Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Fernando Cadena
May 1, 2024
Fernando Cadena Cepeda, age 75, of Las Cruces, NM, died on May 1. His life story is a testament to the power of family, faith, and service. Born in Monterrey, México, he was the fourth child of Luz María Cepeda de la Garza and Raúl Cadena Reyes. Fernando's upbringing was enriched by the presence of his surviving siblings Raúl, Marilú,...
Peggy Ann Nelson
Apr 30, 2024
Peggy Ann Lewis Nelson, age 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Peggy was born March 19, 1940, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Earl and Pansy Lewis.
Peggy spent her childhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico growing up alongside her lifelong best friend Carroll Brannon. Carroll and Peggy’s, many adventures became...
Pamela Kaye Nelson
Apr 30, 2024
Pamela Kaye Nelson, 67, of Radium Springs, NM, was tragically taken on April 30, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1956, in El Paso, TX to Robert Nolan and Pauline Brose (Oldfather) Lester. Pam graduated from Burges High School in El Paso, TX. She then attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX and graduated with an Associate’s Degree...
Rachel Carbajal
Apr 28, 2024
Rachel Carbajal, born on July 5, 1972 in El Paso, Texas passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 51 in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by the love and support of her family. Rachel or “Big Momma” as she was lovingly called was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and cherished friend.
She is survived by her mother...
Dora Maria Andrade
Apr 26, 2024
Our beloved Mother, Dora Maria Dominguez Aranda, 63, has entered eternal rest,
Friday April 26th, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by all her children.
She was born in Chihuahua, to Faustina Dominguez Aranda and Damaso Dominguez Alarcon on November 13th, 1961. She was a beloved homemaker, and an amazing cook. She will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and her...
Paul Shirley Johnston
Apr 25, 2024
Paul Shirley Johnston III passed from this phase of life on April 25, 2024, at the La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice with his family at his side.
He was born September 2, 1965, in Las Cruces, NM to Paul Shirley Johnston Jr. and Eddith Lorene Cunningham Johnston. Paul was raised in Las Cruces. He studied at the New Mexico Military Institute...
Robert Troy Mims
Apr 24, 2024
Robert Troy Mims, 89 passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Las Cruces to Corrie (Watson) Mims and Marion Mims.
Robert graduated from Las Cruces High School. He enlisted in the Army in January 1955, serving time in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home Robert married and...
Michael Norris
Apr 24, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Grover Norris of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He died at the age of 79 on April 24, 2024.
Mike was born on October 12, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Everal and Helen Norris. He grew up in South Minneapolis / Richfield, MN and attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a degree in...
Richard Phillip
Apr 24, 2024
Richard P. Lujan “Rocky” it is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Rocky. Born September 6, 1943, passed April 24, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Mesilla where he owned Valley Hardware, from which he was retired.
Survived by wife, Clara and daughters; Barbara Narvaez (Raymond), Sylvia Boucher (Rick), Amy Porter (Donald). Grandchildren Ray, Phillip (Bianca), Robert (Malia),...
Ruben Joseph Anaya
Apr 21, 2024
Ruben Joseph Anaya, 75 passed away on April 21, 2024, at his home in Las Cruces surrounded by his family.
Ruben was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Timeteo and Ellena Anaya, he graduated from Roswell High School in 1968. He married the love of his life Susie Anaya on July 21,1979. Right after graduation Ruben was drafted and went on...
Mary Louise Eldridge
Apr 21, 2024
Mary Louise Dorries Eldridge was born December 22,1926 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Henry William Dorries and Pearl Capps Dorries. At the age of 97 she passed peacefully in her sleep at her home at the Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn Weichmann (Michael), Allen Eldridge (Janet), and Mark Eldridge. She was blessed...
Elizabeth Josephine Grover
Apr 19, 2024
Elizabeth Josephine “Betty” Grover passed away at Memorial Medical Center on April 19, 2024. She is survived by 5 siblings, Mary Ruth Brockway, Hazel Burgett, Emsley H. Stevens, Sharon Stevens and Rod Stevens; six children and their spouses, Dennis Grover (Judy) Craig Grover (Wanda) Laurie Anderson (Bob) Stephanie Bowker (Bill) Elsa “Jeanie” Olivas (Ramon) James “Wes” Grover (Elena); 14 grandchildren,...
Theresa Ann Runge
Apr 19, 2024
Theresa (Terri) Ann Runge passed away on April 19, 2024, at Mountainview Regional Hospital from complications due to cancer. She was 72 at the time of her passing.
Terri was born Theresa Ann Root on June 19, 1951 to Hope Patlan and Fred Root in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from North High School in 1969. After graduation, she worked for a...
Gwendolyn Veile Edington
Apr 17, 2024
Gwendolyn Veile Edington
October 30, 1929, to April 17, 2024
Gwen was born in Tooele, Utah to Leman Conrad Veile and Afton Rebecca Veile. She was the oldest sibling to Lois and Dale. The family moved around in the western United States including Gardner, Montana and McGill, Nevada. Gwen spoke fondly of her years growing up near Yellowstone National Park. She finished...
Ronald Axtell
Apr 14, 2024
Ronald Axtell died on April 14, 2024 at the age of 80 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on January 06, 1944 in San Angelo, Texas. Ron was a great father, grandfather, neighbor and friend.
Ron graduated from New Mexico State University with an associate degree in Police Science, FBI National Academy, Ron was in the United States Navy, enlisted...
Mary Frances Haynes
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Frances Haynes passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on April 11, 2024 at the age of 88.
She was born on September 5, 1935 in Clay, West Virginia. Her parents were John and Corda Gray. She had one brother, Junior Gray, who predeceased her.
She married Kenneth Haynes on October 31, 1953 in Clay, West Virginia. They had two children,...
Len Lo Presto
Apr 11, 2024
Len Lo Presto, 81, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on April 11, 2024, at 1:20 p.m. while in ICU at Memorial Medical Center, with wife Linda, and his daughter by his side. He'd had lung surgery 2/26, with subsequent treatments at different facilities, and very recently diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Len was born August 25, 1942, to Geno and Nancy (Giovenco)...
Mary Wilcox
Apr 11, 2024
Mary Agnes Wilcox, 73, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2024, in the city she loved.
Mary was born July 3, 1950, to Merlin (PeeWee) and Emma (Sis) Warnke in Boonville, MO and moved to Las Cruces, NM as a child. Born to an athletically inclined family, she was a gymnast, a dancer, and a cheerleader....
Joene Kleine
Apr 10, 2024
Joene “Joy” Kleine, age 88, died peacefully on April 10, 2024. Joy was born in Harrison, Arkansas on August 14, 1935 to Orville and Ina Rowlett. Raised in California, she met and married Howard James Kleine in 1953. Shortly after their wedding, they moved to Las Cruces and raised two boys.
Joy served in many roles over her lifetime. She was...
August Martin
Apr 9, 2024
August Martin, primarily known as Auggie. Age 77. Went home Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Auggie was Born November 14, 1946, in Newark, Delaware to George Lloyd Martin Sr. and Sarah Isabel Pratt Martin. He grew up the youngest of 7 children, five sisters: Charlotte Hoffman, Lucille Tweed, Betty Lou Mann, Suzanne Marvel and Sarah (Sally)...
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