Memorials
This page honors our classmates who have passed or cannot be found.
We remember you all fondly.
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Class of ‘72
Gilbert “Sonny” Alvarez
Greg Baldonado
Eric Beyer
Richard Bottini
Bradley Bowman
John Brittle
Mike Butler
Jim Clubine
Tricia Davis
Jim Dawes
Gilbert Diaz
Patsy Frietze
Lucille Darden
Pat Hamilton
Nancy Hohn
Linda Howell
Curtis Kinney
Erik Korsmo
Mark Long
Jesus 'Chuchi' Lopez
Isidro Maturino
George McKinnis, Jr.
Joe Norris
Ismael Orona
Michael Pettes
Roberta Ramzy
Sherry Riggs
Robert Romero
Kevin Romney
Jan Scarbrough
Sara Smith
Patti Stephens
Patrick Stull
Winford Swain
Tony Womelsdorf*
Class of ‘73
Juan Agosto
Andy Armendariz
Sam Aubel, Jr.
Lori Barron
Bob Bowden
Ruby Emerson
Steve Fleming
Alfred Garcia
Jay Hardwick
Donnie Haynie
Diana HIll
Scott Klein
Bill Mullins
Leslie McCormick
Cynthia Nevarez
Debi Prince
Jeff Quarles
Willie Richard
Randy Risinger
Tony Ruiz
Steven Washburn
Teachers, Coaches and Administrators
Coach Paul Ables
Head Coach Jim Bradley
Teacher Margaret Brittle
Coach John Castle
English Teacher and Principal Virginia Foltz
Team Doctor James McDowell
Athletic Director and Coach John Mirimanian
Teacher and Principal Don Noe
Teacher/Coach JoAnn Overman
Teacher/Coach El Richards
Teacher Bill Riley
Teacher Eli Rios
Teacher/Coach Dave Schmelzer
Teacher Kent Taylor
Principal Raymund "Rusty" Van Pelt
Teacher Jim Whiteside
Class of ‘74
Mabel Apodaca
Nellie Archuleta
Robert Archuleta
Alan Barnett
Kenny Beal
Frankie Beaty
Leigh Burns
Gary Cavasos
Vicki Chidester
Pam Connell
Larry Covey
Jeff Deyoe
Miki Dorrian
Jenny Flores
Mike Freeman
Lou Gariano
Joseph (Dario) Gomez
Carol Gonzales
Jay Hartley
Ben Hawkins
Martha Hernandez
Joe Herrera
Brent Jones
Vicki Lara
Richard Lopez
Kay Mannon
David Maynez
Michon Maynard
Ronnie McBride
Jane McCarthy
Carol Mearns
Marvin Melon
Mike Mullins
Bebe Nevarez
Cleon Namken
Guy Nichols
Cindy Ott
Pug Riddle
Rudy Rodriguez
Pam Rorex
Ricky Rubio
Pat Sanchez
Larry Sapp
Jimmy Sedillo
David Silva
Narda Silva
Cindy Stream
Kenny Sweet
Ronnie Telles
Richard Tellez
Donna Thompson
Vernon Valach
David Wear
Michael Webb
David Weinrich
Tina West
Renee Westmoreland
Judy West
Kelvin Wilson
Gene Wilcox
Class of ‘75
Keith Almon
Robert Barela
Terry Chavez
Fred (Pancho) Enriquez
Johnny Evaro
Henry Gardner
Melanie Gillis
Dario Gomez
James Gorman
Sharon Greene
Mike Heath
Pam Holland
Reggie Jeffries
Vikki Lane
Sissy Larimer
Salvador “Chava” Lozano
Cindy Lucero
Carl Macaw
Jessie Maturino
Sue McAuliff
Tony Medina
Mary Jane Padgett
Danny Perry
William Perry
Debbie Pettes
Raul Rubio
Eddie Soto
Gabe Telles
Curt Walter
George Washington
Russell White
Julie Zepeda
Class of ‘76
Joey Arnold
Javier Castillo
Jimmy Chavez
Alex Chavez
John Christian
Sofia Christmas
Mike DeBeaumount
Ricky Evaro
Robert Faubion
Michael Findlay
Paul Frey
Kathleen Garner
David Grannis
LeRoy Guzman
Michael Hunsinger
Bryan Johnson
Priscilla Lerma
Mark Longwill
Jackie Maynez
Mike McGonigle
Patsy Miramontes
Neal Norman
Victor Nunez
Patricia Provencio
