Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Barbara Joyce Carden
Nov 25, 2023
Barbara Joyce Carden
Las Cruces, NM
Barbara Joyce Carden was born March 7, 1936, in Versailles, Kentucky (KY) to her parents Millard C. Hartley and Evelyn R. Hartley. She was the youngest of six siblings which included MC Hartley, Mary E. Skinner (Hartley), Lois E. Welch (Hartley), William Lewis Hartley and James Lawrence Hartley.
She grew up on a farm and attended...
Betty Jo Wood
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Jo Wood joined the love of her life on November 24, 2023. She was preceded by her beloved, Clyde Wood. She so loved her family, her extended family, and her church family and was lovingly referred to as Ma Wood by the generations of kids that attended her Sunday School classes at Temple Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her...
June Louise Franzoy Lytle Rutherford
Nov 21, 2023
June Louise Franzoy, Lytle, Rutherford, known as “Nano” to her loved ones went to her eternal rest at
the age of 99 on Tuesday November 21, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. She was born at the family home in
Salem NM on August 26, 1924, to Giuseppe Carlo and Celestina Lena Franzoy who were immigrants
from Sporminore Austria.
June married her high school sweetheart...
Elizabeth "Gerry" Rios
Nov 18, 2023
Elizabeth A Rios (Gerry), from Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday (11/18/23). She was born in 1939 in Albuquerque, NM but lived most of her life here in Las Cruces. She graduated from Albuquerque High in 1957. Elizabeth met Jesus Rios in Albuquerque, married and were together for 44 years before death parted them in 2011.
Elizabeth and Jesus raised 5...
Irma Grace Uribe
Nov 15, 2023
In loving memory of Irma Grace Uribe who passed away on November 15, 2023. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an amazing daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend.
Irma was born on April 19th, 1957, in Silver City, NM to her parents Arturo H. Padilla and Elvira M. Padilla. She attended and graduated from Mayfield High...
Jose Loya Saenz
Nov 14, 2023
José L. Saenz
(September 22, 1934 – November 14, 2023)
José L. Saenz, 89, Las Cruces, NM, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Jose went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was...
Benancio "Ben" Misquez
Nov 13, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our father, Benancio G. Misquez. Ben was born on April 1, 1923, in Alamogordo, NM. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 100 on November 13th, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Ben was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his beautiful...
Judith "Judy" Fletcher Nermyr
Nov 10, 2023
Judith (Judy) Fletcher Nermyr
Judy Nermyr passed away peacefully at a local hospital on November 10, 2023. She will be joining her parents Alfred Fletcher and Elaine Lalim, her infant daughter April Nermyr, her adult son John Nermyr and grandson Tyler Nermyr. Judy was born on March 18, 1943, in Minneapolis and was 80 years old. Judy had numerous hobbies and...
Mary Lucero
Nov 9, 2023
Mary Lucero, from Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday (11/9/23). She was born in 1949 in Toledo, OH but lived most of her childhood in Las Cruces. She attended Dona Ana Elementary, a variety of middle schools, graduating from Las Cruces High School in 1967. Her father Rodney Sturtz was head of NASA’s Quality Control for the Apollo program at...
James & Justine O'Brien
Nov 8, 2023
James and Justine O'Brien both age 86, James passed away on November 8, 2023. Justine E. (Appler) O'Brien passed ten days later on November 18, 2023. James was born on August 1, 1937, in Clifton, NJ, Justine E. (Appler) O'Brien was born June 30, 1937, in Chicago IL.
James and Justine O'Brien met in Lincoln, Nebraska, at a military dance, and...
Marilyn Kay Bailey
Nov 6, 2023
Marilyn Kay Bailey
April 8, 1947 – November 6, 2023
76 years old
Marilyn peacefully went from the arms of her husband of 53 years to the arms of her First Love, The Lord Jesus Christ, in their Las Cruces NM home on November 6, 2023.
Marilyn was born April 8, 1947, in Albuquerque, NM to John and Mary (Barber) Tillotson. She was the...
Anna "Jody" Roberts
Nov 6, 2023
Anna (Jody) J. Roberts the matriarch of a blended family was born in Brownsville, Texas to Alpha Sue and Clyde Norman Cumpton. She is predeceased by her parents, John W. Cumpton (brother), Gertrude Cumpton, Henry Cumpton. Children: Vernon (Rusty) L Roberts Jr., Gerald W Roberts, Mark E. Roberts, Linda D. Roberts, V. Vincent Roberts, Great-Grandchildren: Nathaniel Lorang, Jeffery J. Jaramillo.
She...
Karen P. Stevens
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, longtime Las Cruces resident Karen P Stevens left this world for what we can only imagine is a beautiful afterlife. Of which, there are few more deserving. Born Karen Patricia LaRue August 2, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM; Karen was the 2nd of the 4 LaRue children born to Jimmy and Jane LaRue. It was often joked...
Armando Valadez
Nov 3, 2023
Armando “T” Valadez
Armando “T” Molinar Valadez was born in El Paso, TX on February 21st, 1935 to Luciano Valadez and Eulalia Molinar. He passed away in Ruidoso, NM on Friday November 3, 2023, with his son and grandson, Junior, by his side.
Armando grew up in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, where he and his brothers would play in the neighborhood, and...
Jerry Juhree Betty
Nov 3, 2023
LAS CRUCES- Jerry Juhree Betty, born October 16th, 1933 in Healdton, Oklahoma, earned her wings on November 3, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Bill Lindsey, mother Opal Cummins, Step-Father Bill Cummins, and by her adoring husband Hal Townsend Betty. Jerry is survived by her children, Leslie (and Tad) Benda and Greg (and Rita) Betty. She is...
Janet Thune
Oct 31, 2023
Jan (Bradfield) Thune passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born on the 20th of June, 1940, and was raised as an only child on her family farm in Montezuma, Indiana. There, she learned farming, how to ride horses and ponies, and later became a champion-winning rider with many first-place ribbons and trophies.
She attended Indiana State University, attaining a...
Juanita Navarrette
Oct 31, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Juanita Navarrette, who departed this world peacefully on October 31, 2023. Juanita passed at age 87 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Juanita was a beacon of light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She found joy in being...
Elaine Marcia Frost
Oct 28, 2023
Elaine Marcia Freeman Frost Born on April 6, 1960 in El Paso Texas passed away peaceful at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice on October 28. 2023.
Elaine is Survived by her 3 sons Jarrod R. Wolffarth and wife Stephanie of Clayton New Mexico. Jacob R. Mustoe of Salt Lake, John L. Muston of Colorado. Mother Maisie L. St John of Las...
Joan Marie Pucelik
Oct 26, 2023
Joan Marie Pucelik, age 89, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 26, 2023. She was born May 30, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to John Calvin Earhart and Olive Teresa Earhart (Knaff). She called Montana home, even as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse until she met the love of her life, Jerome Pucelik, when they...
Erasmo Zubia
Oct 22, 2023
Erasmo “EZ” Zubia, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 22, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by his wife and his siblings by his side.
Born March 1, 1965 in Canutillo, Texas. Erasmo grew up in Stahmann Farms then in his teens moved to Las Cruces with his parents and siblings. Erasmo went to Court Junior High where he...
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