was born in Las Cruces to Richardo and Maria Sanchez. He was raised in Las Cruces and spent the rest of his life in Las Cruces where he raised his children. He enjoyed coaching and, playing baseball, and teaching others. He was an...

May 9, 2014

May 8, 2014

May 7, 2014

Daniel G. Dominguez (Pop's) Passed Wednesday May7.2014 At La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice Las Cruces, NM surrounding by his loved ones. Dan was born in Corrales, NM on May 7,1924 to Abel and Abranita Dominguez of Bernalillo, NM. Dan was married to the love of his life Maria F. Dominguez for 63 years and lived in Las Cruces for forty-five...

May 7, 2014

May 6, 2014

Our dear beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother Minnie Garcia 91, of 1345 Roosevelt, Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal rest to be with our loving almighty Father on May 6, 2014. Minnie Garcia was born in 1922 in Las Vegas, New Mexico; she enjoyed life to the very fullest until her death. Minnie could strike up a...