Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Larry Button
Jul 15, 2014
Larry Lee Button, 66, Las Cruces, entered into eternal rest July 15, 2014 at Mountain View Regional Hospital . He was born to the late Guy and Mary Worchinski Button in Waupaca, WI, December 27, 1947. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelors in Hotel and Restaurant Management and then served his country in Vietnam with the...
Mary Estella Sampson
Jul 15, 2014
Mary Estella Sampson, 91, of Las Cruces, formerly of Arrey, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Nursing Facility surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1923. She married Marvin Hutson in 1941 and they had one son Albert. Shortly after Albert was born, Marvin...
Jesus Marquez
Jul 9, 2014
Jesus Marquez, 91, died at his home on July 9, 2014 surrounded by his wife and children. Jesus was born to Narciso Marquez and Josefina Camacho in Villa Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico on February 22, 1923. He married the love of his life Regina Lujan May 2, 1959 in Chihuahua, Mexico. At a young age he left home and under the...
Angela M Marquez
Jul 7, 2014
Our beloved Mother "Angie" was born July 20, 1932. She was the daughter of Anna and Isabel Granillo. Passing away Monday, July 7, 2014 she was 81. Angie was a devoted homemaker and worked in sales. She is survived by numerous relatives to include her brother Joe Montoya and her sons. She lived in San Bernardino, California for many years...
Shirley Lee Skinner
Jul 7, 2014
Shirley L. Davis Skinner, A.K.A. Mom, Grandma and GG, went to be with her Lord on July 7, 2014 at her residence in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 78 years of age. Shirley was the daughter of Eva C. Smith Davis and Howard W. Davis. She was born in Cadillac, Michigan on February 19, 1936. She has one brother,...
Loretta Eileen Carlson
Jul 1, 2014
Loretta Eileen Carlson, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 1, 2014 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Loretta was born on April 27, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio. She was the second daughter of Mary and Forest Line. Loretta was a homemaker and will be remembered as a wonderful wife, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother...
Jose V Luna
Jul 1, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Jose "Pepe" V. Luna. He joined our heavenly father on Tuesday July 1, 2014 at home in Las Cruces New Mexico surrounded by his family. He was born May 2, 1916, in Pueblo Colorado to Gorgonio Luna and Isidra Villa...
Michael Thomas Stevens
Jul 1, 2014
Michael "Mike" Thomas Stevens, 45 passed away July 1st, 2014 in Las Cruces, N.M. He was born October 7th, 1968 in Las Cruces, N.M. to Bobby Glen and Lila Ann Stevens. He had two siblings, Lisa Silva and Jeffrey Stevens. Michael was also a part of a large extended family of cousins who were all more like brothers and sisters...
Willa M. Mauck
Jun 30, 2014
Willa May Mauck, 72, of La Mesa, New Mexico, died June 30, 2014 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, in Las Cruces. Willa was a long time resident of Phoenix, AZ. She was the Human Resources Director for Western and Unique Towing until she moved to La Mesa, New Mexico to enjoy her retirement. She will always be remembered as...
Mary Irene Padilla
Jun 30, 2014
Mary "Irene" Padilla died at the age of 84 on Monday, June 30th 2014 in Las Cruces, NM. Irene was born on July 17, 1929 in Las Cruces, NM to Matias and Julia Dominguez. She was sister to Corrine Martinez, Jesus Dominguez, Johnny Dominguez, and Bessie Reyes. She married Amadeo S. Padilla, of Hatch, NM, on May 26, 1944 in...
Paul R. Herrera
Jun 29, 2014
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Paul Richard Herrera (ONE PUNCH PAUL), 52 years old of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life in his home on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Paul was born on April 8, 1962 in Las Cruces, NM to Daniel and Constance Herrera. He was the youngest of 11 children. He married Maria Gallegos...
Elizabeth Annette Shaw
Jun 28, 2014
Elizabeth Annette Shaw, 55, of Pasadena MD, succumbed to a short fight with cancer and passed away with her loving family by her side on June 28, 2014 in Warrenton VA. She was born on January 17, 1959 to her loving parents David and Sofie Garcia. Elizabeth was introduced to Jesus Christ on October 19, 1979 and faithfully loved her...