Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Bonny Joy (Fry) Nelson
Aug 23, 2025
“She is more precious than jewels.” Proverbs 31:10
Bonny Joy (Fry) Nelson
February 18, 1945 – August 23, 2025
Bonzo the Great…our beauty queen went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 23 rd . She loved her family, her garden (especially her Dahlias), coconut popsicles, and any dessert. She was adventurous, funny, creative, and strong willed. She was a trooper.
Bonny was...
Tracie Leigh Hunteman
Aug 22, 2025
Tracie Leigh Hunteman (a/k/a “Race”) passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 59 years old. Born on November 3, 1965 in Oklahoma City, she quickly became a child of “determined decisiveness,” idolizing the Muppets character Ms. Piggy throughout her life.
Tracie was gifted with a quick wit and an irascible sense...
Margaret Barela Acevez
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Margaret B. Acevez, 97, went home to be with our Lord in Heaven on Friday, August 22, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family in Las Cruces, NM, on the day the Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated. She was born on September 17, 1927 in Dona Ana, NM, to Juan...
Zaqueo James Acosta
Aug 20, 2025
Zaqueo James (Jaime) Acosta, age 77, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 20, 2025. Jaime was born on July 31st, 1948 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Zaqueo and Cecilia Acosta.
Jaime grew up in Mesilla, NM at the four corners, where his love of music began. Jaime was a pillar in the music community in Las Cruces,...
Pat C. Duffey
Aug 20, 2025
Pat C. Duffey, born August 29, 1948 in Socorro, NM, passed away August 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents Johnny and Mildred Duffey and brothers Billy and Robert Duffey.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nemi, brother Johnny (Shorty), children Tammy (Joe) Murphy, Tricia Duffey, Daniel Duffey, and grandchildren Orry, Tyra, Jayden Rosales, and...
Judith "Judy" Ann Chavez
Aug 15, 2025
Judith Ann "Judy" Chavez, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 77 years old.
Born on June 19, 1948, in Rochester, Minnesota, Judy was the daughter of Ervin and Angeline Wiltgen. Her early years in Minnesota laid the foundation for a life...
Merilyn Yvonne Anderson
Aug 15, 2025
Merilyn Yvonne Anderson was born on Saturday, September 23, 1950, in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Earl Anderson and Willie Mae Anderson. She moved with her family to New York City in 1958 at the age of eight , where she grew up and later pursued her education. Merilyn graduated from York College/CUNY, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in...
Irene Rosalie Banegas
Aug 15, 2025
Irene Rosalie Banegas was born on October Eighth nineteen forty-four to Candelario(CY) Banegas and Isabel Montes in Las Cruces New Mexico, and she was called home during the early hours of Friday the fifteenth, two thousand twenty-five. There was a light rain and overcasting clouds that welcomed her. It was a beautiful morning. Momma was the toughest woman I've ever...
Ector Lopez
Aug 15, 2025
Ector (Hector) Lopez, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home on August 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 6, 1939, in Mesilla, New Mexico he lived a life defined by hard work, humility, and strength. At the age of 17, he proudly joined the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Hancock (CVA-19). His service...
Judy Marie Smith
Aug 14, 2025
Judy Marie Smith, age 74, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away peacefully August 14, 2025 with her beloved husband of 55 years by her side.
She was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on October 20, 1950; one of 12 siblings of Orval and Mabel Worley. The family moved often, eventually settling in Alamogordo, New Mexico. There she attended high school...
Heriberto Flores
Aug 13, 2025
Heriberto “Eddie” Flores, age 70, departed this life on August 13, 2025, at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Heriberto was a loving son, brother, uncle, and father who spent his life at the service of others in the communities he lived in. He was blessed to be born an identical twin on October 16, 1954,...
Gualdalpe Barrera Martinez
Aug 13, 2025
Guadalupe Barrera Martinez, a cherished member of the community, was born on December 12, 1947, in San Diego De Alcala, Chihuahua, Mexico. She departed this life on August 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and culinary delights that will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
Guadalupe was a dedicated home caregiver, known for her nurturing spirit...
Louis Martin Bon
Aug 12, 2025
Louis Martin (Zivkovich) Bon was born to Helen Marie Bon & Eli Zivkovich on May 10, 1939 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He passed away on August 12, 2025 in Las Cruces, NM.
Lou graduated from High School in Rankin, PA and had a football scholarship to the University of Miami. He transferred to New Mexico State University and was co-captain of the...
Glen Denney
Aug 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Glen Dale Denney, affectionately known as Papa, on August 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Glen was born on January 29, 1935, in Springfield, Colorado, and spent much of his life dedicated to his family and his work as a metrologist for NASA, retiring in 2000 after a distinguished...
Ramiro Reyes
Aug 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ramiro Reyes, 35, of Las Cruces, New Mexico who entered into rest on August 9, 2025.
He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend whose kindness and love touched all who knew him. Ramiro will be remembered for his gentle but bold personality, big heart, and love for...
Dina Garcia
Aug 7, 2025
Dina Garcia - loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and “band mom” to many - passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 79 in Avon, Indiana.
Dina was born to Emilia and Ramon Lucero in Las Cruces, NM on October 30, 1945. She lived the majority of her life there and graduated from...
Jesus Cuevas
Aug 7, 2025
Jesus Luis Cuevas, born on October 30, 1953, in Juarez, Mexico, and a beloved resident of Vado, NM, passed away on August 7, 2025. He was cherished by many and leaves behind his devoted spouse, Rosa Cuevas, along with his children: Roberto, Chuy, Angel, Rafa, Luis, Iserael, and daughters Rosa Maldonado, Norma Mayorga, Hilda, and Maybel Hernandez. His family was...
Richard Edward Taylor
Aug 6, 2025
Richard Taylor, beloved father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and friend, passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on August 6, 2025.
Richard was born in Maryland on December 4,1943 and raised in West Virginia by his parents Roy and Ethel (nee Friel) Taylor. An enthusiastic Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan, he built his life in Lorain, Ohio as a devoted...
Rosemary Guerra-Mesa
Aug 6, 2025
Rosemary Guerra-Mesa passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. She was 87 years old. Rosemary was born on March 8, 1938, to Mike Guerra and Inez Garcia-Guerra of Dona Ana County. She was raised in a loving family with her five siblings and went on to graduate from Holy Cross, where she proudly played on the girls’ basketball team, an...
Patricia "Pat" Peters
Aug 6, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Peters, born January 19, 1934, in El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Pat lived in Las Cruces, NM with her son Frank, and treasured her Hatch farm. She was devoted to family, loved animals, and was generous and welcoming to all, friends and strays alike. Over the years Pat...
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