Obituaries

Mar 2, 2007

Estela Garcia Sanchez, 57, of Dona Ana, NM died Friday, March 2, 2007. She was born Sept. 13, 1949 in Dona Ana, NM to Ray and Belen Garcia Aguirre. Estela loved singing, dancing, classic movies, golden oldies but her passion was for cooking for her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her....

Mar 2, 2007

Olan Earl Anderson, 84, joined our Lord on March 2, 2007. He was a resident of Las Cruces, NM for the past 6 years. He was one of three children born to Lydia Ann Taylor and Earl Seaton Anderson in Lorena, Texas on October 22, 1922. While attending Texas A&M University, Olan joined the Army Air Corps to serve his...

Feb 28, 2007

Col. (Ret.) Robert J. O'Leary, 87 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at Arbors of Del Rey Assisted Living Center. He was born March 12, 1919 in Glenburn, North Dakota to Jeremiah and Maud O'Leary. Col O'Leary was raised on a farm in North Dakota and attended Minot (N.D.) State Teachers College prior to entering in the...

Feb 25, 2007

Rita Seiler Albanese, 73, of Radium Springs died at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Albanese was born in Newark, NJ. She lived in Bridgewater NJ before moving to the Las Cruces area in 1977. Mrs. Albanese was employed by the Bridgewater Public Schools and the Las Cruces Public School System. She Retired in...

Feb 23, 2007

Nancy L. Warner, 69 of Mesquite, NM died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007. She was born June 14, 1937 in Spark, Nevada to Richard and Edythe Chapman Session. Nancy was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband...

Feb 23, 2007

Infant, Clarita Concepcion Guadalupe Gamboa, of Las Cruces was born February 20, 2007 at Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her parents Gilbert "Beaver" and Deborah Yvonne Gamboa and her two brothers Drake and Skyler Hall of the family home. Clarita is also survived by her paternal grandparents Gilbert "Beaver Sr." and Liz Gamboa of Las Cruces, NM; maternal...

Feb 22, 2007

Randle S. "PETE" Wetherholt passed away this week. Pete was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his children John Wetherholt of Tustin, CA, Lyle Wetherholt of Las Cruces and Kathy Matthews of Topock, AZ and by numerous grandchildren...

Feb 21, 2007

Emily Jean Glover passed away Feb. 21, 2007 in Muskogee, OK. She was born Dec. 16, 1914 to Lon and Ruby Cardwell in Fredrick, OK. Jean was preceded in death in 1987 by her husband of 52 years, George T. Glover, daughter, Donna Glover, her parents and her pet poodle companion of 17 years, "Sugar". Jean and George came to...

Feb 20, 2007

Pilar G. Ortega Sr. 93 lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007. He was born March 27, 1913 in Chamberino, NM to Epimenio and Rosalia Garcia Ortega. Pilar was a retired construction worker from the Labor Union #16. He loved to work in his garden and spend time with his family. Mr. Ortega will be deeply...

Feb 19, 2007

Janaan Diemer completed her baptismal journey February 19, 2007. She was born in Vinton, Iowa, on March 14, 1952. Her life was cut short after a difficult battle with brain cancer and associated complications. She leaves behind her husband and boyfriend of 36 years, Dan, and their daughters Rebecca and Miriam, her parents, Ray & Myra Boots, her brothers Scott...

Feb 17, 2007

Angelina "Mommy" Arteaga, 78, went to be with the Angels on Feb. 17, 2007. Angelina was born in Atolinga Zacatecas, Mexico and resided in Las Cruces since 1974. She was a homemaker, family caretaker, massage therapist (many people would come from different cities to have her healing hands touch them). Her garden always bloomed with the most beautiful flowers that...

Feb 16, 2007

Raul G. Lucero, 77 of Tortugas, NM died Friday February 16, 2007, at the family home. He was born October 13, 1929 in old Mesilla to Baltazar and Isabel Lucero. He was employed by the City of Las Cruces, and retired in 1988 after 25 years of service. He was an active member of Our Lady Guadalupe Shrine & Parish...

Feb 15, 2007

Feb 13, 2007

Esther D. Martinez, 77, of Las Cruces, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 in El Paso, TX. She was born Oct. 8, 1929 in Picacho, NM to Florencio and Fernanda Delgado. Esther was a homemaker and a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Martinez will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved...

Feb 12, 2007

Feb 12, 2007

Our little Angel, Amor Nevaeh Carabajal, was born February 7, 2007 at Memorial Medical Center. She is survived by her parents Ramon "Ben" Carabajal, Crystal Lane and her big sister Lilliana. Amor is also survived by her maternal grandparents, George and Myrna Burford; paternal grandparents, Georgnia Araiza and Ramon H Carabajal Jr; aunts, Alice Delgado, Julia Burford, and Michelle Carabajal;...

Feb 9, 2007

Ronald "Ron" A. Key, 26, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Friday, Feb. 9, 2007 at Mesilla Valley La Posada after a short illness. Ron was born Feb. 16, 1980 in Las Cruces to Steven and Michele Key. Ron was a Back of the House Manager for the Texas Roadhouse, a chef, a poet and a lover of life....

Feb 9, 2007

Lorna "JO" Saari, 81, of Las Cruces, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007. She was born on Sept. 23, 1925 in Abernathy, Texas to Harlow and Jessie Neis. Jo had been the owner and partner of Big Jack's and Sons Inc. here in Las Cruces for over 40 years with her loving husband "Big Jack Saari" who preceded her in death....

Feb 9, 2007

Emma V. Arriola, 68 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died Friday, February 9, 2007 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born July 8, 1938 in Ysleta, Texas to Juan and Maria Vasquez. Emma was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband David Arriola of Las Cruces, NM; three sons, David...

Feb 8, 2007

Charles Edward Gore, 64, of Delaware, Ohio died of a massive heart attack on Thursday, February 8, 2007. He was born October 18, 1942, in Baytown, Texas to Royal "Jack" Edward Gore and Grace Lewis Gore. He was a 17 year resident of Las Cruces before moving to Ohio in May 2005. Charles worked for the USDA as an agricultural...