Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Karen Mavvaji
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Elizabeth Hardin Mavvaji, who departed this world unexpectedly on January 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Karen spent her childhood and young adult life in Las Cruces and delighted in returning "home" last year when she moved back to the city...
Frances June Brewer
Jan 1, 2025
Frances June Brewer (Franzoy), born on December 20, 1943, on the family farm in Salem, New Mexico, to Joe and Neoma Franzoy, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 1, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by her family.
Frances grew up with her siblings: older brothers John, Gene, and Ernest, and her younger sister Judith. Her...
John Flenniken
Jan 1, 2025
John Steven Flenniken, 70, of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2025. He was born to June and Bill Flenniken on February 23, 1954, in Flint, Michigan.
Relocating to New Mexico at the age of 15, he graduated Alamogordo High School in 1972. His career took place at NASA's Space Network at the White Sands...
Hector Ignacio Infante
Dec 29, 2024
Hector Ignacio Infante, also known as "Shot of Love," passed away at the age of 58 on December 29, 2024, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on July 31, 1966, in Las Cruces to Marcos and Juanita Infante(both deceased), Hector's legacy lives on through his daughter, Samantha Infante, and son, Samuel Infante, as well as his 10...
Agnes "Angie" Todd Stroup
Dec 28, 2024
Agnes Todd Stroup, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born to Mary and Ralph Todd in March of 1944.Angie spent her early years, with her family, at various military installations.
She was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for many years and continued as an advisor for many years....
Alfredo Montoya
Dec 26, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Alfredo Montoya Jr. 85, entered eternal rest on December 26, 2024.
“Fred” aka Buffalo was a lifelong truck driver and resident of Santa Fe until moving to Las Cruces to be with his daughter and family. Fred will be remembered for his funny jokes, and great stories of his time working with...
Crystal Rebecca Cobble
Dec 22, 2024
Crystal Rebecca Cobble, beloved mother, wife, teacher, volunteer, nature lover and world traveler, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 70 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her husband of 43 years, Kevin Cobble, was by her side until the end.
Crystal was known and loved for her joy, kindness, huge heart, vibrant soul and adventurous spirit. She was...
Teresa Lopez
Dec 21, 2024
Teresa Lopez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Teresa was born in Fort Davis, TX to Alberto Martinez and Michaela Minjares.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pablo G Lopez.
Teresa was survived by her children Sarah M. Lopez, Paul Jr Lopez and his spouse Emily Lopez,...
Dolores Suszane Otter
Dec 20, 2024
Dolores S. Otter July 12, 1925 – December 20, 2024 Dolores Susan Otter was born July 12, 1925, in Waltz, Michigan, to the late Peter and the late Florence C. (Eberline) Otter. After graduation from Carleton High School, Carleton, Michigan, in 1943 Dolores moved to Detroit. There she worked for the American Agriculture Chemical Company; P. Leiner & Sons, a...
Sharon Freeman
Dec 20, 2024
Sharon K. Freeman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on June 3, 1943, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Catherine Lewis (Bolton) and Wesley Coverdill, she was the oldest of five children. Raised in Savanna, Illinois, Sharon always referred to this town as...
Thomas Jacob Palacios
Dec 20, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Jacob Palacios
Thomas Jacob Palacios, 25, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tommy is lovingly remembered by his parents, Lisa Palacios and Mike (Lori) Palacios; his cherished children Zalayah, Santiago and Exodus; his grandparents Ruth Mizrahi and Peter (Kathy) Mizrahi; and his siblings Roger Palacios, Cristina Jaime, Vanessa (Jose) Mendez, Michael (Melissa) Villasenor,...
Raoul "Sonny" Salcido
Dec 20, 2024
Raoul "Sonny" Grado Salcido, 76, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Three Crosses Hospital in Las Cruces.
Born on December, 14, 1948, in Silver City to Raoul and Margaret Salcido. The oldest of three sons, Raoul was known for taking care of his two younger brothers when they caused mischief or got into schoolyard scuffles...
Kenneth Ray Rust
Dec 18, 2024
It is with heavy heart that I share the peaceful passing of my beloved brother Kenneth Ray Rust (Ken or Kenny as many called him) on December 18, 2024. Born February 23 to Mary Christine McIver (Poland) and John Robert Rust Sr.
Kenneth was not only my brother, but my confidant. Growing up we shared countless memories of him hiding spiders...
Melanie Pool
Dec 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Melanie Pool
Melanie Pool Born: June 29, 1956, Deming, NM Passed: December 18, 2024, Las Cruces, NM
With heavy hearts but unwavering faith, we announce the passing of Melanie Pool, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on December 18, 2024. She was 68 years old.
Melanie was born in Deming, New Mexico, on June 29, 1956, to...
Joyce Lorraine Runyon Curry
Dec 17, 2024
Joyce Lorraine Runyon Curry obituary
Joyce breathed her last on December 17, 2024 after 96 wonderful, successful years. She died at home in her favorite chair surrounded by 3 generations of family. She will be dearly missed by her large family and most of all by her husband John C. Curry. She was born Joyce Runyon of Gilbert and Sarah Runyon...
Ruben A. Silva
Dec 15, 2024
LAS CRUCES – RUBEN A. SILVA passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ruben was born in Las Cruces to Willie V. Silva and Maria Holguin Silva on November 3, 1954. Ruben attended Mayfield High School and worked in various occupations. He was a Green Bay Packers fan. Ruben is survived by two...
Ruben Silva
Dec 15, 2024
RUBEN A. SILVA passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Ruben was born in Las Cruces to Willie V. Silva and Maria Holguin Silva on November 3, 1954. Ruben attended Mayfield High School and worked in various occupations. He was a Green Bay Packers fan. Ruben is survived by two daughters who he...
Joe Baca
Dec 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe Baca, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, who lived an extraordinary life filled with love, adventure, and purpose. Joe passed on December 15 surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Born on May 7, 1962, Joe was raised in Southern California and Japan,...
Luis Duran Galaz Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Luis Galaz Jr announce his passing into eternal life on 15 Dec 2024 at the age of 67 at Mesilla Valley Hospice.
He was born on 17 April 1957 to Luis T. and Consuelo D. Galaz who have both preceded him in death. He was a native and lifelong resident of Las...
John Jensen
Dec 14, 2024
John Jensen, 75 of Las Cruces NM passed away at Mesilla Valley Hospice on December 14,2024 after a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He was preceded in death by his parents Ann (Blessent) and Roy Jensen of East Brooklyn, Illinois. John is survived by his wife Marilyn, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Nina, granddaughter Keira, brother James, sister-in-law Devereaux, niece Corinne,...
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