Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Theodore William Jones
Mar 3, 2022
Theodore William Jones passed away on March 3, 2022. He was born in Clayton, MO. Ted served in the US Armed Forces from 1959-1961. After a blind date in 1964, he married and had two children with Stella Gonzales and helped raise her children and grandchildren. Ted worked for the Las Cruces Fire Department 1967-1976. He later worked for many...
Barbara Trujillo
Mar 3, 2022
Barbara Gail (Greening) Trujillo, resident of Las Cruces, NM passed away on March 3, 2022, at the tender age of 75. In her words "I was born on February 21, 1947, and raised in Springer, NM, by Grandmother, Genoveve Greening and Grandpa Abraham Greening, moving to Las Cruces in 1979. Graduated from Springer High School, Springer, NM. Retired from NMSU...
Daniel Watkins
Mar 1, 2022
On March 1, 2022, Daniel Watkins, born April 26, 1951, passed away quietly in his sleep following a long struggle with health issues. At the time of his death, Mr. Watkins resided in Las Cruces, NM, but he lived most of his life in Grant County, NM, where he was a well-known figure who participated in many community activities. He...
Bessie Dean Spears
Feb 28, 2022
On February 28th, 2022 Bessie Dean (Fort) Spears entered heaven's gate at the age of 99. Bessie was born November 30, 1922 near Lovington, New Mexico. She grew up there and attended school at Prairie view, upon graduation she attended college at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, for one year. She worked as a deputy in the county clerk's...
Virginia Matilda Lines
Feb 28, 2022
Virginia Matilda (Borden) Lines of Las Cruces passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 28th, 2022 at the residence of her youngest son, James, where she has resided for the past seven years. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, George, she has patiently continued doing God's work until the Lord saw fit to reunite...
Kenneth Ray Scott
Feb 26, 2022
Our real-life superhero, Kenneth R. Scott, was born on June 19, 1953. He enjoyed reading good western books and watching movies; his favorite was 'Incredibles' which is only right as he was indeed incredible. He loved capturing amazing memories as much as making them and cooking as much as eating. Those that knew and loved him will remember his funny...
Harold Glenn White
Feb 26, 2022
Harold Glenn White passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022. He was born in a small farmhouse in Southern Indiana on October 7, 1926, to parents Ralph and Lois White. He was known as Glenn to family and friends. He grew up near many of his relatives. The homes of his grandparents on both sides of his family were his...
Mary Hernandez
Feb 25, 2022
Mary (Lulu) Hernandez left to be with the Lord on February 25, 2022. She was 72 years old. Born in La Mesa, Texas on August 12, 1949, to Mariana Fabela and Gerardo Moreno. She was a devout Christian and a longtime resident of Las Cruces. She enjoyed helping others and was part of the Grandparents raising grandchildren program. Her favorite...
Lucille Vallejos
Feb 25, 2022
Lucille (Lucy) Vallejos 84, of Alamogordo, NM, passed away February 25, 2022. Lucy was born in San Antonio, Texas to Andrew and Bobbie Valdespino-Gill in 1937. She worked for AAFES as an Administrative professional on Holloman AFB for more than 20 years. In retirement, she enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with family. Lucy is survived by two daughters...
Willie Garcia
Feb 24, 2022
Guillermo H. Garcia (Willie or Memo) November 7, 1949- February 24, 2022 It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle, Willie "Memo" Garcia, age 72, on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Memo as he was fondly known was born on...
Davin Drue Self
Feb 22, 2022
It is with much sorrow we announce the passing of Davin D. Self, 62, on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. He was an incredible craftsman, a journeyman electrician and prided himself on always thinking through a problem and creatively finding a solution, he always welcomed a challenge. He will be greatly missed by all whose hearts he touched with love and...
Jose Angel Avalos
Feb 22, 2022
Joey Angel Avalos 60, passed on February 22, 2022, in Las Cruces New Mexico. Joey was born October 8, 1961, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Arturo and Mary Alice Avalos. He is survived by his son Joshua Avalos, daughters Amanda Avalos, and Mia Nevarez. Grandchildren Alessa Puentes, Caleb Avalos, Olivia Rodgers. Also, by his mother Mary Alice Avalos, brother...
Lola Juarez
Feb 22, 2022
Lola Juarez, 94, of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal rest on February 22, 2022 at home. Lola was born in Fierro, NM on February 25, 1927, to Carlos and Lucia Madrid. She was one of nine children and grew up in the Fierro/Hanover area. She married her husband, Vicente Juarez, on March 26, 1927. They resided in Silver City, NM...
Gloria Chapman
Feb 21, 2022
Gloria T. Chapman Wife, mother, and sister Gloria T. Chapman was summoned by our Lord on Monday, February 21, 2022, at age 80. Gloria was born in September 1941, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Francisco and Isabel Torres. She graduated from Alamogordo High School and attended New Mexico State University. Gloria met her husband, Michael Chapman, in Cloudcroft, NM; they...
Rebecca Gist
Feb 21, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Rebecca "Becky" Gist, age 67 of las cruces, New Mexico on Monday February 21st, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born November 28th, 1954 to Alejandro and Lydia Ybarra. Becky was a lifetime member of the...
Guadalupe Sanchez
Feb 20, 2022
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the passing of Guadalupe Asebez (Aceves) Sanchez, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. She was an amazingly selfless, beautiful, loving, and caring woman and was our family's heart and soul. Lupe was called to be with the Lord on February 20, 2022, at the young age...
Donna Clark
Feb 19, 2022
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lynne McComb Clark, February 19, 2022 at 63 years of age. Donna was born to Margie Elizabeth Sutherland and Harold Houston McComb on October 31 st , 1958, Halloween was her favorite Holiday and decorated for it and left it up till Christmas. Donna married...
Marcia Uithoven
Feb 16, 2022
On February 16th 2022, Marcia Uithoven was swept up by the arms of grace to her forever home in heaven at the age of 67. Marcia Boeve was born on January 30, 1955 to Edward and Betty (Bosch) Boeve in Rock Rapids, IA. Marcia grew up on the family homestead, a small farm just east of Steen, MN. She was...
Patricia Sandoval
Feb 16, 2022
Patricia Sandoval (Patsy) age 72 at her death, lived in Las Cruces New Mexico and passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Memorial Medical Center. Born on May 14, 1949, to her Mother Sara Rodriguez in Dodge City Kansas. She gave birth to five children, John Sandoval, Sharlene Sandoval, Lawrence Sandoval, Batricia Sandoval and Pilar Sandoval whose father was...
Robert Kinney
Feb 16, 2022
Well known attorney Robert "Bob" Kinney of Mesilla, NM, died suddenly on February 16, 2022. Kinney lived in the Las Cruces area for 27 years, where he was head of the Las Cruces Office of the Federal Public Defender. Bob was born on September 13, 1946 at Yakima, WA where he spent his first 18 years. His parents, Robert E....
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