Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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...
Allie A Ravak
Sep 20, 2014
Allie Agnezija Ravak, aka Bama, 24, passed away suddenly on Saturday September 20th, 2014. Allie was born on September 23rd, 1989 at Torrejn Air Base, Spain. She was the beloved daughter of Brian and Shelly Ravak of Las Cruces, NM, and brothers Joshua Ravak of Las Cruces, and Caleb Ravak of Rittman, OH. Allie was an energetic, cheerful, and caring...
Fern Smtih
Sep 16, 2014
Fernmonica Franklin Smith, also known just as grandma Fern, being the age of 96 years old when she passed on, she lived a long full loving life, on Wednesday, September 16, at Casa Del Sol when the good Lord decided to take his child home. Born on May 28, 1918 in Kelly, NM with parents Samuel Franklin and Juanita Sanches....
Mary Ellen Sanders
Sep 12, 2014
Mary Ellen Freemyer Sanders was born to Lewis and Alta Freemyer on October 17, 1935 at Grove, OK. She was the oldest of six children, three brothers, David Freemyer of Dallas, TX., Howard Freemyer of Tulsa, OK., and Rev. Ken Freemyer, deceased. She had two sisters, Doris Ann Coulter of Sherman, TX and Carol (Mo) Moss of Salina, OK. She...
Deanna Kraft
Sep 8, 2014
Send Flowers Deanna Michelle Kraft July 4, 1989 - September 8, 2014 Deanna Michelle Kraft "Surfer Girl", age 25, was called to heaven on Monday, September 8, 2014. Our little firecracker was born in Las Cruces on July 4, 1989 to Steve and Dedra (Benge) Kraft. She lived most of her life in Las Cruces but did venture at age...