Obituaries

Jan 30, 2009

Erika Rae Davis, 36, a long-time resident of Las Cruces, passed away on January 30, 2009. Erika was born on January 24, 1973 in Fairfax, Virginia. She is survived by her two beautiful children, Austin Foos of Plano, Texas, and Ayden Davis of Las Cruces, her parents Arnold and Cheri McMillan of Las Cruces, her brother Tim Davis and wife...

Jan 30, 2009

Guadalupe L. Chavez, 85 Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, of San Ysidro, left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Friday January 30, 2009. She was born December 12, 1923 in Los Angeles, CA to Lazaro and Adulfa Lopez. Guadalupe enjoyed and always looked forward to spending...

Jan 30, 2009

Anna Jane Fair of Las Cruces died peacefully surrounded by family on January 30, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born Anna Jane Hoffman on October 20, 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by Dale Fair, her dear husband of thirty years, and her three sons and their wives, Chuck and Annette Hunner of Asheville, N.C., Jon and...

Jan 29, 2009

Walter Syzdek passed away on January 29, 2009 in Las Cruces, NM while he was there with his wife Eleanor, visiting their daughters. Walter was born June 12, 1914 in New Boston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Lewis, who had immigrated to the United States from Poland, and by his siblings, John, Stanley, Josephine and...

Jan 29, 2009

Evelyn H. Gullett, 87 of Las Cruces, NM passed away January 29, 2009. She was born June 2, 1921 in Van Lear, KY. Evelyn was a member of University United Methodist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Las Cruces Chapter 20. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her...

Jan 28, 2009

Jan 28, 2009

Carla "Carlita" M. Balizan, 31 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday January 28, 2009. She was born April 14, 1977 in El Paso, TX to Albert and Carla Balizan. Carlita was a graduate of Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University where she earned her Bachelors Degree. She was currently employed with the United States Forest Service...

Jan 28, 2009

Jan 26, 2009

Barbara D. Bleimeyer, 75, of Las Cruces, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2009. She was born Aug. 29, 1933 in Crestone, CO to Frank and Etta Mae Wolfe Tooker. Barbara is well known as co-owner of the Automotive Center where she worked side by side with her late husband Herbert Bleimeyer. Barbara enjoyed arts and crafts, gardening, reading and puzzles but...

Jan 26, 2009

Doris Mae Nalls, 72 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday January 26, 2009. She was born April 23, 1936 in Davenport, IA to Hebert and Mae Lamp. Dori enjoyed spending her time doing needlepoint or visiting with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. Dori is...

Jan 26, 2009

Jan 25, 2009

Jan 25, 2009

Rose Mai Squires, 78, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 surrounded by her children and friends. She was born May 18, 1930 in Havana, Arkansas to Jessie and Vera Parks Lewis. After graduating from high school in Denison, Tx, Rose attended North Texas State University, moved to Las Cruces in 1950, and soon after started working at White...

Jan 21, 2009

The family of Lorraine "SUNSHINE" Henderson announces the recent loss of their beloved mother on January 21, 2009. "SUNSHINE" as she was fondly known was born July 30, 1926 in Chicago, ILL. She moved to New Mexico in 1954 and settled in Las Cruces in 1959 with her husband and children. Lorraine enjoyed reading, dancing, bingo and the many trips...

Jan 19, 2009

James C. Ryan Jr., 79, of Las Cruces, NM, died Monday, January 19, 2009. He was the oldest of 12 children, born Nov. 6, 1929 in Moore, OK to James and Marie Ryan Sr. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably. James moved to Las Cruces in 1964 and retired from NMSU as...

Jan 18, 2009

George R. Garcia passed away quietly surrounded by his family on January 18, 2009. Born and raised in Las Cruces, George graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1952. George will be remembered for his love of his family and sports. George was a member of the Las Cruces Bulldawg 1952 State Championship Baseball Team, the Farm Team of the...

Jan 18, 2009

Jan 15, 2009

Garnett R. Burks, Jr. 74, of Las Cruces, N.M., died on January 15, 2009 at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada. He was born January 4, 1935 in Socorro, N.M. to Marian and Garnett Burks, Sr. He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and earned a bachelor's degree in...

Jan 14, 2009

Helen C. Thomas, 90 of Las Cruces, NM died on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at her home. She was born January 7, 1919 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had been a supervisor with the United States Armed Forces Club. Helen was also a member of the Catholic Church. Cremation has taken place and Inurnment of her ashes will be held at...

Jan 13, 2009

Thomas P. Massad Jr., 47 of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Tuesday January 13, 2009 after a long fight with CIDP. He was born April 30, 1961 in Gloversville, NY to Thomas P. Massad Sr. and Janice Massad. He had been a member of The Las Cruces Police Department until his illness disabled him in December 2003. Despite the...