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Kenneth Ray Scott

Kenneth Ray Scott

Feb 26, 2022

Our real-life superhero, Kenneth R. Scott, was born on June 19, 1953. He enjoyed reading good western books and watching movies; his favorite was 'Incredibles' which is only right as he was indeed incredible. He loved capturing amazing memories as much as making them and cooking as much as eating. Those that knew and loved him will remember his funny...

Harold Glenn White

Harold Glenn White

Feb 26, 2022

Harold Glenn White passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022. He was born in a small farmhouse in Southern Indiana on October 7, 1926, to parents Ralph and Lois White. He was known as Glenn to family and friends. He grew up near many of his relatives. The homes of his grandparents on both sides of his family were his...

Mary Hernandez

Mary Hernandez

Feb 25, 2022

Mary (Lulu) Hernandez left to be with the Lord on February 25, 2022. She was 72 years old. Born in La Mesa, Texas on August 12, 1949, to Mariana Fabela and Gerardo Moreno. She was a devout Christian and a longtime resident of Las Cruces. She enjoyed helping others and was part of the Grandparents raising grandchildren program. Her favorite...

Lucille Vallejos

Lucille Vallejos

Feb 25, 2022

Lucille (Lucy) Vallejos 84, of Alamogordo, NM, passed away February 25, 2022. Lucy was born in San Antonio, Texas to Andrew and Bobbie Valdespino-Gill in 1937. She worked for AAFES as an Administrative professional on Holloman AFB for more than 20 years. In retirement, she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with family. Lucy is survived by two daughters...

Willie Garcia

Willie Garcia

Feb 24, 2022

Guillermo H. Garcia (Willie or Memo) November 7, 1949- February 24, 2022 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, Willie "Memo" Garcia, age 72, on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Memo as he was fondly known was born on...

Davin Drue Self

Davin Drue Self

Feb 22, 2022

It is with much sorrow we announce the passing of Davin D. Self, 62, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was an incredible craftsman, a journeyman electrician and prided himself on always thinking through a problem and creatively finding a solution, he always welcomed a challenge. He will be greatly missed by all whose hearts he touched with love and...

Jose Angel Avalos

Jose Angel Avalos

Feb 22, 2022

Joey Angel Avalos 60, passed on February 22, 2022, in Las Cruces New Mexico. Joey was born October 8, 1961, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Arturo and Mary Alice Avalos. He is survived by his son Joshua Avalos, daughters Amanda Avalos, and Mia Nevarez. Grandchildren Alessa Puentes, Caleb Avalos, Olivia Rodgers. Also, by his mother Mary Alice Avalos, brother...

Lola Juarez

Lola Juarez

Feb 22, 2022

Lola Juarez, 94, of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal rest on February 22, 2022 at home. Lola was born in Fierro, NM on February 25, 1927, to Carlos and Lucia Madrid. She was one of nine children and grew up in the Fierro/Hanover area. She married her husband, Vicente Juarez, on March 26, 1927. They resided in Silver City, NM...

Rebecca Gist

Rebecca Gist

Feb 21, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Rebecca "Becky" Gist, age 67 of las cruces, New Mexico on Monday February 21st, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born November 28th, 1954 to Alejandro and Lydia Ybarra. Becky was a lifetime member of the...

Gloria Chapman

Gloria Chapman

Feb 21, 2022

Gloria T. Chapman Wife, mother, and sister Gloria T. Chapman was summoned by our Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 80. Gloria was born in September 1941, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Francisco and Isabel Torres. She graduated from Alamogordo High School and attended New Mexico State University. Gloria met her husband, Michael Chapman, in Cloudcroft, NM; they...

Guadalupe Sanchez

Guadalupe Sanchez

Feb 20, 2022

It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Guadalupe Asebez (Aceves) Sanchez, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was an amazingly selfless, beautiful, loving, and caring woman and was our family's heart and soul. Lupe was called to be with the Lord on February 20, 2022, at the young age...

Donna Clark

Donna Clark

Feb 19, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lynne McComb Clark, February 19, 2022 at 63 years of age. Donna was born to Margie Elizabeth Sutherland and Harold Houston McComb on October 31 st , 1958, Halloween was her favorite Holiday and decorated for it and left it up till Christmas. Donna married...

Marcia Uithoven

Marcia Uithoven

Feb 16, 2022

On February 16th 2022, Marcia Uithoven was swept up by the arms of grace to her forever home in heaven at the age of 67. Marcia Boeve was born on January 30, 1955 to Edward and Betty (Bosch) Boeve in Rock Rapids, IA. Marcia grew up on the family homestead, a small farm just east of Steen, MN. She was...

Patricia Sandoval

Patricia Sandoval

Feb 16, 2022

Patricia Sandoval (Patsy) age 72 at her death, lived in Las Cruces New Mexico and passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 14, 1949, to her Mother Sara Rodriguez in Dodge City Kansas. She gave birth to five children, John Sandoval, Sharlene Sandoval, Lawrence Sandoval, Batricia Sandoval and Pilar Sandoval whose father was...

Robert Kinney

Robert Kinney

Feb 16, 2022

Well known attorney Robert "Bob" Kinney of Mesilla, NM, died suddenly on February 16, 2022. Kinney lived in the Las Cruces area for 27 years, where he was head of the Las Cruces Office of the Federal Public Defender. Bob was born on September 13, 1946 at Yakima, WA where he spent his first 18 years. His parents, Robert E....

Rita Aguirre

Rita Aguirre

Feb 14, 2022

Rita Aguirre, 53, a resident of Socorro, entered eternal rest at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Rust Medical Center on Monday, February 14, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1968, in Hatch, New Mexico, and was raised in Arrey. Ritz (as she was fondly known) loved spending time with her family and friends. Her love, kindness, endless giving and joy for...

John F Herrera

John F Herrera

Feb 12, 2022

Our favorite grandfather, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, JOHN F. HERRERA, 69, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home, surrounded by loving friends and family. He was born to Juan and Dalila Herrera on April 17, 1952 in Pecos, TX. He attended and set track and field records at Lynn Junior High...

Sean Martin Bishop

Sean Martin Bishop

Feb 12, 2022

Sean Martin Bishop of Radium Springs, NM was received by our Good Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Diane and Leith Bishop in Sierra Vista, AZ on October 27, 1987. He passed away in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 34 years old. He is survived by his mom, Diane...

Eva Garcia

Eva Garcia

Feb 11, 2022

Eva Garcia left this life on February 11, 2022. She was born in Mesilla, NM to Gregorio and Anita Aranda on November 17, 1940 she loved to Dance, sing and gardening She sang in the San Albino choir for 35 years and received plenty of certificates which she was very proud of. She was a member of Iglesia De San...

Darrell Lee Moyer

Darrell Lee Moyer

Feb 10, 2022

Darrell Lee Moyer, 68, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on Thursday February 10th, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM. Darrell was born January 31st, 1954 in Coffeyville, KS to Earl and Arietta Moyer. He grew up in Alamogordo and Las Cruces NM with his parents, older brother Robert, and younger sister Ruth. He was a typical boy growing up and...

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