Obituaries

Jun 20, 2006

Walter "Joe" Stuart, 78, of Las Cruces died Tuesday June 20, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Adrian, Texas, on January 11, 1928 to Walter S. and Zella Mae Stuart. Joe enlisted in the Army in 1946 immediately after World War II. After serving in the army for a year and a half, Joe...

Jun 19, 2006

Herminia G. (Minnie) Fierro, 65, of Las Cruces, died Monday June 19, 2006. She was born March 10, 1941 in Las Cruces to Guadalupe Gamboa Garcia. Minnie was united in marriage to Paul Fierro in 1957. She had been a faithful parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral. Minnie had a passion for casinos and will be dearly missed by...

Jun 19, 2006

Billy E. Mills, 79, long-time resident of Las Cruces, entered into eternal rest last Monday, June 19, 2006. Billy was born in Colbert, Oklahoma, on November 7, 1926. In 1942 at the age of 16, Billy and his cousin Glen Alexander left Oklahoma to work the shipyards in Vancouver, Washington. In 1947 Billy went to work at White Sands Missile...

Jun 16, 2006

Belinda Williams-Makhoul, 54 years of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Los Angeles, CA died at home on Friday, June 16, 2006. Belinda was born April 25, 1952 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Enoch and Jonthan Williams and was a bookkeeper. She is survived by two brothers, Enoch P. Williams II and his wife Debbie of Florida Keys, FL; and Lonnie...

Jun 16, 2006

Jun 15, 2006

Doris Darden born 09/06/47 in La Jolla Ca. passed away 06/15/06 at her home in Las Cruces, after a brief battle with cancer. Doris is survived by her family: husband Perry (Jeff) of 38 years, daughter Cheryl and husband Paul Keith of Capitan; son Tim and wife Brandy of Las Cruces; son Robert (R.J.) of Las Cruces, Ralph Ramos and...

Jun 12, 2006

Juan B. De Herrera, 92 of Las Cruces, NM died peacefully at his home on Monday, June 12, 2006. Juan was born August 11, 1913 in Costilla, New Mexico to Meliton and Lupe De Herrera. Juan had retired from Santa Rita Mines in Silver City, NM and had lived in California for a time. Juan was also a member of...

Jun 12, 2006

Jun 11, 2006

Samuel C. "Chuck" Henderson Sr., 80, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, June 11, 2006. He was born September 23, 1925 in Springfield, South Dakota to Samuel J. Henderson and Ethel M. Fox. Chuck was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during WW II aboard the ships: USS LSM- 176 and USS SITKA. He also...

Jun 8, 2006

SPC Oliver Manuel Oropeza of Lee's Summit, MO, died on June 8, 2006. He was born November 30, 1983, in Las Cruces, NM, the son of Jesus and Olaya Oropeza. Oliver was a graduated of Milan High School, Milan, Mo. He enlisted in the MO ARNG on Oct 1, 2003. He received his basic Training at Ft. Knox, KY and...

Jun 8, 2006

Jun 7, 2006

Dean Fredrick Harmeson, 63, United States Navy Machinery Repairman Chief Petty Officer, Retired of Las Cruces, died Wednesday June 7, 2006, at La Posada. Known as "Chief" among his friends, his strength and courage is survived by his loving wife Nancy S. Harmeson, and children Ross F. Harmeson of Las Cruces, New Mexico; Deana L. Harmeson Toft and husband Larry...

Jun 6, 2006

Maria Consuelo Gomez-Esparza entered eternal life on June 6, 2006 in Las Cruces, after a valiant battle with numerous medical complications. Maria leaves behind a loving husband, Frank M. Esparza of Los Angeles, CA; four sons, Fred, Richard, Phillip, and Frankie; one daughter, Connie; two sisters, Maria Luz Herrera and Rosie Leon. Also surviving Maria are two brothers, Ray Gomez...

Jun 6, 2006

Jun 1, 2006

Harry J. Krettecos, 82, of Las Cruces died on Thursday June 1, 2006. He was born December 30, 1923 in Altona, PA, to James and Katherine Krettecos. Harry was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp where he served his country honorably during WW II as a T-4 with the 111ST SIG RADIO INTELLIGNECE CO. While in service...

May 31, 2006

May 31, 2006

Julianita (Julie) Jimenez. Loving mother, sister, grandmother and friend: Julie Jimenez of Las Cruces, entered eternal life Wednesday, May 31, 2006. She was born on September 5th, 1942 in Rincon, New Mexico to Valente and Amalia Jimenez. She fought a long battle with illness before raising her arms to be received by the Lord at San Joaquin Hospital in Bakersfield...

May 30, 2006

Ruth Anne Dawson, 70, of Las Cruces died Tuesday May 30, 2006. She was born July 23, 1935 in Albuquerque, NM to John and Anna Patchell. Ruth Anne had a love for working outdoors in her yard but her passion in life were her grandchildren. She will forever be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and...

May 30, 2006

Raymond L. Apodaca (Junior) October 11, 1929- May 30, 2006, passed away at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice. Ray was born in Las Cruces to Raymond and Elisa Apodaca, pioneers of Las Cruces. He graduated from Las Cruces High School and was honored as greatest bulldog of that year. He then entered New Mexico State University on a basketball scholarship...

May 30, 2006

Harry W. Field Jr., 55, left his earthly dwelling to be with his Supreme Commander on Tuesday May 30, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Hospital. Harry was born to Col. Harry W. Field Sr. and Marjorie Ruth Field on February 14, 1951 at Barksdale Air force Base Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana. Harry served in the United States Army during the...