Obituaries

Nov 22, 2010

Walter B. Stapp, loving husband, father, and grandfather, resident of Las Cruces, died peacefully at home on November 22, 2010. He was born June 25, 1924 in Pittsburg, Kansas to Walter and Marie Brown Stapp. Walt served honorably in the Navy during WWII, where he visited exotic locations such as Australia and the Philippines. Following the war, he attended the...

Nov 19, 2010

Gary Atwood, 72, of Las Cruces, NM died November 19. He is survived by his wife, Linda Atwood, his brother Ron Atwood and 3 children, Janice Bella, Larry Bellanich, and Julie Potter. Other survivors include 6 grandchildren and 2 great grand children. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 27, at Getz Funeral Home. The service...

Nov 18, 2010

Our Beloved mother, Florina Trujillo Provencio, 87, entered eternal life on November 18, 2010. She was born June 21, 1923 in Hatch, NM, to Martin and Victoria Trujillo. Florina lived most of her life in Las Cruces. In her later years she regularly participated in Senior Olympics. She loved music and dancing. She was a loyal Aggie basketball fan. She...

Nov 18, 2010

Arthur "Art" Molina Marquez, 79 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday November 18, 2010. He was born on May 17, 1931 to Federico and Elvira Marquez. From a young age Art felt the need to serve his country, Volunteering for Service during the Korean War at age 17, deployed, and later redeployed after his father told the Army he was...

Nov 17, 2010

Emma Wickline (nee Barg), 95, of Las Cruces is at home with her Lord. She passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010. She had been living in Las Cruces with her daughter and son-in-law since 1997. In 2010 she moved to The Good Samaritan Village Health Care Center. Emma had a long and happy life and will be remembered for...

Nov 16, 2010

Jeffery Scott Manning, 43, loving father, husband, son, brother and friend, left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father, November 14, 2010. He was born March 28, 1967 to Charles and Barbara Kimmis Manning, in Chillicothe, Missouri. Jeff as he was fondly known was employed by the Defense Department as an accountant...

Nov 13, 2010

Jesse M. Saenz, 35, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born on March 25, 1975 to Salvador Saenz and Carmen Zapata in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jesse was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, enjoyed being outside fishing, loved playing Texas Hold'Em , and employed by Volt in...

Nov 11, 2010

Isabel Sosa, 74 of Carlsbad, NM died Thursday November 11, 2010 with her loving family by her side. She was born June 17, 1936 to Vicente and Fransisca Cadena in Mesilla, NM. Isabel loved spending time with her grandchildren watching the Lakers play Basketball, going fishing and attending church functions. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will...

Nov 11, 2010

Susie Gomez, age 41, resident of Las Cruces, NM May 27, 1969

Nov 7, 2010

Lorraine R. Marshall went in peace to be with our Lord on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010 at the home of her daughter in Deming, NM. She was born May 8, 1944 in Dona Ana, NM to Lorenzo and Lillian Barela Rodriguez. She was retired after many years of faithful service from the Las Cruces Public Schools and enjoyed going to...

Nov 7, 2010

Nov 4, 2010

Jean Marie Banks Apodaca, 46 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday November 4, 2010. She was born in Davenport, Iowa to William and Josephine Banks on July 10, 1964. Jean graduated from Goddard High School in Roswell, New Mexico in May of 1982. After high school she attended New Mexico State University graduating with a B.S. in Accounting in 1986...

Nov 4, 2010

Benjamin Joseph Zerbey, resident of Las Cruces, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the age of 85. He and his wife Jane Meyer Zerbey have resided in Las Cruces since 1982 after Ben retired from 32 years of service in the National Park Service. He was born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1925 to...

Nov 3, 2010

Theodore A. Sanchez, 65, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010. Ted as he was fondly known was born march 29, 1945 in Taos, NM. He was a veteran of the US Air force where he served our country honorably and was also retired from Allstate Insurance Co. after many years of faithful service. Ted enjoyed the outdoors and...

Nov 2, 2010

Delorise (Ann) Whitlow, 67, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a short, but courageous battle with cancer, on November 2, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Eugene Whitlow, daughter, Lori Byre and husband Greg Byre of Ashburn, VA, son Shawn Whitlow of Round Rock, TX, and her two precious grandsons...

Nov 2, 2010

Margaret C. Villa, 83, of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday November 2, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on May 10, 1927, in Madera, Chihuahua Mexico to Maximo and Juana Chavira. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico and was an avid Bingo player. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends from...

Oct 31, 2010

James Paul Kemp, 95, a long time Las Cruces resident, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 31, 2010. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Redwine Kemp for 68 years until her death earlier this year. Paul was born at home in Henry County, Tennessee on October 2, 1915 to the late Thayer A. and Bertha...

Oct 30, 2010

James W. Livingston, 77, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. Jim as he was fondly known was born Feb. 10, 1933 in Thompson, PA to William and Mariam Burchill Livingston. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served our country honorably. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, bowling but his passion was for...

Oct 29, 2010

Anacleto "Cleto" Reyes, 86 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, October 29, 2010 at home. He was born January 13, 1924 in El Paso, Texas to Jose and Genoveva Reyes. Cleto was a retired Plumber from the Las Cruces Public Schools. He loved spending time with his beloved grandchildren as well as reading the Bible. He will be truly missed...

Oct 28, 2010

Paul D. Bazan, 48, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010. He was born May 14, 1962 in Las Cruces to Juan and Irene Guerrero Bazan. Paul had been a Property Manager after many years of faithful service from the Las Cruces Housing Authority. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and bowling but his passion was for his family....