Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Judith Ann Johnson
Aug 21, 2024
Judy Ann Johnson
Las Cruces, NM
Date of passing: August 21, 2024
Judy Ann Johnson was born in Moline, Illinois to Harold and Margaret Coultis. She came to Las Cruces, New Mexico with her family when she was seven years old. Judy considered herself now to be a native of New Mexico.
Judy retired from NASS SRS USDA after 32 years. She had also...
Lucia Cuellar Jimenez
Aug 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lucia (Lucy) Cuellar Jimenez
Lucia Cuellar Jimenez, age 71, passed away on August 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 13, 1952, Lucia brought immense joy to those around her. She was born in Anthony, NM to Jose and Manuela Cuellar.
Lucia's journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a...
Julia Delzer
Aug 19, 2024
Julia “Julie” Cutler Delzer passed away at home on Monday August 19, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on January 20, 1951, in Las Cruces, NM to Charles and Carnell Cutler. She spent her entire life living in Las Cruces. Julie attended Valley View Elementary, Lynn Junior High, and Las Cruces High School.
On December 27, 1972, Julie...
John Fletcher Deerman
Aug 19, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Fletcher Deerman, who passed away in his home near La Union, NM on August 15, 2024. Fletcher was born in El Paso, Texas on January 16, 1951, to Willard Lee Deerman and Florence Vera Hawker Deerman.
Fletcher had worked for numerous trucking companies in the valley hauling agricultural products to and...
Susan Loretta Jones
Aug 18, 2024
Susan Loretta "Sissie" Jones (née Proctor), aged 82, passed away on August 18, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. She was born October 19, 1941 at the family home, near Corona, New Mexico. Sissie was well loved by her family and stayed active in the Corona community all her life.Sissie graduated from Corona Schools in 1959 and married Sonny Jones. They...
Eleuterio Estevan Ortiz
Aug 18, 2024
Eleuterio “Terry” Ortiz, 84, passed away August 18, 2024. He was born October 5, 1939, to Erminia Ortiz in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Terry’s father, Manuel Ortiz, died the month before his birth. As the baby of the family, he was raised by his single mother and his 5 older siblings. He was part of a large extended family, and...
Roland La France Sr.
Aug 16, 2024
Roland Gerard La France Sr.
January 17th, 1931 - August 16th, 2024
CWO 3 (Ret. USA) Roland Gerard La France Sr., “Frenchy,” passed away on August 16th, 2024 at his home in Las Cruces, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Norma Olga Paradise La France (2011), and joins his eldest daughter...
James Evans
Aug 14, 2024
It is with a heavy broken heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of James Evans.
James is survived by Sylvia his loving wife of 61 years and his 2 daughters Yvonne Aranda (Gilbert Aranda) and Yvette Evans. James had 6 grandchildren Micole Aranda, Amanda Aranda, Jennifer Romero, Erica Lopez, Gilbert Lopez and James Lopez and 10 great grandchildren....
Rosemarie Maynez
Aug 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Rosemarie Maynez announce her passing on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Las Cruces after a lengthy illness. Our beloved Rosie was born to Luis and Josefa Maynez on December 17, 1942 in Las Cruces.
Rosie attended Holy Cross School from first through eighth grades, Court Jr. High, Las Cruces...
Carmen Gonzalez
Aug 11, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carmen A. Gonzalez, a beloved family matriarch and cherished friend, who left us on August 11, 2024, at the age of 86 in Las Cruces, NM. Born on July 25, 1938, in Las Cruces, NM, she lived a life marked by generosity, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Carmen Gonzalez...
Frank A. DuBois III
Aug 10, 2024
Frank A. DuBois, 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away at home August 10 th2024. Which just happens to be his wife Sharon’s birthday. Frank was born in Long Beach, California to Frank and Wanda Dubois on May 29, 1947.
He grew up the oldest of three and attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM where he played football and...
William Steinmetz
Aug 10, 2024
William Joseph Steinmetz, 75, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away with his family at his side and good Oldies music playing on August 10, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center.
Bill was born in Athens, Ohio to Fred and Frances Steinmetz on June 28, 1949. He grew up as the second oldest of four siblings and attended Walnut Ridge High School...
Earl Shepard
Aug 10, 2024
Earl A. Shepard passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 in Las Cruces. He was 91 years old. He was born on September 30, 1932 in Aurora, Illinois to Ralph and Marcia Shepard. Earl earned his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1974. After graduating with his degree he worked in various private sector fields.
In 1959 he married Carolyn...
Gustavo M. Alvidrez
Aug 9, 2024
Gustavo M. Alvidrez 62, departed this life on Friday morning, August 9, 2024. Born April 2, 1962, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was an Electrical Contractor, a longtime employee of U.S. Army WSMR, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
He was survived by his wife, Tracy Alvidrez; Three daughters: Kayla (Joseph) Tuton, Alicia (Arash) Badr, Miranda (Aaron)...
Patricia Herrera
Aug 9, 2024
Patricia Murphy Herrera, a beautiful and gracious soul passed away on August 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born to Juanita and Raymundo Murphy in El Paso, Texas on July 6, 1958, Patricia’s life was a tapestry of love, selflessness, generosity and grace.
Patricia’s journey began as humble beginnings, second to the youngest, being raised alongside 13 brothers and sisters. Her...
Pamela Frankie Crume
Aug 9, 2024
On August 9, 2024, Pamela Hartin Crume lost her valiant battle with cancer in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Throughout her last days she was attended by her husband and children who kept loving vigil. Pamela was born on October 2, 1948 to Frederick and Winifred Hartin, the third of four children. She grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon and attended...
Kane Henry Brenneman
2024
From scoring seven goals a game in pee wee soccer to contentedly cuddling Pasta Cat on the couch afterwards… From his heroic Washington Post frontpage TD catch to sobbing tears when Gemma was buried… From inexplicably hyping his Texans squad from Maryland and then West Virginia to the compassion he had for anyone in his care and utter lack thereof...
John Joseph Aguirre Sr.
Aug 2, 2024
John Joseph Aguirre, Sr. (born Ruben Mendez in Brownville, Texas on July 26, 1944) was adopted by Luisa de Gracia Aguirre and Miguel Aguirre as an infant. John died Friday, August 2, 2024 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. John was raised in Houston, Texas where he attended local Houston schools and attended Allen Academy Military School, Bryan, Texas. He played...
LaVonda Gayle Preuit
Jul 31, 2024
Born in Deming, NM, on July 11, 1945, LaVonda Gayle Franklin Preuit passed this life on Tuesday, July 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.There will be a public viewing at 9:30 a.m. with services to follow at 10 a.m. August 5, 2024 at Las Cruces Church of Christ, 2025 N. Valley, Las Cruces, NM. There will then be...
Fay Lenore Frost
Jul 30, 2024
Fay “Lenore” Frost, age 85 passed away on July 30, 2024 in Roswell, NM. Lenore was born on February 11, 1939 in Arch, NM to Sylvester and Fay Maureen Walker. She had two brothers Nevil Ray Walker and Franklin Delano Walker; and a sister Billy Jean Jameson. The family moved to Belen, NM for Lenore’s early childhood before moving to...
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