Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Enid Thurston Hecker

Enid Thurston Hecker

Jun 24, 2014

Enid Thurston Frank Hecker died on June 24, 2014 at Mesilla Valley La Posada Hospice in Las Cruces, NM after a brief illness. She was born June 22, 1922, and had just celebrated her 92nd birthday. She was born in New York City to Oliver C. Frank and Edna Thurston Frank, but home was in Great Neck, Long Island. She...

John Joseph Bianco

John Joseph Bianco

Jun 20, 2014

John Joseph Bianco, Sr., of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Mesilla Valley Hospice, Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 89. He was recently widowed by his wife, Jacqueline (Sandy) Bianco. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Bianco was born May 17, 1925. He was a United States Navy veteran who served his...

Jerry R Navarro

Jerry R Navarro

Jun 17, 2014

Jerry R. Navarro, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday June 17th 2014 at the age of 33, with his father, mother, and two siblings by his side. He was born October 31, 1980 in El Paso, TX to George and Rosa Navarro. He is survived by his 3 children, Genoveve Navarro, Nathan Navarro, Evan Navarro, His children's mother:...

Margaret B. Beasley

Margaret B. Beasley

Jun 13, 2014

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Margaret B. Beasley, 90, of Las Cruces, NM. Our hearts rejoice that she was greeted at the Golden Gates of Heaven by her beloved husband, Harlan, on Friday, June 13, 2014. Margaret was a wonderful homemaker, seamstress, and sports fanatic...

Maria M Holguin

Maria M Holguin

Jun 11, 2014

Maria Morales Holguin, 85, of Las Cruces, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday June 11, 2014. She was born April 10, 1929 in Deming, NM to Julio Morales and Ysabel Armijo. Maria enjoyed spending time with her family and always made sure they were taken care of. She had a feisty spirit and a caring heart....

Juan M Barela

Juan M Barela

Jun 7, 2014

On the early morning of Saturday June 7th, 2014 John M. Barela passed away at 72 years of age peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones; following a short battle with cancer. John was born November 29th 1941 in Las Cruces, NM to the late Mike Barela and Christina Montoya. He graduated from Las Cruces High School. John married...

James E. Rucks

James E. Rucks

Jun 5, 2014

James E. Rucks, 68, a resident of Las Cruces, NM and formerly of Flint, MI, Cleveland, OH and Nashville, TN departed this life on Thursday, June 5, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1945 to the late Alfred and Gladys Hayes Rucks of Lebanon, TN. James graduated from Wilson County High in Lebanon, TN and received a bachelor's degree...

Lisa J Carrera

Lisa J Carrera

Jun 4, 2014

Lisa Jacquez Carrera, 53, passed to the loving embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ on June 4, 2014 in Las Cruces, New Mexico after a heroic battle with cancer that lasted several years. Lisa was born in El Paso, Texas on February 10, 1961 to Martin and Elva Guerrero. Lisa traveled the world as a child residing in Tripoli, Libya...

Victor Sanchez

Victor Sanchez

Jun 3, 2014

Victor Sanchez, Jr., 84, passed away on June 3, 2014 at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 25, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Victor Sanchez, Sr. and Juanita Perales Sanchez. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. Vic grew up in Dallas,...