Obituaries

Nov 27, 2006

Nov 25, 2006

John Rania Escobar, 58, of Las Cruces, NM, Died Saturday November 25, 2006 at Las Palmas Medical Center. John was born January 26, 1948 in San Jose, CA to Richard and Betty Rania. He graduated from Del Mar High School in San Jose, CA. He later married his first and only love Lou. John moved to Grass Valley, CA. to...

Nov 25, 2006

Nona W. Barrick, 91, long time Las Cruces resident, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 25, 2006. She was born in Hoosick, New York on August 30, 1915 to Ira C. Whitehead II, MD and Freda Munson Whitehead. Nona graduated from Nursing School at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and received her Registered Nurse...

Nov 25, 2006

Margie M. Tibbs, 81 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Casa del Sol Senior Care Center. Margie was born September 12, 1925 in Ada, Oklahoma to Lillow and Emma Lunsford. She was a homemaker and a member of Salem Baptist Church. Margie is survived by two sons, Gerald Tibbs of Las Cruces and Larry Tibbs and...

Nov 23, 2006

Damien O. Avelar, 21 of La Mesa, NM died November 23, 2006. He was born February 26, 1985 in El Paso, TX to Ray and Bonnie Avelar. Damien was employed at Anthony Elementary as a Physical Education Assistant. He had a great love for teaching and watching children excel and it was his dream to coach. He coached the "Young...

Nov 21, 2006

Robert Edwin Omick, 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his children and their spouses, David Omick and Pearl Mast of Cascabel, AZ, Patty Wood and Terry Wood of Las Cruces, NM, Karen Rogers and Scott Rogers of Albuquerque, NM, Steve Omick and Bonnie Omick of Tucson, AZ, Dan Omick...

Nov 21, 2006

Nov 21, 2006

Alfonso Hernandez, died Nov. 21, 2006 from an extended illness. Alfonzo was born in Hatch. NM to Leopoldo and Francisca Hernandez. He was a long time resident of Otero and Dona Ana Counties before moving to Tucumcari, NM in 1998, where he lived until his death with his daughter and son-in-law. He retired as a supply technician from White Sands...

Nov 20, 2006

Wayne O. Weathers, 72, of Rincon, New Mexico died Monday November 20, 2006. He was born December 20, 1933 to Arthur and Alma Weathers in Wellington, Texas. Wayne was a very intelligent man, sometimes being called a human encyclopedia. He was a true fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Wayne loved to read. He often read four or five books at...

Nov 16, 2006

Donald Jeffrey Hodges known by all as "Jeff" died at home on November 16, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeff was born on December 6, 1958. He grew up in Refugio, TX where he graduated in 1977. He graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in cartography in 1981. After college he worked for Pumpco in...

Nov 16, 2006

Charlie A. Garcia, 60, of Las Vegas, NV and formerly of Las Cruces died Thursday Nov. 16, 2006. He was born Oct. 15, 1946 in Las Vegas, NM to Jose Amador and Minnie Garcia. Charlie had been a dealer in the Las Vegas Casinos for many years and he loved the whole casino atmosphere. He will be deeply missed by...

Nov 15, 2006

Dortha (Dorothy) L. Cogdill went to be with her lord on November 15, 2006. She was born April, 28 1921 in Mineral Wells, TX to William Roy and Myrtle Stubblefield. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1938. She attended Texas Western College where she was a Pre-med student. Dorothy worked as an accountant in the Las Cruces area...

Nov 14, 2006

Juan "Johnny" G. Lujan, 68, of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday November 14, 2006. He was born June 19, 1938 in Las Cruces, NM to Juan B. and Ramona G. Lujan. He was a Graduate of Las Cruces High School, and was a member of the "Alligators" music group before serving in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged...

Nov 12, 2006

Marcella M. Sandoval, 85, of Las Cruces died Sunday November 12, 2006. She was born August 27, 1921 in Las Vegas, NM to Jose and Cleotilda Montoya. Marcella worked as a nurse in North Platte, NE for eighteen years before moving to Las Cruces with her family in 1976. She was a strong Catholic and a member of Holy Cross...

Nov 11, 2006

Nov 11, 2006

Bill Comstock, 80, of Las Cruces, NM, died Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born January 31, 1926 in Evart, Michigan, son of Grant and Mabel Comstock. Bill served his country honorably in the US Army during World War II in the 728 Air Mat Squadron. He graduated from Central Michigan University in 1951...

Nov 10, 2006

Micaela R. "Mickey" Holguin 81, of Las Cruces died Friday November 10, 2006. Mickey was born on May 8, 1925 in Leemore, Texas to Teofilo and Hilaria Romero. The love Mickey had for her family and friends was only surpassed by her love of the lord and the virgin mother. Mickey is survived by six sons Gregory Holguin and wife...

Nov 10, 2006

Joseph Donald Loomer, U.S. Army retired, 89, died at his home in Las Cruces on November 10, 2006. Mr. Loomer was born on May 4, 1917 to Harry and Nellie Loomer in Creighton, Nebraska, and was raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa. After six years with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, Mr. Loomer was called into active duty in 1942. His twenty-six...

Nov 10, 2006

Nov 9, 2006

Horacio C. Orona, 86 of Las Cruces, NM died Thursday, November 9, 2006 at his home. He was born December 11, 1919 in Blawley, California to Jose and Manuela Orona. A longtime resident of the area, he was a farmer and a member of San Albino Catholic Church. Horacio had also served his country honorably during World War II in...