Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
William "John" Collier
Dec 21, 2021
William "John" Collier died peacefully on December 21, 2021, after a rich life and a brief illness. A native Houstonian, John was born at home to Virginia and Bill Collier on July 23, 1933. He attended River Oaks Elementary, West University Elementary, Pershing Junior High, and drove his 1926 Model T Ford Roadster to and from Lamar High School, where...
William F Smith Jr.
Dec 20, 2021
Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother & Uncle William F. Smith Jr., 68, affectionately known to his friends and family as Billy, passed away Monday December 20th 2021 at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Born July 28th 1953 in Anthony, TX to William Sr. & Cenobia Smith. Billy retired as a propane truck driver after 30 years of faithful service....
Manuel Armijo Apodaca
Dec 20, 2021
Manuel Armijo Apodaca, 87 born July 13th, 1934, in Las Palomas NM passed away at home on Monday December 20th, 2021, in Cuchillo, NM. Manuel Joined the Army June 25th, 1954, to June 6th, 1956. After returning home he married the love of his life Margarita Miranda and had two children David A. Apodaca and Berna Parsons. He received a...
Alicia Duran Garcia
Dec 19, 2021
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our loving mom, Alicia (Alice) Duran Garcia (86). Mom crossed over to eternal life to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 19, 2021, while surrounded by her family at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, NM. On March 28, 1935, Alicia...
Leonard Randall 'Randy' Valentine
Dec 17, 2021
Leonard Randall Valentine (Randy), age 70, went home to the lord December 17th, 2021, in Las Cruces, NM. Randy was born on January 31st, 1951, in Alamosa, CO to Ray and Roberta Valentine. He was united in marriage on August 5th, 1977, to Ginger Swanson. Randy attended Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo, Co where he received an associate degree....
Edward V. Trujillo
Dec 16, 2021
On December 16, 2021, our very loved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend Edward V. Trujillo was welcomed to Heaven and into God's arms at the age of 82. Edward was born on July 28, 1939 in Las Cruces, NM to Cruz and Albina Trujillo. He was the second oldest child of 8. While growing up, he enjoyed playing...
Lucille Frances Northrup
Dec 15, 2021
Lucille Frances (Manko) Northrup Las Cruces, NM, died December 14, 2021 She was born on May 12, 1936, in Lackawanna, NY, daughter of the late Stephen and Stephanie (Toporek) Manko. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Northrup of Las Cruces, NM and two children: Nancy J. Howsman (Timothy) of Gassville, AR and James S. Northrup (Rebecca) of Las...
Raquel S. Funes
Dec 12, 2021
Our beloved pastor's wife, beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, Raquel " Rachel" S - Funes, of Las Cruces was the rock that kept her children, siblings, and beloved grandchildren grounded left to her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born September 13, 1957...
Susan Ann 'Susie' Reed
Dec 11, 2021
Susie Reed died December 11, 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico of triple negative breast cancer surrounded by her loving family.
Ryan Austin Green
Dec 11, 2021
Ryan Austin Green, 30, was called to heaven on December 11, 2021. Ryan was born to Shawna Parrack and Patrick Green in Las Cruces, NM on November 27, 1991. As a child he loved hanging out with his Grandpa Bob, they were inseparable. He married Amie Riggs on June 18, 2014. Ryan was a hard-working family man who would do...
Kristen Marie Sandoval
Dec 9, 2021
Kristen Marie Sandoval, age 35, of Las Cruces passed away December 9, 2021, surrounded by love. She was born September 23, 1986, in Las Cruces, NM to Ernest and Vivian Sandoval. A deep loss for the Sandoval and the Holguin family. She is survived by her parents Vivian and Ernest Sandoval. Daughter Julianna Sandoval. Son and husband Azriel and Antonio...
Terry Rupe
Dec 9, 2021
Terry D Rupe, 74, a lifetime resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on December 9, 2021 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Terry was born on March 5, 1947, to Hubert and Evaleen Rupe. He served honorably in the US Army and was a lifetime member of The Elks Lodge 1019 and VFW Post 10124. Back in his prime days,...
Peggy Murphy
Dec 9, 2021
Peggy L. (Hendry) Murphy June 1937 - December 2021 The 1st of three children born to Albert and Frances (Decker) Hendry near Wyaconda MO. After graduating Wyaconda High School in 1955, she married her childhood sweetheart William (Bill) Murphy Jr. In 1959 she followed her husband to Ft. Bliss in El Paso TX and eventually nearby Las Cruces NM. Preceded...
Larry Don Maddox
Dec 7, 2021
Larry Don Maddox was welcomed into the loving arms of his heavenly father, December 7th, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with multiple myeloma. Larry was born in Denver on March 19, 1950. He was adopted out of Denver by Donald and Martha Maddox and was raised in Farmington. Larry attended New Mexico Military Institute and served in the United States Army...
Emma Lee Carver
Dec 5, 2021
Emma Lee Young was born December 19, 1928, in Marshall, TX and passed peacefully at home in Las Cruces, NM on December 5, 2021, two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She was preceded in glory by her parents, Rev. Z.O. Young and Kathernyn Litzler Young; her sisters, Louise King and Jane McPherson; her brother, Dr. Z.O. Young, Jr.; and...
Enrique 'Henry' Alvarez
Dec 5, 2021
Enrique "Henry" Alvarez, 75, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2021. Henry was born December 1, 1946, to Maria R. Alvarez. Henry served his Country Honorably in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded The Silver Star Medal for demonstrating valor in combat during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged...
Andrew Martinez
Dec 5, 2021
Andrew "Tuna" Martinez, 35 our beloved son, father, nephew, cousin and friend of Las Cruces, New Mexico left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Andrew was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 20, 1986 to Marisela Martinez. Andrew had such a big heart and was...
Beverly Gerdes
Dec 3, 2021
Beverly Jean Gerdes, 89, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called home to heaven on December 3, 2021. Born on September 27, 1932, to William and Stella Heinz in Dubuque, IA and baptized on October 9, 1932, she was a life-long Christian and member of the Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod. In 1955, she married Everett Gerdes and supported him...
Joe Ruben "Joe" Madrid
Dec 2, 2021
Our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, father in-law, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of Las Cruces, New Mexico left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday December 2, 2021. Joe was born March 25, 1948 in El Paso, TX to Martin Madrid and Lucy Cobley. Joe was a 1966 graduate...
Carlos Dominguez
Nov 29, 2021
CARLOS LUGO DOMINGUEZ JANUARY 18, 1951 - NOVEMBER 29, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Carlos Dominguez of Anthony, NM born January 18, 1951, to Eulalio (Lalo) and Amparo (Polly) Dominguez. Carlos was called home by our Lord to enter eternal life...
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