Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Michael Cook
Aug 23, 2023
Michael D Cook died at home unexpectedly on August 23, 2023. Michael was born in Grand Rapids Michigan, son to Lyle and Florence Cook. He is survived by his wife Monica Cook whom he shared 24 years of marriage with. Michaels immediate family included his brothers Gary Cook, Patrick Cook and Steven Cook. Michael was also survived by his children;...
Armando Garcia Carbajal
Aug 22, 2023
Armando G. Carbajal (Mondy) age 60, Mondy passed on August 22, 2023, at Advanced Care Hospital. Mondy was born on October 18, 1962, in Hatch New Mexico to Adolfo and Refugia (Cuca) Carbajal, and attended school at Hatch Valley in Hatch, NM. Mondy was a very kind and quiet man, he loved his family and watching sports especially the Dallas...
John George Newman
Aug 21, 2023
Jack was born September 21, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan and he left this old world for his Heavenly home on August 21, 2023. He grew up in the Detroit area where he attended school and was active in playing football and baseball and was an avid sports enthusiast. Jack also loved music and played his trombone in the concert band,...
Bobby Hosa
Aug 20, 2023
Bobby's life revolved around family, a love of country, a sense of duty and leadership. This has been apparent from the time he was a teenage Eagle Scout proudly wearing his sash overflowing with merit badges to his career as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force during combat and peace time missions; from the time he was a Teen...
Thomas Lee Mikkelson
Aug 20, 2023
Thomas Lee Mikkelson passed away in Mountain View hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born October 19, 1959, in Los Angeles, California to Philip Thomas Mikkelson, Jr and Judith Lynn Bradstreet. His early growing up years were in Long Beach, where his mischievous antics at the family's apartment on Los Coyotes were no...
Erica Yvette Montano
Aug 18, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Erica Montao, 33, on August 17, 2023. She was born December 30, 1989, in Las Cruces, NM to Dan and Josie Montao. Those left to mourn her include her parents Dan and Josie Montao, Grandmother Rafaela Loya, companion Jonathan Galvan, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncle and cousins. Erica was proceeded in...
Maria Guadalupe Alvillar
Aug 17, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Rios-Alvillar joined our heavenly father on August 17, 2023. Maria was born on July 25, 1949. She was raised in the town of Mesilla and regularly attended the Basilica of San Albino. She was an early graduate of Las Cruces High. She then went on to attend NMSU where she would receive her masters' degree in teaching. She...
Phyllis Margaret Martin
Aug 17, 2023
Phyllis Margaret Martin, of Las Cruces, NM, ‘graduated' to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, August 18, 2023. Phyllis was born on November 6, 1931 in Farmington, ME to Ada and Percy Taylor. She was the youngest of five children, and her time here on this earth lasted for 91 years, 9 months, and 11 days. After graduating...
Doris Marie Baker
Aug 17, 2023
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker, R.D.H. was born July 22, 1937 to Stanley and Sophie (Kosowski) Rumbutis in Utica, New York and passed peacefully in her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she resided for over 36 years, the evening of August 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded by her father Stanley Rumbutis, her mother Sophie Kosowski...
Charles Hayes
Aug 13, 2023
Charles W. Hayes December 23, 1934 - August 13, 2023 Charles Wayne Hayes, better known as Chuck, Charlie, Chaz, and the old Cee Dub, passed away on August 13, 2023, at the age of 88. Family, friends, and acquaintances will remember, cherish, and miss his dry sense of humor and his "Chuckisms," e.g., "Well, I'll be dipped in butter and...
Ernesto Lucero Jr.
Aug 13, 2023
Ernesto (Ernie) Lucero Jr. was born to Ernesto and Martha Ann Lucero on February 02, 1965. Ernie was born and raised in Las Cruces New Mexico. Ernie was grandson of Elueterio and Francisca Lucero, and Alejandro and Ricarda Benavides. He loved to fish and listen to Mexican music. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends He loved cooking for family....
Dianne Anderson
Aug 10, 2023
Dianne G. Anderson, age 82, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Gran, as she was affectionately known to her friends and family, was born on May 7, 1941, to Pete and Llew Ellen Lawrence. Having an outgoing personality, she loved to laugh, help others, and successfully completed whatever she set out to accomplish. She sold real estate, owned and...
Robert Zavala
Aug 9, 2023
A husband, a dad, a good man who lived a simple life, he worked hard and gave to all those in need. In a world of questions and obstacles he was someone who always had answers. He lived by example never waiting for things to come to him or have others do first before him. He was always consistent in...
Juan Gomez Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Juan Gomez Jr (96) passed on August 7, 2023, in Las Cruces New Mexico. He was born June 24, 1927, in Mesilla Park, New Mexico to Juan Gomez and Guadalupe Najera. Juan graduated from Las Cruces High School. He was a member of the United States Navy, Retired Army National Guard (35 years) Major (ret). He was a former City...
Amado J Fajardo
Aug 7, 2023
Amado J. Fajardo, 93, of Las Cruces died Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family at his side. Chapo, as he was fondly known to family and friends, was born March 28, 1930 in Rodey, New Mexico to Samuel and Juanita Jaramillo Fajardo. He was a devout Catholic and served as an altar boy as...
James Wade Livingston Jr.
Aug 5, 2023
James Wade Livingston, Jr, better known as Jim, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 57. He was predeceased by his father, James W Livingston. He is survived and much missed by his mother, Patricia Livingston, his sister, Debbie Champion, and his brother, Bill Livingston. Born in Endicott, New York, Jim moved to Las Cruces in...
Aaron Martin Pedraza
Aug 4, 2023
Aaron Martin Pedraza, 40 died on August 4, 2023. Aaron was born on August 31, 1982 in El Paso, Texas to Stephanie Robinson and Charles Pedraza. He was the oldest son and sibling to Marie A. Pedraza, Charlse E. Pedraza Jr. And Mr & Mrs David and Elizabeth Pedraza. Aaron is also survived by his two children Hailee and Aiden...
Jack Clarence Sutherlin Jr.
Aug 2, 2023
Jack C. Sutherlin Jr. 82, passed away peacefully August 2, 2023. Born December 18, 1940 in Santo Tomas to Clarance and Francys Sutherlin. He was the oldest son and sibling to Nancy and Kenny. Jack dedicated his entire life to farming and was known as one of the most successful Pecan farmers in the Mesilla Valley. Jack was a member...
Douglas Ervin Weathers
Aug 1, 2023
Douglas Ervin Weathers (Feb 5, 1963 - Aug 1, 2023) was born in Eugene, Oregon. He was a mellow baby who disliked sticky hands and showed early signs of brilliance. Reading came easily, and at a young age he was taking things apart to see how they worked. Doug grew to love the beauty of a well-made machine. And the...
Phyllis Bradley
Aug 1, 2023
Phyllis Elaine Bradley, age 89, of Las Cruces went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1933, in Des Moines, New Mexico to Ben and Grace Longwill; she was the youngest of four children. Phyllis was a part of the graduating class of 1951 at Las Cruces Union High School; after graduating...
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