Obituaries

Nov 21, 2006

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

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...

Nov 8, 2006

Nov 8, 2006

DANIEL ROBERT QUIRICO, 73 of Las Cruces, NM, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2006 at his home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Pueblo, CO September 1, 1933 to Dan and Jennie Quirico. Daniel accomplished many things in his lifetime. He was involved in produce his entire life, a retired teacher, cattle rancher, truck...

Nov 7, 2006

Jose Orona Perez, "Pepe" died Wednesday, November 7, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Pepe was born March 17, 1917 in Mesilla New Mexico to Valentin and Paula Perez. He had left home at an early age and worked the farms in California and Arizona before returning home to Mesilla in 1996. He was a member of the Catholic...

Nov 6, 2006

Paul W. Bell, 72 of Las Cruces died Monday November 6, 2006 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born August 4, 1934 in Marion, KY to George and Gertude Bell. Paul worked in the Nursing field until becoming sick. He used his faith in Christ to get him through his long illness. He enjoyed listening to audio books,...

Nov 6, 2006