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Las Cruces NM Obituaries and Death Notices
Monday, October 03, 2016Police Lights(Photo: WFAA)LAS CRUCES — New Mexico State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 70 near the Weisner Road exit in Las Cruces that took place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.The initial investigation indicated a pickup traveling westbound on U.S. 70 exited the roadway and struck the north guardrail. The pickup then rolled down the side embankment onto the frontage road.The driver of the pickup, Jaime Mancha, 36, of Las Cruces, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Mancha."It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to such a meaningful life. Thursday evening, driving to the hardware store to quickly return home, Jaime lost his life in a tragic accident. Jaime Mancha was a loving and devoted father to Jalen (4) & Zia (1) as well as life partner to his best friend/soulmate, Amber Casanova," the website stated. As of Sunday afternoon, the site...
Monday, September 05, 2016Richard loved his family and time with them, especially his nieces and nephews.Richard is survived by sisters, Edna Heyman of Greeley, Lenora (Pete) Trujillo of Denver, Nancy (Glen) Causey of Las Cruces, N.M. and Loretta Duran of LaSalle; brothers, Felix (Linda) Duran of Denver, James (Anita) Duran of Modesto, Calif., and Harvie (Judy) Duran of Auburn, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Acor and Betty Eggert.Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.Please sign the online guestbook at www.stoddardsunset.com.Helen M. BeckerApril 12, 1930-Aug. 28, 2016Age: 86Residence: GreeleyHelen M. Becker, 86, of Greeley passed away Aug. 28, 2016.She was born April 12, 1930, in Sterling to Peter and Mary Margaret (Quint) Von Veldt.Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Donald; sons, Donnie (Debbie), Jerry (Becky), Bob (Denise Fraser) and Roger (Dorothy) Becker.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim; two grandchildren; and brothers, Harold, Bob and Elmer.Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 915 12th St. Greeley.Memorial contributions may be made to Donald Becker.To extend condolences to the family go to adamsonchapels.comCharles Chitwood, Jr.July 2, 1934-Aug. 18, 2016Age: 82Residence: KerseyCharles Henry Chitwood, Jr., 82 of Kersey passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at NCMC in Greeley. He was born July 2, 1934, to Charles Henry and Mary Helen (Sterle) Chitwood in Leadville, where he grew up. They moved to Salina, Kan. and returned to Salida, Colo. before settling in Globeville, Colo. He moved to Kersey in 1974.Charles graduated from North High School in Denver in 1953 and completed his Eagle Scout in 1951.He married Mary Tomlinson on May 29, 1959, and they later divorced. He then married Jeanine Reneau and she died Jan. 22, 2014.Charles entered the U.S.
Monday, August 29, 2016LAS CRUCES - Thousands of mourners filled the Pan American Center on the campus of New Mexico State University on Sunday for a funeral service for Officer José Ismael Chavez, the Hatch police officer killed on Aug. 12 in the line of duty.Law enforcement officers from coast to coast — coming from as far away as New York, Chicago and San Diego — paid their final respects to the fallen officer.A funeral procession, which began Sunday morning in Hatch, reportedly spanned 11 miles as it made its way south on Interstate 25 toward Las Cruces. The hearse carrying Chavez’s body was greeted by more than 100 American flags held by members of the Patriot Guard Riders from Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Ruidoso, Roswell, Alamogordo and El Paso, an organization whose members attend funerals of members of the U.S. military, firefighters and police officers at the invitation of the decedent’s family.The hearse traveled beneath two Garrison Flags hoisted above Arrowhead Drive as it approached the Pan America...
Monday, August 22, 2016Las Cruces is a small community and Officer Chavez’s death has affected everyone.“Here in Las Cruces we try to keep our ways as a tight family and it’s you know, it’s a, sad deal something tragic happened to him like that,” said Rue Stone.Even the speedway was a part of the memorial for Officer Chavez. Law enforcement from around the area gathered in the middle of the speedway as flags were lowered for 33 year old Officer Chavez.“It has just been amazing to watch the communities out pouring. With not only donations but also support for the many who lost a friend, an family member and a father,” said Michelle Ugalde.Jama Cotton decided to push past the pain and put together a fundraiser football game for the Chavez family. He spent Saturday, Aug. 20, at a free comedy show fundraiser for Officer Chavez hoping to raise even more money while putting a smile back on many of the faces still in disbelief.Officer Chavez’s funeral is open to the public. Doors are expected to open around 1 p.m.
Monday, August 22, 2016LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop was remembered as a man who worked tirelessly to get a job in law enforcement, ultimately winning over the small village he was charged with protecting.Thousands gathered Sunday to pay their respects to Hatch police Officer Jose Chavez, who authorities say was shot and killed by an Ohio fugitive in southern New Mexico. A crowd that included officials such as Gov. Susana Martinez packed the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.Chavez's flag-draped coffin arrived in a Navy blue hearse. Officers from across the region and residents lined the 9-mile procession route that began in Hatch, a small village that normally would be celebrating its famous green chile harvest.A 33-year-old father of two daughters, Chavez was a two-year veteran of the Hatch police force.He was shot Aug. 12 and died at an El Paso, Texas, hospital.Bishop Oscar Cantu told the crowd that Chavez's final words were a request to tel...
