Obituaries

Jan 8, 2011

Henry Ickstadt, long time resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed quietly Saturday, January 8, 2011 with his wife Renate and his daughter Jeri-Anne by his side. Born May 29, 1935 in Wiesbaden, Germany, Mr. Ickstadt immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island, New York after World War II. He served as a tank commander in the U.S. Army...

Jan 5, 2011

Jan 5, 2011

Patsy Ruth Farris, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on January 5th, 2011 at age 84 at La Posada with her family by her side. Patsy was born June 7, 1926, in Everett, Washington, to Fred A. and Ruth Moore Chandler; she was the youngest of their four children. She attended public schools in Everett and nursing school at...

Jan 4, 2011

Raymond W. (Rusty) Van Pelt passed peacefully on Tuesday January 4, 2011. Rusty's passion was education first, and athletics a close second. He was born and raised in Clayton, NM , where he lettered in sports from the eighth grade through high school. He was selected as an all-state tackle and played in the North-South All-Star game. Rusty attended NMSU...

Jan 2, 2011

Donna R. Eichstaedt passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Donna was born September 3, 1938 to Donald and Marcella (Howardsen) March in Peoria, Illinois. She grew up in Normal, Illinois, attended Normal Community High School and Illinois State University, where she was the drum major and baton twirler in the prestigious University band. In 1958 she married Carl Eichstaedt...

Jan 2, 2011

Gerald (Jerry) R. Stryker born July 2, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas to Robert Lee Stryker and Juanita Keahey Stryker passed away on January 2, 2011 at the Heritage Assisted Living. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict and taught basic training in artillery weaponry at Fort Bliss, Texas. He received his bachelor's degree from NMSU and was...

Jan 1, 2011

Jose R. Gonzalez, 64, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. He was born Aug. 30, 1946 in Alpine, TX to Ramon and Margarita Gomez Gonzalez. Jose was a veteran of the US Navy where he served our country honorably during the Vietnam Era and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/Three Bronze Stars and...

Dec 31, 2010

Suzanne M. Barrett, 70 years old of Las Cruces, NM passed away Friday, December 31, 2010 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born November 17, 1940 in Rochester, NY to Howard and Margaret Dietrich. Suzanne had been a resident of Las Cruces for the last ten years coming from Denver, Co. where she had retired from Gates Rubber...

Dec 30, 2010

Monico Caro, 75 passed away quietly at home. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, one granddaughter and her husband, and one great grandson, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. As a young adult he worked as a "bracero" throughout the U.S. fields during harvest season. He will always be remembered by his words of knowledge and occasional jokes. Visitation...

Dec 30, 2010

Loving wife and mother, Gabrielle "Gabby" Huber Sisbarro, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. She was born June 30, 1966 in Huntsville, Alabama. She had attended and graduated from the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans. For many hours of charitable work Archbishop Phillip Hannan awarded Gabby with the Saint Louise...

Dec 29, 2010

Macario M. Mata, 84 of Chaparral, NM died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX. He was born February 28, 1926 in Hill Texas to Vicente and Anastacia Mata. He was a farm laborer as well as a diesel and gas mechanic. Macario was a member of the Catholic Church and will be...

Dec 28, 2010

Luisa B. Ortega 64, and a native of Anthony, NM, lost her battle against Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was born on October 26, 1946 to Augustin and Paulina Ortega in Anthony, NM. She was a devoted and loving mother to her daughter Norma O. Pfeiffer and an affectionate grandmother to her grandchildren, Janai, Jessey...

Dec 27, 2010

Glen Edward Johansmeier born June 26, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Charles E. and Mabel (Young) Johansmeier passed away Dec. 27, 2010 at his home in Las Cruces, N.M. He served from 1955

Dec 27, 2010

Leo R. Williams, 58 of Las Cruces, NM went fishing with the angels on Monday December 27, 2010. He was born to Charlie and Ernestine Williams in Vado, NM on December 30, 1951. Leo Honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings play, Cooking and spending time with family and friends. Leo will...

Dec 27, 2010

Lena Grace(Turner) (Powell) LaChapelle was born on June 2, 1926 in Vanoss, Oklahoma to Goldie Etna Hodges and Charlie Luther Turner. She quietly slipped into heaven on the evening of Monday, December 27, 2010. Grace moved to Hatch, New Mexico in 1941 where her son Sammy Lloyd was born. Later, Paul Jean was born in Michigan. Cheryl De was born...

Dec 27, 2010

Piedad (Pat) Barrio-Gutierrez was born on April 2, 1917 in Las Cruces. On Monday, December 27, 2010 at 4:30 pm the angels danced in our midst and swept her into God's outstretched arms where after 93 years of a hardy life on earth, she began a new journey with the angels and saints. Pat's welcome to the heavens has been...

Dec 27, 2010

Debra Ann Pearson Woods of Las Cruces, New Mexico entered eternal life Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. She was welcomed to heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Debra was born August 14, 1959, in Lubbock, Texas to Anna Pearson Valentine and Willie Charles Pearson Sr. Debra united in Holy Matrimony to James F. Woods...

Dec 26, 2010

Maria I. Santillano, 69, of Anthony, NM died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. She was born Dec.6, 1941 in Durango, Mexico to Alfonso and Maria Quinones. Maria is survived by her loving husband Jose of the family home; six children Pilar, Antonio, Bailio, Ernesto , Ricardo, Elisa and by seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held from 5 to 6 pm...

Dec 25, 2010

George Garcia Sr., 48 of Las Cruces, NM went to rest with the lord Saturday December 25, 2010. He was born February 21, 1962 to Ernesto and Socorro Garcia. He honorably served in the U.S. Army. George enjoyed camping, fishing and time with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. George is survived...

Dec 24, 2010

Alex Quintero, 54 of El Paso, TX died Friday, December 24, 2010 at Sierra Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Alex was born June 16, 1956 in San Antonio, Texas to Alex and Mary Quintero. He was a resident of El Paso since 2001 coming from San Antonio. He was a musician and a recognized artist-in-residence in the state of...