Obituaries

Nov 24, 2008

Miguel M. "Mike" Guzman, 86, of Las Cruces, went to the Lord on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. He was born May 8, 1922 in Berino, NM to Romolo and Candida Guzman. Mike was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II in Burma. While in the service of his country he was awarded...

Nov 22, 2008

Nov 21, 2008

Nov 21, 2008

Valentine P. Florez, 67, of Dona Ana, NM died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. He was born Feb. 14, 1941 in Dona Ana, NM to Ramon and Ester Florez. He was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, carpentry, working on cars and was a jack-of-all trades, but his biggest joy...

Nov 21, 2008

Carolyn E. Bricker was born on a farm in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and attended a country school in small town of Boggsville, Pa. In early childhood came to New Mexico with her parents, Walter E. and Charlotte (Dolly) Bricker, and sister Sylva and settled in Las Cruces in 1929. After graduating from Las Cruces Union High School she took a...

Nov 21, 2008

Douglas Maness, 86 of Las Cruces, died Friday at Village of Northrise. He was a member of Dona Ana Daylight Lodge #78 AF & AM, Scottish Rite where he was a 32 degree Mason, member Las Cruces Shrine Club where he was Past President. He was the former owner of Sunny Acres Mobile Home Village. He is survived by two...

Nov 21, 2008

Mary Lou Mora, 54 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday November 21, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born October 20, 1954 in Albuquerque, NM to Martin and Rita Mora. A resident of Las Cruces, since 1992, Mary was an electronics inspector and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by two brothers, John Mora...

Nov 21, 2008

Libby B. Davila, 70 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, November 21, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born May 1, 1938 in Tome, New Mexico to Louis J. and Josefita Baca. Libby was a retired secretary with the Las Cruces Public Schools and also worked with many children teaching them how to read. Libby was a member of...

Nov 21, 2008

Nov 21, 2008

Laura Wynne Coleman Bierck left this earth on Friday, November 21, 2008. She was born in Greensboro, Alabama on February 12, 1916. She graduated with a degree in teaching from a private women's college in 1937. She later joined the Red Cross and traveled throughout Europe during World War II. It was there that she met her future husband, William,...

Nov 19, 2008

Nadine E. Sanchez, 55, of La Mesa, NM died Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born August 21, 1953 in Las Cruces, NM to Julio and Consuelo Enriquez. Throughout her life, she was a gracious and generous caregiver to those in need. Everyone she knew and met were always welcomed with a big smile...

Nov 18, 2008

Our beloved sister, Yolanda Cadena-Esquivel, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Yolanda lived in Mesilla as young girl, and attended Las Cruces High School. She was born on May 14, 1952 to the late Vicente sand Francisca Cadena of Mesilla. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and had a passion for...

Nov 18, 2008

Nov 17, 2008

George R. Danko, 81, completed his journey in this world on Nov. 17. Born Nov. 28, 1926 George was proud to have served his country in WWII. He went on to work for the Ford Motor Company, for nearly 30 years, in Lorain, Ohio. While in Ohio, George married Irene Kowalski and they began a loving family. He is survived...

Nov 17, 2008

Gene L. Aydt, 86, of Las Cruces, died Monday November 17, 2008. He was born January 20, 1922 in Dahlgren, Illinois to Andrew and Clara Aydt. Gene retired from the US Army after more than 22 years of honorable service to his country. While in the service he was awarded numerous medals, ribbons and honors but most notably was the...

Nov 17, 2008

Benito Landin, longtime El Paso resident born March 10, 1937, passed away peacefully while at home with his family on Monday, November 17, 2008. After retiring as a Civil Engineer, Benito moved to Las Cruces in 2003 to be closer to his children and grandchildren. Benito was a proud graduate of the 1956 class of Bowie High School in El...

Nov 16, 2008

Keaton L. Mullis was called to rest on November 16, 2008. Born in Las Cruces, NM, he graduated from Mayfield High School in 2003, majored in Electrical Engineering at New Mexico State University, and was employed as a computer programmer at TRAC-WSMR and more recently by VID CAD in Las Cruces. Keaton is survived by his Parents Renee and Chad...

Nov 15, 2008

Agnes E. Sandlin was born in Kaukauna Wisconsin, on November 2, 1921. She passed away on Saturday November 15, at Memorial Medical Center. She was 87 Agnes led an extraordinary life. She spent her early years in Kaukauna with her parents Angeline & Edwin, her sister Lois & brother Bucky. After High school she decided to obtain her pilot's license,...

Nov 13, 2008

Manuel Jaime, 72 of Tortugas, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. He was born October 7, 1936 in Las Cruces, NM to Servando and Ramona Jaime. Manuel moved to Burbank, California where he worked for 25 years and then returned to Las Cruces where he worked and retired from New Mexico State University. Manuel was...

Nov 12, 2008