Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Chelsea Lyn Benting
May 26, 2022
Chelsea Lyn Benting, 33, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center with her family and her boyfriend, Andrew, by her side. Chelsea was born on September 25, 1988 to Stuart and Karen Benting in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Chelsea grew up in Las Cruces, graduating from Mayfield High School in 2007...
Jerry Allen Holsome
May 24, 2022
Jerry Allen Holsome, Sr. passed away at the age of 69 on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 in his hometown of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on June 11th, 1952, to the late Samuel V. and Orlean (Ramzy) Holsome, he was the second youngest of seven children who grew to adulthood. Jerry attended Mayfield High School and graduated in 1970. He'd...
Keith Miller
May 22, 2022
Keith Duke Miller Jr., 59, passed away from this life on May 22, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by his wife and children. Keith was born at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Robbie and Keith Duke Miller Sr., on August 30, 1962. Keith grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He proudly served our country...
Corina Sifuentes Barron
May 21, 2022
Our mother, wife, aunt, sister, and friend has passed away on May 21st, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Corina was born on October 27th, 1960, and grew up in Dona Ana, NM. She was born to Jose and Angela Flores along with numerous brothers and sisters, Lucy Garcia, Jaime Hernandez, Lupe Vasquez, Jesus Hernandez, Joe Flores, Augustina Flores, Angie...
Edwardo M Enriquez
May 16, 2022
Edward Enriquez, 83, passed away on May 16, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his loved ones. Edward was born on November 21, 1938 in La Union, NM to Jose B. and Angela M. Enriquez. He was a loving and funny uncle to his nieces and nephews who loved their "Uncle Eddie". He enjoyed movies, cooking, eating Mexican food,...
George Z Wilson
May 16, 2022
Monday, May 16, 2022. The Golden gates of Heaven opened to receive our Beloved George Z. Wilson. Age 61 of Las Cruces, NM. He was born August 23, 1960, in Las Cruces to Manuel Murphy Wilson and Petra Zertuche Wilson. George is survived by his wife Aurora and siblings, Eva, Maria "Maggie", Eliza, Mary Lou, Yolanda, Jessie "Chuy", Teresa, Paul...
Don Williamson
May 14, 2022
Don J. Williamson passed away on May 14, 2022, at Willow Manor Nursing Home in Deming, NM. He was born February 12, 1937, to Henry J. and Marie (Kessler) Williamson in Barberton, Ohio. As a boy Don was involved in 4-H, Boy Scouts, working on the family farm and family outings. Don graduated from Barberton High School in 1955. He...
Vivian Skramstad
May 13, 2022
VIVIAN SKRAMSTAD 08-01-1928 - 05-13-2022 Vivian Skramstad passed away peacefully at the home of her son on May 13, 2022. Vivian was born in Enderlin on August 1, 1928 to Chris and Martha Wallner. She graduated from Enderlin High School in 1946. On May 18, 1947 Vivian married Merlin Skramstad (married for 67 years) in Enderlin where they raised their...
Ramon Carabajal Jr.
May 12, 2022
Ramon (Monchi) H. Carabajal Jr. passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2022, at his home. Ramon was born, raised and resided in Las Cruces, NM. He was a veteran of the Army and retired from White Sands Missile Range. Ramon was a loving, caring, generous, proud father, grandfather, son and brother. Ramon is survived by his longtime companion Nell Akers,...
Ernestine Olivas
May 12, 2022
Ernestine "Ernie" Olivas, entered eternal life the morning of May 12th, 2022 at the age of 89. She passed peacefully in her sleep, in her home, with her daughter Laura at her side. Ernestine was born January 27th, 1933 in Fort Davis, Texas to Francisco and Felipa Olivas. Ernestine put herself through nursing school as a single mother of two...
Florencio Javier Medina
May 11, 2022
Florencio Javier Medina (Flow) Florencio "Flow" Javier Medina was a loving son, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on 11 May 2022 at the age of 40. Flow was born in Las Cruces, NM on 16 July 1981 to Caroline and Florencio Medina. He had a beautiful smile and generously gave it to the world. During high school...
Gloria Lucero Carrillo
May 10, 2022
Gloria L. Carrillo, 87, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Tuesday, May 10, at MountainView Regional Medical Center surrounded by her many loved ones after bravely battling a sudden decline in health. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edward B. Carrillo Sr.; three daughters, Priscilla Lpez (Andres), Diane Sandoval (Larry) and Sandie Chavez; three sons, Edward Carrillo...
Janice Lavena Rogers
May 10, 2022
Janice Lavena Rogers, 85, passed away on May 10, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM with her children by her side. Jan was born on July 9, 1936, in Cheyenne, OK, where she was raised and attended school. Throughout her school years, one of her favorite activities was playing "3-on-3" girls' basketball for the Cheyenne Bears. Jan was married before her...
Samuel Gonzalez
May 10, 2022
Samuel "Sammy" Fajardo Gonzalez passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Sammy as he was known to everyone was born in Hatch, NM to Antonio (Tony) Gonzalez and Arcelia Fajardo. He was raised on his dad's ranch and farm, where his father and grandfather Thomas taught him how to be a pretty good cowboy. He was a very good roper....
Jaime De Jesus Lujan
May 6, 2022
JJaime De Jesus Lujan "JJ"-36 Born January 12, 1986, to James and Matilda Lujan in Las Cruces, NM. It is with great sadness that we come together for the sudden passing of our bravest "Jay" on May 6, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. Jaime had one sister, Deanne. They were two peas in a pod, inseparable. He married his high...
Barbara June Kuchler
May 4, 2022
Barbara June Kuchler was called to be with the Lord on May 4th, 2022, at home surrounded by those that loved and cared for her. She was born Barbara June Morrison to William V. and Ruth L. Morrison on February 19, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended school in St Louis and graduated from Rosati Kain All Girls Catholic...
Frank Avalos
May 4, 2022
Francisco "Frank" Gabriel Avalos, age 76, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A lifetime Las Crucen, Frank was born June 4, 1945, to Felipe and Aurora Avalos. He served his country with the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He returned home...
Ima Dell Avant
May 3, 2022
Ima Dell Avant, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 3, 2022. She was born in Brownsboro, Texas on October 9, 1927, to John and Beckie Stokes. Dell was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe Irwin and Billy, her sister, Myrtis, her husband, Freeman and her daughter, Sharon. Dell or ‘Gigi'...
James Flores 'Jimmy' Robles
May 2, 2022
James (Jimmy) Robles 87 was called by the Lord on Monday May 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in 1935. He was married to the love of his life, Minerva for 66 wonderful years. Together they started a family having three boys and one girl. Jimmy was commissioned to the New Mexico State Police, and proudly...
Manuel Olivas
May 2, 2022
Manuel Olivas passed away on Monday May 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Manny, as he is known to his loved ones, is survived by his wife, Helen Olivas, who stayed by his side and was his primary care giver during his hardest moments of battling Parkinson's Disease....
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