Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Richard S. Hinson
Sep 7, 2009
Richard S. Hinson, 30 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Sept. 7, 2009 near a friend's home. He was born in Texas to Jerry and Jane Hinson. "Richie" as he was affectionately known to family and friends is survived by his companion, Isabel Jerabek, his brother Leroy Reeves of New York City, his sister Monica Sue Wagonor of Red Oak,...
William J. Mccormick
Sep 5, 2009
William J. McCormick (Lt. Col. USAF Ret.) passed away at his home on September 5, 2009.
Rosario Silva
Sep 1, 2009
Rosario Silva, 46 of Mesilla Park, NM died Tuesday September 1, 2009 at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, NM She was born May 20, 1963 on Monterde, Chihuahua, Mexico to Dolores and Irene Quezada. Rosario was employed at the Custodial Dept. at New Mexico State University and was a member of The Basilica de San Albino in Mesilla....
Mary Agnes Krettecos
Aug 29, 2009
Mary Agnes Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009. "Teenie" as she was fondly known was born Sept. 1, 1926 in Las Cruces to Frederick and Eunice Page Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, hunting for artifacts and playing bridge where she had a special relationship with all her bridge playing friends but her passion was for her family....
Nathan Henry Cleek
Aug 29, 2009
Nathan Henry Cleek, Sr., passed from this life on Saturday, August 29, at the age of 98. He had been a resident of Las Cruces 49 years. He was born December 27, 1910, the second of five children, to Thomas and Leliah Cleek in Maury City TN. His family lived in several small Tennessee towns during his childhood years. He...
Harold L. Hough
Aug 28, 2009
Harold L. Hough, 92, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on August 28, 2009 at his home surrounded by dear loved ones. He was born on March 30, 1917 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to Clyde and Bessie Hough; He was the oldest of three children. On September 30, 1947 in Lancaster, Wisconsin he married the love of his life, Sigrid...
Sharon Y. Lamphier
Aug 27, 2009
Sharon Y. Lamphier passed away on Thursday, August 27, at Mesilla Valley Hospice with her husband and dear friends at her side after a lengthy battle with Muscular Dystrophy and heart failure. Sharon Cook was born June 8, 1943, in St. Paul, MN and was adopted at age three by Larry and Viola (Betty) Cook of Lakeland, MN. She attended...
Jan E. Molina
Aug 25, 2009
Jan Molina, 53, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday August 25, 2009. She was born July 30, 1956, in Austell, GA, to Edwin and Lucille McKenney. Some of her many hobbies included, reading, cooking, listening to country music and oldies, and welcoming many others into her home, but her true passion was her enormous love for her beautiful granddaughter. Jan is...
Margaret S. Ryan
Aug 21, 2009
Margaret S. Ryan - On Friday, August 21, 2009, Margaret Ryan died at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Margaret is survived by her husband of 46 years, John P. Ryan, and her sons, John P. Ryan II and wife Ellen, Charles T. Ryan and wife Tammy, and David M. Ryan and wife Shalmarie, twelve grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Margaret...
Onesimo Domingo Maes
Aug 19, 2009
Onesimo Domingo Maes (O.D.) 74 of Las Cruces, NM died at home following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. O.D. was born December 9, 1934 to Emilia Dominga Maes at home in Lincoln County, New Mexico in a home with dirt floors and no running water. His elementary education was at Ague Azule for grades 1-8. After that...
Dolores H. Goodrow
Aug 18, 2009
Dolores H. Goodrow, 85, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. She was born April 2, 1924 in Wilmerding, PA to Walter and Ruth Wilcox Hassler. Dolores was a retired Hypnotherapist. She enjoyed golfing, cooking, yoga and had been a yoga instructor, but her passion was for her family. Dolores will be deeply missed by all her family and...
Jose V. Holguin
Aug 16, 2009
Jose V. Holguin, 82, of Las Cruces died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. He was born Dec. 13, 1926 in Garfield, NM to Alejandro and Juanita Vallejos Holguin. Mr. Holguin will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Jose is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Aurelia Casillas Holguin of the family home; two daughters Betty...