Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Edward E. Wood

Edward E. Wood

Apr 5, 2015

Edward Engelsen Wood "Ed" passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday April 5, 2015 peacefully at his home in Las Cruces. Ed was born in Albuquerque, NM to Francis Otis Wood and Nina Engelsen Wood on July 27, 1942. Ed is survived by his Wife Donna A. Wood of Las Cruces, NM, Sister Dorothy Wood of Albuquerque, NM,...

Clarence Fielder

Clarence Fielder

Apr 3, 2015

Clarence H. Fielder, 87, went to join his parents, Henry and Gertrude Fielder and meet his Lord on Friday, April 3, 2015 to join with his brothers Alfred, Cleo and his sister Veola Gooden. Clarence was baptized at an early age at Phillips Chapel CME Church, 638 N Tornillo built by his grandfather, Daniel Hibler in 1910. The chapel sits...

Genovevo Garcia

Genovevo Garcia

Apr 3, 2015

Our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. Genovevo Garcia 93, of 2285 Sandhill Road, Las Cruces, New Mexico entered eternal rest to be with our heavenly Father on April 3, 2015. Genovevo "Vevo" Garcia, was born January 3, 1922, in Las Animas, Colorado to Francisco and Ipolita Garcia. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosario Cruz...

Cleburn Wayne Ward

Cleburn Wayne Ward

Mar 31, 2015

Cleburn Wayne Ward (C.W.), born September 27, 1925 in Loraine, TX, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Las Cruces, NM. He was the son of Allen Rodney and Della Haggerton Chamness. He married his lifelong partner and best friend, Virginia Lee Bailey, on November 6, 1952. At a young age, C.W. lived in Arkansas and later, as a teenager, moved...

Ruby Marie Villegas

Ruby Marie Villegas

Mar 29, 2015

It is with heavy hearts and great sorrow that we announce the passing of our loved one, Ruby Villegas, 39, of Hatch, New Mexico. Ruby passed on Sunday, March 29, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at home. Ruby was born on, September 20, 1975 to Marty and Martha Villegas in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ruby grew up alongside her...

Raymond E. Neher

Raymond E. Neher

Mar 27, 2015

On March 27, 2015 Raymond (Ray) E. Neher went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He had been fighting illness for several months and finally finished his race at Mountain View Regional Hospital. He was born in McCune, Kansas and was one of 4 sons. He was the last surviving son and now has been reunited...

Pete Cordova Serna

Pete Cordova Serna

Mar 26, 2015

Pete "Petee" Cordova Serna, 62, passed away at home on March 26, 2015. Pete was born in Las Cruces on November 24, 1953. Pete was a long time resident of Dona Ana, where he spent his time raising his loving roosters. He is survived by his daughter, Lupita Serna Peru and son, Kevin Serna. Pete is also survived by three...

Timothy P Garcia

Timothy P Garcia

Mar 23, 2015

Timothy Patrick Garcia "Rabbit," 37, passed away March 23, 2015. He was born February 7, 1978. He was a lifetime resident of Las Cruces. Tim loved fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle. At his time of death Timothy was employed by Las Cruces Landscaping. Timothy is survived by his loving wife Samantha Garcia, grandmother Elva Martinez, mother Yolanda Garcia, father...