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Monday, October 03, 2016Police Lights(Photo: WFAA)LAS CRUCES — New Mexico State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash on U.S. 70 near the Weisner Road exit in Las Cruces that took place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.The initial investigation indicated a pickup traveling westbound on U.S. 70 exited the roadway and struck the north guardrail. The pickup then rolled down the side embankment onto the frontage road.The driver of the pickup, Jaime Mancha, 36, of Las Cruces, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in the crash.A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Mancha."It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to such a meaningful life. Thursday evening, driving to the hardware store to quickly return home, Jaime lost his life in a tragic accident. Jaime Mancha was a loving and devoted father to Jalen (4) & Zia (1) as well as life partner to his best friend/soulmate, Amber Casanova," the website stated. As of Sunday afternoon, the site...
Monday, September 05, 2016Richard loved his family and time with them, especially his nieces and nephews.Richard is survived by sisters, Edna Heyman of Greeley, Lenora (Pete) Trujillo of Denver, Nancy (Glen) Causey of Las Cruces, N.M. and Loretta Duran of LaSalle; brothers, Felix (Linda) Duran of Denver, James (Anita) Duran of Modesto, Calif., and Harvie (Judy) Duran of Auburn, Ind.; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mary Acor and Betty Eggert.Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Full military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.Please sign the online guestbook at www.stoddardsunset.com.Helen M. BeckerApril 12, 1930-Aug. 28, 2016Age: 86Residence: GreeleyHelen M. Becker, 86, of Greeley passed away Aug. 28, 2016.She was born April 12, 1930, in Sterling to Peter and Mary Margaret (Quint) Von Veldt.Helen is survived by her husband of 69 years, Donald; sons, Donnie (Debbie), Jerry (Becky), Bob (Denise Fraser) and Roger (Dorothy) Becker.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim; two grandchildren; and brothers, Harold, Bob and Elmer.Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 915 12th St. Greeley.Memorial contributions may be made to Donald Becker.To extend condolences to the family go to adamsonchapels.comCharles Chitwood, Jr.July 2, 1934-Aug. 18, 2016Age: 82Residence: KerseyCharles Henry Chitwood, Jr., 82 of Kersey passed away on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, at NCMC in Greeley. He was born July 2, 1934, to Charles Henry and Mary Helen (Sterle) Chitwood in Leadville, where he grew up. They moved to Salina, Kan. and returned to Salida, Colo. before settling in Globeville, Colo. He moved to Kersey in 1974.Charles graduated from North High School in Denver in 1953 and completed his Eagle Scout in 1951.He married Mary Tomlinson on May 29, 1959, and they later divorced. He then married Jeanine Reneau and she died Jan. 22, 2014.Charles entered the U.S.
Monday, August 29, 2016LAS CRUCES - Thousands of mourners filled the Pan American Center on the campus of New Mexico State University on Sunday for a funeral service for Officer José Ismael Chavez, the Hatch police officer killed on Aug. 12 in the line of duty.Law enforcement officers from coast to coast — coming from as far away as New York, Chicago and San Diego — paid their final respects to the fallen officer.A funeral procession, which began Sunday morning in Hatch, reportedly spanned 11 miles as it made its way south on Interstate 25 toward Las Cruces. The hearse carrying Chavez’s body was greeted by more than 100 American flags held by members of the Patriot Guard Riders from Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Ruidoso, Roswell, Alamogordo and El Paso, an organization whose members attend funerals of members of the U.S. military, firefighters and police officers at the invitation of the decedent’s family.The hearse traveled beneath two Garrison Flags hoisted above Arrowhead Drive as it approached the Pan America...
Monday, August 22, 2016Las Cruces is a small community and Officer Chavez’s death has affected everyone.“Here in Las Cruces we try to keep our ways as a tight family and it’s you know, it’s a, sad deal something tragic happened to him like that,” said Rue Stone.Even the speedway was a part of the memorial for Officer Chavez. Law enforcement from around the area gathered in the middle of the speedway as flags were lowered for 33 year old Officer Chavez.“It has just been amazing to watch the communities out pouring. With not only donations but also support for the many who lost a friend, an family member and a father,” said Michelle Ugalde.Jama Cotton decided to push past the pain and put together a fundraiser football game for the Chavez family. He spent Saturday, Aug. 20, at a free comedy show fundraiser for Officer Chavez hoping to raise even more money while putting a smile back on many of the faces still in disbelief.Officer Chavez’s funeral is open to the public. Doors are expected to open around 1 p.m.
Monday, August 22, 2016LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico police officer who was fatally shot during a traffic stop was remembered as a man who worked tirelessly to get a job in law enforcement, ultimately winning over the small village he was charged with protecting.Thousands gathered Sunday to pay their respects to Hatch police Officer Jose Chavez, who authorities say was shot and killed by an Ohio fugitive in southern New Mexico. A crowd that included officials such as Gov. Susana Martinez packed the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.Chavez's flag-draped coffin arrived in a Navy blue hearse. Officers from across the region and residents lined the 9-mile procession route that began in Hatch, a small village that normally would be celebrating its famous green chile harvest.A 33-year-old father of two daughters, Chavez was a two-year veteran of the Hatch police force.He was shot Aug. 12 and died at an El Paso, Texas, hospital.Bishop Oscar Cantu told the crowd that Chavez's final words were a request to tel...
