Obituaries

Jul 25, 2018

Ronald E. Ecklund, 66, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on July 25, 2018 after an extended illness and a brief stay at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, in Las Cruces. Ronald was born in Princeton, IL to Norma and Robert Ecklund on August 25, 1951. He worked several years after high school, most notably as a skilled mechanic and...

Jul 25, 2018

Obituary for Nancy Rebel Mackey Nancy Jean Mackey, 88, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 25, 2018, at Casa Bella. Born Nov. 15, 1929 in Fairview Park, Ohio to Paul Vernon Rebel and Lorna Beatrice Petrie. She discovered a love for race cars and met Edward Frank Mackey, who she married on October 6, 1964...

Jul 24, 2018

Jul 24, 2018

Woody Williams Jr. died at Mountain View Regional Medical Center on July 24, 2018 at the age of 40. Woody Jr. was born on September 7, 1977 in Havre de Grace Maryland to Woody and Terry Williams. He graduated from the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Woody liked basketball, with the Golden State Warriors being his...

Jul 21, 2018

Priscilla (Pat) Louise Moore Nowlin died of natural causes on July 21, 2018, she was 83 years old. Born in Paulsboro, New Jersey in the height of the great depression, she was the youngest child of Anna and E. Henry Moore. She was a Jersey girl through-and-through; a spitfire, a handful, a force of nature. She was not afraid to...

Jul 20, 2018

Elisa "Licha" Gallegos, 80, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on July 20, 2018 in her home in Rio Rancho, NM surrounded by her daughter Irene, and grandchildren, Sonia, Nancy and Andy. She entered this world on June 17, 1938 in Chihuahua Mexico, born to Eulalio and Anastacia Carnero. She was an...

Jul 19, 2018

Ronnie L. Giron "Uncle Ronnie" of Las Cruces, passed from this life on Thursday, July 19, 2018. His hobbies were going to the Casino, bingo, cheering on his San Francisco 49ers, and eating Red Enchiladas. Ronnie is survived by his mother Helen Lucero, one brother Rudy (Maryalice) of Alamogordo, New Mexico, sisters Margaret "Pete", Trinie, Charlene, Adelfia, Christina (Eddie), Tina,...

Jul 17, 2018

Katherine "Rena" Otero, 84, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17th, 2018. She was born August 30th, 1933 in Hillsboro, NM to Miguel and Magdalena Montoya. She had 9 siblings -- Tudy, Bobby, Mikey, Jean, May, Inez, Ida, Mary Lou, and Dorothy. Her father Miguel was a miner, and in her early life, her family moved throughout...

Jul 17, 2018

Jul 16, 2018

Orpha Mae Rostad Ogg, March 1, 1920 - July 16, 2018, passed away at the age of 98. As a born-again believer in Jesus Christ her Savior, according to Philippians 3:20, her citizenship is now in Heaven. Orpha has gone home and is being reunited with many friends and loved ones who have preceded her. Orpha was born on March...

Jul 15, 2018

Victoria "Vicky" Rodriguez, 63, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. She was born June 24, 1955 in Tularosa, NM to Angel and Loretta Macias. She was married to Nemesio Rodriguez for over 40 years and were blessed with 6 children. Vicky was a dedicated caregiver until her first grandchild was born 19 years ago, she then dedicated her life...

Jul 15, 2018

Josie Marquez was called home on July 15, 2018. She was 96 years of age. Although she was not able to walk during the last three years of her life, she did not stop loving life. She was a dedicated member of St. Genevieve's Church. For decades, members of her church remember her walking, with a cane, from her home...

Jul 13, 2018

Robert Eugene "Bob" Martinek, 89, passed away in Las Cruces, NM Friday night July 13, 2018 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice having resided there a short time. Bob was born August 10, 1928 in Delia, KS to Agnes and William Martinek. He grew up with a slightly older brother Bill and younger brother Orville and sister Louise on their...

Jul 6, 2018

Donald Scott Stuart of Las Cruces passed away on July 6, 2018 at the age of 91. Don was born on January 22, 1927 in Amarillo Texas. As a young man he served honorably in the United States Army. Don's love of learning earned him several degrees from NMSU including a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. After many years of dedicated...

Jul 4, 2018

Don James White September 13, 1935 - July 4, 2018 Don James White of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the age of 82. Don was born September 13, 1935 in Arkansas City, Kansas. He graduated from high school in Fort Worth, Texas, and married his high school sweetheart, Sheila Shows, in 1953. Together...

Jul 3, 2018

Elvira M. Padilla, 84, of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal life, while surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. She was born on August 29, 1933, in Deming, NM to Jesus Macias and Luz Gonzales. Elvira later met and married Arturo Padilla. Together, they raised five children. She lived her life as a mother, homemaker and grandmother. While...

Jul 1, 2018

Robert Giron passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at the age 68 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on March 4, 1950 in Las Cruces to Carlos and Maria Giron. Robert grew up with his 6 siblings, his brothers: Mario, Charlie, Oscar, Sal, and Pete, and his sister Yolanda. He loved going camping every summer, and he would...

Jul 1, 2018

Melissa Vick, 46, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Las Cruces NM. She is survived by her husband of twenty years Sean, her son Zachery, her parents Bill and Vickie Ritthaler and her mother -in -law Jeannine Evans. Melissa was born on April 9, 1972 in Casper, Wyoming and graduated from high school in Casper. Volleyball and weight...

Jun 30, 2018

Ernest A. Perez Jr. 85, longtime resident of Las Cruces, NM took Gods hand when he was called on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 6:15AM and went home. He was born September 16, 1932 in Snyder, Colorado to Victoriano and Hilaria Alvarez Perez. Ernest served his country honorably in US Army during the Korean War as a Corporal. He worked...

Jun 29, 2018