Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Janet Reed
May 16, 2025
The world became brighter on September 22, 1931, the day Janet Edwards Reed was born in Seattle Washington. Sadly, Janet passed on May 16, 2025, with her immediate family present.
She is preceded in death by her youngest son, Ronald Reed and survived by daughter in law Merritt Reed, oldest son, Bruce Reed and his wife Frances, her daughter Nancy Reed...
Francis Edward Williams
May 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, Rev. Francis Williams (Fr. Frank). Fr. Frank passed away in the early hours of May 15th. He was 98 and, on a mission, to make it to 100.
Fr. Frank lead a remarkable life as a biblical scholar; Episcopal parish priest; teacher; principal and professor; literary translator; and...
F. Raymond Benton
May 15, 2025
F. Raymond Benton, 85, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces NM. Born June 26, 1939, in Westerville, Ohio, to Ray and Edith Benton (née Patrick), Ray was an inspiration who lived a full life with resilience and determination.
In 1962 at just 23, Ray, husband and father of two sons, suffered a dreadful...
Benita Leigh Dizy
May 15, 2025
Benita Leigh Dizy, 60, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends.
Born on January 30, 1965, in Wolf Point, Montana, to Albert ("Bert") and Edith Wiens, Benita spent her early years in Montana before moving with her family to Saskatchewan, Canada. Eventually, she returned to the U.S. and...
Ronald Wayne Schroeder
May 13, 2025
Mr. Ronald W. Schroeder was a compassionate individual who grew up as a WW2 orphan in a German orphanage before working on a ship and immigrating to the USA. He served in the U.S. military, spoke five languages, and was a prisoner of war for two years. Afterward, he drove a big rig for five years. He had five children,...
Roberto "Bobby" Rodriguez
May 13, 2025
Robert (Bobby) Rodriguez, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by the love, prayers, songs, and gratitude of his family and friends. A proud U.S. Army veteran and Staff Sergeant, devoted uncle, and beloved friend, Bobby lived a life defined by service, kindness, and quiet strength.
Born on February 23, 1939, to Roberto and Lita, Bobby grew up...
Donna K Roberts
May 13, 2025
Donna Kay Roberts of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at age 73, in her home surrounded by her two loving daughters. Donna was born September 27, 1952 in Portales, NM where she raised her family with her late husband Wayland Lovorn. Later in life she moved to Las Cruces, NM where she graduated with her...
Danny M Herrera
May 12, 2025
Danny M. Herrera
January 29, 1950 – May 12, 2025
Danny M. Herrera, affectionately known as Papa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on January 29, 1950, Danny’s life was filled with love, laughter, and the open road. Papa was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Patsy (“Bama”) and a proud father to...
Gerald Adrian Biamont
May 11, 2025
Gerald Adrian Biamont passed at the age of 94 on May 11, 2025, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Jerry was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. During his last few years, he was surrounded by and attended to by his family. He is greatly missed.
He was born September 1, 1930, to Alma Augusta Christiansen and Adrian Andrew Paul...
Eleanor Mary Skinner
May 10, 2025
Eleanor Mary Skinner
March 7, 1939 – May 10, 2025
Eleanor Mary Skinner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with her son Mike and daughter-in-law Julie by her side. She was 86 years old.
Born on March 7, 1939, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Caroline Barbrick and Anthony Antonelli, Eleanor’s early life was...
Shirlene R. Kading
May 10, 2025
Shirlene R. Kading, 89, passed away on May 10 in the comfort of her home surrounded by so much love. Our hearts are broken but comforted by knowing she is rejoicing in Heaven.
Shirlene was born on January 2, 1936, in Monroe, Wisconsin to Frank L Hartwig and Elda M Hartwig. She was raised on a dairy farm with 4 brothers....
Cynthia Susan Rushing
May 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Susan Rushing (née Barrett) who passed away quietly on Friday evening, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 77 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice Center in Las Cruces, NM due to complications from COPD. She was surrounded by the comfort of her loving daughter Elizabeth along with family...
Josiah Emmanuel Perrault
May 8, 2025
Josiah Emmanuel Perrault 18 passed away on May 8th, 2025, just three days after his 18th birthday. He was born May 5th, 2007 In Las Cruces New Mexico, to Joseph Eugene Perrault 2nd And Victoria Ann Lucero.
Josiah had A strong passion for Jiu-Jitsu, Basketball, Kickboxing, and took an interest in motorcycles. Josiah's greatest joy came from being with his family...
Christopher George Mangusing
May 8, 2025
Christopher George Mangusing, age 66, born to George and Joann Mangusing on July 16, 1958 in San Diego, California has been embraced by our Lord Jesus Christ on May 8, 2025.
Chris Mangusing enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 22 as a 46150 - Ammunition Systems Specialist. Following the United States Air Force, he pursued his career with...
Francisco Acosta
2025
Francisco Acosta (Frankie/Frank), beloved son, brother and father left this earth for bigger and better things in February 2025. He was born on July 13, 1953, to Henry and Josie Acosta. He grew up in Four Points amongst grandparents, brothers, sisters, and cousins. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He joined when he was only 16...
Marcus Burr Jr.
May 5, 2025
Reverend Dr. Marcus L. Burr, Jr., 98, passed peacefully on May 5, 2025. Marc was born in Elmira, NY in 1927. Joining the US Navy on his 18th birthday, he served on Guam during WWII - and was inspired to become a minister. Returning home in 1946, Marc enrolled at Mansfield State Teachers College, PA and met a lovely nurse,...
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
May 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
March 19, 1947 – May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Johnny Joseph Carrillo, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, proud U.S. Army veteran, loving father, and dedicated community member, who left this world on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on March...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Merritt
May 3, 2025
Betty was born on May 30, 1944, in Roswell, NM to the late Ray and Doris Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Merritt and her daughter Kristi Grant, both in 2022.
Betty Miller and Bobby Merritt were married on December 16th, 1962, in Roswell, NM. They later moved to Alamogordo where...
Anthony James Salopek
May 1, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Anthony James Salopek (“James”) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on the family farm south of Mesilla, NM. James will be dearly missed by the entire Salopek family and many friends gained from his long and thriving life on earth.
James was born on the family farm and grew up in the beautiful...
Cecilia Valenzuela
May 1, 2025
Cecilia "Cissy" Julia Valenzuela
Cissy, our cherished wife, mother and friend, was 70 years old and lived in Carlsbad NM for most of her life. She also lived part time with her loving daughter and family in Las Cruces, NM, for the last two years of her life.
She entered the heavenly skies accompanied by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on...
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