Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Anne Mary Schroeder

Anne Mary Schroeder

Oct 30, 2011

Anne Mary Schroeder was born June 13, 1922 in Elmer, New Jersey and left this world for her next great adventure on October 30, 2011 in Las Cruces, NM. A visitation will be held from 8:00-9:00 am with services to follow on November 4 2011 at Getz Funeral Home at 9:00 am and her final resting place will be at...

Charles Richard Cox

Charles Richard Cox

Oct 30, 2011

Rick Cox, 57, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. He was born July 23, 1954 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Clayton and Martha Burrows Cox. Rick had been with the New Mexico Motor Transportation Division for 16 years, a Deputy Officer with the Dona Ana County Sheriff's Department for three years and also a member of the Mounted...

Johnny G. Limon

Johnny G. Limon

Oct 28, 2011

Johnny G. Limon, 76, of Mesilla, NM died Friday, Oct. 28, at home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Mesilla, NM. to Juan and Julietta Garcia Limon. He had been the owner-operator of Johnny Limon Construction, specializing in stucco work; he also was a member of the Basilica of San Albino. Johnny enjoyed the outdoors,...

Sarah V. Miller

Sarah V. Miller

Oct 28, 2011

Sarah V. Miller, 90, of Las Cruces, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2011. She was born July 22, 1921 in New Jersey. She is survived by a niece Tara Swartz of Philadelphia, PA as well as a host of friends here in Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Philmore Miller Sr. and a son Philmore Miller...

Roberto L Tellez

Roberto L Tellez

Oct 19, 2011

Roberto L. Tellez, 83 of Las Cruces was called to be with God on Wednesday October 19, 2011. Roberto was born July 12, 1928 in La Mesa, New Mexico to Domingo and Josefa Tellez and grew up to have a great love for and to serve his country. He entered into the U.S. Army in 1950 and was called into...

Aurora G. Salazar

Aurora G. Salazar

Oct 19, 2011

Aurora G. Salazar, 93, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. She was born March 19, 1918 in Wagon Mound, NM to Rosendo and Lorencita Medina Garcia. She had been a retired school teacher with many years of faithful service to our children. Aurora enjoyed sewing, was a member Sociedad Folkorica but her greatest love was for her family....

Ronald P. Creek

Ronald P. Creek

Oct 19, 2011

Ronald Paul Creek, 63, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011, after an extended illness. He was born Feb. 22, 1948, to Paul and Barbara Durham Creek. Ron worked in the insurance industry more than 30 years. He also served as a church business administrator, giving freely of his time, expertise, and wise counsel. Throughout his life, Ron was...

Roland Nicolitz

Roland Nicolitz

Oct 18, 2011

On October 18, 2011 Roland "Nick" Nicolitz returned to his eternal home, were he was greeted by his father Alexander, his mother Augustine, his older brother Rino; and our heavenly Father. If you were fortunate enough to have met Nick while he was among us, you probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that he greeted everyone waiting for him with...

Maxine Marie Witt

Maxine Marie Witt

Oct 12, 2011

Maxine Marie Witt, 84, passed away peacefully at Cottonbloom Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM with her family at her side, on October 12, 2011. She was born July 28, 1927 in Spokane, WA to Charles and Blanche Stirling. Known to her friends as Macky, she was a Registered Nurse who worked for many years in ICU, CCU, and ER....

Scott L. Moore

Scott L. Moore

Oct 9, 2011

Scott Leon Moore, 47, of Las Cruces died Sunday, October 9, 2011, He was born June 3, 1964 in Clovis, New Mexico to Leon and Paula Moore. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1982 and studied business at New Mexico State University. Scott was independent insurance agent for 7 years and served on the Las Cruces City Council...