All Obituaries

Margarita Alba

Margarita Alba, long-time resident of Lordsburg as well as wife, mother and grandmother passed away on March 5, 2021. Margarita was born on February 1, 1949 to Juan Martinez and Maria del Refugio Chavez Martinez in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. The wife of Lorenzo Alba is preceded in death by her mother and father and her son, Oscar Alba. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years Lorenzo Alba; her loving children: Lorenzo Alba, Jr. (Michelle), David Alba (Charlette), Veronica Lassiter...

Margarita Alba, long-time resident of Lordsburg as well as wife, mother and grandmother passed away on March 5, 2021. Margarita was born on February 1, 1949 to Juan Martinez and Maria del Refugio...

W. Chris Sanders

Chris Sanders, 70, former area businessman and Pharmacist passed away Thursday March 4, 2021 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending.

Juana Lozano Deming

Juana E. Lozano, 89, longtime Deming resident passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be Saturday morning, March 6, 2021, at 10 o'clock at Holy Family Catholic Church. Recitation of the rosary will follow at 11 o’clock led by Maria Lozano with the Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 12 o’clock noon. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Prakasham Babu, Pastor, officiating. Due to...

Juana E. Lozano, 89, longtime Deming resident passed away Tuesday March 2, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be Saturday morning, March 6, 2021, at 10 o'clock at Holy Family...

Patricia Reyes

Patricia R. Reyes (Patsy), 74 of Hurley, NM passed away on February 26, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. At the family's request, the Prayer Vigil, Funeral Mass and burial is strictly private and the public is asked to participate via live stream. Thank you for your understanding. Due to Covid -19 restrictions, only 30% of the capacity of the church will be allowed, wearing a mask is mandatory and social distancing will be enforced. Public visitation will only take place on Thursday,...

Patricia R. Reyes (Patsy), 74 of Hurley, NM passed away on February 26, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. At the family's request, the Prayer Vigil, Funeral Mass and burial is strictly private and...

Mary Maynes

The long hard fight is over, as our Lord welcomed our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Helen Maynes, 66, of Deming passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, February 24, 2021 surrounded by her family. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited by Gloria Vigil Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30. The rite of committal and inurnment will follow at Mountain View...

The long hard fight is over, as our Lord welcomed our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Mary Helen Maynes, 66, of Deming passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, February 24,...

Robert Flores

Robert “Bobby” Flores, 85, lifelong resident of Columbus entered eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Visitation will begin Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 9 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited by Irma Jaurequi at 10. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr....

Robert “Bobby” Flores, 85, lifelong resident of Columbus entered eternal rest on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Visitation will...

Jerry Stello

Jerry William Stello, 67, Deming resident passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory Jerry was born February 24, 1953 in Redwood City, California to Allen and Mary (Hix) Stello. He was a retired limo owner/driver in California before moving to New Mexico. He was a lover of all animals and especially his cats. He is survived by 3 brothers, Richard (Charmaine) Stello, Eric and Tim Jett all of California; 4 sisters,...

Jerry William Stello, 67, Deming resident passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory Jerry was born February 24, 1953 in...

Audelia Molina Deming

Audelia D. Molina, 91, longtime Deming resident passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at La Posada Nursing Home in Las Cruces. Visitation will begin at 9 o’clock Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited by Irma Jaurequi at 10 o’clock. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 o’clock with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate....

Audelia D. Molina, 91, longtime Deming resident passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at La Posada Nursing Home in Las Cruces. Visitation will begin at 9 o’clock Tuesday, February 23, 2021...

Luis Arturo Alarcon Deming

Luis Arturo Alarcon, 31, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Albuquerque. Visitation will begin at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, February 25, 2021 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 o’clock by Irma Jaurequi. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Tom Smith will officiate. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, 25%...

Luis Arturo Alarcon, 31, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday February 17, 2021 in Albuquerque. Visitation will begin at 9 o’clock Thursday morning, February 25, 2021 at St....

Leo Watts Deming

Leo G. Watts age 91 went to be with our Lord and his loving wife Angela on February 17, 2021 of natural causes. He was born in Charles City, Iowa to Leo and Mabel Watts. He married Angela L. Leuenberger on April 13, 1953. A graveside service will be held Wednesday afternoon, February 24, 2021 at 1 o’clock at Mountain View Cemetery. Deacon Art Gutierrez will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory. Masks and social distancing are required due to...

Leo G. Watts age 91 went to be with our Lord and his loving wife Angela on February 17, 2021 of natural causes. He was born in Charles City, Iowa to Leo and Mabel Watts. He married Angela L....