Obituaries

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8th, 2020, Dolores Volkmer Wallace, loving wife and mother of four sons passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. Dolores was born on June 15th, 1931 in Nemaha County, Nebraska, to Eddie and Gleeola Wright. Dolores was born and raised in the farming life of southeastern Nebraska. She was a country schoolteacher...

Oct 8, 2020

Bob Watkins "Fat Bob", age 77, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020 surrounded by his family in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 5, 1942 in Alamogordo, NM to Christine Watkins Abenante and Gene Watkins. He was a lifetime resident of Alamogordo, NM and an owner/operator of a local Harley Davidson authorized parts dealer and shop, Fat Bob's...

Oct 8, 2020

In Loving Memory of Phillip M. Placencio. A father, son, grandson, partner, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Phillip Michael Placencio 33, left this world to go home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020. Born in Las Cruces, NM on April 10, 1987 o David and Genoveva Placencio. Phillip grew up in Las Cruces and graduated from Mayfield...

Oct 7, 2020

Oct 6, 2020

Minerva Socorro Tello Romero (1931-2020) Minerva Romero, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 89. Minerva was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Mercedes Baylon Tello and Jose Tello. She was raised in Juarez by her mother and stepfather Enrique (Chinito) Deharce. She was married to Antonio Garcia...

Oct 4, 2020

Harry "Chappy" Woodward Miley, III., 55 years of age, entered eternal life on October 4, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by his children, sister, mother, and ex-wife. Chappy was born on October 26, 1964, in El Paso, TX, to Harry W. Miley, Jr., and Lilia J. Rivera. He had four sisters, Michele LaPorte (JR), Diana Miley-Gomez (Pete), Debbie Miley-Rivera,...

Oct 2, 2020

He led a private life and didn't want anyone to know if this were to happen, but here we go anyway… Arturo "Art" S. Jimenez, 70, of San Pablo, died October 2, 2020, at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX, with his loving wife of 43 years, Angelita, and their two sons, Marco Antonio and Santino, by...

Oct 1, 2020

Ramon R. Placencio, 91, of Las Cruces, NM went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2020. Ray was born in Gila, NM to Ramon Rodriguez and Felipa Placencio on January 6, 1929. Ramon joined the army at 17 years of age on January 10, 1946. He was stationed at Ford Hood, where he was then deployed to...

Sep 29, 2020

Dr. Gordon R. Owen was born in Cincinnati, OH on January 31,1924 and passed away at the Good Samaritan Society - Las Cruces Village retirement facility on September 29, 2020. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents Olga and Walter, his wife Ardis, of sixty-two years, and by his brothers Charles David and Donald Ray. He is survived by...

Sep 29, 2020

Thomas Lyle Olson passed away in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 29, 2020 from a very rapid onset of pancreatic cancer. In the days leading up to his death he was surrounded by his loving wife, Elizabeth Lewis Olson, and his daughters from Minneapolis, Erika and Alison. Tom was born July 29, 1942 in Red Wing,...

Sep 27, 2020

Carl W (Bill) Dettmer born in Emporia, Kansas on Februrary 20, 1934 & of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away at his home on Sunday September 27, 2020. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Dettmer (Sharon), wife Peggy Dettmer, his loving children, sons Steven Dettmer (wife Doris), Mike Mosley (wife Kerry), Robert Mosley, daughters Sandra Dettmer Deroche, Cindy...

Sep 26, 2020

Marjorie Ann Kord was born on September 5, 1948, in Addison, Michigan, to Richard and Helen Peterson. She passed away September 26th, 2020, during the Covid Pandemic with her family by her side. She has been greatly missed by all those that knew and loved her. Marjorie moved to Las Cruces in 1960. She graduated from Las Cruces High School...

Sep 23, 2020

Sep 22, 2020

Salvador Salgado Jr (aka Sonny) passed away September 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center after a long illness. Sonny grew up in Artesia, NM and then moved to Alamogordo where he started his own business as an HVAC contractor. He was in business for more than 25 years and then moved to Las Cruces where he retired. Sonny and his...

Sep 22, 2020

On 9/22/2020 Scott Andrew Williams, loving Husband and Father of two daughters and Grandfather of seven, departed this Earth at the age of 63 due to existing health conditions. Scott was born on April 22, 1957 in Middlesex, London, England, a U.S. Citizen. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1975. He began his career in law enforcement as a...

Sep 19, 2020

Josie T. Greene "Until my last breath I will praise God" - Josie went to join her father, Joseph Troutman; mother, Mary Troutman; husband, Earl Greene; daughter, Sharon Williams; and sisters Mary Vinson and Minnie Phelps, as well as a host of friends. She loved to learn and educate others, seeing knowledge as a doorway to personal and spiritual growth....

Sep 19, 2020

Gladys Brackeen trudged the roads of happiness with Bill and Dr. Bob for 59 years. She was the co-founder of the Six O'clock Irregulars. She is survived by four children, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.

Sep 16, 2020

Fernando Padilla Jr. 28, passed on September 16, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. Fernando was born March 26, 1992 to Elizabeth Chavez and Fernando Padilla Sr. in Las Cruces, NM. Fernando attended Onate High School and was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his children Ayden Padilla and Jacob Chavez, parents...

Sep 15, 2020

James Grant Franzoy, known as Papo to his family, 88 was freed of his physical bonds on Tuesday, September 14, 2020. He passed away at his home in Hatch, NM. His generous and loving spirit lives on in those who love him. He was born on September 8th, 1932 in Deming, NM. James was the fourth child born to the...

Sep 15, 2020

Dr. Marvin L. Ernst April 23, 1940 - September 15, 2020 Marvin Leslie Ernst passed away on September 15th, 2020 after a long period of declining health. Marvin was born on April 23rd, 1940, in the small farm community of Albert City, Iowa to Leslie and Hazel (Thacker) Ernst. He was 80 years old. Marvin earned his Bachelor's degree from...