Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Arthur Mcneil Scott
May 17, 2014
Arthur M. Scott, 88, died May 17, 2014 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Scott was born September 17, 1925 in Larned, Kansas to Monroe and Mildred Scott. After high School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp., was commissioned as 2nd Lt., and served as a pilot and flight instructor during WWII. Mr. Scott was a teacher at...
Donald E Wallace
May 16, 2014
Donald Earl Wallace, age 84, died May 16, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mr. Wallace was born September 10, 1929 to DeRae and Ethel Evelyn (Braley) Wallace in Upton, Wyoming at the home of his maternal grandparents, William and Ina Braley. He spent his boyhood years on the "S Cross" cattle ranch in Fall River County,...
Roy L. Lashway
May 14, 2014
Roy L. Lashway died of natural causes on May 14, 2014, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on April 5, 1931, in Standford, Montana (MT), to Joseph C. and Zelma H. Lashway. Roy lived in Standford until 1941, when the family moved to Great Falls, MT. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1949....
Frank R. Davila
May 11, 2014
Frank R. Davila, 79, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 4, 1934 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to Frank N. Davila and Josephine Davila. Frank was a proud member of the United States Navy and served honorably during the Korean War. Once he completed his...
Santiago 'Jim' Olivas
May 10, 2014
Santiago "Jim" Olivas lost a courageous battle to cancer on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Jim was born on July 14, 1950 to Antonio and Rita Soto Olivas in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rita Soto Olivas. He is survived by his father, Antonio Olivas, brother, Tony Olivas (Chita) of Canutillo, TX Dan Olivas (Misie)...
Lamar Haugabrook
May 10, 2014
Lamar Haugabrook, 66 of Las Cruces, NM passed on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born to Jimmy and Lillie Haugabrook on March 23, 1948 in Atlanta, GA. Lamar honorably served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Army. He enjoyed bird watching, was a Dallas Cowboys fan and spending time with family and friends. Lamar was...
Manuel B. Gonzales
May 9, 2014
Manuel (Manny) B Gonzales, 81, longtime resident of Las Cruces, joined his deceased Wife, Nellie B Gonzales and Son, James Gonzales, when he entered eternal life Friday, May 9, 2014, at La Posada
Santiago 'Jimmy' Sanchez
May 9, 2014
Santiago "Jimmy" Sanchez entered eternal rest on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the age of 43. Santiago was born in Las Cruces to Richardo and Maria Sanchez. He was raised in Las Cruces and spent the rest of his life in Las Cruces where he raised his children. He enjoyed coaching and, playing baseball, and teaching others. He was an...
Daniel G. Dominguez
May 7, 2014
Daniel G. Dominguez (Pop's) Passed Wednesday May7.2014 At La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice Las Cruces, NM surrounding by his loved ones. Dan was born in Corrales, NM on May 7,1924 to Abel and Abranita Dominguez of Bernalillo, NM. Dan was married to the love of his life Maria F. Dominguez for 63 years and lived in Las Cruces for forty-five...
Minnie Garcia
May 6, 2014
Our dear beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother Minnie Garcia 91, of 1345 Roosevelt, Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal rest to be with our loving almighty Father on May 6, 2014. Minnie Garcia was born in 1922 in Las Vegas, New Mexico; she enjoyed life to the very fullest until her death. Minnie could strike up a...
Esperanza Banegas Frietze
May 5, 2014
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our most precious and beloved mother, Esperanza "Bebe" Banegas Frietze, 90, of Las Cruces, who departed this life and entered into eternal life to be with our redeemer the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, May 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving children and numerous grandchildren. Mother...
Val T Barela
May 4, 2014
It is with sadness in our hearts we announce the passing of our father, brother and uncle Val T. Barela Mr. Barela passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the age of 89 at his home in San Ysidro.
Rose Louise Norman
May 3, 2014
Our most beloved and precious Mother, Rose Louise Norman passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her family and her friends. Rose was born February 10, 1922 in Indianola, Mississippi, to Robert Lee Scott and Louisa Catherine Clopton Scott. Upon her graduation from high school, her older sister Robbie Lee Scott invited...








