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Haley Ann Skufca

Haley Ann Skufca

Aug 15, 2020

Haley Ann Skufca June 29, 1993 - August 15, 2020 Fear immobilised me the first time I went to preschool. Due to my aphonia, my kindergarten teacher asked my mum if I was deaf. Concurrently, the parents of a girl 27 days younger than I home schooled their only living daughter, due to her severe social phobia. With that outset...

Barbara Marie Brandt

Barbara Marie Brandt

Aug 14, 2020

Barbara Marie Brandt It is with deep sadness and great sorrow to announce that Barbara Marie Brandt, 56, of Las Cruces, NM, crossed over to the other side of eternity into the arms of Our Lord on August 14, 2020. Barbara left us after a long and courageous battle with Stage 4 COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) at Memorial Medical...

Veronica Violet Jurasz

Veronica Violet Jurasz

Aug 14, 2020

An is not available at this time for Veronica Violet Jurasz. 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 Veronica Violet Jurasz, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Details. Service When Thursday, August 20, 2020 9:00am Location St. Genevieve's Catholic Church...

Grace Evelyn Green

Grace Evelyn Green

Aug 13, 2020

GRACE EVELYN GREEN - OBITUARY Grace Evelyn Green, born in 1937 in Boston MA, died in Las Cruces NM in August of 2020, the victim of long-developing arterial disease. She arrived in Las Cruces in 2002 from Memphis TN, where she and her partner lived for 11 years. Her life in Cruces was the longest time to live anywhere in...

Carla Anne Chavez

Carla Anne Chavez

Aug 13, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Carla Anne Trujillo Chavez, 50, announces her passing on August 12, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born November 25, 1969 in Las Cruces, NM to Charlie and Conception Trujillo and was sister to Edward, Mariano and Anet Trujillo. Carla was a graduate of Mayfield...

Joe Hernandez Jr.

Joe Hernandez Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

Joe Hernandez Jr., 76, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on August 10, 2020. He was born in Mesilla, NM, son of Jose and Guadalupe Hernandez. He served his country in the U.S. Army for four years, was a Vietnam Veteran and was very proud of his military background. Joe then joined the police academy and became a Las...

Jacob Daniel Becerra

Jacob Daniel Becerra

Aug 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jacob Daniel Becerra. Jacob was 18 years old when he passed on Thursday, August 6th of 2020 by Frenger Park, Las Cruces, NM. Jacob Becerra aka "J_Smoov," was born March 14th, 2002 in Carlsbad, NM. He lived with and was loved by parents Jennie Rebecca Becerra and David Anthony...

Ronald Eugene Garcia

Ronald Eugene Garcia

Aug 6, 2020

Ronald Eugene Garcia, 77, of Las Cruces, NM, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 6, 2020. Ron was born on June 27, 1943 and was raised in Alamosa, CO. As a young boy he watched his father, Alfred, go off to fight the Japanese in the Pacific during the Second World War. Alfred...

Gerald Mcconnell

Gerald Mcconnell

Aug 5, 2020

Gerald (Gerry) G. McConnell, 91 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully August 5, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born August 12, 1928 in San Pedro, CA to Ben and Mattie McConnell. He married Ruth Helen Rich in 1948. Gerald attended military school, Long Beach College and served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He...

Michael Trujillo

Michael Trujillo

Aug 4, 2020

Michael David Trujillo died at age 37, on August 4, 2020 in San Diego California. Michael was born October 11, 1982 in Las Cruces N.M. to Conni Crouse Solis and Edward Trujillo. Michael graduated from Onate High School in 2001. Michael was a very talented wrestler, boxer, tattoo artist, and comedian. Michael had a great work ethic and was a...

Gina F. Gomez

Gina F. Gomez

Aug 2, 2020

Gina Ferretti Gomez, 97, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2020. An only child, Gina was born in North Bergen, New Jersey to Ennio and Marianna Ferretti. Gina was independent and vivacious, the "life of the party!" Gina spent her early life in the New Jersey area. She used to listen to the old-time radio stories under her...

Joaquin Cornejo

Joaquin Cornejo

Aug 2, 2020

Las Cruces - Joaquin Cornejo, age 54, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joaquin was fondly known to family as "TJ" or "Walkman" to close friends. He was born on September 9, 1965 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Socorro L. Hernandez and Joaquin Cornejo. He attended Mayfield High School, graduating in May 1983. Joaquin was employed for...

Dorothy Evelyn Siepman

Dorothy Evelyn Siepman

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy E. Siepman, age 84, of Deming, NM, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born to the late Douglas and Evelyn Mitchell on October 27, 1935 in Bellwood, IL. She married Ronald H. Siepman on August 5, 1953. Dorothy attended high school in Chicago. She went on to achieve her BA, and MBA, and then earning her...

Yolanda Garcia

Yolanda Garcia

Jul 28, 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Yolanda (Yolie) C. Garcia, age 71. On July 28, 2020 Yolie entered eternal life to be with her Heavenly Father. Yolie was born August 14, 1948 in Santa Rita, N.M. to Manuel and Elvira Cordero. She was a 1967 Cobre High Graduate....

Joyce Tank

Joyce Tank

Jul 26, 2020

With saddened hearts, but joyful memories of her amazing life, the family of Joyce Florence Tank announce her passing on July 26, 2020. She lived every day to the fullest, never losing her positive outlook or wavering in her faith in God. Joyce was born March 16, 1930 to Edwin and Delia Sauter, in Buffalo New York. She had a...

Destiny Dawn Norris

Destiny Dawn Norris

Jul 26, 2020

Destiny Norris went on her final ride July 26th, 2020. Only those she knew and loved were allowed to call her Decky. She lived each day of her 12 years to the fullest and without fear! She set an example of what it truly means to love life and one that we all should follow. Decky, a rare Cliff Cowgirl,...

Sharon Lee Wooden

Sharon Lee Wooden

Jul 26, 2020

Dr. Sharon Lee Wooden, a long-time resident of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Sharon was born in Boise, Idaho in 1932. She recently celebrated her 88th birthday and was looking forward to gathering with friends once the pandemic restrictions were lifted. Sharon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Music Education...

Jeffrey Zane Gomer

Jeffrey Zane Gomer

Jul 19, 2020

JEFFREY ZANE GOMER, age 41, of Las Cruces passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born June 23, 1979 in Aurora, CO. Those left to mourn his passing include parents Myr Dawson-Andrews of Las Cruces, Gary and Billie Gomer of Windsor, CO; 4 children, Isaiah and Michaela Chacon, Zane and Ethan Gomer all of Las Cruces; 2 sisters, Jenna...

Eugenia Staszewski

Eugenia Staszewski

Jul 19, 2020

EUGENIA L. STASZEWSKI Eugenia Staszewski was born in Michigan in 1916, the second daughter of Eugene and Leocadia Staszewski. As a child, she showed a talent for music which was nurtured in settlement houses and school orchestras, eventually earning her a seat with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, in which she played the viola. Her career with the orchestra supported her...

Barbara Berryhill

Barbara Berryhill

Jul 17, 2020

Barbara F. Berryhill 85 of Las Cruces N.M. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on July 17, 2020. Barbara was born on December 6, 1934 to Ernest Freeland and Lucille Drewry in Memphis, TN. Barbara graduated from Central High School in Memphis, TN in 1952. Barbara met the love of her life, Wayne Berryhill through...

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