Obituaries

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

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...

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 5, 2006

Dorothy W. Tuma, 94, of Las Cruces died Tuesday, September 05, 2006 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice. Dorothy was born on October 19, 1911 in Marshaltown, Iowa to Charles and Caroline Reid. Dorothy was well known throughout the art world for her wonderful watercolor paintings. Where many people saw an old church or hot landscape Dorothy saw a beautiful painting...

Sep 5, 2006

Ramon S. Sanchez, 81, of Las Cruces, died Tuesday September 5, 2006. He was born April 14, 1925 in Rocky Ford, CO to Jose and Nicanora Sanchez. Ramon was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II. While in service to our country he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct...

Sep 3, 2006

Maria Gloria Martinez, 83 of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, September 3, 2006 at her home. She was born March 31, 1923 in Clint, Texas to Bonifacio and Rafaela Ortiz Palma. As life long resident of the area, she owned and operated the Golden Crust Bakery for over 50 years. Gloria was also a member of the Catholic Church. She...

Aug 28, 2006

Rose B. Riggs, 98, of Arrey, left to be with her heavenly father on Monday, August 28, 2006 at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice. Rose was born December 25, 1907 in Vulcon, Michigan to Joseph and Celestina Franzoy. From there they moved to New Mexico where she met and married Fred S. Riggs. They had 49 years together when he preceded...

Aug 25, 2006

Aug 24, 2006

Marcella Amparan Duarte, 90, life long resident of Tortugas entered eternal life on August 24, 2006. She was born to Francisco Hernandez and Martina Amparan, on June 30, 1916 in Santa Rosalia Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Marcella was brought to the United States when she was two years old by her grandparents Rayo and Rosalia Amparan. Marcella was a woman that...

Aug 24, 2006

Charlene "Grandma" C. Malfer, 86 of Las Cruces died Thursday August 24, 2006. She was born June 6, 1920 in Mexico, Missouri to Lyndell and Creghead. Grandma loved to travel all over the country with her husband John and the members of the R.V. Club from Good Samaritan. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who...

Aug 24, 2006

Aug 23, 2006

Ray Dempsey "Dutch" Collins, 86, entered eternal life Wednesday August 23, 2006. Dutch was born July 7, 1920 in Yahola, Oklahoma to Abbie and George Collins. Survivors include his wife Elizabeth Collins; son Mr. Terry Lee Collins and wife Bonnie; daughter, Joy Cottingiam and her husband Quill, and Martha Hedgecoke and husband Wade. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren...