Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Steven T Valencia
Oct 7, 2014
Steven T. Valencia, 76, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born May 9, 1938 in Hot Springs, NM to Felix and Isabel Valencia. He grew up in Cuchillo, NM. Steve served our country honorably as a member of the US Navy and US National Guard. He retired from the US Postal Service...
Cody Lee Wescott
Oct 7, 2014
Cody Wescott (1952-2014) Cody Lee Wescott, 62 of Las Cruces, NM died Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his home. Cody was born in Moberly, Missouri to Elliott J. (Jim) and Alta Wescott. Cody is survived by his mother Alta, his wife Charla and their three children, Sky Sena, her husband Mario and their children Brooklyn and Zebulun; Buck Wescott and...
Ronald Blaine Dawes
Oct 6, 2014
Ronald Blaine Dawes, 82, having experienced a truly wonderful life, passed away on Monday, October 6. Ron was born on May 31, 1932 in North Tonawanda, New York to Willard F. and Mildred C. Dawes. He graduated from North Tonawanda High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of Buffalo in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy....
Staci Christina Garcia
Oct 6, 2014
Staci C. Garcia (April 14, 1989-October 6, 2014) Staci Garcia of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Tucson, AZ. Staci was Joe and Jami Garcia's daughter and was born in El Paso, TX. She worked as a home health caretaker and was attending school. She was a very devoted mother and would do without...
Earlean Mcdonald
Sep 28, 2014
Earlean McDonald, age 84, was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ, Sunday, September 28, 2014. A faithful and devoted child of God, she now sits in the home prepared for her, as the Lord has promised. Earlean often quoted Jeremiah 29 verse 11: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, They are plans for...
Cordie Hughes Smith
Sep 25, 2014
After a long courageous battle with cancer, Cordie Lynn Smith born December 8, 1925 in Memphis, TN passed away peacefully on September 25, 2014 with family by her side. Married to James Martin Smith in 1947, she had 4 children, 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. In Memphis, Cordie was involved with the Sweet Adeline's, and worked at Ruby's dress...
Miguel Barela Calzada
Sep 21, 2014
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, Miguel (Mike) Barela Calzada, age 78, of Las Cruces returned to his heavenly home, Sunday, September 21, 2014 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born September 18, 1936 in Mesa, Arizona, to Pedro Gonzalez Calzada and Francisca Ramos Barela. He grew up in the Dona Ana...
Life Legacy
Sep 21, 2014
Pedro "Pete" Jimenez Lara Pete Jimenez Lara, 85, a resident of Hot Springs and Las Cruces, New Mexico died Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the New Mexico State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Pete was born April 16, 1929 in Sherman, New Mexico, to Jose C. Lara and Diega Gonzales Lara. After graduating from Hot Springs School...