Obituaries

Nov 23, 2005

Donna Olivas, 25 years old of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Donna was born on April 21, 1980 in T or C, New Mexico to Lorenzo Olivas and Herminia Cuevas. Donna was a loving and devoted mother of three, daughter, sister cousin and friend. Her pass times were cooking traditional Mexican food and trying new...

Nov 22, 2005

Homer Whatley Miller, age 74, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center following a courageous battle with ill health. His family doctor remarked on how much he had endured and done so with such dignity through the years. He was born on August 9, 1931 in Alexandria, LA to Morris M....

Nov 21, 2005

Annilee Charlotte McManus Mathis, 88, died Monday November 21, 2005 at the Village at Northrise. She was born October 26, 1917 in Kenedy, Texas, and was a graduate of Draughton's Business College. She married Henry Edward Mathis in 1937. They lived in west Texas and eastern New Mexico before moving to Las Cruces in 1950. Charlotte, or "Mokie," as she...

Nov 20, 2005

Catherine T. Young, 89, of Las Cruces, died Sunday Nov. 20, 2005. She was born March 22, 1916 in New York City, N.Y. to Martin and Anna Healy. Catherine was a retired secretary from Peters Writers Christensen. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends who knew and loved her. Mrs. Young is survived by her daughters Ann...

Nov 17, 2005

Daniel A. (Danny) Sanchez, 54, of Anthony, NM passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005. He was born Feb. 27, 1951 in Anthony, NM to Ray and Susana Archuleta Sanchez. Danny had been a Detention Officer with the Dona Ana County Detention Center. He had a passion for music, dancing and was the...

Nov 15, 2005

Willard Kent Reynolds, 74 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, November 15, at his home. He was born June 5, 1931in Center Point, Iowa to Orland and Lois Reynolds Olinger. "Coach" as he was fondly called, taught physical education and coached athletic teams for 30 years, beginning at Washington and Lucero Elementary, Alameda Jr. High, Vista and Sierra Middle Schools....

Nov 13, 2005

It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. Your Many Loved Ones and Friends₦ Proud World War II U. S. Army Veteran, Arthur Hoffer, 80, died early Sunday morning, November 13, at his home in Las Cruces, NM, from complications resulting from an...

Nov 13, 2005

Richard S. Holewinski, 79 years of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday, November 13, 2005 in Las Cruces. He was born February 11, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Stephan and Mary Holwinski. Richard had served his country in the United States Navy and had retired from Union Pacific Railroad. He had been a Las Cruces resident for about the last four...

Nov 7, 2005

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Nov 7, 2005

Anne McCandless Johnson, 87, of Las Cruces, NM, a long time El Paso resident, passed away on November 7, 2005. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Anne moved to Port Arthur, TX in 1937, El Paso in 1961, and Las Cruces in 2002. Anne was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church of El Paso, St. Paul's United Methodist...

Nov 7, 2005

Gloria S. Sanchez, 62 years of Las Cruces, NM died Monday November 7, 2005 at her home. She was born July 21, 1943 in Hatch, NM to Efrain and Vila Serna. Gloria enjoyed her time at many casinos and traveled as far as Laughlin and California. She also enjoyed her Bingo nights. Gloria was a loving and special person to...

Nov 5, 2005

Paul G. McIntyre, beloved husband and father, passed away November 5, 2005 at 77 years of age. He was born November 25, 1927 in Marlow, Oklahoma to the late John and Effie Day Todd McIntyre. He graduated from Marlow High School and joined the U.S. Army. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education at Central State College in...

Nov 3, 2005

Opal M. Getz, 82, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, November 3, 2005 with family by her side as she made her journey to our Heavenly Father. She was born October 10, 1923 to Roy and Jennie Smillie in Massillon, Ohio. She moved to Las Cruces with her family in 1957, and was employed by the Las Cruces Public Schools until...

Nov 3, 2005

Mary Ann Dube, 87, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2005, at University Terrace Good Samaritan Village surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Charles E. Dube and wife Lynn of Kansas City, MO, David J. Dube and Kathleen A. Dube both of Mesilla Park, NM and one granddaughter, Nicole C. Dube, currently serving in Iraq. She was...

Nov 3, 2005

Mayrena Angelina Enriquez, infant daughter of Pedro Enriquez Jr. and Nancy Saenz died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005 in El Paso, TX. She is survived by her brother Pedro Adrian Enriquez; sister Leilani Isis Enriquez; maternal grandparents Antonio and Mary Ann Ontiveros; uncle Victor Areallno; aunts Francis Yanaga, Racheal and Angela Areallno, Claudia and Dianna Fernandez and Marty Astrada; maternal great-grandparents...

Nov 2, 2005

Richard Markham, 81, of Las Cruces, NM went to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 2, 2005. He was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Chelsea, Maine, to Ray and Ina (Adams) Markham. After graduating from the eighth grade, he went to work in the woods to help his father. In 1942, he answered his country's call and joined...

Nov 1, 2005

Javron Dale Savage, (J.D.), 54 years old of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1951 in Raymondville, Texas to Otis and Alma Fae Savage. He had been a resident of the Las Cruces since about 1966. He and his wife owned and operated J.D.'s Electronics and Savage...

Oct 31, 2005

Oct 30, 2005

Amada Soto, 95 years old of Anthony, NM died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born September 11, 1910 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Amada had been in the Las Cruces area for about the last 50 years, was a homemaker and a member of Cristo Vive Church in El Paso, Texas. Amada is survived by her grandson,...

Oct 29, 2005

Jeffrey B. Gill, 43, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005. He was born June 5, 1962 in Las Cruces to Bob and Pat Gill. Jeffrey was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist, the Men's Breakfast Club, Southwest Counseling Center and the Emmaus Reunion Group. In his younger years he was a Boy Scout where he enjoyed camping,...