Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Michael Allen Heath
Sep 23, 2023
Michael Allen Heath passed away peacefully at his childhood home Saturday, September 23,2023. Mike was born October 4, 1957 to Nancy and Patrick Heath. He graduated high school from Mayfield High and soon after began working in sales. Mike was known for his amazing personality, big smile and even bigger heart. He loved to design and create and could make...
Celina Flores
Sep 22, 2023
Celina Flores, 82 of Las Cruces, NM passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 22, 2023. Celina was born in Mesilla Park, NM on July 25, 1941, to Catarina Apodaca Sanchez. Celina grew up in Mesilla Park, where she had many fond memories of her adventures and helping on the family rancho. Celina was a Girl Scout earning The...
Kenneth Eugene Mills
Sep 21, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" Mills passed away on September 21, 2023. Kenneth enjoyed 80 years of life and spent many happy days camping, horseback riding and hunting in the Gila Wilderness. Kenneth was born on January 8, 1943, in Cartwright Oklahoma. His family moved to Las Cruces in 1953. He attended local schools and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1961....
Patty Morales
Sep 19, 2023
Placida (Patty) Morales, 85 at death Patty passed away on September 19th, 2023 (one day before her 86th Birthday) in her home, attended by her children and husband (Ignacio). Patty was born on September 20th, 1937; in Garfield, NM, to Mariana (Apodaca) Gonzales and Benito Gonzales. Patty had eight siblings; Mary Lee Martinez (husband Jesse), Nancy Terrazas (deceased) and (husband...
Lorenzo Aban 'Lencho' Chavez
Sep 16, 2023
Lorenzo Aban Chavez (Lencho) age 31 was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday September 16, 2023. He was born November 21, 1991, in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he lived his entire life. He is survived by his parents Celso and Isela Chavez, his brother and sister-in-law Antonio and Jordan Chavez, and nephew Ricky, his paternal grandmother Ana...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Aug 29, 2023
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