Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Richard S. Hinson

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

William J. Mccormick

Sep 5, 2009

William J. McCormick (Lt. Col. USAF Ret.) passed away at his home on September 5, 2009.

Rosario Silva

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...