Obituaries

Sep 29, 2006

Roberto C. Avalos, 77, of La Mesa, died Friday, Sept. 29, 2006. He was born March 13, 1929 in Berino, NM to Angel and Manuela Avalos. He had been retired from W.S.M.R. after many years of faithful service. Roberto loved the outdoors, hunting fishing and was a big fan of the L.A. Dodger's. Roberto will also be remember by many...

Sep 27, 2006

Sep 26, 2006

Patti Mason, 61, of Las Cruces passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2006. She was born February 4, 1945 in Richmond California to Richard Wolf and Ruby Cates. Patti will always be remembered by her family and friends as a woman that would put others needs before her own. Patti is survived by her mother Ruby Wolf of Santa Anna,...

Sep 25, 2006

Betty C. Goodwin, 81, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal life September 25, 2006 at Golden Mesa. Betty was born October 4, 1924 in Dallas, Texas, to Marguerite Long and Baron Britton. She is survived by three sons Mark and Barbara Goodwin, Roger and Donna Goodwin, and Matt and Suzette Goodwin. Betty leaves her love of life in here...

Sep 25, 2006

Father Conrad was born on July 1, 1938 in Lafferty, Ohio. He was the son of the late Conrad Francis Pytlik (deceased) and Helen Ann Namyslowski (deceased). Father Conrad began his studies for the priesthood in September of 1958 at Saint Mary's College in Orchard Lake Michigan. He continued his studies at Saint John Seminary at Plymouth Michigan where he...

Sep 24, 2006

Lynn A. Southworth, 50, of Las Cruces passed away Sunday Sept. 24, 2006 at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 23, 1956 in Las Cruces to Edward and Marie Southworth. Lynn was a graduate of Las Cruces High School. She attended New Mexico State University where she studied a wide array...

Sep 23, 2006

Hubert (Hugh) Foley, 79, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006. He was born March 13, 1927 in Brookside, KY to Hugh and Amanda Foley. Hugh was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably as a Sergeant. Hugh was a retired Field Auditor from the State of Illinois. He will be deeply missed by...

Sep 22, 2006

Sep 20, 2006

Margaret Veronica Garcia, age 53, of Alamogordo, died Wednesday, September 20, 2006, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. Veronica was born in El Paso, Texas, on July 28, 1953, to Margarito and Valentina Evaro, but grew up in La Mesa, New Mexico. Veronica graduated from Gadsden High School where she was a Pantherette. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Sep 16, 2006

Manuela G. Galaz, 83, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday September 16, 2006. She was born August 17, 1923 in Berino, NM to Julio and Mercedes Guzman. Manuela was a strong member of the Catholic Church and had a great love for her God. She was always willing to go the extra mile for her family and many friends, and...

Sep 15, 2006

Elvira A. Lopez, 97 years old of Dona Ana, NM died Friday, September 15, 2006 at her home. Elvira was born October 22, 1908 in Camargo, Mexico to Baltazar and Bernardina Acosta. The youngest child of nine born, she came to the United States at the age of seven and never returned. On August 5, 1927 Elvira married Juan Lopez...

Sep 14, 2006

Daryl S. Freeman Jr., 23, of Las Cruces, went to be with his heavenly father on September 14, 2006. Spencer was born on September 16, 1982 in Ft. Hood, TX, to Daryl S. and Machira Freeman. Spencer will be remembered mostly by his parents and son as a caring and giving person who was loved by many. He loved life...

Sep 13, 2006

Dora W. Mancha, 72, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. She was born Feb. 26, 1934 in Las Cruces to Manuel and Francisca Wilson. Dora loved to go to church with her daughter, going out for drives, listening to music, but her passion was going to the casinos. She will be deeply missed by all her family and...

Sep 12, 2006

Maria C. Delgado, 80 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at her home. She was born April 20, 1926 in Rincon, New Mexico to Teodora and Refugia Carabajal. A life long area resident, Maria was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. She was a loving mother who was deeply devoted to her...

Sep 9, 2006

James L. Pollock, Jr., M.D. 82 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday, September 9, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Pollock was born June 28, 1924 in Wray, Colorado to James "Les" and Luceil Pollock. In 1947, he entered the United States Navy, completing medical school at the University of Colorado in 1948 and receiving his commission as...

Sep 9, 2006

Donald Clayton Rubart passed away at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 9, 2006.Donald was born at Madison, Kansas on July 19, 1935. He was the youngest of five children born to Webber and Inez (Hunt) Rubart. Donald graduated from Madison High School in 1952. He was a Veteran with service in the Navy from 1954-1959. He...

Sep 8, 2006

Rev. Edward Joseph Dougil (Dogiel), 84, entered eternal life Friday September 8, 2006 while battling an illness at WBAMC in El Paso, TX. He was born on January 20, 1922 in Sheatown, PA to Waclaw (Walter) and Mary Barczak Dogiel. Edward was a Disabled Veteran of WWII serving under General Patten during the Battle of the Bulge. He served in...

Sep 8, 2006

Sydney Raelynn Barreras-Quinones, infant daughter of John Quinones and Ashley Barreras returned to her creator Sunday September 3, 2006. Her Sister Alyssa Renae Quinones; maternal grandmother Freda Frietze; maternal grandfather Ruben Barreras and wife Candelaria; paternal grandmother Emma Domeny and husband David; and paternal grandfather Rueben Quinones and wife Patricia, Virginia Escarsega Socorro Ordonez Merced and Rafaelita Quinones also survive...

Sep 6, 2006

Lucille U. Padilla, 73 years of Las Cruces Entered eternal Life Wednesday, September 6, 2006 after fighting a battle of kidney disease. She was born October 3, 1932 in Colonias, New Mexico to Manuel and Beneranda Ulibarri. Lucille was a very active member in church activities at Our Lady of Health Catholic Church and had a very accomplished life with...

Sep 6, 2006

Selma Antoinette Bestle Cosgrove, 95, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday September 6, 2006. She was born April 4, 1911 in Newark, NJ to Emil and Selma Bestle. Selma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband Herbert W. Cosgrove, two sons, Bob Cosgrove...