Obituaries

Jan 21, 2010

On January 21, 2010 Margo Rixey was called back to the loving arms of our lord, she passed away at home with her loving husband, daughter, and Godson; Gary Rixey, Shanna Rixey and Mike Grenko by her side. Margo the daughter of Margery and Don Adams was born on September 3,1948 in Artesia New Mexico. Margo moved to Truth or...

Jan 20, 2010

Pete V. Banegas, 88, of Dona Ana, NM died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010. He was born Aug. 16, 1921 in San Isidro, NM to Estevan and Margarita Banegas. Pete was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in the service he earned the Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, European...

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Jan 18, 2010

Kristine R. Derer Ph.D. (Kristie) 61 of Las Cruces, NM, began her first steps along a new pathway when she passed away on January 18, 2010. The eldest of three children, she was born on April 26, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Lorraine Derer. She grew up in Illinois but lived in many parts of the...

Jan 17, 2010

Fox Junior Crowson, a self-made man and farmer, who truly lived the "American Dream" was born in Fillmore, Oklahoma to Lillian and Fox Crowson on May 27, 1924, and passed away at his home on January 17, 2010. His father died of typhoid fever when he was very young and he was raised by his mother on a farm in...

Jan 17, 2010

Jan 15, 2010

Kenneth Guynn died the morning of Friday, the 15th, of January 2010 at the age of 82. He was born May 6th, 1927 in Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Myra Letcher-Guynn. The couple married in 1949. He was the father of Kenneth Jr., Jim, Ray, and George Guynn. His daughter in-laws include Carmen,...

Jan 13, 2010

Sarah G. Gonzales, 91, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday January 13, 2010 at her home. She was born November 27, 1918 in Las Cruces to Jose and Cruz Garcia. Sarah was a life long resident and member of the St. Genevieve's Catholic Church. She enjoyed being outdoors taking camping trips, or working in her garden. Sarah was a member...

Jan 13, 2010

After a heroic fight with cancer, Larry William Martin, 78, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed quietly at home surrounded by many friends and family. Larry was born June 16, 1931 to Charles E. Martin and Katherine Larremore Martin. He grew up and attended elementary school in Central, NM. He graduated from...

Jan 13, 2010

Carrie Lee Cooper, 79, a long time resident of Las Cruces, died January 13, 2010, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Carried was born in Portales, New Mexico on May 26, 1930 to Annie Mae Lee Fleener and Scott Fleener. She met and married Bobby Joe Cooper, her husband of 61 years, in Houston, Texas. The family moved to New...

Jan 13, 2010

Jan 12, 2010

Jan 12, 2010

Albert "Beto" Gutierrez, an extraordinary husband, father, son and deeply loved brother and brother in law passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center after going through an unexpected illness. He was 52. He was born on April 9, 1957 in Saucillo, Chihuahua, Mexico and was a diesel mechanic at TA for over 31 years. "Beto's" impact on...

Jan 12, 2010

Charles "Hap" Rader passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at age 83. Hap is survived by Barbara, his high school sweetheart and wife of over 60 years; his two sons; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one brother. Hap retired from the Chevron Refinery in El Paso. His family and friends will remember him as a devoted husband...

Jan 12, 2010

Michelle K. Adams, 65 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born January 13, 1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Barney and Isabel Graner. A longtime resident of Las Cruces, she was a Registered LPN. Michelle is survived by her husband Richard "Dick" Adams; two sons, Russell Adams of Las Cruces, NM;...

Jan 11, 2010

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Jan 7, 2010

Samyeann Benevento, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away on Thursday, January 7th. A bright and shining star to all who knew her, Samyeann is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Louis M. Benevento, three daughters, Wende Calvert and her husband Richard of Albuquerque; Lisa Pumphrey and her husband Andrew of Minneapolis; Gina Boots and her husband James...