Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Hazel Mae Trigg
Apr 18, 2023
Hazel left this world to meet with Jesus and her beloved husband Raymond Jay Trigg in heaven along with her Grandsons Bryan Charles Miller and Justyn Lee Miller. She was at her home surrounded by her family and her loyal dog Maggie. Hazel is survived by her daughter Terry Lynn Mackewich, her "favorite" son-in-law Michael Mackewich, her son by marriage...
Larry Ramirez
Apr 17, 2023
Florencio "Larry" Ramirez, 71, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on April 17th, 2023 Larry was born on February 8th, 1952 to Vicente Ramirez and Clara Rose Rivas Ramirez in Las Cruces, NM. After Larry graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1970, he went on to get his Bachelor's in Business at New Mexico State University, and then his...
Raymond Lucero
Apr 14, 2023
Raymond C. Lucero, fondly known to his friends as "Shorty," entered eternal life on Friday, April 14th, 2023. He was born January 19th, 1932 in Las Cruces, NM to Benjamin and Genevieve Lucero. Raymond was a lifelong member of St. Genevieve's Catholic Church and was deeply devoted to his faith. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus,...
Sharla Davis
Apr 14, 2023
Sharla G. Davis of Las Cruces passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 59. Sharla was born on September 1, 1963 in Las Cruces to Raymond Davis and Nancy Dowell Davis. She was a graduate of Mayfield High School. Sharla was born special but to her family and friends she made them feel special. She had quirky...
Denise Sanchez
Apr 12, 2023
Denise Leah Sanchez, 45, entered eternal life Wednesday April 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Denise was born June 25, 1977, in Las Cruces to Gilbert and Estela Sanchez and was the youngest of 4 siblings. Denise, or Shorty as she will be fondly remembered by her closest friends and family was a die-hard Cowboy fan. She loved her...
Wanda Wyatt
Apr 11, 2023
Wanda Helene Wyatt (maiden name Sawyers), 80, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. Wanda was born on April 13, 1942, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Joseph Clarence "Jake" and Mary Helene Sawyers. Wanda attended Las Cruces High School. She was a loving housewife and...
George A Baldwin Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
Mr. George Adams Baldwin, Sr., age 89 of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away on April 8, 2023, at Auburn Ridge Living Center surrounded by his family. George was born on January 17, 1934, in Portland, Ore., the son of Chester Bebe and Alda Ethel (Adams) Baldwin. He was married to Marie Davis and to this union seven children were born....
Ashley Dawn Goins
Apr 8, 2023
Ashley Dawn Goins entered eternal life at the age of 34 when she passed away of Esophageal Cancer on April 8th, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on January 18th, 1989, in Las Cruces to Steve and Shirley Goins. She was an amazing, beautiful, resilient, wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher and best friend. In her younger years she...
Reyes C Garcia
Apr 7, 2023
Reyes was nothing short of a strong man that overcame any obstacles life threw his direction. From the railroad, to the barber shop, car repair shop, and even the mine; Reyes has always been a self-made man. Aside from his dedication to his many trades in the working field, his music was his passion. This man was loved by so...
Tom Massengale
Apr 7, 2023
Tom Massengale passed away on April 7, 2023, at age 88. He was a resident of Las Cruces for over 50 years, having been born in Wisconsin and spending his first 20 years in that state. He also served in the US Army at several locations with the last posting at White Sands Missile Range as a Hawk Battery Commander....
Marcena Thompson
Apr 6, 2023
Marcena was Born on May 30, 1943 in Woodburn, Oregon to Alice Reta Ratigan and Clarence Wallace Dean Johnson. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sonia Stringer and her husband Robert (Bo) Thompson. She is survived by daughters August (Paul) Garcia, Rachel (Tim) Gibbs, Marcena Flynn, Dawnmar Upchurch and a son Ysrael Castillo. She has 13 grandchildren, Rebekah...
Alice Louise Murray
Apr 4, 2023
Alice (Deasy) Murray, 81, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on April 4, 2023. Alice was born on August 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL to George Deasy and Margaret Tuttle. She grew up in the largest Irish Catholic neighborhood in Chicago with her brother Dennis and sister Kathleen and went to St. Mel's school. She loved to visit the Chicago...
Enriqueta Brown
Apr 4, 2023
ENRIQUETA A. BROWN (QUETA) was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 13, 1923. She entered the gates of heaven on April 4, 2023 and was reunited with all her family who have gone before her. Queta married Edward N. Brown on June 29, 1946 and had a wonderful life together along with their daughter Gerry Brown-Encinias. Queta was...
Madeline Patterson
Apr 3, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Madeline F. Patterson entered eternal rest at the age of 94. Madeline passed peacefully under hospice care at Hacienda Grace Village in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Madeline was born on July 22, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois to Paul Hjalmer Moline and Goldie Evelyn Wolfe. At a young age, Madeline left home and took the train to...
Richard Trujillo
Apr 2, 2023
Richard Joseph Trujillo, 64, of New Mexico passed away after a brief illness on April 2nd, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Rich was born on June 19th, 1958, to Maria E Trujillo and John M Trujillo in Tularosa, NM. He was predeceased by his parents Maria and John, and his brothers Benny and Sammy Trujillo. He is survived by...
John Franklin Franzoy
Apr 2, 2023
John Franklin Franzoy age 83 went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday April 2, 2023, at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. Johnny was born on May 11, 1939, to Joe F and Neoma Franzoy at the family home in Salem, NM. Three children had predeceased him, and John was the oldest of 5 children that...
Genevieve Guerrero "Veva" Rodriguez
Apr 1, 2023
Genevieve "Veva" Rodriguez, age 92. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma, Born November 4, 1930, in Las Cruces N.M. passed away at her home on Saturday April 1, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Leaving behind a legacy of love, happiness, and strength. Veva was an energetic and vibrant person who brought a smile and laughter to anyone...
Steven Michael Mallory
Mar 30, 2023
Steven Michael Mallory moved on to his next journey on March 30, 2023. Steve was born to James (Jim) Vernon and Constance (Connie) Louise Mallory. Of all his countless accomplishments and endeavors, Steve was most proud of his service to his country. He joined the U.S. Army as a young man and spent 9 years in its service. From the...
Barbara Aleene Barnett
Mar 29, 2023
Barbara Aleene (Hamill) Barnett , 84 passed from this earth on March 29, 2023 at Calibre Post Acute Nursing Home after suffering a long illness. Born June 25, 1938 Roswell NM to Samuel Elton Hamill, Sr and Frances Aleene (Little) Hamill. Barbara had an older brother , Samuel Elton Hamill, Jr and a younger brother, Mickey Flint Hamill. Sadly, Mickey...
Lillian Rutledge
Mar 29, 2023
Lillian Loretha (Snowder) Rutledge was born to Floyd and Gracie Snowder on December 2, 1925, in Fairacres, New Mexico. Lillian's parents moved from Henrietta, Oklahoma to Fairacres, New Mexico in 1924. In 1928, the Snowder family moved to Garfield, New Mexico and then to Rincon, New Mexico in 1931. Lillian had five sons. She was preceded in death by two...
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