Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Lyle D. Lambert
Dec 22, 2010
Lyle Lambert, 75 formally of Hastings, NE went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 22 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 23 1935 to Clifford and Louise Lambert in Binkelman, NE. He grew up in the Binkelman and Parks, NE areas. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air...
Johnny Donald Carr
Dec 19, 2010
Johnny Donald Carr 85, of Las Cruces, NM died on Sunday December 19, 2010. He was born on January 6, 1925 in Las Cruces, NM to Fred and Neva Carr. He was the middle of three children. Johnny joined the Navy when he was 14 years old where he served his country for 4 years. When he got out of...
Frederick E. Jackson
Dec 19, 2010
Lt. Col. Frederick E. Jackson went to meet his Lord on December 19, 2010. He was born to Ramsey James Jackson and Gertrude Wylie Jackson December 19, 1928. Lt. Col. Jackson spent twenty years honorably serving his country. This service took him to Germany, Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam. He also spent many years as an artillery instructor at Fort...
Delbert A. Hawkins
Dec 16, 2010
Delbert A. Hawkins, 94 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his heavenly father on December 16, 2010. He was born on June 21, 1916 in Stratford, Oklahoma to Comador Aldee and Armer Hawkins. In 1923 the Hawkins family moved by covered wagon to Mt. Park, Oklahoma. Years later in 1936, after he graduated from High School, he moved...
Victor Scott Whitney
Dec 16, 2010
Victor Scott Whitney, 46, of Las Cruces, NM died December 16, 2010. He was born on Holloman Air Force Base on December 26, 1963 to Morris and Mary Bassford Whitney. He severed his Country Honorably in the United States Air Force. Victor enjoyed being in the outdoors camping and hiking, he loved a good cigar and antiques, especially old watches...
William B. Coyle
Dec 15, 2010
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather William (Bill) Bain Coyle entered eternal life on December 15, 2010 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born June 29, 1927 in San Pedro, California. Bill is survived by wife Mary Lou, daughters Bonnie Moen, Vicky Smith and husband Bob, Kris Lane and husband Curtis, sons Bill Coyle Jr. and wife Penny, Leonard...
Doris L. Foreman
Dec 13, 2010
Doris Louise Foreman 81 of Las Cruces passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010. She was born July 18, 1929 in Bisbee, AZ to John William Allen and Rosa Mae Boyce. Doris lived several years in Arkansas and about 21 years in Grants, NM followed by 25 years in Trona, CA before moving to Las Cruces. She loved the Louis...
Mercedes P. Fajardo
Dec 12, 2010
Mercedes P. Fajardo, 87, of Las Cruces died Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. "Meche" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Deming, NM to Miguel and Josephina Martinez Ponce. She was a devoted catholic and member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, she enjoyed quilting and crocheting but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Fajardo will...
Robert D. White
Dec 9, 2010
Robert D. White, 70 of Las Cruces, NM died December 9, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1940 in Lebanon, Virginia to Walter and Betty White. "Bob" served his country honorably retiring from the U S Army after 27 years of service. He was a resident of Las Cruces since 1982 and was a...
Aubrianah Denae Zavala
Dec 7, 2010
Aubrianah Denae Zavala, infant child of Juan Zavala and Alexis Alvarez went to be an angel on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Besides her parent she is survived by grandparents, Juan and Marielena Zavala; Alex Alvarez; and Joanne and Meldon Sanchez. Great grandparents, Willie and Mary Banegas; Patrosinia Huerta; and Carmen and Jesus Marceleno. Also...
Ruthanna Truax Kennon
Dec 6, 2010
Ruthanna Truax Kennon entered eternal life on Monday, December 6, 2010 at home and surrounded by her loved ones. Ruth was born to Lyle Truax and Leva Duvall on April 26, 1922 in Barnesville, Ohio. After growing up on a farm in the Depression era, Ruth was graduated salutatorian from Bethesda High School. In 1943, she enlisted in the United...
Barbara May Floyd
Dec 5, 2010
Barbara May Floyd entered eternal life on Sunday, December 5, 2010 surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born to Joseph M. Luton and Barbara Crittenden on May 1, 1926 in Gillette, Wyoming. In her early 20's she and her mother came to Arizona by bus from Wyoming pulling off layers of clothing the closer they got to Arizona. Barbara...
William O. Patterson
Dec 1, 2010
William (Bill) O. Patterson passed away December 1, 2010 at Sierra Health Care Center after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born to Robert L. Patterson and Patricia Robertson January 21, 1930. Bill was a resident of Elephant Butte since 1998. Before moving to Elephant Butte he made his home in Las Cruces for 40 years. Bill served his...
Robert H. Lytle Jr.
Nov 29, 2010
"Robert H. Lytle Jr., 82, of Las Cruces, NM passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at Casa Bella Assisted Living. "Bob" was born July 12, 1928 in Laredo, Texas to Robert and Bernice Lytle. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and worked for many years at NASA as a Quality Assurance Officer. Bob...
Martin M. Lopez
Nov 29, 2010
Martin M. Lopez, 54 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Monday, November 29, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Martin was born August 30, 1956 in San Antonio, TX to Juan and Carmen Lopez. Martin served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Custody Officer for the Newport Beach Police Department. He was...
Frances V. Hamill
Nov 29, 2010
Frances V. Hamill, 96 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday November 29, 2010. She was born on December 1, 1913 in Kansas City, Kansas. Frances was a member of Fortuna Bonita Investment club for 35 years, Republican Women's Club, Wednesday Literary Club for 30 plus years, Memorial Medical Center Auxiliary Pink Ladies and The Daughters of The King at St....
Jeanette Emaline Miller Kittrell
Nov 28, 2010
Jeanette Emaline Miller Kittrell 83, of Las Cruces, NM died on Sunday November 28, 2010. She was born on May 6, 1927 in Winfield, Kansas to John and Emma Miller. She was the youngest of six children and her father died in 1928. Her mother raised all of her children on a farm. Jeanette attended a 1 room country school...
Miriam G. Billings
Nov 28, 2010
Miriam Billings of Las Cruces, NM passed away on November 28, 2010. She was born to John and Mary Longfield in Colorado Springs, CO on July 18, 1921. Miriam grew up in Pueblo, CO. In 1943, she completed her bachelor's degree in Home Economics at the present-day Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Following graduation, she moved to St....
Leo Wayne Hollebeke
Nov 28, 2010
Leo Wayne Hollebeke, 90, of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday November 28, 2010 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born November 24, 1920 in Estancia, NM to Alphonse and Mary Hollebeke. As a child Leo
Keith E. Floren
Nov 27, 2010
Keith E. Floren, 74, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday November 27, 2010 in El Paso, TX surrounded by his family. He was born June 5, 1936 in Wessington Springs, SD to Arthur and Mabel Floren. He was retired from W.S.M.R. were he worked as a Physicist/ Engineer for many years. Keith enjoyed fishing and being in the outdoors and...
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