Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Dorothy Ann Oursler
Nov 24, 2021
Dorothy Ann Oursler passed away November 24, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Las Cruces, NM and remained here her entire life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Goad, and her sister, Velda Speer. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Oursler; two daughters, Rebecca Oursler; Shawna Swanson and her husband...
Steven Salway
Nov 23, 2021
Steven Scott Salway, a 75-year-old resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born September 16, 1946, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Clement Salway and Kathryn Fritz Salway. Steve graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania in 1964 where he excelled in many sports. He earned multiple awards...
Adrian Lamos Edwards
Nov 23, 2021
Adrian L. Edwards, 87, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on November 23, 2021 in Las Cruces. It was unexpected and we are shocked and deeply saddened. His greatest joy was his family. He was a loving husband, a proud father and a doting grandfather. Adrian was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing colorful flowers, tasty peppers and fragrant herbs....
Refugio Julian 'Julian' Chavez
Nov 22, 2021
Refugio Julian Chavez (81) and his beloved wife Ramona R Chavez (78) gained their wings to heaven on November 22nd, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. As a final wish, after their 45 beautiful years of marriage and a lifetime of memories, they both gained their wings together holding each other's hand. Julian was born July 4th, 1940, in Las Palomas,...
William "Bill" Pierce
Nov 22, 2021
William "Bill" Pierce died at age 86 on 22 November 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on 22 March 1935 in Durand, Michigan to Cecil and Mable Pierce. He was the brother of Alan Pierce and Barbara (Pierce) Coffield. He graduated Durand High School in 1953. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 as...
Ramona Chavez
Nov 22, 2021
Refugio Julian Chavez (81) and his beloved wife Ramona R Chavez (78) gained their wings to heaven on November 22nd, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. As a final wish, after their 45 beautiful years of marriage and a lifetime of memories, they both gained their wings together holding each other's hand. Julian was born July 4th, 1940, in Las Palomas,...
Larry Galen Lindsey
Nov 21, 2021
On November 21,2021 Larry Lindsey passed away at home with his loving wife at his side. After years of courageously living with a rare neurological disease he passed at the age of 79. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Lindsey, his daughter Kimberly Hare (Quinton), and his son Peter Lindsey (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Desiree Gholson (Jon),...
Michael Anthony "Mike" Albidrez
Nov 19, 2021
Michael Anthony Albidrez died Friday, November 19, 2021, at the age of 49, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Las Cruces, NM to Antonia Albidrez on June 15, 1972. He graduated from Hatch Valley High School and attended NMSU and WNMU. He worked over twenty-five years in the copper mining industry for freeport McMoRan as the company's industrial...
Dolores Brusuelas Sainz
Nov 19, 2021
Dolores Brusuelas Sainz, of Tularosa New Mexico, at 86 years of age, passed away on November 19, 2021. She was born in Tularosa, NM on September 28, 1935 to the late Jose Brusuelas and Venancia Davalos Brusuelas. She was the last surviving child of their nine children. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Sam Brusuelas, Fidel Brusuelas, James...
Cynthia Vasquez
Nov 16, 2021
Cynthia Vasquez was called to the Lord on November 16, 2021, in Las Cruces, NM, and was welcomed with open arms by her son, Isaiah. She was born to Jerry and Eliza Vasquez 42 years ago and was a loving partner to Gabriel Murillo for over 17 years and beloved mother of Joseph Matthew. Cynthia loved her son Joseph with...
Lewis Palmer
Nov 16, 2021
Lewis Lyndon (Lew) Palmer, Jr., age 73, passed into the Lord's hands on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Lew was born on September 26, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Lewis Lyndon, Sr. and Frances Pierson Palmer, who both preceded him in death. Lew graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania....
Archie Lee Liggins
Nov 11, 2021
Archie Lee Liggins went home to Jesus on November 11, 2021 at the age of 85. Archie was born to Grady G. Liggins and Eula Norfleet on June 6, 1936. Even as a young adult Archie knew he wanted to help and serve his country and community. He followed his dreams by enlisting in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of...
James Holmes
Nov 10, 2021
James Andrew Holmes James Andrew Holmes (La Mesa) was born on October 17th, 1962, and called to Heaven on November 9th, 2021. James was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a noble Samaritan, a guardian angel amongst us and now one above us. James is preceded in death by Glenn Robert Holmes (father), Glenn Holmes (brother),...
Mariah Wright
Nov 9, 2021
MARIAH DENAY WRIGHT, AGE 30, BORN IN ALAMOGORDO, NM ON FEBRUARY 19, 1991, LIVED IN LAS CRUCES, NM. SHE WENT TO BE WITH HER LORD IN LAS CRUCES, NM ON NOVEMBER 9TH, 2021. SHE WAS SURVIVED BY HER MOTHER, RHONA DOMINGUEZ AND HER FATHER, JAMES WRIGHT; AND TWO SIBLINGS, CROSS DOMINGUEZ AND DEZERAY MONTES. MARIAH ATTENDED VISTA COLLEGE AND OBTAINED...
Fred E Riggs
Nov 9, 2021
Fred E. Riggs, 90, was called to heaven on November 9, 2021. Fred was born to Fred S. Riggs and Rose B. Riggs in Prescott, Arizona on July 12, 1931. Fred married Betty Jo Davis on October 21, 1949 they settled in Derry, NM where they raised four boys. Through thick and thin they never left each other's side. For...
Angela Rosales
Nov 8, 2021
Angela A. Rosales "Angie", 73, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away November 8, 2021, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by her loved ones and in the comfort of her home. She will most definitely be remembered for her delicious food, for her generosity and her kind and unselfish way of life. When her friends and family read this,...
Heather Garner-Becknell
Nov 6, 2021
Heather Anne Garner-Becknell joined her beloved Paw in heaven on November 6, 2021. For much of her life, Heather fought serious medical battles, but she continued to stay strong and hopeful. She was loving, caring, generous, and a passionate defender of social justice. Everyone who knew her was amazed by her resilience and her ability to use whatever strength and...
John Randolph Hartley
Nov 5, 2021
Joseph Randolph Hartley, Matco Toolman Extraordinaire, died November 5, 2021 of prostate cancer. He was born in Guelph, Ontario Canada on July 7, (8) 1953 to Donald and Muriel Hartley who emigrated to Canada from England looking for a better life after WWII. As a child he lived in Michigan, Long Island NY, and Florida before moving to Durango, Co....
John Ellingsworth
Nov 3, 2021
John Warren Ellingsworth (71), passed away on November 3, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Warren and Helen Ellingsworth November 17, 1949. John Married Martha Alvarez on August 30, 1973, in Lordsburg, NM they were happily married for 48 years. John was drafted by the United States Army in 1967 and served in...
Ascencion Lopez
Nov 2, 2021
Ascencion (Chonito) Lopez passed peacefully into Heaven on November 2, 2021. He was born to Pedro and Teresa (Bustillos) Lopez in Akela, New Mexico. He had a long and active life. He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a Petty Officer, Radioman 3. He was one of two men responsible for sending morse...
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