Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
James E. Hanna
Apr 21, 2025
James E. Hanna, lifelong resident of Las Cruces area, finished his earthly journey on April 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Jimmy, as he was called by family and friends, was the first born to the late Charles U. Hanna and Frances M. Mullen. As one of their five farm kids, James helped care for his sisters and grew...
Charles "Chuck" Hutchison
Apr 21, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Hutchison of Las Cruces, New Mexico died at the young age of 88 on April 21, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Whitney, Texas to Jesse Raymon Hutchison and Sue Ethel (Halbert) Hutchison on October 3, 1936. His family, along with two older sisters, Juanita "Nita" and Melva, moved to California in 1941 and Mom (Ethel)...
Margarita "Maggie" Stokes
2025
Margarita "Maggie" C. Stokes, 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
Born on November 9, 1947, Maggie lived a life full of love, warmth, and quiet strength. She retired from a long and dedicated career with the federal government, where she worked as a budget analyst. Outside of work, she found joy in baking for...
Jesus "Chuy" H. Anaya
Apr 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we remember and honor the memory of Jesus “Chuy” H. Anaya, by holding onto the good, remembering the love, and speaking openly about the battles that too many faces in silence. He is survived by Three Daughters: Mercedes E. Anaya, Jessica Christopher, Isabel Chavez-Anaya, Four Siblings: Raymond Anaya, Gabriel Anaya, Ramona Barragan & Guadalupe Rosales....
Duane Loyal Evans
Apr 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Evans, 90 of Las Cruces, NM. He passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice the morning of April 18, 2025. He was a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Duane is survived by his wife of 58 years Amelia Evans, son Charles (wife Amy), daughter Michelle (husband David) and...
Salomon Lorenzo Ramos Perez
Apr 18, 2025
Salomon Lorenzo R. Perez, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesilla, New Mexico, on April 18, 2025, surrounded by his wife, four sons, youngest brother Gilbert and other family. He departed this life with the same quiet strength and grace by which he lived.
He was born on August 9, 1932, in Monticello, New Mexico, to Jesus Cota...
Robert Bunting
Apr 12, 2025
Robert “Bob” Bunting, 58, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. Bob grew up in Speedway, Indiana, the youngest of four children. He had many memories of a happy childhood with good friends. He attended Marian College where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree. He then moved to Houston to attend the University of St. Thomas where he met his...
Laurence Madewell
Apr 12, 2025
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence T Madewell, also known as “Larry” or “Dood”. Larry departed this world on April 12, 2025, at the age of 70. He was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully.
Larry was born on July 17, 1954, in Portland Oregon. He lived a life full of laughter, kindness, generosity,...
Jeffrey Wood
Apr 11, 2025
Our beloved, funny Jeff unexpectedly went to heaven on April 11, 2025 at the age of 62.
He was born February 14, 1963 to Beverly and Jack Wood in Denver Colorado. He graduated from Douglas County High School in 1981 and then went on to attend and graduate from Wyoming Tech.
Jeff is survived by his wife Kathy, their children Kelly Tatro...
Patricia May Jones
Apr 11, 2025
Patricia May (Hokland) Jones of Las Cruces, NM passed on April 11, 2025. Pat was born in Gulfport, MS on February 24, 1943. Her father was stationed there in the US Army.
In 1945 the family returned to Wisconsin, settling in Viroqua. Pat graduated from Viroqua High School in 1961 and attended St. Frances School of Nursing (now Viterbo College) in...
Robert "Bobby" Lara
Apr 11, 2025
Our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and dear friend, Roberto ‘Bobby’ Lara, 72, entered eternal life surrounded by those who loved him, on April 11, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1953, to Eusebia and Ramon Lara in Las Cruces, NM. Bobby was 1 of 13 children and was a member of the Piro Manso Tiwa Indian Tribe. He...
Carl Renfro
Apr 10, 2025
Carl D Renfro, age 89 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully in his home, Thursday morning, April 10th, 2025.
Carl is survived by his brother Nolen Del Renfro of Grants Pass, OR.
He is preceded in death by parents Herman F. & Dorothy E. Renfro and brother Ronald Marvin Renfro.
Carl was born in 1935 in Albuquerque, NM, until his family moved...
Genevieve Munoz
Apr 9, 2025
It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Genevieve Munoz, 90, of Las Cruces, NM. She left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 9, 2025. She was proceeded in death by her parents Jose (Joe) and Maria R Munoz, brother Joe Munoz, Jr. and sister Mary Lou Sanchez.
Genevieve, a lifelong resident of...
Charles E. McClain
Apr 6, 2025
Charles E. McClain,86, of Las Cruces NM, passed away April 6, 2025. He was born November 11, 1938 to Ronald McClain and Marjorie Bird McClain in Mansfield, Ohio.
Charlie was activated with the Air National Guard during the Berlin Crises. He worked for Miami Systems Shelby Business forms and retired from them in the year 2000 after 39 years of service....
Angie Gomez
Apr 5, 2025
Angie Gomez, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Angie Vega Gomez, who went to meet our Lord on April 5th, 2025. Angie passed away peacefully at the age of 94, in her home surrounded by her loving family in Derry, New Mexico.
Angie is survived by her...
Petra Ramos
Apr 2, 2025
Petra C. Ramos December 22, 1932 – April 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Petra C. Ramos, age 92, who passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she had lived for 48 years. Petra was born on December 22, 1932, in Durango, Mexico, to a hardworking and loving...
Mary "Betty" Sadler
Apr 2, 2025
Mary “Betty” Sadler
10/24/1937 - 4/2/2025
Betty Sadler was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on October 24, 1937, to Hilda (née Foxworth) and Ray Shelby Miller. She was named Mary Elizabeth for her maternal grandmother but called “Betty” all her life. The family relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, and Betty attended the city’s public schools and then went to Millsaps College. She was the...
Anna Yvonne Richardson
Mar 27, 2025
Anna Yvonne Richardson, 91, passed away March 27, 2025 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born August 6, 1933 in Las Cruces, NM to Rollo Thomas Place and Edith Vesta Berrier. She was a member of St. Paul’s UMC and was very active in Chapel Bells Handbell Choir for many years. While the children were young, she was a loving...
Miguel Anjel Oliver
Mar 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miguel Anjel Oliver, 45, on March 27, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1979, in Alamogordo, NM. Mickey, as his family and friends knew him, was preceded in death by his father Jesus (Jess) Santiago Oliver, mother Maria del Carmen Oliver, sister, Rosalva Valenciana and brother Jesus (Pott)...
Mary Telles
Mar 25, 2025
Mary Ellen "Nena" Alvarez Telles has crossed through the veil to be with her beloved husband, Elfego "Sonny" Gonzales Telles and our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, in her hometown of Las Cruces, NM at the age of 74. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 21st, 1950, to the late Juan Alvarez and late Eliza...
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