Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Burt Berkson
Mar 4, 2024
Burt Berkson was born on March 9, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. He had, in current lingo, a free-range childhood spent listening to patrons’ stories in his father’s tavern on Rush Street, saving all sorts of little animals, learning to fix cars, and having fun with friends. At 20-years-old, and against her family’s initial wishes, he married Ann Stern after seeing...
Nancy S. Jenkins
Mar 3, 2024
Nancy S. Jenkins, 95 years of age, of Las Cruces, NM, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan Village. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She was born on May 16, 1928, in Orange, NJ to Edward and Hazel Schurr. Nancy married Frank Jenkins on...
Charlene Saenz James
Mar 3, 2024
Charlene Saenz James passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Las Cruces, NM on March 3rd, 2024, at the age of 61.
Charlene was born on August 23, 1962, in El Paso, TX to Estella Benavidez and Charlie Saenz of La Mesa, NM. She eventually settled in Las Cruces where she attended high school. Charlene or “Chuck” as...
Susan Diane Mitchell
Mar 2, 2024
Susan Diane (Stubbs) Mitchell born May 21, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away March 2, 2024 in El Paso, Texas, Sue was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years. Lucky Mitchell, son Lewis and wife Jamie, granddaughters McKenna and Kinley, brother Steve Stubbs niece Melissa and nephew Matt. Sue was...
Sam Serna Jr.
Mar 1, 2024
Sam Serna Jr. passed away in his home on March 1st, 2024. He was born December 15, 1934, and was one of seven children of Sam Sr. and Matilde Serna, all of whom preceded him in death.
He also survived the loss of his beloved wife, Donna Lou Lange and two children, Jeffrey Scott and Valerie and one granddaughter, Alia. He...
Frank Gomez
Feb 28, 2024
Frank Gomez, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 95 on February 28, 2024. Frank will forever be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his community, and his numerous passions. Frank always showed great pride for his children. His love for his children knew no bounds, and he took great joy in...
Elvin "Al" Vickers
Feb 26, 2024
Elvin K. Vickers (known affectionately as Al) passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 88, after courageously fighting several health issues the past two years. Al retired to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2001. He made many new friends and became an active part of the community. He loved desert living and strongly desired to live out...
Eloy Quintela Flores
Feb 25, 2024
Eloy Quintela Flores was born on February 29, 1964, in Las Cruces, NM and passed away at home on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024.
Eloy will be remembered with Love by his wife, Gloria Flores, his sons: Andrew (Pam) Flores, Paul (Carrie) Hernandez and Richard (Christy) Hernandez. Grandchildren: Andrew, Jr, Lucas, Adriana Flores, Antonia Olmeda, Anthony, Gabriella, Richie, Dante, Hadley, Mila...
Jackie Von Shipp
Feb 25, 2024
Jackie Von Shipp P.H.D.
Was born to Jack and Mabel Smith on January 16, 1945, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, she passed away peacefully at the age of 79 due to respiratory failure on February 25th,2024 with her family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her parents and an older sister Quita Satterfield and an older brother George Smith.
She leaves...
Jacob John Hermosillo
Feb 24, 2024
Jacob John Hermosillo, 40, of Las Cruces, NM, sadly left us suddenly on February 23, 2024. Jacob was a talented graphic artist and musician and enjoyed an Optical career for the last seven years. Jacob is survived by his fiancé, Monica M. Facio of Las Cruces: his daughters Aubrie Hermosillo, 12, Makalie Hermosillo, 11, and Casidie Hermosillo 9, of Los...
Antonia "Tonie" Sandoval
Feb 23, 2024
Antonia “Tonie” Sandoval was born on April 11, 1921 in El Paso, Texas, to Agustin and Julia Arellano. She passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 at the age of 102 in Las Cruces, New Mexico with her loving family by her side.
Tonie will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She was forever...
Carol Jean "Cj" Rimar
Feb 22, 2024
Carol Jean (“CJ”) Rimar, nee Mullenix, humble beginnings started in Wabash, Indiana, on January 3rd, 1941. Her sense of family began as a teenager – having to help an ailing father and assisting with the child rearing of her niece and nephews. Balancing family and school, CJ lettered in high school band and set herself up for college. Her passion...
Gena Lee Watkins
Feb 21, 2024
Gena Lee Watkins, born on September 25, 1979, in Fresno, CA, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 44 in Las Cruces, NM. Gena, a loving wife, mother, and sister, will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Mark Lambert; her children, Dalton Blair and Bree Watkins; her brothers, Wally...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Duran
Feb 19, 2024
Rodolfo G Duran (Rudy)
August 5, 1936 – February 19, 2024
On February 19, 2024, we lost our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, at the age of 87. Rudy was born in Las Cruces NM on August 5, 1936. He was an Air Force Veteran and a retired carpenter from WSMR. He was a loving, caring, and devoted man who loved to...
Keith Morge Sr.
Feb 16, 2024
On Feb 16, 2024, Keith E. Morge Sr. went to his eternal rest in the presence of family.
He was born on November 28, 1941, in Aurora, IL and moved to the Southwest in 1995 in the quest for warmer weather. He loved the mountains and the area surrounding Las Cruces NM.
He and his devoted wife Sally were award winning quilt...
David Michael Morock
Feb 16, 2024
David Morock (1951-2024)
David Michael Morock, a man who embodied the qualities of intelligence, a dry wit, and hard work, passed away February 16th at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by Kay and Mike Morock (parents), Lynda Herrington (sister), Jonathan Herrington (nephew), Bonita and Cecil Boswell (mother-in-law and father-in-law), Don Clifton (brother-in-law), Gail Orr (cousin), and Dick...
Alexander Raymond Telles
Feb 15, 2024
Alexander “Alex” Raymond Telles
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our brother, Alex Raymond Telles, age 60 on Feb 15, 2024, from complications of the flu.
Alex, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, was born on September 12, 1963, to Raymond S. and Dolores (Lucero) Telles. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1981 and attended...
Mathias Paul Schauer
Feb 12, 2024
Mathias Paul Schauer, born January 15, 1942, passed away at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas on February 12, 2024, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Paul was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in the HHC 3/508 Airborne Infantry Regiment from 1962-1965 in Panama. After his honorable discharge from military service, he served as a peace officer...
Paul John Stroik Sr.
Feb 11, 2024
Paul John Stroik, known as "P.J.," aged 88, passed from this life on February 11, 2024, in Hatch, New Mexico. Born on the 6th of April, 1935, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, he lived a life marked by dedication to his vocation, his faith, and his family.
P.J. served as a draftsman at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a role he performed with...
Leah Ann Mccowen
Feb 9, 2024
Leah Ann McCowen, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on February 9, 2024 at the age of 67. Born May 17th, 1956 to Richard and Velma McCowen, Leah was the youngest of 3 children. She attended Las Cruces High School and New Mexico State University where she upheld the family tradition of being an Aggie, receiving both a bachelor’s in...
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