Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Dencil "Pete" Gillis
Oct 21, 2025
Dencil “Pete” Gillis, 91, of Arrey, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Born on January 29, 1934, in Timbo, Arkansas, to William Arthur Gillis and Iva Katheryn Perry. Pete loved his Savior, his family, farming, hunting, fishing and playing his guitar.
Pete was married to Mary Ellen Riggs on June 4, 1954, at the Pentecostal...
Mary Frances Roark
Oct 20, 2025
Mary Frances Roark, age 94, passed away October 18, 2025 in Katy, Texas. A long-time resident of Las Cruces, NM, she moved to Katy in 2012 to be closer to family. She was born in Las Cruces to Leander J and Lucille M. Vercher on September 4, 1931. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Paul...
Karl Matthew Martinez
Oct 19, 2025
Karl Matthew Martinez passed away peacefully on October 19, after battling a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and friends as he crossed over to join his beloved brother Daniel. Karl was born on October 6, 1958, to Mary Lee and Jesse Martinez.
He is survived by his parents Jesse and Mary Lee Martinez, sister Patricia Hoover (Gary Hoover), sister...
Gerald Alan Eberwein
Oct 17, 2025
Gerald Alan Eberwein was born in Rochester, New York on December 10, 1934, to Hazel (née Burgess) and Albert Eberwein. After his mother remarried Peter Nudo, Jerry remained their only child.
Known for his sharp wit, Jerry often found that his sense of humor both landed him in predicaments and helped him get out of them during his younger years. While...
Robert Lee Bradshaw
Oct 15, 2025
Robert Lee Bradshaw
November 18, 1955 – October 15, 2025,
It is with profound love and sorrow that we share the passing of Robert Lee Bradshaw, a devoted husband, father, and friend, who left this world peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Born on November 18, 1955, Robert lived a life marked by...
Jon Barksdale
Oct 15, 2025
Jon Nathan Barksdale
June14, 1942 – October 15, 2025
Jon Nathan Barksdale, 83, of Hatch, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. Born in Morenci, Arizona, Jon was a fourth-generation member of the Hatch Valley community and carried deep pride for his roots, his family, and his country.
Jon served his nation with honor and integrity, retiring from the United States...
Luis Morales
Oct 15, 2025
Luis Morales passed unexpectedly on October 14, 2025, after a short illness with his loved ones by his bedside. Luis was born on August 15, 1937, to Jesus and Maria Morales in Brazito NM.
Luis was married to his beloved wife Gloria for 67 years, they have 3 children, 3 grandchildren and an extended family that included step grandchildren and great...
Gloria Melendrez
Oct 14, 2025
Gloria Jean Melendrez, age 78, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on October 14, 2025. Gloria was born in Las Cruces, NM on March 1,1947 to Joe and Rosela Romero.
She is survived by her husband Eddie Melendrez; her children John Melendrez, Kenneth Melendrez, Kevin Melendrez (Regina), and Katherine Mackmiller (William); and five grandchildren Miranda Melendrez, Emily Melendrez, Nathaniel Melendrez,...
Raymond "Sonny" Telles
Oct 12, 2025
Las Cruces – Our beloved father, Raymond Santo Telles, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 12th, surrounded by prayer and his family at the age of 90 yrs old.
Raymond was born in Las Cruces, NM, on April 18, 1935, to Francisco and Isabel Muñoz Telles in the home of his grandparents, Federico Sr. and Romana Preciado Telles, located in the...
Jane Boykin
Oct 10, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jane Ellen Larson Boykin on October 10, 2025. Jane passed away peacefully and is no longer in pain.
She was born May 3, 1948, in Muskogee Oklahoma to Robert and Margaret Larson.
Jane is survived by brothers Philip and Bill Holmes, sister Evelyn Larson, Sons Michael, Todd, and Phillip Woods. Stepchildren Ken,...
Philip Adrian Mullin
Oct 9, 2025
It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, Philip Adrian Mullin.
Philip was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on October 31st, 1974 to Charles E. Mullin III and Flora O. Mullin. Philip passed into the care of Our Lord on October 9th, 2025
When he was younger, Philip enjoyed playing sports, where...
Michael Joseph Barnes
Oct 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our husband and beloved father, Michael Joseph Barnes, who left us on October 6, 2025, in Las Cruces, NM, at the age of 83.
Michael (Mike) was born in Minneapolis, MN, on December 5, 1941, to Vincent and Irene Barnes. He was the third of six children and, following his...
Consuelo "Connie" Martinez
Oct 4, 2025
Connie Martinez
February 14, 1942 – October 4, 2025
A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Connie Martinez, 83, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home. She was born February 14, 1942, in Doña Ana, New Mexico, to Daniel Espalin and Carlotta Barela.
Connie was raised in Doña Ana and attended Las Cruces High School. She...
Lucinda Eagle-Jepson
Oct 3, 2025
Lucinda Eagle-Jepson, lovingly known as Cindy or Cinda, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Friday, October 3, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Cinda was born on September 4, 1964, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Linda Sue and Carl Armstrong. As a young girl, her family moved to Las Cruces, where she attended Alameda Elementary. They later settled in...
Eleanor Margaret Johnson
Oct 2, 2025
Eleanor Margaret McKelvaine Johnson died peacefully October 2, 2025, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, NM.
Born in Meridian, MS August 3, 1959. She is preceded in death by father Walter Alonzo McKelvaine and mother Dorothy Olive (Gordy) McKelvaine.
She leaves behind her loving husband Daniel M. Johnson, brothers Walter Dale McKelvaine (Margie), David Carter McKelvaine (Linda). Nephews Mark McKelvaine (Michel)...
Melvin Stone
Oct 2, 2025
Mel Stone, age 82, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away on October 2, 2025.
Born in Solway, Minnesota, on October 27, 1942, Mel grew up in Minnesota and carried with him the values of hard work, curiosity, and perseverance. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry...
Ronald Paynter
Oct 1, 2025
Ronald Lee Paynter, 88, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on October 1, 2025, at home with family members by his side. Ron was born on March 31, 1937, in Fair Play, MO to Reba Hembree and Charles Paynter.
Ron’s family moved to the southwest when he was a young boy and they lived west of Deming, NM at the El...
Venancio "Benny" Vega
Oct 1, 2025
Venancio (Benny) Vega of Las Cruces, NM passed away October 1st. 2025 at the age of 82.
He was born on July 29th, 1943, to Filomena and Jesus Vega.
Venancio worked at Porter Farm Center in Hatch for many years. Where his dedicated work ethic earned him the respect of his co-workers.
He loved his vehicles and enjoyed restoring them. His favorite pastime...
Josephine L. Barncastle
Sep 30, 2025
Josephine L. Barncastle, age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by friends who cherished her dearly.
Born in Mesilla, New Mexico, Josephine was the beloved daughter of Pedro and Cesaria Lucero. She was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she graduated from Las Cruces Union High School.
Josephine went on to build a long and dedicated career, working for AT&T and later...
Paul Anthony Duran
Sep 28, 2025
A native of Las Cruces, Paul was the son of Rodolfo “Rudy” Duran and Ramona “Honey” Duran. The youngest of 6, he grew up heavily involved in sports, including softball and martial arts.
Inquisitive, creative, and eager to learn, Paul became a man of many talents. His talents included installing stereo systems, auto repair, sales, retail management and business building. He’s...
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