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Sfc Antonio Rey Rodriguez

Sfc Antonio Rey Rodriguez

Feb 8, 2020

SFC Antonio Rey Rodriguez, "Rod," 28, passed away on February 8, 2020, while courageously serving his country in Afghanistan. SFC Rodriguez was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 26, 1991 to Guadalupe Rodriguez-Jaramillo and David Hernandez. Rod married his wife Ronaleen Hill Omega-Rodriguez, in Phoenix, Arizona on April 14, 2017. SFC Rodriguez began his career at Fort Benning,...

Burton Eugene 'Gene' Norman

Burton Eugene 'Gene' Norman

Feb 8, 2020

Burton Eugene (Gene) Norman of Las Cruces, NM passed to eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born in Amarillo, TX on June 6, 1929 to Frank Burton and Edna (McClure) Norman and spent his childhood in Abilene, TX. He graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1951 and began his career at...

Manuel Valenciano

Manuel Valenciano

Feb 2, 2020

Manuel Valenciano, born December 1, 1943 passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on February 2, 2020, at the young age of 77. He is the oldest son of Francisco Valenciano and Francisca Bibanco. At a young age, Manuel and his younger brother, Jose Dolores Bibanco were loved and raised by very compassionate families. We would like...

Richard H. Dale

Richard H. Dale

Feb 1, 2020

Richard Hanby Dale Richard Hanby Dale passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico after a brief illness. Dick was born on June 8, 1936 in Wilmington Delaware to Sarah Hanby and Oliver Collins Dale. Dick grew up in Delaware and Maryland and received his BS in Mathematics from the University of...

Richard Galloway

Richard Galloway

Feb 1, 2020

Richard Neil Galloway Las Cruces - Colonel Richard (Rich) Neil Galloway, age 73, passed away peacefully on early Saturday, February 1st, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 25, 1946 in Roswell, New Mexico to Richard Galloway and Cordie Galloway. Rich graduated from Manzano High...

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

Feb 1, 2020

Joe Lee "Cowboy" Jackson, passed away February 1, 2020 at the age of 100 years old, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. He was born February 10, 1919 in Maxwell, NM to Abraham Jackson and Helen James. His siblings, Hazel, Grace, Jack, Frances precede him in death and is survived by his sister Jackie,. He married Ruth Glansnapp on...

Luis Romero Holguin

Luis Romero Holguin

Jan 31, 2020

Luis Romero Holguin, 83, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1936 and was raised in La Mesa, New Mexico. In his early years, Luis R. Holguin, attended New Mexico State University and obtained hours in engineering...

Daniel Leyva Jr.

Daniel Leyva Jr.

Jan 31, 2020

Danny went to be with the lord on January 31, 2020, surrounded by family. Danny was born January 20, 1959 in Muleshoe, Texas to the late Daniel and Augustina Leyva. Danny was known for his famous handshake, salsa and the love of music. He was always willing to help everybody out if he could. Danny never turned a blind eye...

Robert Earl Buckler

Robert Earl Buckler

Jan 29, 2020

Robert Earl Buckler, M.D., M.P.H., of Portland, Oregon, died on January 18, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, age 68. Bob, the eldest of six siblings, was born in 1951 to Paul F. Buckler and Jean M. Buckler. He met Deborra L. Emerick during residency when their paths providentially crossed during a "Reformation Tour" of Israel, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and...

David Norris

David Norris

Jan 25, 2020

David Richard Norris passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 to go be with our lord and loved ones. David was born July 12, 1956 in Alamogordo, NM to John and Mary Norris. David's life consisted of always putting everyone before himself. He was selfless to a fault. His heart was as big as the Sun. He enjoyed the outdoors especially...

Raymond Jay Trigg

Raymond Jay Trigg

Jan 23, 2020

Raymond Jay Trigg 05/25/1940-01/23/2020 Raymond left this world to meet with Jesus and his Grandson Bryan in heaven on January 23,2020. He was at his home and surrounded by family. Raymond is survived by his true love and dedicated wife of 49 years Hazel Mae. He was also survived by his son Raymond Jay Trigg, Jr. (Donna), his daughter Terry...

Derek Ruff

Derek Ruff

Jan 22, 2020

Derek Alan Ruff, 55, was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1964, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He left us on December 21, 2019, after a brave and hard-fought battle with colon cancer at home in San Diego, CA. Derek was a New Mexico resident most of his life. His early years were spent at Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, NM. He attended Cloudcroft...

Gwendolyn Ruth Dinwiddie

Gwendolyn Ruth Dinwiddie

Jan 21, 2020

DINWIDDIE, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Ruth passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM with her beloved family by her side. Born to Clarence and Ruth Gordon on November 13, 1938, in Silver City, NM, Gwen spent her childhood and much of her adult life in the Gila area. She had fond memories of her youth, particularly of her...

Barbara Gonzales Telles

Barbara Gonzales Telles

Jan 19, 2020

Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles July 7, 1951 - January 19, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved sister, Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles, age 68. She was born July 7, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Elfego L. and Dolores G. Telles. Barbara attended school in Las Cruces and graduated from Mayfield High...

Frances Louise Odom

Frances Louise Odom

Jan 16, 2020

Frances (Louise) Odom, 95, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and formerly of Portales, NM, died January 16, 2020 in Las Cruces following a long and beautiful life. Louise was born on December 8, 1924, in Nacogdoches, TX, to Walter Rowlett and Mary Louise Simons. She grew up in small towns in that area and graduated from Central Heights High School...

Netti Lucia Richmann

Netti Lucia Richmann

Jan 15, 2020

Baby Netti Lucia Richmann Netti Lucia Richmann at 2 1⁄2 weeks old, beloved daughter of Niomi Martinez and Eric Richmann, has passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on January 15, 2020 at Providence Children's Hospital, in El Paso, Tx. She was born 4 months premature on December 28, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although she was...

Robert G Shade

Robert G Shade

Jan 14, 2020

Robert "Bob" Guth Shade, age 97, World War II Army Air Corps B-17 and B-29 bomber pilot was rebirthed to spirit January 14, 2020 at his daughter's home in Las Cruces. Bob was born at the family's Shadeland Hereford farm on November 4, 1922, in Elkhart Township, Plymouth County, Iowa, to George M. And Evelyn (Marshall) Shade. As a child...

Jack Stradling

Jack Stradling

Jan 10, 2020

Jack Sherwood Stradling was born March 10th, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona. He died January 10, 2020 at University Medical Center, El Paso, Texas. Those who know him will find peace in learning that he was happily working with his tools to the very end, having spent the day installing a new garage door opener before suffering a sudden stroke Thursday...

Delia Jimenez

Delia Jimenez

Jan 9, 2020

On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Delia Jimenez, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many, passed away suddenly at the age of 30 years. Delia was born in Las Cruces on September 27th, 1989 to Ignacio and Lucila Jimenez. Delia was a full-time student; she was attending Vista College to get her associates in business management. her Hobbies included listening...

John M Wyatt

John M Wyatt

Jan 9, 2020

John M Wyatt, born on March 14, 1937, passed away peacefully at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 9th, 2020. He was surrounded by friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wanda Wyatt, son John M Wyatt, Jr. and daughter Mitzi D. Wyatt. Grandsons, Gary Wyatt (Kristin) and Alexander "A.J." Wyatt (Ruth)....

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