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Paul Raul Montano

Paul Raul Montano

Dec 30, 2020

Paul R Montano, age 81 of Mesilla Park, NM was born on August 7th, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM to Apolinario and Margarita Montano. Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Godfather and Friend Paul Montano passed from this life after a hard-fought battle with Covid-19 at Memorial Medical Center on December 30th, 2020. Paul grew up in Corrales, NM. He...

Marjorie Sidman

Marjorie Sidman

Dec 28, 2020

Marjorie Sidman "Life is a Celebration!" was one of Marjorie's favorite sayings, and that is how she lived her life. Marjorie Sidman passed December 28, 2020, in her home, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 24, 1930. Her 90 years were filled with much love, laughter, and dance. For the past 30 years,...

Manuel Villa

Manuel Villa

Dec 28, 2020

It is with deep sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Ruiz Villa, age 85, of Las Cruces on Monday, December 28, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on June 28, 1935 in Clovis, New Mexico to Jesus and Natividad Ruiz Villa. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of...

Marie Verheyen

Marie Verheyen

Dec 28, 2020

Marie G. Verheyen, entered into eternal life December 28, 2020. Marie was born February 17, 1932 in Buffalo, NY to Loretta and James Biracree. She was the oldest of 4 children including brothers Robert, Frank and the late James Biracree. She met Robert, her husband of 62 years while they bother worked at Bell Aerospace in Niagara Falls, NY. They...

Evelyn Cosper

Evelyn Cosper

Dec 27, 2020

Evelyn R. Cosper, 96, passed away on December 27, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on April 25, 1924 in Roaring Springs, Texas to F.M. Brixley and Gertrude Summers. Evelyn was a court clerk for the Magistrate Courts, she was also a parishioner of the United Methodist Church. She also belonged to The Order of the Eastern...

Eddie Lucero

Eddie Lucero

Dec 26, 2020

Eddie Lucero, age 75, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at home with his loving wife Kay and his daughter Cynthia at his bedside. He fought a very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on October 13, 1945 in Las Cruces, NM to Manuel and Kate Lucero. He was a truck driver and...

Sylvia Stockman

Sylvia Stockman

Dec 26, 2020

Sylvia (Castro) Stockman of Las Cruces, NM, gained her wings and was called home to Heaven December 26, 2020. Sylvia was born November 27, 1975 to Manuel and Rosie Castro, their second of four daughters. Sylvia worked as a day care provider for over 16 years while also working as a helper at a local elementary school where she was...

Esequiel Castro Jr.

Esequiel Castro Jr.

Dec 26, 2020

Esequiel C. Castro Jr joined his beloved wife, Alicia, into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 26, 2020 at the age of 88. From his birth on March 3, 1932, in Safford, AZ to his death in Las Cruces, NM. Esequiel's priorities were always taking care of his family. He was a proud Army veteran and often shared fascinating stories...

Mario Gonzalez

Mario Gonzalez

Dec 23, 2020

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, papo, brother, uncle and friend. Mario P. Gonzalez (Papo) age 70 passed away on December 23, 2020. He was born in El Coyote, Coahuila Mexico to Epifanio and Maria DeJesus Gonzalez on April 30, 1950. He as one of 7 siblings, Guadalupe, Rosario,...

Matthew Kuchinka

Matthew Kuchinka

Dec 23, 2020

Matthew John Kuchinka, age 96, son of the late Matthew and Mary (Luksa) Kuchinka left his earthly home on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 to be reunited with the love of his life, Goldine "Deane" Kuchinka (Addis), who preceded him in death on January 20, 2005. Matt was born and raised in Bellaire, Ohio on January 18, 1924 but spent most...

Helen Lucero

Helen Lucero

Dec 21, 2020

Helen G. Lucero, 82 born to Inez and Theresa Giron. Died December 21st, 2020 at her home in Las Cruces surrounded by her family. Helen was a homemaker and loved to go to bingo. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We love you. You were a great mom, grandma, and nana. You will be missed...

Robert Truitt

Robert Truitt

Dec 21, 2020

Robert Harrold Truitt It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Truitt on December 21, 2020. Robert was born on March 30, 1950, in Crane, Texas. He was the son of Norman and Dorothy Truitt. Robert graduated from Artesia High School in 1968 and from NMSU in 1972 and went on to complete his Master's in...

Theodore "Teddy" Carabajal

Theodore "Teddy" Carabajal

Dec 21, 2020

Theodore (Teddy) H. Carabajal has gone home to his heavenly Father. Teddy died in his home in San Antonio, Texas on Monday December 21, 2020. He was born July 24, 1971 in Las Cruces, NM to Ramon and Lucy Carabajal. He graduated from Mayfield High before moving to San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents....

Genaro Bueno

Genaro Bueno

Dec 21, 2020

Our beloved Marine Sgt. Genaro S. Bueno ("Jerry") entered eternal life on December 21, 2020. Genaro was born Sept. 13th, 1928 in Silver City, NM. Jerry enrolled in the Marines as soon as he was of age and retired with honors including a Silver Metal. Jerry was also known as ‘The Chef' and learned his culinary skills at a young...

Georgia Stokes

Georgia Stokes

Dec 20, 2020

An is not available at this time for Georgia Stokes (Nance). 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 Georgia Stokes (Nance), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Juanita L. Meehan

Juanita L. Meehan

Dec 18, 2020

Juanita Louisa "Jennie" Alvidrez Meehan passed away at her home on Friday, December 18, 2020. Her husband Mike and daughter Stacy were at her side. Jennie was born in Brazito, New Mexico in 1944. She proudly called the Mesilla Valley her home for 76 years. She was a caring daughter, incredible mother, loving wife, supportive sister, affectionate grandmother, dedicated employee,...

Catalina Holguin

Catalina Holguin

Dec 16, 2020

Catalina Lucero Holguin (also known as La Guera, Cata, and Russia) is now in the hands of our loving Lord. Catalina was surrounded by her loving family as she entered eternal life on December 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Catalina was born on February 13, 1928 in Mesilla, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Don...

Elena Gallegos Lopez

Elena Gallegos Lopez

Dec 15, 2020

ELENA G. LOPEZ 1934-2020 ELENA G. LOPEZ, 86, PASSED AWAY TUESDAY DECEMBER 15, 2020 AT MOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL. SHE WAS BORN ON JULY 21, 1934 IN JUAREZ MEXICO TO LAURO GALLEGOS AND AMBROSIA ALMARAZ. OUR FAMILY IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF OUR BELOVED MOTHER, BUT WE KNOW THAT SHE IS AT PEACE AND IS WITH GOD'S EVERLASTING LOVE AND...

Justin Clark

Justin Clark

Dec 15, 2020

With deepest sorrow we announce that Justin Eric Clark (Jay) age 27 our most beloved son, brother, husband, uncle, family member and friend passed Tuesday December 15th 2020. Justin loved the outdoors, he loved to hunt and fish every chance he got. Boxing was a sport he loved. When he was young his father would coach him, as a family...

Vickie Gove

Vickie Gove

Dec 13, 2020

Once upon a time, in the fairytale family of Charles and Judy Glover, an angel was born. On March 30, 1973-several weeks before she was expected-this precious, premature baby girl drew her first breath. And with it, she breathed new life into Charlie and Judy, instantly creating the family they had been longing for. That angel was Vickie Rae Glover...

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