Obituaries

Nov 6, 2006

Marihelen Botschen, 84 of Las Cruces died Monday November 6, 2006 at her home. She was born May 25, 1922 in Chicago, Ill to William and Helen Nappe. She and her family moved to Las Cruces in 1964. Marihelen loved being outdoors, working on her yard or rollerbladding with her friends. She was a very caring woman with animals on...

Nov 5, 2006

Desmond and Deshaun Holman, infant twins, died Sunday November 5, 2006. They were born Sunday November 5, 2006 in Las Cruces, NM to Lawence and Jennifer Holman. They are survived by their parents, one sister Jaylen Holman of the family home, maternal grandfather Frank Ontiveros and Maternal great-grandmother Florina Rose both of Las Cruces, NM; aunts, Tina more, Joy ,...

Nov 5, 2006

Nov 1, 2006

Refugia "Cuca" Barela, 91, of Las Cruces died Wednesday, November 1, 2006. She was born July 4, 1915 in Anthony, NM to Rosario and Antonia Gonzales. Cuca was a women who loved to cook, tell stories, crochet, and most of all baby-sit her grand children and great-grandchildren. Cuca is survived by to daughters Bertha Maese of Las Cruces, Martha Martinez...

Nov 1, 2006

William J. Hickey, 73 of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Bill had served his country honorably and retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service. He had also retired from the public school system, teaching at Gadsden Middle School, Toadalina Jr. High School...

Oct 27, 2006

Deanda Lynn Grooms, 25, of Las Cruces died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. She was born Feb. 4, 1981 in Crailshiem, Germany to Rudy J. Pena Jr. and Robin Pinney. Deanda loved quiet time and riding horses but her passion was working with children. She will be forever missed by all her family and many friends who loved her. She was...

Oct 26, 2006

Oct 26, 2006

Vincent J. Van Valkenburg, 79 of Las Cruces and formerly of Jacksonville, FLA, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006. He was born January 18, 1927 in Grapeville, New York to Floyd and Eloise Van Valkenburg. He was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. Vincent had been a past member of the...

Oct 25, 2006

Elvira C. Aldaz, 86, lifelong resident of Anthony, NM died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006. She was born Feb. 14, 1920 in Anthony, TX. Elvira had been a member of St, Anthony's Catholic Church and was a wonderful homemaker where she took the most loving care of her family. She will be forever deeply missed by all her family and friends...

Oct 23, 2006

Laramie Anne Gegax died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home in Las Cruces, NM on Oct. 23, 2006. She was born to Douglas and Betty Jo in Las Cruces on December 6, 1996. Laramie attended Tombaugh Elementary School and was in the fourth grade. During her short life, Laramie brought joy and laughter to many. She was a great friend...

Oct 23, 2006

Oct 21, 2006

Oct 21, 2006

On October 21, 2006, Francisca Lopez-Dominguez entered eternal life with our Lord. While she was on earth, she was a loving, gentle and caring person who would do anything for anyone. She was born July 7, 1940 and was raised in the state of Chiapas in the country of MX. While living in Cacahoatan, MX, she was well known among...

Oct 21, 2006

Estella Aranda Guzman went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. Estella was born November 29, 1929, to Roman and Isabel Parra Aranda and was raised by Roman and Rosa Provencio Aranda in Mesilla, NM. She was born-again in Christ Jesus on November 25, 1985, in...

Oct 20, 2006

Dr. Willie Patton Isaacs 75, of Las Cruces, New Mexico went to eternal rest on October 20, 2006. He was born October 17, 1931 in Lynch, Kentucky. He grew up in Kentucky and graduated from High School at Lynch High School. He went on to college where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Environmental and Civil Engineering at Mississippi...

Oct 20, 2006

Antonio B. Armendariz Sr. 86 of Las Cruces died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006. He was born June 13, 1920 in Julimas, Mexico. Antonio was a resident of the Mesilla Valley for most of his life. He was a very loving person who enjoyed the outdoors where he did his farming, gardening and fishing, he loved dancing, but his passion was...

Oct 18, 2006

Helen E Sellers died in the early morning on October 18 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. She suffered a severe stroke on Oct 5 at home, was treated at Mountain View Regional Medical Center and never recovered from the effects of the stroke. Helen was the daughter of Paul E. A. Bohn and H. Frances Weikel Bohn...

Oct 17, 2006

Ysidro R. Lopez, 90, of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday October 17, 2006. He was born May 14, 1916, in San Andres, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Francisco and Paula Lopez. Mr. Lopez was retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad, as well as New Mexico State University. Ysidro will be deeply missed by all his family and friends who knew and loved...

Oct 16, 2006

Mary M. Brown, 78, of Las Cruces, NM died Monday October 16, 2006 while surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born October 6, 1928, in Sikeston, MO, to Charles L. and Julia Hamby. She was a huge football and baseball fan. Mary's two favorite colors were green for the Philadelphia eagles, and Pinstripe for the New York Yankees. She...

Oct 15, 2006

Doris M. "RaRa" Simpson, 78, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 24, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry and Marie Shennon Miley. Doris had been a freelance dance instructor and teacher of Western Swing at NMSU and local clubs here in Las Cruces. She also loved to travel, was a...