Obituaries

Aug 13, 2022

Albert Diaz Vizcarra beloved son, brother, and father passed away on August 13, 2022. Al was born February 24, 1945 in Deming, New Mexico. He was raised in Alamogordo, NM by parents Albert and Lita Vizcarra. Al was a long time resident of Las Cruces and a proud graduate of NMSU. His career as a social worker in both Arizona...

Aug 13, 2022

Opal L. Hinsley was born in Hugo, OK on June 24, 1926, to William and Ruby Livingston. She loved life and family. She enjoyed fishing and loved to sew and make quilts. She is survived by two sons: Jerry Hinsley and wife Jean of Las Cruces, NM and Larry Hinsley and wife Cindy of Luna, NM. Three special granddaughters; Traci...

Aug 13, 2022

Walter Kowalski (Walt), a long-time Las Cruces resident and business owner, passed away on August 13, 2022. Walt was born and raised in Connecticut. In his late teens, he joined the US Air Force, developing a passion for electronics and engineering. After his military service, Walt earned a degree in Electrical Engineering and met and married the love of his...

Aug 12, 2022

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Marie Morales (Gina). She entered eternal bliss on August 12th, 2022, at the age of 63 in El Paso, TX. Virginia also known as Gina was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 25, 1958, to Eloy and Jennie Martinez. She attended and graduated from Mayfield High School. Gina...

Aug 11, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and uncle Fernando (Fernie) Loya on August 11, 2022 at the age of 55. He was born March 9, 1967 in Las Cruces, NM to Arnaldo and Rafaela Loya. Those left to mourn him include his mother Rafaela Loya his children, Vanessa Loya, Deseree...

Aug 6, 2022

Antonio "Too" Garca Garnica Antonio Garca Garnica, de 79 aos, amoroso padre de siete hijos y adorado esposo de Socorro Garca, falleci en las primeras horas del 6 de agosto de 2022, rodeado de sus seres queridos. Antonio naci el 4 de septiembre de 1942, en la ciudad de Morelia, Michoacn, hijo de Mariana Garnica y Donaciano Garca. Antonio era...

Aug 1, 2022

Jack Leo Ruttle died peacefully in his home on his 91st birthday on August 1st, 2022. Jack and his twin sister, Sally, were born in Taylor, Texas on August 1, 1931, to Leon Leo and Minnie Ruttle. Jack started his love of animal science and agriculture on a farm in Taylor that his father managed. He started first grade in...

Jul 31, 2022

Jul 26, 2022

Arturo Ogaz Lucero was born July 3, 1927, in Las Cruces and passed on July 26, 2022, at the age of 95. His parents were Maria Ogaz Lucero and Evangelisto (Lito) Lucero. Arturo was born on a small farm and at the age of 17 joined the Navy and passed through the Panama Canal in the last year of WWII....

Jul 22, 2022

Our beloved mother entered into her eternal rest on July 22, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Virginia known as Ginny was born in 1927 in Corry, Pennsylvania to Reverend Emory Ray Cole and Ohla Cave. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Irene Cole and husband James Clem Kraner. She is survived by her four children, Susan...

Jul 20, 2022

Adam William Hokit, age 53, passed peacefully in the arms of his wife with his dog Dakota on his lap on July 20, 2022 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Adam was born on November 15, 1968 in Delano, CA to Tom Hokit and Donna Duke and was a 1986...

Jul 19, 2022

Virginia Anne "Nana" Miller (Mansfield) age 87, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, July 19, 2022. She was born May 30, 1935, in Sewanee Tennessee to Everett and Elise Mansfield. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Phyllis "Tish" Mansfield, the loves of her life, her first husband Richard Alexander and her second Vernon Miller. She leaves...

Jul 15, 2022

An is not available at this time for Verna Rose Bitzer (Johannbroer). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Verna Rose Bitzer (Johannbroer), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Jul 15, 2022

Dr. John Morton Fowler, "Doc," passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at the age of 71, in the comfort of his own home. Doc worked at NMSU for 39 years and was a strong advocate for natural resources and agriculture. John loved God, land, agriculture, his profession and his family! Doc was born November 16, 1950 in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, the...

Jul 14, 2022

On Thursday, July 14th, 2022, Connie Gomez, a devoted and kind mother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 73. Connie was born on January 8, 1949 in Fredericksburg, TX to Enos Kelch and Emmie Jeter. Early in life, Connie moved to Lovington, New Mexico with her family. She was a 1967 graduate...

Jul 14, 2022

Judith Lee Mims, 67, born 13 July 1955 to Harold Avery Mims and Dorothy Mae Mims in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, passed away 14 July 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Judy graduated from Hot Springs High School in Truth or Consequences in 1973. She joined the United States Navy in 1974 and earned the rank of Chief Petty...

Jul 10, 2022

On Sunday, July 10th, 2022, Rosalia Smith took her final breaths peacefully and went to be with her Lord at the age of 67 in Albuquerque NM. Rosalie was born on March 24, 1955, in Las Cruces, NM to Jose and Eulalia Perez. Rosa and Rose as she was called by family and friends was so loved by all who...

Jul 6, 2022

Dianne Perry Campbell, aged 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6th, 2022 after a long and fulfilling life. She was born on February 13th, 1940, to Margaret and William Perry in Orillia, Ontario, Canada. Dianne was a registered nurse, graduating from the Atkinson School of Nursing in Toronto, Canada. After graduation she came to Las Cruces and met the...

Jul 5, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness we announce Jeannine Scott passed away after a lengthy illness on July 5, 2022 while residing at the Village at Northrise in Las Cruces. Jeannine Bech was born December 18, 1931 in Paris, France to Joseph and Eugenie Irene Bech. So many stories Jeannine would share of her upbringing. She would talk about her father...

Jul 4, 2022

Hector Garca (57) passed away on July 4th, 2022. Hector was born to Jos and Carmen Garca, Dec 4, 1964, in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Mayfield High, then he went to Ricks College in ID; he later received his accounting degree from NMSU. He proudly served a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in...