Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

Mel Renneckar passed away peacefully the morning of July 6, 2023 after several months of illness. He was born in Dover, Ohio on March 20, 1938 to Melvin L. and Madeline McQuillin Renneckar, the eldest of three children. He moved to Boulder City, Nevada in the 1950's and graduated from Boulder City High School in 1956. He enlisted in the...

Jul 3, 2023

Sonny Saiz passed on July 3, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM, with his family by his side. Sonny was born on January 1, 1962, in Carlsbad, NM, to Salvador and Alice Saiz. In 1983, Sonny enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was able to travel the world until being honorably discharged in 1987. Sonny then graduated from NMSU with...

Jul 2, 2023

Charles Evan Davies Charles Evan Davies was born April 27, 1937 in Manhattan, Kansas, to the Rev. Charles and Mildred Davies. He died July 2, 2023 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Evan spent his early years in Manhattan, Kansas where his father was the Episcopal priest at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. In 1952, when Evan was a teenager, his family...

Jun 29, 2023

Loretta Mae Togade went to be with the Lord, on June 29, 2023, at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Loretta was born October 29, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri, to Elmer Harry and Mildred Izetta Lincoln (Howard). She is survived by her beloved husband, of 45 years, Vicente B. Togade Jr., her loving children, son David, daughter Cathy and her husband Joe,...

Jun 29, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved wife, sister and friend, Marie Schilling, who left us on June 29, 2023. She lived a remarkable life filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Her departure has left a void in our hearts that can never be filled, but we find solace in celebrating the...

Jun 29, 2023

Alfonso (Al) went home to our Lord on June 29th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born in San Diego California on March 23, 1930. Al is preceded in death by his parents Cayetano Sr. and Benancia (Lopez), his brother Cayetano Jr., sister Carmen Oliver, Gloria Smith, and brothers Salomon, and Moises. He is survived by his loving...

Jun 28, 2023

Benjamn Gonzlez was born March 30, 1950 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mxico. His father, Merced Gonzlez, was a participant in the U.S. Bracero Program, becoming a sponsored worker in the early 1950s. Merced was able to bring his wife, Francisca, and the rest of the family to the U.S. in 1954. The Gonzlez family grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. Benjamn...

Jun 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of our beloved mother Josephine (Nena) Rodriguez Bailey at the age of 93. She was born in Corpus Christi Texas on January 10, 1930, to George Schunior and Maria Nieto. She graduated from "Roy Miller High School" in 1949. That same year she met our father Daniel P. Rodriguez a Marine,...

Jun 24, 2023

Gabriel "Gabe" Brady, 33 of Alamogordo, NM passed away June 24, 2023 in Las Cruces NM. He was born February 13, 1990 in Alamogordo NM. He is survived by his daughter Freedom Jane, Parents: Teresa and Derick Silva, and Johnny Gutierrez, Grandparents: Trish and Marcus Brady, Siblings: Robert (Brittany) Calles, Leighyah and Loki, Samantha (Paul) Carlie, Eddie, and Jerimyah, Uncles:...

Jun 24, 2023

Donald Pugh, 81, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on June 24th, 2023 surrounded by his family. Don was born in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School (KS) and Baker University (KS). Don served in the Kansas National Guard and was called to US Army active duty during the Vietnam War. Following a successful career...

Jun 20, 2023

Almut "Allie" Tantzen Brooks, 81, died on June 20, 2023 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born in Berlin, Germany on November 22, 1941 to Robert and Elfriede Tantzen. She came to the United States with her parents and sister, Ulrike Hoffman, in 1953, where they made a new home in Alamogordo, NM. After high school, she attended the University...

Jun 19, 2023

Gavin Jakub Heffelfinger, 24, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at the family home in Las Cruces, NM. Gavin was born and grew up in Las Cruces, NM and visited his grandparents ranch in Chimayo, NM several times a year where he has many family members. He graduated from Rio Grande...

Jun 19, 2023

Jack Key, age 89, passed away on June 19, 2023 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on November 24th,1933 in Dallas Texas to Elbert and Robbie Ruth Key as the youngest of four children. Jack honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his return, he attended North Texas State University (now known as...

Jun 16, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Las Cruces lost a dear friend June 13, 2023 with the passing of Jill Ann Egner, 83. A devout Catholic, she joins her husband Fred who preceded her in 2001. The two of them built a wonderful life that began in England, Jill's home country. He was an American, there, working. She worked at a bank. They met at a...

Jun 11, 2023

Manuel Sanchez 55, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on June 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.. Mannie was born on April 1st, 1968, born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He was born to Late father Manuel Sanchez Sr. and mother, Mary Alice Reyes. Manuel was married to Roxann Sanchez for 33 years where they raised 4 children....

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Esther "Wera" (Garcia) Soliz, 70 years old passed away in the house of the Lord Sunday June 11th, 2023. Esther was born February 4th, 1953, in the Village of Hatch to Jimmie C. Garcia and Enriqueta (Castillo) Garcia. She was a 1972 graduate of Hatch Valley High School. Throughout her life, Esther was a homemaker who was also heavily...

Jun 10, 2023

George Soto, Feb 22, 1933 - June 10, 2023 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Rev 21:4 Forever in our hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of George Soto into the presence of the...

Jun 7, 2023

Gabryella A. Malone 18 months old of Las Cruces, NM gained her wings June 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Within her little time on earth, she touched the lives of many people. She is survived by her parents Johnny Malone and Rachael Estrada, her brother Johnny, sisters Aerika and Angel. Maternal grandma Bertha A. Estrada, Paternal grandma Bertha Sandoval,...

Jun 7, 2023

Mariah Faye Ortiz was called to sing with the angels on June 7, 2023. Mariah was born in Las Cruces, NM to Herman and Gabriela Ortiz on April 21, 1992. She grew up in Garfield, NM alongside her four siblings Adriana, Erica, Lorena, and Quentin. Mariah had a deep connection to her roots in her hometown, Garfield, where she made...