Obituaries

Jun 23, 2008

Pauline A. Cervantes, 48, lifelong resident of the Las Cruces, died Monday, June 23, 2008. She was born Jan. 18, 1960 in Las Cruces to Valentin and Isabel Aceves. Pauline loved Arts and Crafts but her passion was for her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. Surviving Pauline are...

Jun 21, 2008

Richard "Dick" S. Moziejko, 70, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, June 21, 2008. He was born March 25, 1938 in Steubenville, Ohio to Alexander and Helen Moziejko. Dick was proud of the fact that his profession in life was playing shortstop for the Chicago Cubs and bunking during spring training with baseball legend Lou Brock. He enjoyed all sports and...

Jun 21, 2008

Jun 13, 2008

Manuel V. Montoya, 92 of Tortugas, NM went home to his lord on Friday, June 13, 2008 at home surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born December 10, 1915 in Tortugas to Juan and Josefa Montoya. Manuel served in the US Army and had worked at the Copper Mines in Morenci, Arizona. He and his family moved back to...

Jun 13, 2008

Jun 13, 2008

Debra Ann Sanchez, 52, lifelong resident of Las died after fighting a long illness on Friday, June 13, 2008. She was born August 10, 1955 in Las Cruces. Debra had a passion for arts and crafts but excelled in drawing and sketching. All her family and friends who knew and loved her will forever miss her. She is survived by...

Jun 13, 2008

Forest Clifton Hunter, 97, passed away at home on Friday, June 13, 2008. Clif was born February 15, 1911 in San Saba, TX to Arthur Ralph and Mattie Dove Hunter. He was the third of five children. In 1920 the family moved from San Saba County, TX to New Mexico and bought a farm 5

Jun 12, 2008

Gerald Stanley (Jerry) "GP" Rogers, was born 29 February 1928 and died after fighting aggressive Thyroid Cancer. He is survived by a brother William (wife Judith and daughter Shelley) of Reading, Pennsylvania, a daughter Catherine (husband Gregory Kowalski and daughter Frances) of Las Cruces, a daughter Clare (husband Hank Stachura of Gallup, New Mexico and granddaughter Jessica Hubert) of Las...

Jun 8, 2008

Arthur L. Valdez, 86, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, June 8, 2008. He was born June 28, 1921 in Raton, NM to Alejandro and Francisca Vigil Valdez. He had attended the Raton Public Schools in 1940 and 1941 and went on to attend New Mexico State University and Carleton college in Northfield, Minn. He was a veteran of the US...

Jun 7, 2008

Jun 5, 2008

Billie Ruth Walker peacefully and gracefully embraced her passing on Thursday June 5, 2008. Formerly a resident of Moberly, Missouri, Billie, and her husband of 67 years, Donald, made Las Cruces, New Mexico their home in 1979. She was born in High Hill, Missouri, on January 22, 1923 to Mabel & Rex Burgher. She enjoyed and excelled at golf, bowling...

Jun 5, 2008

Jose H. Otero, 62, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, June 5, 2008. He was born May 11, 1946 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico to Agustin and Elvira Hernandez Otero. Jose was a carpenter with the Carpenter's Local Union with more than 35 years of faithful service. He was an avid baseball fan who loved the New York Yankees and he...

Jun 4, 2008

Sylvia Marie Anchondo, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008 after a 41-year battle against Type I Diabetes and its effects. She was 48. Sylvia was born in Las Cruces August 30, 1959, grew up in Anthony and Las Cruces, graduated from LCHS in 1977 and attended NMSU. She worked at various jobs thru out her life, most notably as a puppet-...

Jun 4, 2008

Robert Vernon Wesley, 77, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, June 4, 2008. "Grandpa Charlie" as his two granddaughters Kirsten and Kori lovingly called him was born July 11, 1930 in Liberty, KY to Jason and Martha Benson Wesley. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict; retiring as...

Jun 3, 2008

Jose Daniel Valdez, 44, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday, June 3, 2008. He was born May 24, 1964 in Gunnison, CO. to Ramon and Concepcion Valdez. Jose will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. His survivors include his loving wife Reyna of the family home; stepchildren Angel Ruiz, Albert and Summer...

Jun 1, 2008

Lambert Bonestroo, 80 of Anthony, NM died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at his home. Lambert was born November 26, 1927 in Oosterwalder, Netherlands to Willem and Lubijie Bonestroo. In 1955 Lambert and his wife, Julia came to the United States as immigrants and in 1962 started dairy farming in California. For the past 27 years he resided in New Mexico...

May 26, 2008

Nancy D. Wasser, 68 of Las Cruces, NM died Monday May 26, 2008 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. She was born March 19, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to Harry and Minnie Deabel. Nancy and her husband Daniel Wasser lived in Pell Lake, Wisconsin for many years before coming to Las Cruces, New Mexico. She had a great passion to make...

May 24, 2008

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, son, father, brother and friend. Eduardo (Eddie) Lozoya, born April 5, 1974, entered eternal bliss on May 24, 2008 in Las Cruces. Eddie was a devoted father to three beautiful children Melody, Harmony and Eddie Jr. He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, uncle,...

May 23, 2008

May 23, 2008

Rev. Claudie Louise Gilchrest, 79 of Las Cruces, NM died Friday, May 23, 2008 at Las Cruces Nursing Center. She was born January 18, 1929 in Motley County, Texas to Ewell W. and Ruth Gilchrest. Claudie had been a New Mexico resident for the past 47 years and had been a missionary for the Assembly of God Church. She is...