Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Juliette Howie
Apr 1, 2026
Today, we gather to celebrate the life of Juliette T. Howie, Nena. To most she was known as Grandy, to my dad she was friend Nena, to me she was and forever will be Graham Cracker. She lived 94 rough and beautiful years. I’m confident that she impacted everyone she met in her life. She was the kind of woman...
Sallie Ritter Jacobs
Mar 27, 2026
Sallie Ritter Jacobs, a fifth-generation New Mexican, was born in Las Cruces in 1947. She passed away serenely on March 27, 2026 in Mesilla Valley Hospice. She is survived by her husband, Kent F. Jacobs, MD, and his sister, Maryce Jacobs, PhD, her sister, Terri Finley & her husband, Dan Finley and her children, Ryan Beavers, wife Holly Beavers &...
Richard Todd Lopez
Mar 27, 2026
Richard Todd Lopez died on March 27, 2026, after an eight-year battle with Mantel Cell Lymphoma. Rich faced his illness with incredible strength, courage, and grace, and despite three relapses, he retained faith that he could recover again. Unfortunately, that was not to be, and he died at home surrounded by loved ones.
Rich was born on September 20, 1969, on...
Laverne Carbajal
Mar 25, 2026
Laverne Carbajal, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, cherished sister, and talented master stylist passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and beauty.
Laverne shared a remarkable love story with her husband Jaime Carbajal. They met when she was just 15 years old and married at 17, beginning a lifelong journey together that spanned 41 years. Their marriage...
Lloyd Ray Burns
Mar 23, 2026
Lloyd Ray Burns, Age 65, went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on March 23, 2026 in Las Cruces, NM after a long fight with heart and kidney failure.
Lloyd was born October 9, 1960 in Clovis, NM to Gene and Patti Burns (nee Mardis). Lloyd and family moved to Las Cruces when he was 5. He...
Joshua Nicholas Ruiz
Mar 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joshua Nickolas Ruiz. Joshua passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Tortugas, NM at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1992, to Bridgette Ruiz Aragon in El Paso, TX.
Josh attended local elementary and high schools. Soon after, Joshua moved to Austin, TX to live with...
Larry Merlin Crail
Mar 13, 2026
Larry M. Crail died peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 85 with his loving wife at his side.
Larry was born on June 19, 1940, in Kokomo, Indiana to parents Clyde M. Crail and Neoshia M. Ball. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Max Tidler, Victor Gary Holt,...
Patricia Elaine Roderick
Mar 11, 2026
The birds seemed to “gossip” a little louder when she was near, as if they knew she was listening, and the sound of bagpipes brought her to tears. Patricia Elaine Roderick, “Trish”, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on March 11, 2026, with the Organ Mountains quietly watching over her.
Trish was born on November 2,...
Terrell Wayne Gresham
Mar 11, 2026
Terrell Wayne Gresham entered eternal life on March 11, 2026. “Mr. three days older than dirt” Age 78. Terrell was born in Winters Texas and graduated from Plainview High. He worked for Coca-Cola then moved to Douglas Arizona working as a bowling mechanic while perfecting his bowling skills. He then met the love of his life Jeanette Floyd in 1976...
Daniel Lucas Neal
Mar 10, 2026
Daniel Lucas Neal
Sunrise February 9, 1989
Sunset March 10, 2026
Daniel Lucas Neal was a man of profound kindness, quick wit, and an immense heart. Through laughter, love, and the meals and moments he shared with others, he made the world a warmer, more flavorful, and much brighter place for everyone fortunate enough to know him.
To Daniel, cooking was more than a...
Sherry Lindsey
Mar 7, 2026
Sherry Lindsey was born on September 10, 1946, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Ruby and Reginald Lindsey. She was raised in both Montana and West Texas alongside her siblings, Billie and Troy Lindsey.
Sherry graduated from Cotton Center High School and went on to attend Baylor University and Texas Tech University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education. She devoted 40...
Maria Fuchs Cox
Mar 6, 2026
Maria F Cox, 93, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Tularosa, New Mexico. She was born February 1, 1933, in Neidernsill, Austria and married her beloved husband of 70 years, James Cox in Salfelden, Austria. Maria later made her home in the USA, living in Bisbee, Arizona and then El Paso, Texas for over 50 years, and also...
Ray Avelar
Mar 5, 2026
Ray Avelar, a loving father, devoted husband, and hardworking soul, passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on August 25, 1958, in Las Cruces, Ray lived a life defined by kindness, dedication, and a generous heart. Family, friends, and all who met him knew him as someone who worked tirelessly for the people he loved and...
Joe Mata Martinez
Mar 5, 2026
Joe Mata Martínez went to be with his Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in Peoria, AZ. He was surrounded by his 3 children, little sister, her husband, and the hosts of heaven waiting to usher him home.
Joe was born on May 16, 1954 to José and Estefana Martínez in Juárez, México. He was the oldest...
Sharon Louise Bond
Mar 5, 2026
Sharon was born on November 18, 1945 in Lima ,Ohio to parents Robert and Elinor Mummaw. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Martin Bond. Sharon is survived by her sister Tana Lee Hiltz (Severo), nephew Shawn Hiltz (Sylvia), niece Sydney Calloway, sister-in-law Barbara Rapalee, and many cousins and friends. Sharon was a registered nurse for 45...
Sandra Kaye Daniel
Mar 3, 2026
Sandra Kaye Daniel, born July 5, 1944, on her family’s farm in DeKalb, Texas, was the beloved daughter of Archie and Rachel Robinson Daniel. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Archie Daniel and James Daniel. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Warner, along with five nieces and one nephew, all of whom cherished her...
Loren Wagner
Mar 2, 2026
Lieutenant
Loren E. Wagner
Detroit Police Department, Retired
March 21, 1947 - March 2, 2026
Loren Elias Wagner, age 78 years, formerly of Detroit, Michigan; husband, brother, uncle, career sworn Police Officer, traveler, and lifelong student died on March 2, 2026 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico unexpectedly, but of natural causes. His family is grateful for the efforts of the first...
Irene Arvizu Hernandez
Mar 2, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that our sister, Irene Arvizu Hernandez, 89, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 2, 2026. She was the daughter of David D. Hernandez and Margarita “Mage” Arvizu Hernandez.
Irene had several talents and led a full life enjoying sewing, crocheting, knitting and singing. Yes, she loved singing. She sang with Johnny...
Gary Gum
Feb 28, 2026
E. Gary Gum was born on April 10, 1957, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois to Earl G. and Carol L. (McCracken) Gum. He grew up on the family farm near Tamalco, Illinois. He graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in Mulberry Grove, Illinois in 1975. While in school, he was active in basketball, baseball, track, science club and...
Wilma Ann Marshall Parker
Feb 27, 2026
Wilma Ann Marshall Parker, age 88, passed away peacefully, on February 27, 2026. Leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.
Wilma was born on April 11, 1937, in Wilmington, Ohio, to Virginia Marshall and William P. Marshall. She grew up alongside her brother, William Marshall, and graduated from Wilmington High School in May...
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