Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Life Legacy

Life Legacy

Nov 22, 2016

Jose M Aldama Martinez 64, of Las Cruces, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in the comfort of his home. Jose was born in Durango, Mexico on September 16, 1952 to Raul and Dolores. Jose married the love of his life, Betty Aldama, on March 17, 2000. Mr. Aldama Martinez is survived by his loving wife Betty Aldama, his...

Steven F. Fierro

Steven F. Fierro

Nov 19, 2016

Steven (Steve) F. Fierro went to our Lord on November 19, 2016. Steve was born on January 13, 1965 in Las Cruces New Mexico - He graduated from Mayfield High School. Steve was employed at various grocery stores and moved to Sunnyvale, California to pursue his career. In California he began his family. Steve had a passion for cooking, loved...

Arturo Guerrero

Arturo Guerrero

Nov 18, 2016

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Arturo "Jerry" Guerrero, 66, of Dona Ana entered eternal life to be with our Heavenly Father following a yearlong battle to liver cancer, Friday November 18, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Arturo, Jerry, as he was loving known, was born June 27, 1950 to Roman and...

Roberto Apodaca

Roberto Apodaca

Nov 12, 2016

First Visitation Monday, November 21, 2016 9:30am, Holy Cross Address Not Available Service Information Monday, November 21, 2016 10:00am, Holy Cross Address Not Available Interment Location Hillcrest Memorial Gardens 5140 W. Picacho Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007

Margarita Fajardo Flores

Margarita Fajardo Flores

Nov 11, 2016

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margarita Fajardo Flores, 95, lifelong resident of Hatch, NM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 16, 1921 to Gregorio and Jesusita Colmenero Fajardo in Rodey, NM. Mrs. Flores was a homemaker and a member of...

Rudy Larcher

Rudy Larcher

Nov 10, 2016

On Thursday, November 10, Rudy Larcher (80 years old) grabbed his golf clubs and walked onto Heaven's beautiful golf course to play his final 18 holes. He was surrounded by his family. Rudy was born in Price, Utah on April 3, 1936. He had two brothers (Tommy and Earl) and loved great food. He learned how to cook from his...

Arturo Terrazas

Arturo Terrazas

Nov 8, 2016

Send Flowers Arturo Terrazas June 8, 1951 - November 8, 2016 Arturo C. Terrazas It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Arturo "Tury" Contreras Terrazas passed on to join his Heavenly Father on November 8, 2016 at age sixty-five at Mountain View Hospital, Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his family. Arturo was born in La Union,...

Winston A. Johnson Ii

Winston A. Johnson Ii

Nov 3, 2016

Winston A. Johnson II went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2016. He is preceded by his father and mother, Winston and Mary Johnson, and his brother Robert Johnson. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vivian, his brother Kenny & wife Kathy of El Paso, his sister-in-law Resa Johnson of El Paso, his father &...

David G Galaz

David G Galaz

Nov 2, 2016

It is with great heaviness of heart, the family of David Guzman Galaz, 68, wish to inform family and friends of the passing away of our Dear Brother, Father, Husband, and Friend on November 2, 2016. David was born on September 2, 1948 to Santiago "Chago" T. Galaz Jr. and Manuela Guzman Galaz. Paternal grandparents Santiago A. Galaz Sr. and...

Frances Montez Wilson

Frances Montez Wilson

Nov 1, 2016

It is with heaviness of heart and soul, the family of Frances Montez Wilson, "Granny," 92, wish to inform friends of the passing away of our dear Mother and Grandmother on November 1, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoyt O. Wilson. She devoted to God, her family and her friends. She was a friend to everyone...

Rickie Cox

Rickie Cox

Oct 29, 2016

Rickie Wayne Cox, age 62, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM after a short illness. He was born in Denton, Texas on December 3, 1953 to Cecile and Wayne Cox, the oldest of three sons. Rickie was a loving and devoted husband, father, and stepfather, He held degrees in Electrical, Mechanical,...

Lawrence I. Henderson

Lawrence I. Henderson

Oct 28, 2016

Lawrence I. Henderson, 88, entered eternal life Friday, October 28, 2016 in Tucson, AZ. He was proceeded in death by his parents Fate and Bercie Henderson, his wife Mariel Henderson, his sisters Carolyn Ann Insign, Barbara Jean Lane, and Dorothy Jean Henderson. He served in the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force during World War II...

Josephine Edith Skinner

Josephine Edith Skinner

Oct 27, 2016

Josephine Edith Skinner passed away on October 27th, 2016. She was 70. Jo, as she was known by many, was born on July 14, 1946 to Paul and Mildred Little in Lamar, CO. She graduated from Joliet West High School in Joliet, IL in 1964. In 1984, Jo and her family moved to New Mexico and settled in Las Cruces...

Phyllis Jean Prince

Phyllis Jean Prince

Oct 26, 2016

Phyllis Jean Prince (77), beloved Mom, NiNi (grandma), Sister, and Aunt passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, after a prolonged battle with congestive heart failure at Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Linda Diane Prince; three grandchildren Amanda Leigh Romero (Erik), Thomas James Romero (Denise), Harrison James Prince...

Madonna Lipscomb

Madonna Lipscomb

Oct 15, 2016

Madonna J. Lipscomb, Donna, passed away after a long 6 year fight with ovarian cancer at the age of 63. Donna died Friday October 15th 2016 in her Home in Elephant Butte, NM with her husband, Dallas and Step-daughter Michele at her side. She was in Hospice for over 2 years at her home. Donna was born September 21st 1953...