Obituaries

Jan 28, 2005

Charles L. Baldwin of Las Cruces, New Mexico died in his home in Las Cruces on November 28, 2005 after a prolonged illness. Since 1958, the year he moved to Las Cruces, he was an active member of the First Baptist Church. He was born in Anna, Texas on November 19, 1919, a member of a pioneer Texas family and...

Jan 27, 2005

Jan 27, 2005

Michael A. Sandoval, 55, of Las Cruces, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 after a long difficult battle with cancer at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 28, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM to Fred Sandoval and Bertha Lucero. Michael had been the owner of Anchor Marine her in Las Cruces. He was an outdoors person who enjoyed...

Jan 25, 2005

Leonard was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, to join his grandparents and relatives that had gone on before him. He was born Feb. 10, 1976 in Las Cruces to Al Banegas and Diane Duran. Leonard was a very special person right from the start. We knew the way he did thing was special. He...

Jan 25, 2005

Leo M. Pino, Las Cruces resident for the past 41 years passed away on Jan. 25, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center. Leo was born in Bosque, NM on Nov. 10, 1943 to Cristobal and Rosita Pino. Leo was retired from the City of Las Cruces after many years of service as the Gas Superintendent. Before his death, Leo was about...

Jan 23, 2005

Aletis Moore, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend died peacefully and went to be with Jesus, her Savior and Lord on Saturday January 23, 2005 at La Posada, Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, NM. Aletis was born to John and Effie Williams on April 4, 1921 in Yellville, Arkansas. She grew up on the family farm in the Arkansas Ozarks...

Jan 22, 2005

Jan 21, 2005

Joyce M. Graves, 52, of Organ, NM died at 4:15 AM on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005. She was born Jan. 23, 1952 in Las Cruces. She was and avid outdoors person who enjoyed fishing and watching TV. Joyce will be deeply missed by all her family and friends who knew and loved her. Joyce is survived by her son Henry...

Jan 20, 2005

Goldine "Deane" Kuchinka, 83 of Las Cruces died Thursday January 20, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born January 11, 1922 in New Concord, Ohio to Harry and Hattie Addis. Deane served her Country in the United States Marine Corps. She loved to travel and her hobbies included reading and sewing. Deane was a wonderful wife and...

Jan 18, 2005

Our beloved, husband and father Reymundo M. Diaz "Beast" 51 of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Jan. 18, 2005 with his wife Elizabeth, daughter Amanda Rae and her fianc

Jan 17, 2005

Patricia McGrath left us and journeyed with her beloved angels to the Lord on Monday January 17th, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her husband Kev and her best friend of many years, Donna held her hand as she quietly and peacefully left this world for her next big production in Heaven. Patty was born September 15, 1955, in...

Jan 17, 2005

Jan 15, 2005

Our Loving Mother, also known as "Grandma", Acila C Martinez, was called home to Our Lord early Saturday morning, January 15, 2005. She was born June 28,1929 in Central, New Mexico to Margarita Perez and Adolpho Carbajal. She was the mother of 10 and a "Grandmother" to not only her own grandchildren but to all who were lucky enough to...

Jan 13, 2005

Patricio S. Sanchez, 63, of Las Cruces died Thursday January 13, 2005 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1941 in El Paso, TX to Patricio Sanchez and Maria Saenz. He was a member of the Catholic Church, loved being in the outdoors fishing, hunting and going the flea market. He had a great passion for...

Jan 11, 2005

Jan 11, 2005

Alex Mendoza Sr. 90, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. He was born Feb. 28, 1914 in Las Cruces to Juan and Josefa Mendoza. Alex was the owner-operator of Alex Mendoza Plastering and Tile Setting. He loved woodworking and over the years made many beautiful things. Mr. Mendoza will be deeply missed by all his...

Jan 10, 2005

Jan 10, 2005

Florencio H. Hernandez Sr., 100 years old of Mesilla, NM died peacefully at his home on Monday January 10, 2005. Florencio was born July 2, 1904 in Ft. Davis, Texas to Albino and Tomasa Hernandez. While growing up in Ft. Davis, Florencio was a cowboy with different ranches and also helped to construct the McDonald Observatory. In 1941 he moved...

Jan 9, 2005

Jan 9, 2005

Leon "Lee" Sheram, 79, of Hatch, NM passed away at Mountain View Hospital Sunday morning Jan. 9th in Las Cruces. Lee was born Dec. 31, 1925 in Bayview, Alabama. Lee served with distinction as an officer in the US Navy in the Pacific Theater, WW II aboard the USS Solomans. After his military service Lee attended Sanford University in Birmingham,...