Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Gissel Analis Mata
Nov 28, 2011
Gissel Analis Mata, 3 years old went to be with her heavenly father when she lost her fight with cancer on November 28, 2011, at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Services are as follows: Thursday viewing from 6- 7pm, Rosary from 7 pm. Friday there will be a mass of the angels at the Immaculate Heart of Mary...
Anneliese Caswell
Nov 27, 2011
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, Anneliese Caswell, 83, passed away on November 27, 2011 at The Village of Northrise. She was born in Mannheim, Germany on January 12, 1928. She is preceded in death by her husband Howard E. Caswell whom she met while he was stationed in Germany. They married and had their only child Shirley....
Antonia Medina
Nov 26, 2011
Antonia Medina, 68, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. "Cachis" as she was fondly known was born March 13, 1943 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Francisco and Antonia Garcia. She enjoyed cooking, computers and watching her novellas on TV. Antonia will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of...
Anna A. Torres
Nov 26, 2011
Anna A. Torres, 83, lifelong resident of Las Cruces died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. Nena as she was fondly known was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Las Cruces to Nick and Juanita Apodaca. She had been a faithful member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by...
Larry Sowder
Nov 23, 2011
Larry Sowder, 67, Las Cruces resident since 2003, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 after a several month illness from cancer. He was born Jan. 26, 1944 in Vallonia, Indiana. He was a veteran of the US Air Force where he served our country honorably during the Vietnam Era with the 9th Aerospace Division in Alaska and Colorado. He was a...
Edmundo Montoya
Nov 21, 2011
He was born Nov. 20, 1944 in El Paso, TX to Alfonso and Ramona Montoya. He enjoyed dancing, singing, and working around the house. Edmundo will be deeply missed by all his family and many friends who knew and loved him. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Lou Montoya of 43 years; son Michael and wife Nancy of...
Cheryl R. Trujillo
Nov 19, 2011
Cheryl Rae Trujillo was granted her angel wings on November 19, 2011 following a 4-year battle with cancer. She spent her final days with friends and family, Cheryl touched the lives of all that knew her. She will always be remembered for her smile, sense of humor, strength, bravery, and sweet demeanor. The youngest of three girls she was born...
Bobby M. Mayfield
Nov 18, 2011
Bobby M. Mayfield, aviator, farmer and cowboy, legislator, businessman, and lawyer, died peacefully November 18 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was 87. Mr. Mayfield was born in 1924 at his family's farmhouse located on what is now North Valley Drive. A 1942 graduate of Las Cruces Union High School, Mayfield attended New Mexico Military Institute...
James G Fields
Nov 17, 2011
James Gerald Fields, fondly known as Jerry, died peacefully at home on November 17, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born November 20, 1937 in Miami, Arizona and spent most of his life in Arizona and New Mexico. He worked and retired from White Sands Missile Range, traveling the world with these different projects. He loved his family, his...
Luz 'Mama Lucy' Lopez
Nov 13, 2011
Luz Lopez, 91, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, Nov.13, 2011. "Mama Lucy" as she was fondly known was born April 28, 1920 in Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Luz enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, raising birds, her grandchildren and was an exceptional homemaker. Mrs. Lopez will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her sons Jesus...
Rockwell J. Melendrez
Nov 12, 2011
Rockwell "Rocky" Joseph Melendrez of Las Cruces went into the arms of our Lord Saturday, November 12th, 2011 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice after a brief illness. Rocky was able to make it home by the grace of God. He was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly. He was born June 2nd, 1964 in El Paso, Texas....
Gabriela P. Salcido
Nov 9, 2011
Gabriela (Guerra) P. Salcido, 81, of Las Cruces, NM died Wednesday, November 9, 2011 surrounded by her family. Gabriela was born April 25, 1930 in Villa Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico to Victoriano and Martina Parra. Gabriela enjoyed cooking and doing word searches. She was a loving, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her...
Delma Oran Clemons
Nov 6, 2011
Oran Clemons, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, 70 years of age, passed away on November 6, 2011 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Oran was surrounded by his loving family, Cheryl Beer, Glen Clemons, Greg Clemons, Lisa Petruzzelli and dear friend Bobby Morales. We have all lost a good friend, mentor and eternal source of laughs with Oran's passing. Oran was...