Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

Donald Francis Dresp, 85, passed away on September 30, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended The University of Nebraska at Omaha, Creighton University, and received his MA from the University of Denver. He worked as a high school teacher and librarian in Nebraska and Colorado, then as Education Librarian at Arizona...

Sep 26, 2021

Well, it had to happen. That wonderful young man, who waited impatiently at the Chicago railroad station with fishing rod, shotgun and rifle for the train that would take him to the University of Nevada to begin his studies in wildlife and fisheries has left us. And what Howard Oliver Ness left behind in terms of personal and professional accomplishments...

Sep 25, 2021

Sep 25, 2021

My husband and love of my life, Clifford Pelton, age 92, died peacefully at my side with his son, Jesse, holding his hand. He is survived by his sons, Bill Pelton and Jesse Pelton (Alison) of Vermont and grandson, Alec Pelton, of Washington, D.C. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Seth and Aaron Pelton. Cliff was a...

Sep 25, 2021

Delbert Lawrence Fulfer. 90, was born to Hershell and Opal Fulfer on August 14, 1931. He married his wife of 68 years, Phyllis June Swope, on April 18, 1953. He served in the Navy during the Korean war aboard the USS Luis Handcock destroyer ship until he received an honorable discharge in December 1954. He worked construction for Burn Construction...

Sep 25, 2021

On Saturday, September 25, 2021 we lost Daniel ‘Dan' Bjorn France at the age of 41 in Las Cruces, NM. Daniel was born July 18, 1980 in Beaufort, South Carolina to a military family and spent his childhood traveling to different military bases throughout the world. Being a military kid was hard, but one of the ways Daniel connected and...

Sep 25, 2021

On Saturday, September 25, 2021, Exavier Duante Wallace was called home to be with the Lord. He was born November 2, 1994, in El Paso, TX to Sylvia Archuleta and Kenneth Wallace Sr. Exavier was known for loving life and living it to the fullest. His passion was his family, School, and basketball. As a young adult he was ambitious...

Sep 24, 2021

Donald G. Peterson died peacefully in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on September 24, 2021 with two of his beloved children by his side. He was 90 years old. Don was a husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He had a rewarding 30 year career as an electrical engineer at NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory where his...

Sep 23, 2021

Our beloved Alfredo Vargas Jr, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in his home with loved ones at his side. Alfredo worked at the El Paso Natural Gas Company for 40 years and retired as Director of Purchasing in 1995 to stay home and care for his ailing wife Lucy and never left her side. Alfredo...

Sep 23, 2021

Erminda " Minda " Borunda Mayers age 71 passed away Sept 23 2021 in her home in Dona Ana. She was born on September 19, 1950 at the family home in San Ysrido to Enrique Borunda Sr. and Genevieve Melendrez Borunda. She is survived by siblings Jerry "Chato" Borunda, Thomas "Tuffy" Borunda, and Leo Borunda (Debbie Flores Borunda). She was...

Sep 23, 2021

Joe Montelongo, son of late Eugenio and Ofelia Montelongo, was born June 16, 1963, in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Irvin High School and later continued his education at Dona Ana Community College where he became a Certified Master Gardener. Joe prided himself in being a perfectionist as a seamster, crocheter, baker, and framer. He delighted in designing and...

Sep 22, 2021

Isabel J. Romero, 99 years old, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Laredo, Texas. On September 30th, Father Richard Catanach officiated at the funeral of Isabel Romero. Viewing of the body took place at 1:00 p.m., the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. and the funeral mass at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The...

Sep 21, 2021

Carl Christian Jensen passed away on September 21, 2021. He was the second of four sons born to Melvon and Christina Jensen in Westwood, California on July 26, 1936, his mother's birthday. His family moved to Portland, Oregon and then to Bloomington, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school. After graduation he worked for the FBI in St. Paul and...

Sep 21, 2021

David Marlowe Anderson went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2021. (Galatians 2:20) He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to Marlowe Criswell and Alma Grace Anderson, both deceased. David is survived by his wife Doris Anderson, his daughter Deborah Martinez, son-in-law Christopher Martinez and two grandchildren, Allison Martinez and William Ty...

Sep 19, 2021

Daniel "Danny" Ramon Martinez, age 45, entered into rest on September 19th, 2021, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born April 13th, 1976, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Francisco and Josefina Martinez. Danny graduated from Alamogordo High School, class of 1995. He worked as a roofer for 20+ years under Sun City Roofing and Padilla Roofing and took great pride...

Sep 17, 2021

Maria R. (Cuca) Gutierrez was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 17, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. She was 85 years old. Maria was born July 4, 1936 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her parents were Luis Ramirez and Crisofera Espino. She was the last of six siblings. She married on May 15, 1955, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua,...

Sep 16, 2021

Wencil Joseph "WJ" Janecka passed from this life on September 16, 2021, following a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. His lifetime profession was that of an electrical contractor and owner of Westwind Electric. He was an avid gun collector and was often seen at gun shows across the Southwest. He loved collecting and restoring vintage cars, especially 1960's Mustangs and...

Sep 16, 2021

Stephanie Jo Pando, age 45 years, passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband, Roberto, on September 16, 2021, when she went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on May 3, 1976, to Baltazar Jr. and Theresa Lucero of Las Cruces, NM. Stephanie married her true-love Roberto of...

Sep 14, 2021

Maria Lus Aguilera Rojas, 48, passed away on September 14,2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Maria Lus was born June 6, 1973 in Deming NM to Francisco and Maria Aguilera. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Rojas of 25 years and their 5 children; Christopher (wife Karla), Steven (fianc Lupita), and three daughters Andrea, Cristina, Stephanie; her mother Maria de...

Sep 14, 2021

Rosa Irma Collier or Chima passed away at 70 years old at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Tuesday September 14, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Rosa was born on June 6, 1951 in El Paso, Texas. She was the eldest daughter of Santiago and Paula Hernandez. Rosa had a sister, Alma "Boty" Hernandez with whom she enjoyed...