Linda Reeves
Tina Reeves
Ralph Salas
Billy Salopek
Bill Shelton
Jeanette Silva
Pat Silver
Gary Smith
Ronald Torres
Jerry Valencia
Barry Wade
Matt Weems
Tim Western
Randy Wood
Terri Woodward
Class of '77
Richard Allen
Don Bales
Victor Banegas
Frank Barnes
Fausto Barrazas
Charles Belomontez
Barry Bottini
Tracy Boykin
David Braddi
Diane Brittle
Sandra Butler
Ruben Carbajal
Eva Clark
Paul Crowe
Sherri Dinsmore
Joe Enriquez
Lea Facemire
Wesley Fisher
Tammy Franich
Louie Godin
Robert Gutierrez
Michael Harbst
Christi Parker
Ricky Hernandez
Shawn Kelly
Richard Kuncel
Donald Lewis
Ronnie Licon
Tecky McGuinness
Wyatt Mackey
Frank Mesa
Roy Mintz
Orlando Molina
Ann Murphy
Michael Newcomer
Doug Paczynski
Patricia (Pat) Rodriguez
Jeff Shelton
Kelly Short
Richard Soleten
John Wallace
Juan Agosto
Graduation year:
1973
Deceased Date:
2020-01-10
There are currently no tributes.
Sofia Christmas
Birth Date:
1958-09-04
Graduation year:
1976
Deceased Date:
2022-08-25
There are currently no tributes.
Liz "Sissy" Larimore
Graduation year:
1975
Obituary:
Elizabeth “Sissy” Larimer Lindsay Our precious Sissy, 65, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on February 28, 2023. Sissy was born as a Christmas day present on December 25, 1957 to Joseph and Erika Larimer in Vernon, Louisiana. After Sissy graduated from Mayfield High School in 1975, she went on to be the first in her family to take classes at NMSU. She was a trailblazer for women, being the first to complete the Las Cruces Firefighter Academy and went on to become the first and only female firefighter for ten years. The city honored her accomplishment by naming December 15, 2008 after her. She was an entrepreneur and her true passion was helping. Sissy worked locally for many years, her most gratifying jobs were when she was helping people and animals. Over the years, she rescued countless animals. Once you were loved by Sissy, it was all encompassing and never ending. Sissy loved spending time with her family and always filled the room with contagious laughter. She loved flowers and gardening and was always so excited to show them off. Those who knew Sissy, knew how kind and compassionate she was. She was always the first to jump in to help, no questions asked. Sissy was preceded in death by her twin daughters Erika Arlene and Jean Elizabeth Lindsay, parents Joseph and Erika Larimer, husband Gene Lindsay, life partner Gene Bradley, sister Rosemarie “Schatzi” Staton, brother Joseph Larimer and brother-in-law Russell Armitage. Sissy is survived by her sisters, Carlotta (Florencio) Armitage-Medina, and Monika (Paul) Weyler, and brother-in-law, Jim Staton. She has many nieces and nephews, Kelly (Wesley) Coxsey, Kit (Shannon) Staton, Kevin (Crystal) Staton, Crystal Collett, and Brian (Michelle) Armitage of Oklahoma, Shawn Armitage, and Stephanie (Ernie) Sichler, of New Mexico, as well as her pets Whiskey, Hope, and Annie. She is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Sissy was loved so very much and we will miss her greatly.
Elizabeth “Sissy” Larimer Lindsay Our precious Sissy, 65, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on February 28, 2023. Sissy was born as a Christmas day present on December 25, 1957 to Joseph and Erika Larimer in Vernon, Louisiana. After Sissy graduated from Mayfield High School in 1975, she went on to be the first in her family to take classes at NMSU. She was a trailblazer for women, being the first to complete the Las Cruces Firefighter Academy and went on to become the first and only female firefighter for ten years. The city honored her accomplishment by naming December 15, 2008 after her. She was an entrepreneur and her true passion was helping. Sissy worked locally for many years, her most gratifying jobs were when she was helping people and animals. Over the years, she rescued countless animals. Once you were loved by Sissy, it was all encompassing and never ending. Sissy loved spending time with her family and always filled the room with contagious laughter. She loved flowers and gardening and was always so excited to show them off. Those who knew Sissy, knew how kind and compassionate she was. She was always the first to jump in to help, no questions asked. Sissy was preceded in death by her twin daughters Erika Arlene and Jean Elizabeth Lindsay, parents Joseph and Erika Larimer, husband Gene Lindsay, life partner Gene Bradley, sister Rosemarie “Schatzi” Staton, brother Joseph Larimer and brother-in-law Russell Armitage. Sissy is survived by her sisters, Carlotta (Florencio) Armitage-Medina, and Monika (Paul) Weyler, and brother-in-law, Jim Staton. She has many nieces and nephews, Kelly (Wesley) Coxsey, Kit (Shannon) Staton, Kevin (Crystal) Staton, Crystal Collett, and Brian (Michelle) Armitage of Oklahoma, Shawn Armitage, and Stephanie (Ernie) Sichler, of New Mexico, as well as her pets Whiskey, Hope, and Annie. She is also survived by many great and great-great nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends. All of these she loved and touched deeply. Sissy was loved so very much and we will miss her greatly.
There are currently no tributes.
Raul “Rudy” Rodriguez
Birth Date:
1956-04-25
Graduation year:
1974
Deceased Date:
2021-05-30
Obituary:
Raul Rodriguez Obituary
Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez
Las Cruces - Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez Born April 25, 1956 and entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2021 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his faithful dog Tommy by his side. Our brother was fondly called Rudy and Raul by family and friends alike. He will be forever missed.
From the flash of that playful smile, to his more serious side that always carried the best jokes and laughs, Rudy was a pleasure for all who encountered him in their daily lives.
Rudy graduated from Mayfield high school in 1974 and went on to explore the world, landing him in Southern California. He played minor league baseball and coached and played for various schools and parks in The Los Angeles area during his time. He also as always made many friends and was loved by all.
Having stoked his fire and need for a change, he ventured back home to Las Cruces, New Mexico and began a successful career at Lowe's in the plumbing department.
He eventually created his own business with Raul's plumbing. His business flourished and he became the go to guy in town as he was brilliant at his craft for 30 years he made many friends and connections right in his hometown.
Rudy is survived by his mother Ramona Fonseca 88 yrs, two brothers Danny and Victor Rodriguez, four sisters Dora Estrada, Norma Yturales, Nora Morales, and Priscilla Cabrera. He was preceded in death by his father Ebaristo Rodriguez and nephew Gabriel Lepe.
Beloved Nieces and Nephews, Deidre Estrada, Albert Lepe, Omar Prieto, Daniel Estrada, Gerardo Morales, Joshua Lepe, Cody Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez, Danielle Guerrero, Nicholette Cabrera, Matthew Cabrera, Gilbert Cabrera.
And many Beloved Grand nieces and nephews.
Raul Rodriguez Obituary
Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez
Las Cruces - Raul "Rudy" Rodriguez Born April 25, 1956 and entered into eternal rest on May 30, 2021 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his faithful dog Tommy by his side. Our brother was fondly called Rudy and Raul by family and friends alike. He will be forever missed.
From the flash of that playful smile, to his more serious side that always carried the best jokes and laughs, Rudy was a pleasure for all who encountered him in their daily lives.
Rudy graduated from Mayfield high school in 1974 and went on to explore the world, landing him in Southern California. He played minor league baseball and coached and played for various schools and parks in The Los Angeles area during his time. He also as always made many friends and was loved by all.
Having stoked his fire and need for a change, he ventured back home to Las Cruces, New Mexico and began a successful career at Lowe's in the plumbing department.
He eventually created his own business with Raul's plumbing. His business flourished and he became the go to guy in town as he was brilliant at his craft for 30 years he made many friends and connections right in his hometown.
Rudy is survived by his mother Ramona Fonseca 88 yrs, two brothers Danny and Victor Rodriguez, four sisters Dora Estrada, Norma Yturales, Nora Morales, and Priscilla Cabrera. He was preceded in death by his father Ebaristo Rodriguez and nephew Gabriel Lepe.
Beloved Nieces and Nephews, Deidre Estrada, Albert Lepe, Omar Prieto, Daniel Estrada, Gerardo Morales, Joshua Lepe, Cody Rodriguez, Kevin Rodriguez, Danielle Guerrero, Nicholette Cabrera, Matthew Cabrera, Gilbert Cabrera.
And many Beloved Grand nieces and nephews.
There are currently no tributes.