Obituaries

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,...

Jan 9, 2005

Jan 8, 2005

Jan 8, 2005

Jan 7, 2005

Ann Saulsberry, 82, of Las Cruces died at home January 7, 2005. Ann was born to William and Annie MaeYoung of Jordan, NM, on April 19, 1922. Her husband, parents, three brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Ann is survived by her brother Lawrence Young of Portales, NM; sons Regor and Garen of Las Cruces, NM; daughters Randa...

Jan 7, 2005

Jan 6, 2005

Jan 6, 2005

Annie L. Gay passed away from this world, Jan. 6, 2005, at Casa del Sol, to join her husband in the next, surrounded by her loving family. She fought a very courageous battle before her heart gave out. Annie was born Oct. 14, 1918 in Blanchard, OK to Charlie N. Miller and Lillie Belle Miller. Annie married George H. Gay...

Jan 5, 2005

Mary Roybal Martinez passed away on January 5, 2005 with her loving daughter, Barbara and son in law John by her side. Mary was born in Santa Fe , NM on April 21, 1922 living most of her life in New Mexico. She Married Fred B. Martinez of Las Vegas, New Mexico in 1939 at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa...

Jan 4, 2005

Anselmo "Chemo" F. Sauceda, 83, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005. He was born May 2, 1921 in Chamberino, NM to Hilario and Luz Sauceda. Chemo was a veteran of the US Army where he served his country honorably during WW II and earned the American Theater and Good Conduct Medals. He was also retired...

Jan 4, 2005

Josephine (Pina) Perez, 90, has finally gone home on January 4, 2005 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born in Agua Caliente, Arizona on March 27, 1914 to Jose and Dolores Conde. Although Josephine went by several nicknames she was better known to many as "Nana" she was known for her generosity in helping others always opening her home to...

Jan 3, 2005

Jan 2, 2005

Mrs. Massl went home to be with God on January 2, 2005 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born September 2, 1912 in Muerau, Czech Republic the daughter of Adolf and Karoline Herzig. After the 2nd World War she left with her children and parents to West Germany. There she worked as a secretary for 25 years at...

Jan 1, 2005

Iona H. Schafer, 94 of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday January 1, 2005 at home. Iona was born May 10, 1910 in Harrisburg, Illinois to John and Ardina Nolen. She contributed time and effort to the Red Cross during World War II and was also very active at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Muskegon Michigan. Iona was a resident of...

Dec 30, 2004

Henry Medina, 12, of Las Cruces died December 30, 2004 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He Was Born October 4, 1992 in Las Cruces, NM to Arturo Salas and Amparo Medina. Henry fought a great fight for over seven years with a constant smile on his face and making those around him smile. He was a student at Hermosa...

Dec 30, 2004

Ruth Gluck, age 96 died on Thursday, December 30, 2004. She was the wife of Bernard Gluck, a prominent Las Cruces merchant who passed away in 1992. Ruth was born October 27, 1908 in Odessa, Russia. When she was a year old, she came to the United States and El Paso, Texas with her parents, Benjamin and Elsie Galatzan and...