Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Jerry Bruce Clark
Dec 30, 2021
December 30, 2021, Jesus came for Jerry and took him to heaven as He promised. Jerry and his wife, Connie became Christians at University Presbyterian Church in 1977, Bob Scott was their Pastor. From then, on Bible study with a small group, weekly or every other, became their habit. They made life long friends around God's Word and it made...
Jimmy Navarro
Dec 28, 2021
Jimmy C. Navarro, age 78, born and raised in Las Cruces, NM, took God's hand when he heard God call him on December 28, 2021. He was born on July 25, 1943 in Las Cruces to Richard and Marie C. Navarro. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army from September 7, 1960 to September 6, 1963 serving as Sergeant with the...
Mary Tucker
Dec 26, 2021
Mary Tucker, age 87 went to join her beloved husband of 65 years in heaven on December 26, 2021 at her home of sixty-three years in Las Cruces, NM. She was born in Crowley, Colorado May 18, 1934 to John Jacob France and Lucelle Chew France. Mary was one of five children, Betty, Mary, Bilye Jo, Carolyn and John. She...
Everett Dewey Edington
Dec 24, 2021
Everett Dewey Edington, 91, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away early Christmas Eve morning in the comfort of his home. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Gwendolyn Edington; their four children Lynette Smith, Brent Edington (Claudia Edington), Ann Edington Adams (Kevin Ridd), Claudia Edington and multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Everett was born on...
Robert William Buggert
Dec 24, 2021
Robert W. Buggert July 25, 1918 - December 24, 2021 Music, art, family and friends were the joys in Bob Buggert's long creative life. He had a good run at it--and then some, always kind, gracious and generous. Encouraged by a junior high school music teacher in Chicago, Bob began playing the snare drum and by 1934, had won the...
Curtis C Graham
Dec 23, 2021
LAS CRUCES--Curtis Carl Graham, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 23, 2021. He was born of humble beginnings, on a small farm in Pratt, Kansas to parents Carl and Juanita Graham on August 27, 1935. Curtis was very blessed to have enjoyed a wonderful and beautiful life in so many ways....
Valentine Murphy 'Val' