Notable Births & Deaths for University Park ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding University Park. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Clyde William Tombaugh     (Astronomer, discoverer of Pluto)
  • He was born in Streator (IL) on February 4, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on January 17, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 90. The body was cremated.
  • Las Cruces is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest of University Park.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clyde William Tombaugh<1>
• Cora Witherspoon     (Actress)
  • She was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 5, 1890 (a Sunday) and died in Las Cruces (NM) on November 17, 1957 (a Sunday) at the age of 67. She is buried at Metairie Cemetery (Orleans Parish, Louisiana).
  • Las Cruces is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest of University Park.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Cora Witherspoon<1>