Obituaries

Mar 18, 2022

Erlinda B. Apodaca, 92 entered Heaven's Gates on March 18, 2022. Born in Arrey, New Mexico to Jos and Mariana Bencomo on January 16, 1930, Erlinda was the youngest of five children and the only daughter. When Erlinda was a toddler, her mother passed away and she was then raised by her uncle and aunt, Simn and Eliboria Grijalva along...

Mar 18, 2022

Thelma Whalen went to be with her LORD and savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2022. She was born in 1951 in Santa Fe, NM. She attended Santa Fe High School then continued her education at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM where she got her Bachelors Degree in Math. She taught math for five years in Santa...

Mar 17, 2022

Charmaine A. (Pelletier) McQuade, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Charmaine was a resident of Las Cruces, NM, and previously a longtime resident of El Paso, TX. She was born in Camp Lejune in Jacksonville, NC, on January 15, 1959. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Florence "Tish" Pelletier, her brother-in-law...

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

Alejandra Gonzales Escobedo died peacefully in her sleep. Due to her diminutive size, family and friends knew her by her endearing sobriquet, Chata. Born on November 13, 1948, she grew up in Mexican Canyon, a poor but culturally rich neighborhood in Miami, Arizona. Later in life, she resided on the fabled Camino Real near Lohman and Mesquite Street. Truly a...

Mar 14, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Arturo (Tudy, Art) Barela Montoya on March 14, 2022. Arturo was born July 15, 1953, and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Arturo took extreme pride in his beloved seventeen grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of the Indios from the Pueblo of Tortugas for many years....

Mar 7, 2022

Barbara May Witte Broome passed away peacefully on March 7, 2022. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 31, 1939 to Warren and Erma Witte. Barbara grew up going to watch good ol' classic films and swimming in the neighborhood pool with her beloved younger sisters, Mary Jean and Margaret. After graduating high school, she attended NMSU in Las...

Mar 6, 2022

Zelma Louise Lashway died on March 6, 2022, at the age of 86, from natural causes at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on July 2, 1935, in Great Falls M.T. The second daughter of Grant and Grace Haugen. Zelma attended schools in Great Falls. As a youngster, she was a local "Jacks" Champion and a...

Mar 6, 2022

Craig Albert Gilcrease was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on March 6, 2022. Craig was born on December 1, 1960, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Lois and Arthur Gilcrease. At the age of one, Craig moved with his parents and two sisters to Anchorage, Alaska, followed by moves to Merritt Island, Florida in 1964, Lompoc, California...

Mar 3, 2022

Born on September 9, 1927 Johnnye lived 94 years and left us on March 3, 2022. She is survived by her sons John David and Jeffery and her many "kids" and grandkids. She is preceded in death by her husband Leon (Hoot) and daughter Lee Ann. Johnnye was born in Fabens, TX, graduated from Ysleta High School, and attended the...

Mar 3, 2022

Theodore William Jones passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born in Clayton, MO. Ted served in the US Armed Forces from 1959-1961. After a blind date in 1964, he married and had two children with Stella Gonzales and helped raise her children and grandchildren. Ted worked for the Las Cruces Fire Department 1967-1976. He later worked for many...

Mar 3, 2022

Barbara Gail (Greening) Trujillo, resident of Las Cruces, NM passed away on March 3, 2022, at the tender age of 75. In her words "I was born on February 21, 1947, and raised in Springer, NM, by Grandmother, Genoveve Greening and Grandpa Abraham Greening, moving to Las Cruces in 1979. Graduated from Springer High School, Springer, NM. Retired from NMSU...

Mar 1, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Daniel Watkins, born April 26, 1951, passed away quietly in his sleep following a long struggle with health issues. At the time of his death, Mr. Watkins resided in Las Cruces, NM, but he lived most of his life in Grant County, NM, where he was a well-known figure who participated in many community activities. He...

Feb 28, 2022

On February 28th, 2022 Bessie Dean (Fort) Spears entered heaven's gate at the age of 99. Bessie was born November 30, 1922 near Lovington, New Mexico. She grew up there and attended school at Prairie view, upon graduation she attended college at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, for one year. She worked as a deputy in the county clerk's...

Feb 28, 2022

Virginia Matilda (Borden) Lines of Las Cruces passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 28th, 2022 at the residence of her youngest son, James, where she has resided for the past seven years. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, George, she has patiently continued doing God's work until the Lord saw fit to reunite...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...