Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Arcadio "Art or Artie" Ramos Garcia

Arcadio "Art or Artie" Ramos Garcia

Jul 3, 2026

Arcadio “Art or Artie” Ramos Garcia passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 77 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Was born on January 12, 1949, to Felix and Anita (Ramos) Garcia in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico. He later moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he met his “woman” Linda, and married on December 12, 1978. 

Known to...

Ronald Lee Atencio

Ronald Lee Atencio

Jul 2, 2026

Ronald Lee Atencio (Teddy) Left this world on July 2, 2026, surround by his family as he entered the kingdom of his Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on June 11,1957 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Orlando Atencio and Dorothy Vigil, second child of five children. Her was raised in La Boca, Colorado and Durango Colorado. Attending schools in Durango. Then enlisting into...

Kenneth Singh

Kenneth Singh

Jul 2, 2026

Have you ever met someone and thought, what a nice guy. He sure was friendly, helpful and just made us laugh and feel good. Well then, you just met Ken (aka Junior to his family). You couldn’t help but smile when you saw him coming, he just had that charisma about him.

Kenneth M. Singh was born on November 17, 1947,...

Tina R. Lucero

Tina R. Lucero

Jul 1, 2026

Tina R. Lucero Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tina R. Lucero, who passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 58. Tina was born on October 15, 1967, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Helen and Albert Lucero, where her journey of life and planting roots began.

Tina graduated from Mayfield High School...

Karl Allen Utrecht

Karl Allen Utrecht

Jun 29, 2026

Karl Allen Utrecht, 90, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on June 29, 2026.

Karl was born on May 8, 1936, in New Albany, Indiana, to Norris and Ruth (Allen) Utrecht. From an early age, he was driven by curiosity and a love of creating, building, and understanding how things worked. Winning the 1950 New Albany Soapbox Derby at age...

Procopio "Popo" E. Casaus

Procopio "Popo" E. Casaus

Jun 29, 2026

Procopio (Popo) E. Casaus

It is with a heavy heart; we announce that our beloved Procopio (Popo) E. Casaus passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the age of 84 and entered eternal life. He leaves behind unwavering love and devotion to his family.

Popo as his friends called him was born on July...

Donald Weinreich

Donald Weinreich

Jun 28, 2026

Donald David Weinreich, born January 14, 1942, went peacefully to be with Jesus on June 28, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 84. Surrounded by his loving family, he concluded a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd R & Edna E Weinreich, and his brothers, Richard Weinreich, Bob Weinreich...

Arlon Lee Parish

Arlon Lee Parish

Jun 27, 2026

Arlon Lee Parish, 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026.

Arlon was born on October 14, 1941, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Marvin and Alice Driver Parish. During his school years, he was a well-liked student and an accomplished athlete, participating in basketball, baseball, and track and field. He briefly attended Graceland College in Lamoni,...

Lucas Tanner Allen

Lucas Tanner Allen

Jun 27, 2026

Lucas Tanner Allen, born on August 4, 1999, in Madison, Wisconsin, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication to those around him.

Born to Susan and Roger Allen, Lucas grew into a man known for his strength of character, compassion, and selflessness. He proudly served his community as a law enforcement officer in Anthony, New Mexico,...

Jaime Alire Saenz

Jaime Alire Saenz

Jun 26, 2026

Jaime Alire Saenz was born on January 7, 1957. He was 69 years when he passed on June 26, 2026. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1976 and earned his Associates degree in Science he then went on to have a long career in HVAC. He was a devout Catholic and a lifelong member of immaculate Heart of...

Marisela Ortiz-Ortega

Marisela Ortiz-Ortega

Jun 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of 

Marisela “Chela” Ortiz-Ortega



With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, Marisela “Chela” Ortiz-Ortega, who entered into eternal rest on June 23, 2026.



Born on January 30, 1962, Marisela was a woman of unwavering faith whose greatest joy was caring for her family. She loved cooking and found happiness in...

Herlinda Rodriguez

Herlinda Rodriguez

Jun 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Herlinda Rodriguez, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Herlinda departed this world peacefully at her home on June 20, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Herlinda was born on August 3, 1944, in the picturesque town of San Juan de Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico, to Socorro and Pedro Gonzalez....

Camilo Calzada

Camilo Calzada

Jun 20, 2026

Camilo B. Calzada Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Camilo Barela Calzada who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 82 in his beloved hometown of Doña Ana, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home.

Camilo lived a life of service, dedication, and love for his family. A proud...

Melchor F. Holguin Jr.

Melchor F. Holguin Jr.

Jun 20, 2026

 Melchor F. Holguin Jr.

Loving father, Papo, brother, and friend, Melchor F. Holguin Jr. entered God’s Kingdom on June 20, 2026, at the age of 70 years old.

Mel was born in Parral, Chihuahua to Melchor G. Holguin and Lilia Fraire de Holguin on June 9, 1956. Mel graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1975 and proudly followed in his father’s...

Douglas Lee Purvis

Douglas Lee Purvis

Jun 19, 2026

Douglas Lee Purvis, a longtime resident of Ambler, Pennsylvania and, recently, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away June 19th at the age of 80 with his wife Nancy by his side. Born in Philadelphia, August 30,1945, he was raised in the Roxborough section of the city and resided in the greater Philadelphia region his entire life until relocating to...

April Brewer Biad

April Brewer Biad

Jun 17, 2026

April Brewer Biad

April 30, 1942 – June 17, 2026

84 years

“So shall the last be first and the first last.” 

Matthew 20:16

April Brewer was born in El Paso, Texas to parents H.O. and Julia Brewer. She and her sister Cynthia were raised in Hatch, New Mexico. April excelled at Hatch Valley High School, attended Girl’s State and was an officer in the...

Raymond Montoya

Raymond Montoya

Jun 15, 2026

Raymond Montoya, born on September 2, 1976, in Morenci, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A devoted family man, Raymond cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He was a loving son to his mother, Mary Montoya, and a proud father to his daughter Rhealeen and son Mathew. His greatest joy came...

Sara "Sarita" Gomez

Sara "Sarita" Gomez

Jun 14, 2026

Sarita passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of 88 years rooted in deep relationships and unconditional love. To the world, Sara C. Gomez (Sarita) was a mother and grandmother; to her family, she was the world.

Born in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1938, Sara’s life was defined by the deep bonds she...

Mary LuElla Golden

Mary LuElla Golden

Jun 14, 2026

Mary LuElla Golden, Lu to all who knew her, passed from this earthly plain on June 14, 2026 at the age of 92. Her journey ended in the thoughtful care at Mountain View Regional Medical Center.

Lu was born December 2, 1933 in Odin, Illinois to Rena Agnes Yoder and Elmer Dean Greer and had no siblings. She was preceded in...

Sylvia Garcia Escalante

Sylvia Garcia Escalante

Jun 13, 2026

Sylvia Garcia Escalante, born on August 10, 1967, in Las Cruces, NM, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2026. A cherished mother, daughter, and caregiver, Sylvia dedicated her life to nurturing those around her. Graduating high school in Germany, she often reminisced about her time abroad, sharing stories that brought laughter to her family gatherings.A proud...