Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Stanley Hawkinson

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

Kathleen Sue Salazar

Kathleen Sue Salazar

Sep 5, 2023

Kathleen "Katy" Sue Salazar passed away at home on September 5, 2023 at the age of 73. The preliminary cause of death was cardiovascular disease. Katy was born in El Paso, Texas but moved to California as a child. She attended Soquel High School as well as Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz. Later, she studied broadcast journalism at San Diego...

Jesus Jose Gomez

Jesus Jose Gomez

Sep 4, 2023

It is with heavy hearts, and deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved Daddy, Jesus J. Gomez, affectionately known by his friends and neighbors as "El Guero" Gomez. Dad was born 92 years ago in Julimes Chihuahua, Mexico, and found his home in Derry, New Mexico. After a lifetime of hard work and grit, our dear Dad...

Ernestina Martinez

Ernestina Martinez

Aug 31, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Ernestina "Tinnie" Martinez. Tinnie went to be with our heavenly Father on August 31, 2023. Tinnie was born on April 25, 1938, to Jose and Ernestina Barela of Las Cruces, NM. Tinnie is survived by her husband and best friend of...

Judith Patrice Walker

Judith Patrice Walker

Aug 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, 2023. At 9:22 AM Judith Patrice Walker, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Left for her Eternal home. Born April 30, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She passed at Memorial Hospital. Her CREAMATION, will be urned, and services to be announced. Judith was a woman of Faith, and knew God. The wife of the Late, Honorable Judge,...

Virginia Richardson Brilliant

Virginia Richardson Brilliant

Aug 30, 2023

Virginia Brilliant made her transition from this earth on August 30, 2023. Our loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother was 103+ years old when she departed. Virginia lived in Las Cruces since 2000 but raised her family with her husband, Herman, in El Paso, Texas. It was in El Paso that Virginia was a Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, school...

Mercedes 'Mercy' Torres

Mercedes 'Mercy' Torres

Aug 30, 2023

Mercedes Gomez Torres Our community sadly lost a pillar of the community on Wednesday, August 30th, 2023. Mrs. Mercedes Gomez Torres lovingly known as Mercy / Meche passed away under hospice care at 11:12am from natural causes. Her commitment to her family, church, community, and students as a school Librarian and the many friends that surrounded her was always rooted...

Doris Hilldegard White

Doris Hilldegard White

Aug 29, 2023

An is not available at this time for Doris Hilldegard White (Nichols). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Doris Hilldegard White (Nichols), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Kenneth Raymond Mccardle

Kenneth Raymond Mccardle

Aug 29, 2023

He recently stood before our Lord Jesus Christ and heard the words… ‘Welcome home my faithful servant, a job well done". Kenny probably replied, ‘Thank you Lord, what can I do to help?' You may have known him as Kenny Boy, Babe, Dad, Dado, Papa, Opa, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Co-Worker or simply as an amazing man named Kenny that...

Francine Mcneill

Francine Mcneill

Aug 29, 2023

Francine Frate McNeill Francine Frate McNeill, 76, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal life on August 29, 2023, a day short of her 77th birthday. Francine was born on August 30, 1946, to Kathleen (Kay) and Charles J. Frate in Torrington, Connecticut. After graduating from Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School in 1964, she majored in math and...

Teodulo Ortega Estrada

Teodulo Ortega Estrada

Aug 28, 2023

Teodulo O. Estrada, passed away suddenly at him home Sunday August 27th, he was 73. Ted, as he was most fondly known to his family and friends was born in Durango Mexico, to Juventino Estrada and Gregoria Ortega. After coming to the states, Ted made his home in Las Cruces working as a Farm Laborer. His passion was however, being...

Bernice Evangeline Anderson

Bernice Evangeline Anderson

Aug 26, 2023

On August 26, 2023 Bernice Evangeline Ehrlich Anderson passed away at her home with all four of her children present. Bernice was 95 and died from leukemia. Bernice's birth in 1928 was a great celebration for her family as she was the first child born in the new home her parents had built in Follett, Texas. Bernice's parents were Otilla...

Beulah Frances Oyler

Beulah Frances Oyler

Aug 24, 2023

Beulah Hunter Oyler passed away quietly on August 24, 2023, at Mesilla Valley Hospice with family present. She was born on July 18, 1926, to Houston and Wynogene Hunger in San Saba, TX. She grew up in Roswell, NM the third of nine children. She graduated from Roswell High School and was an operator for the phone company. She met...