Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Teddy Charles Clements
Apr 19, 2026
Teddy Charles Clements, born November 20, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Clara and Ruby Clements, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion to family, and a lifelong love of ranching and community.
Teddy proudly served his country in the United States Navy from November 21, 1961, to March 25, 1966. Following his...
Mary Ann Phelan
Apr 15, 2026
Las Cruces - Mary Ann Phelan, 87, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1938 in Slidell, Louisiana to Aquilla and Marguerite Walker. Mary loved music and singing. Matter of fact, on the day she was born, Bob Hope and Shirley Ross recorded "Thanks for the Memory". Mary was raised...
Randy R. Delgado
Apr 14, 2026
Our beloved husband, son, brother, nino, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, Randy R. Delgado, age 43, of Las Cruces and formerly of Mesquite, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. He was born on September 8, 1982, in El Paso, Texas, to Paul C. and Elva S. Delgado. Randy was a 2001 graduate of Las Cruces High School and...
Lisa Michelle Gallegos
Apr 13, 2026
Lisa Michelle Gallegos, age 49, entered eternal life on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on September 28, 1976, in El Paso, Texas, to Henry and Ramona Gallegos. She graduated from Gadsden High School in Anthony, New Mexico. Where she was a member of the Golf and Tennis team. She was an avid horseback rider and competed in English...
Russell F. Eddings
Apr 13, 2026
Russell F. Eddings, age 98, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 13, 2026. Russell was born on January 8, 1928, in Lindley, New York, to Francis and Janet (Bronson) Eddings. He graduated from high school in Corning, New York, and immediately enlisted in the Army Air Corps, proudly serving his country for three years before...
Berta Alicia Hernandez-Covey
Apr 11, 2026
Berta Alicia Hernandez-Covey, 74, passed peacefully into eternal life on April 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Born on February 5, 1952, in the rural heart of Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Victoriano and Liduvina Maldonado Hernandez, Berta was the youngest of nine siblings. Her formative years were marked by personal hardships that only strengthened her resolve, fortitude,...
Alicia Gail Bailey
Apr 11, 2026
Alicia Gail Bailey (Ham), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, at the age of 85. She was the precious daughter of Woodrow and Mozelle Ham and was born on October 13, 1940, in Wellington, Texas. She spent her early childhood in the Texas Panhandle with her parents and her adored younger brother...
Maria Cruz Martinez
Apr 11, 2026
Maria Cruz Martinez, our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, entered eternal life on the morning of April 11, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Known affectionately as “Cruzita,” she was born in Mesilla, New Mexico, on May 3, 1939—the Day of the Finding of the Holy Cross—a date that held deep spiritual meaning throughout her life. On February 8, 1955,...
Maria Guadalupe "Lupe" Morales
Apr 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Maria Guadalupe “Lupe” Morales
December 5, 1926 – April 10, 2026
Lupe Morales lived a long, full life—quiet in her ways, steady in her devotion, and abundant in the love she poured into the world. Like her beloved husband Gilberto, a World War II veteran whom she married on May 27, 1946, she became a teacher not...
Josefa "Pepa" Cortez
Apr 9, 2026
Josefa “Pepa” Cortez, a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully in her home on April 9, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on February 25, 1932, in Meoqui, Chihuahua, to Porfirio and Modesta Baeza, Josefa was one of eight children. She attended school in Cuatro Vientos, Chihuahua before moving...
Mary Corine Pacheco
Apr 8, 2026
Mary Corine Pacheco, 92, passed away on April 8, 2026, in Las Cruces, NM. Born on April 3, 1934, to Evaisto and Martina Gurule in Vallecitos, NM, she was the eldest of eight siblings raised in Vallecitos and Espanola, NM. She resided primarily in Hawthorne, CA.
Ms. Pacheco graduated from Santa Cruz High School and pursued careers as both a cosmetologist...
Linda Sue Armstrong
Apr 6, 2026
Linda Sue Armstrong, 80, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026. She was born June 8, 1945, in Boonville, Arkansas, to Luther and Leora Davis.
She was welcomed into eternal rest by her parents; her siblings, Cecil and James L. Davis; her beloved husband, Carl Armstrong, whom she married in 1963; and her daughter, Cinda Eagle-Jepson.
Linda is lovingly remembered by her...
Carlos Pacheco Madrid
Apr 6, 2026
Carlos P. Madrid
4/07/1937-4/06/2026
Carlos Pacheco Madrid, our beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026, after being surrounded in his final days by many members of his family and extended family.
Carlos was born on April 7, 1937, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Jose Angel and Gertrudis Madrid. He began farm work at a young age and all...
Chris Manuel Carnero
Apr 3, 2026
Christopher Manuel Carnero
Christopher Manuel "Chris, Papos" Carnero, age 13, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2026. Born on December 1, 2012, Chris lived a beautifully vibrant life, bringing endless light to everyone lucky enough to know him.
Chris had a radiant spirit; he loved to smile, laugh, and soak in every single moment of the world around him. He had a...
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...
Otila V. Torres
Mar 31, 2026
Otila V. Torres
March 31, 2026
Otila (Tillie) V. Torres, 95 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 31, 2026.
She was born December 3,1930 in Derry, NM to Pablo A. Vega and Clara Benavidez Vega. She lived in Derry with her parents and siblings. The family then moved to a home in Hatch where she lived until she married...
Dorothy Lopez
Mar 31, 2026
Dorothy Lopez, 85, was born July 11, 1940, in Ortiz, CO, and passed on March 31, 2026, in Las Cruces, NM.
Dorothy was born to Juan Gallegos and Amada Cruz. She married John B. Lopez, Lobatos, CO.
She is survived by their children: Dorothy A. Medina, (Rudy); Amadita Patsy Valdez, (Daniel); Johnny Lopez; Melvin Lopez; and Karl Lopez (Michelle). Their grandchildren Albert...
Ruth Ann Hubbard
Mar 28, 2026
Ruth Ann Hubbard, 83, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after spending several weeks with her family by her side. She was surrounded by love and laughter in her final days.
She was born June 19, 1942, in Redding, California, to William and Anna Wilson.
For those of us lucky enough to know and love Ruth...
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...
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