Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Donna K Roberts
May 13, 2025
Donna Kay Roberts of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at age 73, in her home surrounded by her two loving daughters. Donna was born September 27, 1952 in Portales, NM where she raised her family with her late husband Wayland Lovorn. Later in life she moved to Las Cruces, NM where she graduated with her...
Danny M Herrera
May 12, 2025
Danny M. Herrera
January 29, 1950 – May 12, 2025
Danny M. Herrera, affectionately known as Papa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on January 29, 1950, Danny’s life was filled with love, laughter, and the open road. Papa was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Patsy (“Bama”) and a proud father to...
Gerald Adrian Biamont
May 11, 2025
Gerald Adrian Biamont passed at the age of 94 on May 11, 2025, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Jerry was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. During his last few years, he was surrounded by and attended to by his family. He is greatly missed.
He was born September 1, 1930, to Alma Augusta Christiansen and Adrian Andrew Paul...
Eleanor Mary Skinner
May 10, 2025
Eleanor Mary Skinner
March 7, 1939 – May 10, 2025
Eleanor Mary Skinner, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with her son Mike and daughter-in-law Julie by her side. She was 86 years old.
Born on March 7, 1939, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Caroline Barbrick and Anthony Antonelli, Eleanor’s early life was...
Shirlene R. Kading
May 10, 2025
Shirlene R. Kading, 89, passed away on May 10 in the comfort of her home surrounded by so much love. Our hearts are broken but comforted by knowing she is rejoicing in Heaven.
Shirlene was born on January 2, 1936, in Monroe, Wisconsin to Frank L Hartwig and Elda M Hartwig. She was raised on a dairy farm with 4 brothers....
Cynthia Susan Rushing
May 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Susan Rushing (née Barrett) who passed away quietly on Friday evening, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 77 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice Center in Las Cruces, NM due to complications from COPD. She was surrounded by the comfort of her loving daughter Elizabeth along with family...
Josiah Emmanuel Perrault
May 8, 2025
Josiah Emmanuel Perrault 18 passed away on May 8th, 2025, just three days after his 18th birthday. He was born May 5th, 2007 In Las Cruces New Mexico, to Joseph Eugene Perrault 2nd And Victoria Ann Lucero.
Josiah had A strong passion for Jiu-Jitsu, Basketball, Kickboxing, and took an interest in motorcycles. Josiah's greatest joy came from being with his family...
Christopher George Mangusing
May 8, 2025
Christopher George Mangusing, age 66, born to George and Joann Mangusing on July 16, 1958 in San Diego, California has been embraced by our Lord Jesus Christ on May 8, 2025.
Chris Mangusing enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 22 as a 46150 - Ammunition Systems Specialist. Following the United States Air Force, he pursued his career with...
Francisco Acosta
2025
Francisco Acosta (Frankie/Frank), beloved son, brother and father left this earth for bigger and better things in February 2025. He was born on July 13, 1953, to Henry and Josie Acosta. He grew up in Four Points amongst grandparents, brothers, sisters, and cousins. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He joined when he was only 16...
Marcus Burr Jr.
May 5, 2025
Reverend Dr. Marcus L. Burr, Jr., 98, passed peacefully on May 5, 2025. Marc was born in Elmira, NY in 1927. Joining the US Navy on his 18th birthday, he served on Guam during WWII - and was inspired to become a minister. Returning home in 1946, Marc enrolled at Mansfield State Teachers College, PA and met a lovely nurse,...
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
May 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
March 19, 1947 – May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Johnny Joseph Carrillo, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, proud U.S. Army veteran, loving father, and dedicated community member, who left this world on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on March...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Merritt
May 3, 2025
Betty was born on May 30, 1944, in Roswell, NM to the late Ray and Doris Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Merritt and her daughter Kristi Grant, both in 2022.
Betty Miller and Bobby Merritt were married on December 16th, 1962, in Roswell, NM. They later moved to Alamogordo where...
Anthony James Salopek
May 1, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Anthony James Salopek (“James”) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on the family farm south of Mesilla, NM. James will be dearly missed by the entire Salopek family and many friends gained from his long and thriving life on earth.
James was born on the family farm and grew up in the beautiful...
Cecilia Valenzuela
May 1, 2025
Cecilia "Cissy" Julia Valenzuela
Cissy, our cherished wife, mother and friend, was 70 years old and lived in Carlsbad NM for most of her life. She also lived part time with her loving daughter and family in Las Cruces, NM, for the last two years of her life.
She entered the heavenly skies accompanied by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on...
Robert "Bob" Klima
Apr 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Thomas Klima, 86, passed away April 30, 2025, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 15, 1939, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Edith (Winslow) Klima. Bob earned his GED while serving in the United States Marine Corps, and went on to take college classes in math and writing. Bob worked for the Minneapolis Water Works,...
Candi Gonzales
Apr 28, 2025
Candi Gonzales 53 lost her courageous, painful battle with Leukemia on Monday April 28, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. During this fight Candi stood up to the challenge with a smile and a thumbs up.
Candi was born in Socorro, New Mexico on October 11, 1971, at 7:30 pm to Charlie Benjamin and Jeanne Martinez. Little sister Heidi came along...
Johnnie Ray Infante
Apr 27, 2025
Johnnie Ray Infante, 68, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born on May 22, 1956, in Las Cruces to Juanita and Marcos Infante, Johnnie was a lifelong resident of the community.
A proud veteran, Johnnie served honorably in the United States Army and the New Mexico Army National Guard. His dedication to his country continued through...
Steven Daniel Hornung
Apr 25, 2025
Steven Daniel Hornung Born on March 2, 1955, in Norton, Kansas to Roberta Near Hornung and Paul S. Hornung, Steve was the third of four sons. Raised in Colby, Kansas, he graduated from high school there. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Kansas. He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and earned Master’s...
Dennis Nowak
Apr 25, 2025
Dennis James Nowak, age 54, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on December 25, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio. His parents were Leonard Joseph Nowak Jr. and Anna Marie Nowak nee Ely.
Dennis grew up in Toledo with his older brother, Joseph Daniel Nowak. Dennis’ lifelong best friend is Roger Jaquay of Toledo....
James E. Hanna
Apr 21, 2025
James E. Hanna, lifelong resident of Las Cruces area, finished his earthly journey on April 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Jimmy, as he was called by family and friends, was the first born to the late Charles U. Hanna and Frances M. Mullen. As one of their five farm kids, James helped care for his sisters and grew...
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