Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Tobias Alfonso Ramos
Dec 12, 2024
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Tobias Ramos, who left this world on December 12, 2024. Born on September 26, 1969, Tobias lived a life full of love, achievements, and unforgettable memories. Tobias was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind an incredible legacy and enduring love within his family - his beloved wife,...
Mary Santisteven
Dec 11, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Lucia Santistevan 92, of Las Cruces, New Mexico at her residence on December 11, 2024. Mary lived in Las Cruces, New Mexico for 57 years.
She was born on November 22, 1932, in Center, Colorado to Refugio Torres and Magdalena Trujillo.
She enjoyed watching her family come together and a...
Dianne Shinholser
Dec 10, 2024
Dianne P Shinholser breathed her last on December 10, 2024 in Las Cruces NM at the age of 91. Born September 2, 1933 in Denver Colorado to Raymond and Esther Phillips. Dianne experienced tragedy at the age of 3 when her father died in a mining accident. Her mother remarried and she had two brothers, James and Jerry Spray. She...
Lucille Wolf
Dec 6, 2024
Lola Lucille Wolf, (Lucille), went home to our Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 93. Lucille passed away peacefully Friday December 6th 2024 with her family by her side. Lucille spent her last days at the Heritage Assisted Living. Lucille was born in Roswell, NM oldest child of William (Willy) and Pearl (Blanscet) Dean, July 26th, 1931. Her siblings...
Claudene Lois Wertzberger
Dec 6, 2024
Claudene Lois Wertzberger, born on June 13, 1938, in Joliet, IL, passed away on December 6, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. She built a fulfilling career as an Assistant Vice President at First National Bank, where she was known for her dedication and strong work ethic.Claudene leaves behind a large and loving family, including her daughters Deborah Cunningham, Brenda Tegmeyer,...
Annelise Espinoza
Dec 2, 2024
Annelise B. Espinoza, also known to friends and family as Anne, was 71 at the time of her passing in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, which was also her Wedding Anniversary. If she had not been preceded in death by her husband, Edward E. Espinoza, they would have celebrated their 52nd Anniversary on...
Dennis Michael Duncan
Dec 2, 2024
Dennis Michael Duncan passed away on December 2, 2024 of aggressive, fast-moving cancer. He was in home hospice surrounded by his wife, Dawn, his dogs, Fergus and Barney, and his friends Rick and Amy Meidinger, as well as the caring team from Mesilla Valley Hospice.
Dennis was born on February 17, 1949 to John R. and Emma Mills Duncan in Yankton,...
John Davies Phillips Jr.
Nov 24, 2024
John Davies Phillips Jr., 92 years old, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a brief illness. He is survived by his son, Robert, daughters Jeanne and Janice, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
John was born in Jersey City, NJ on January 3rd, 1932 and grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His early years were marked by a...
Manuela Molina Smith
Nov 24, 2024
It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our family matriarch, Manuela Molina Smith. On Sunday, November 24, 2024, she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by several family members. Manuela was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great Grandmother. She was 96 years old.
Manuela was born on February...
Vernon Weber
Nov 23, 2024
Vernon Weber was born in February of 1975 and passed away on November 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mom, who passed away very early in life. He spoke of her fondly and how much he missed her. Also preceded in his death was his beloved dog, Charley. Charley was a light in his life. Vernon would...
Albert Lawrence Chavez
Nov 21, 2024
Albert (Al) Chavez, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024. He is survived by his children: Albert Jr., Michael, and Khristie. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Ann Chavez, his father, Henry Chavez Sr, his brother Hugo Chavez and his brother-in-law Ernesto Sierra.
Al was a devoted grandfather who cherished his time with his grandchildren:...
Jenny Rettinger
Nov 21, 2024
Jennie Rettinger (nee Gulik) passed away on 11/21/2024 in Las Cruces NM.
Dearest wife of the late Robert L., beloved mother of Roberta (Frederick) Rabert and the late Robert (Kathleen) Rettinger. Dear grandmother of the late Alexander Rettinger. Fond sister of the late Lillian (Frank) Darlinger, the late Theodore (Mary), the late Stanley (Rose) Wojinicki and the late PFC Frederick.
Funeral services...
Jennie Rowlison
Nov 19, 2024
Jennie Rowlison, née Ortiz, passed peacefully on November 19th at the age of 93 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Jennie was the first of six children to be born to Sarah and Henry Ortiz, in Nambé, New Mexico (followed by siblings Gilbert, Angie, Eddie, Sylvia, and Linda). Jennie attended Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, where she graduated in...
Miguel Frietze Jr.
Nov 18, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Miguel (Mike) C. Frietze, Jr., at the age of 97. Mike joined the angels and his children, Michael and Patsy, on November 18, 2024.
Mike was born in Mesilla, New Mexico on September 16, 1927, to Miguel Saenz Frietze and...
Jacqueline Mary McLean
Nov 18, 2024
Jacqueline Mary McLean 93 of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Monday, November 18th, 2024. She was born on July 11th, 1931, in Boston, MA to the late Mary Thersa Francoeur and Wilford U Francoeur. Jacqueline graduated from Roslindale High School in 1948 and worked for MA Bell as a switchboard operator.
Jacqueline was the beloved wife of the late...
Mercedes Melendrez
Nov 17, 2024
Mercedes "Mercy" (De Leon) Melendrez, 80, passed away at her home in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by her family and friends on November 17, 2024. She was born on July 24, 1944, in Alamogordo, NM, to Evangelista (Duran) De Leon and Pablo De Leon. Mercy was married to her beloved husband, Joe G. Melendrez, for 59 years.
Mercy is survived by...
Martha Legarreta
Nov 15, 2024
On November 15, 2024, Martha Legarreta went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Celebration of life on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 1800 S. Locust St. Las Cruces, NM. Reception at Grapevine Plaza, 3900 W. Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM from 1:00...
Cheryl Lynn Perrigo
Nov 14, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Perrigo, 73, of Las Cruces, New Mexico sadly passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 14th, 2024. She was born on April 23, 1951, in Walla Walla, WA to the late Richard Mack Steadman and Edith Mae Town. Cheryl was the beloved wife of the late Clyde “Rick” Richard Perrigo II of Las Cruces, NM. Cheryl enjoyed RVing later...
Elizabeth Lou Stout
Nov 14, 2024
Elizabeth Lou Custer Stout, (Bunner), went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 87. Elizabeth passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 14, 2024, with loving family at her side.
Elizabeth began her fabulous life on August 21, 1937 in Monroe Michigan. She was born the third child of US Army Colonel Charles A and Minnie...
Lisa Alvarado Dominguez
Nov 11, 2024
Lisa Domínguez Alvarado passed away on November 11, 2024, Lisa was born October 25, 1987, in El Paso, Texas to Arturo and Irma Alvarado. Lisa attended Gadsden High School. Lisa loved horses, she owned and bred racehorses as a hobby.
Lisa is survived by her father Arturo Alvarado and her five Children Jeremiah Alvarado (16 years old), Nevaeh Alvarado (15 years...