Obituaries

Nov 9, 2009

Mary Helen Aven of Las Cruces passed away November 9, 2009. Mary Helen was born May 19, 1930 in Wooten, NM to Jim and Dorothy Sutten. She was raised in High Rolls, NM. Mary Helen enjoyed bowling, playing cards with family and friends, she loved animals and the outdoors. Mary Helen was especially known and loved for her quick wit....

Nov 9, 2009

Nov 9, 2009

Anastacio R. Romero, 86, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. "Tacho" as he was fondly known was born Oct. 6, 1923 in Las Cruces to Abrahan and Mattie Rich Romero. He loved working in the outdoors with the pecan trees, his garden, and he enjoyed music and singing. Mr. Romero will be deeply missed by...

Nov 8, 2009

Adam A. Gutierrez, 64 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday November 8, 2009. He was born on November 11, 1944 to Isaac and Elvira Gutierrez in Las Cruces, NM. Adam enjoyed playing Pool, Dominos, and going to the Casino. He was a Catholic and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Adam will be greatly missed by all who...

Nov 8, 2009

Nov 8, 2009

Consuelo F. Nunez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. "Lita" as she was fondly known was born April 8, 1918 in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose and Maria Gonzalez Frausto. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and working in her garden but her passion was for her family. Mrs. Nunez will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Nov 7, 2009

Clara Ann Bell, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at The Village at Northrise, Desert Willows. She was born May 9, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio to John and Catherine Bell. She enlisted in the United States Women's Army Corp and was retired from the US Army. Clara was a very gracious person, donating to many various...

Nov 7, 2009

Raymond Lawrence Johnson, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada surrounded by his family. He was born January 25, 1932 in Las Cruces, NM to Roy and Cora Johnson. He served his country honorably in the US Army, and retired from Mountain Bell Telephone Co. as a supervisor. A life long area...

Nov 6, 2009

Our Beloved Wife and Mother, Anita D. Zertuche, 76 of Las Cruces, NM went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 6, 2009. She was born March 5, 1933 in Berino, NM to Calletano and Maria Duran. Anita was a homemaker and a member of Sinai Church in Las Cruces. A lifelong area resident, she was active in her...

Nov 3, 2009

Our beloved mother and loving friend Margaret "Peggy" H. Carroll has been enveloped by the angels wings and guided to heaven to be with Jesus, Mary and all his saints on November 3rd, 2009 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our mother had a long and brave battle with cancer for 13 years. She was born in Pawcatuck Connecticut Feb. 5th,...

Nov 3, 2009

Nov 1, 2009

Audrey Mack, 83 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. She was born June 2, 1926 in Gary, Indiana to Wilfred and Bessie Phillips and had worked as a Secretary with the Public School System in Indiana. After retiring she worked as a church secretary for the Methodist Church. Audrey played the...

Nov 1, 2009

Tom Wilson Williams 84, died Sunday November 1st, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. He was born June 11, 1925 in Wuchow, China to the late Celia Pemberton Williams and Tiffany Bernard Williams. His early years were spent in Wuchow, Swatow and Hong Kong where he attended British schools. In 1936, he came to the United States and graduated...

Oct 31, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

Oct 29, 2009

Howard "Buddy" T. Fisher Jr. 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday October 29, 2009. He was born in Elkton, MD on March 17, 1928 to Howard and Mina Fisher. Buddy retired from the U.S. Army and later became the golf pro at White Sands Missile Range Golf Course from 1983-1992. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post 10124...

Oct 28, 2009

Erma L. Schwebke, 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Las Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. Erma was born at home near Bartlett Nebraska, the youngest of three children of William Otis and Anna Pearl Schwebke. She retired from Northern Natural Gas and also owned a caf

Oct 25, 2009

Harlan A. Beasley, 88 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Casa Bella Assisted Living Facility. Harlan was born January 4, 1921 in Bear Spring, Tennessee to John D. and Ruth Beasley. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Harlan lived in Clovis, NM where he served as principal at...

Oct 25, 2009

Oct 24, 2009