Obituaries

Feb 20, 2023

Evelyn Davis passed away on February 20, 2023. She was born in El Paso, Texas on May 9, 1942 to Syble (slim) and Dorothy Burnam Bibb. She was a business owner, author, painter, and poet. She is survived by her husband James Davis of Las Cruces, NM, two daughters Ronda and Laura McCormick of Tucson Az., Two grandsons and eight...

Feb 19, 2023

Gudrun C. Fierstine, Passed away Sunday evening, on her way, via ambulance to Mesilla Valley Hospice. Gudrun was born on 10/21/1943, to Simon and Christa Eisert, in Landshut Germany. She married Larry (an army soldier) on 8/1/1968 in El Paso Tx. and became a military couple for 54 years. They spent 28 yrs. together in the Army, where Gudrun found...

Feb 18, 2023

Our wonderful grandmother, Rosie Pacheco, 85, passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice on February 18, 2023. She was born to Cesario Pacheco and Petra Pacheco in Las Cruces, New Mexico on June 16, 1937. She is preceded in death by her siblings Cesario Pacheco Jr., Reinaldo Pacheco, and Estella Pacheco; her children Sally Espinoza and Florentino Avalos Jr; and...

Feb 13, 2023

Mary Elisabeth Webb Sutphen, 74, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Mary was born May 21, 1948 in Dallas, TX to CW "Buck" and Lorene Webb. She moved to Carlsbad, NM in 1953 where she spent most of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Carlsbad Senior High School and a graduate of Northwood University....

Feb 13, 2023

Whit Malcom Harvey was born Sept. 29, 1938, In El Paso, Texas, to Xie Robertson and Ben Ed Harvey. He died Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, just in time to meet his late wife. Lela Mary Harvey, for Valentine's Day in Heaven. Known for his brash demeanor and straight-shooting style, Whit was the long-time owner/operator of the B.E. Harvey Ginning Company...

Feb 12, 2023

John Paul Taylor (J. Paul) passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023 at his home in Mesilla, New Mexico. He was 102 years old. Taylor was born on August 24, 1920 in Chamberino, NM. His father, William Robert Taylor, was a Texas native whose family owned a dairy in El Paso. His mother, Mara Margarita Romero, traced her ancestry to...

Feb 11, 2023

Feb 10, 2023

Miguel "Mike" Sanchez was born September 29, 1954 to a loving home of Alfredo & Delfina in Las Cruces, NM with many siblings. During his childhood, Mike grew up in Montebello, CA before moving back to Las Cruces. He attended school at Las Cruces High School where he first met his soul mate and future wife Pauline Barela. He continued...

Feb 9, 2023

Our beloved mother, Virginia Fernandez Sanchez, left this earth and entered eternal life to be with our heavenly Father. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and guiding light for all of our family members. Her physical presence will be missed however we are grateful for the countless beautiful memories she has left us with. She was a devoted Catholic,...

Feb 7, 2023

Louis A. Gariano (known as Bud Bryson to his Atco, NJ friends), 90 yrs old, passed away after a long and storied life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, while preparing for a cruise with his friends. Louis was born in New Jersey, on May 17, 1932. He was an entrepreneur, leader, visionary, and a Korean War Veteran. In 1952, he...

Feb 6, 2023

It is with sorrow and sadness to announce the passing of our beloved father, Saturnino M. Gonzalez, on Monday February 6th, 2023, in El Paso Texas, at the age of 94 due to natural causes. Saturnino, was born in Fresnillo Zacatecas Mexico on March 28th, 1928 to Florentina Maria Martinez and J. Felix Gonzalez. He is predeceased by his brothers...

Feb 4, 2023

Charles "Charlie "Brown was born on August 22,1931 in Homer, Michigan. After high school, he joined the US Air Force where he served until January 1,1977. His tours in- cluded Selfridge Air Force Base in Michigan and Grand Forks, North Dakota, The Phillipines, and Germany. After retiring Charlie moved to Las Cruces with his second wife, Erna "Anne Brown, (who...

Feb 3, 2023

On February 3, 2023, Angie D, Garcia, loving mother of two, passed away at age ninety-three. Her door was always open to family and friends and her care and generosity were evident in the stories she shared with anyone that stopped by. She greeted her loved ones with a big hug and a smile. she retired from Dillard's Department Store,...

Feb 2, 2023

Robert Lee Waller, 81, of Las Cruces passed from this life on February 2, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Robert was born on December 4, 1941, in Mesa, AZ to Kenneth Leon Waller and Dorothy Lorene Stewart Waller. Robert grew up in Las Cruces, NM and graduated from Las Cruces High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator across...

Jan 31, 2023

On Tuesday January 31, 2023, Marcellus Andry, 34, passed away peacefully. He fought a good fight, but he succumbed to his illness. Marcellus was born on December 22, 1988, in Rio Rancho CA. Marcellus Andry attended White Sands Elementary School, Organ Mountain High School previously Onate High School and then New Mexico State University graduating in 2007 with a bachelor's...

Jan 30, 2023

LADENA MAE BAKER (nee Feltenberger) broke the bonds of earth to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 30th. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bud, and sister Shirley. She is survived by a brother, Dale Feltenberger of Nowata, Oklahoma. She leaves behind her husband of 72 years Cyrus Baker, four kids; Mike (and...

Jan 29, 2023

Irma Lee of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was 75 at the time of death. A regional artist born in El Paso, Texas, Irma held a degree with honors from NMSU and specialized in experiential and contemporary art works with abstract and impressionist styling. She treasured the teaching of...

Jan 28, 2023

Alfredo Ramirez Chavez entered eternal life at his home on January 28, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on July 25, 1947, in La Mesa, New Mexico to Angel and Jesusita Chavez. Alfredo was retired and lived with his son Joseph Chavez, his wife Lorelei, and their children. He was a disabled Vietnam War era veteran. He enjoyed...

Jan 27, 2023

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Jessie Lopez, 75, passed peacefully from this life into his Eternal Life, surrounded by his loved ones at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was just 3 days shy of his 76th birthday, which he shared with his only daughter, Monica. He fought a valent fight and may rest in peace now. Much...

Jan 26, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and dear friend, IRENE G. FIERRO, age 73, of Las Cruces, answered the Lord's calling on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at La Posada-Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 12, 1949, in Dallas, Texas, to Eva Rodriguez and Martin Gonzales. Irene was very involved with her church...