Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Edward O. Noble
Sep 26, 2023
Edward O. Noble passed away on the morning of September 26, 2023 peacefully in his sleep. He was 96 years old. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie Ann Smith and daughter-in-law Thais Noble. He is survived by his son Jim, his son John and wife Kinta, grandson Jason and wife Amy, grandson Jerry and wife Rachel, granddaughter...
Teresa Urquides
Sep 26, 2023
Service Information Friday, October 6, 2023 2:00pm, St. Genevieve's Catholic Church 100 S. Espina Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
Norma Jean Parra Cabanas
Sep 26, 2023
Norma Jean Parra Cabanas, 63, passed on September 26, 2023, in Las Cruces New Mexico. Norma was born May 23, 1960, in Mesilla New Mexico to Geronimo Parra and Gloria Hortencio. Norma Jean loved to draw, paint color, sew, knit and listen to music. She was a proud member of Pueblo of San Juan Guadalupe, Piro Manso Tiwa Indian Tribe....
Victor Madrid Gomez Jr.
Sep 25, 2023
Victor was born on February 8,1973 in Las Cruces, NM. He passed away on September 25, 2023, peacefully at La Posada Hospice after his battle with cancer. He had a love for camping, fishing, and hiking in Gila Wilderness. He was living at Lake Roberts in the cabin his Grandfather built 45 years ago. He could build, repair, invent anything...
Robert Craig Bowden
Sep 25, 2023
Robert C Bowden, II, passed away at his home on September 25, 2023. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 25, 1954. Soon after birth, he was adopted by Robert C Bowden and Bernice Rutsaert Bowden and was brought home to live in Las Cruces, NM. Robert graduated from Mayfield High School and later attended Massage Therapy school...
Cesar Rubio Ceballos
Sep 24, 2023
Cesar passed peacefully from this life on the early morning of Sunday September 24th, 2023. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family during his final days. Cesar was born on July 28th, 1965, to Mario and Antonia Ceballos. He was a graduate of Las Cruces High School. He pursued a degree at Spartan College of Aeronautics. Upon returning...
Scotty Andrew Wood
Sep 23, 2023
Scotty Andrew Wood was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1979, in Fort Huachuca Arizona. He went Home to eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on September 23, 2023.
From a young age, Scotty was audacious with an adventurous side. He loved activities including Bull riding. In High School he played Saxophone in the marching band and marched in the...
Michael Allen Heath
Sep 23, 2023
Michael Allen Heath passed away peacefully at his childhood home Saturday, September 23,2023. Mike was born October 4, 1957 to Nancy and Patrick Heath. He graduated high school from Mayfield High and soon after began working in sales. Mike was known for his amazing personality, big smile and even bigger heart. He loved to design and create and could make...
Celina Flores
Sep 22, 2023
Celina Flores, 82 of Las Cruces, NM passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 22, 2023. Celina was born in Mesilla Park, NM on July 25, 1941, to Catarina Apodaca Sanchez. Celina grew up in Mesilla Park, where she had many fond memories of her adventures and helping on the family rancho. Celina was a Girl Scout earning The...
Kenneth Eugene Mills
Sep 21, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" Mills passed away on September 21, 2023. Kenneth enjoyed 80 years of life and spent many happy days camping, horseback riding and hunting in the Gila Wilderness. Kenneth was born on January 8, 1943, in Cartwright Oklahoma. His family moved to Las Cruces in 1953. He attended local schools and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1961....
Patty Morales
Sep 19, 2023
Placida (Patty) Morales, 85 at death Patty passed away on September 19th, 2023 (one day before her 86th Birthday) in her home, attended by her children and husband (Ignacio). Patty was born on September 20th, 1937; in Garfield, NM, to Mariana (Apodaca) Gonzales and Benito Gonzales. Patty had eight siblings; Mary Lee Martinez (husband Jesse), Nancy Terrazas (deceased) and (husband...
Lorenzo Aban 'Lencho' Chavez
Sep 16, 2023
Lorenzo Aban Chavez (Lencho) age 31 was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday September 16, 2023. He was born November 21, 1991, in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his parents Celso and Isela Chavez, his brother and sister-in-law Antonio and Jordan Chavez, and nephew Ricky, his paternal grandmother Ana...
Stanley Hawkinson
Sep 16, 2023
Stanley Guy Hawkinson (1934 - 2023) Stanley G. Hawkinson, 88, of Las Cruces, NM, died in Albuquerque on September 16, 2023. Stanley was born November 11, 1934 in Gary, IN to Ivan and Grace Hawkinson. He was an only child. The family moved to Arizona in 1946 and then to New Mexico in 1949. Stanley graduated from New Mexico State...
Louis Ellis James Schrader Iii
Sep 16, 2023
Louis Ellis James Schrader III entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 16th. Louis was born April 6th, 1949, in Guymon, OK to Louis and Vera Schrader. Louis served with the United States Navy during Vietnam and was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
Louis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florence; daughter Keri Nunez; grandchildren Shelby Montano...
Joe David Herrera
Sep 13, 2023
In Memoriam: A Loving Family Man It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Joe David Herrera, who left us quietly on September 13, 2023. His love for his family and passion for art and outdoor activities left an indelible mark on our lives and those who knew him. Joe is...
Ginna Lee Sanders
Sep 12, 2023
Ginna Sanders, 79, of Las Cruces, passed away, Sep 12, 2023. Ginna was born July 29, 1944, in East Chicago, IL to Betty & Leo Teck. Survivors include her son Lee Sanders of Peoria, AZ; three grandchildren, Hannah Sanders, Emily McGuire & Megan McGuire. Ginna was preceded in death by her husband David Sanders, her daughter Anita McGuire and her...
Cecilia Garcia
Sep 11, 2023
Cecilia F Garcia, 84, passed away on September 11,2023 in La Luz New Mexico. She was born on July 23,1939 to Juan and Elvira Fuentes. She was married to the love of her life Eugene Salazar Garcia for 63 years. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brother Jimmy, her loving husband, 1 grandchild and 1 great...
Roy Arnold Martin
Sep 11, 2023
Roy Arnold Martin, 76, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023, after a courage battle with cancer. Roy was born on August 18, 1947, to John and Eloise Martin in Silsbee, Texas. He graduated from Stephenville High School in 1965. Roy originally joined the Air Force in 1967 with a tour to Vietnam. He left...
Fred Vejil Jr.
Sep 10, 2023
Fred Vejil Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 10, 2023. He was born in Balmorhea, Texas on Jan. 17, 1946, and was raised in the small town of Ft. Davis, Texas. He graduated high school in 1965, where he was active in sports such as football, basketball, and track. As an avid athlete,...
Jeanette Cutler
Sep 6, 2023
Jeanette (Smith) Cutler was born on October 26, 1973, in Frankfurt, Germany to John David Smith, Jr. and Georgetta (Cox) Smith. She was the eldest of four children. She grew up mostly in El Paso, Texas, after spending some of her childhood years at various military bases with her family. After graduating from Parkland High School in El Paso, Texas,...
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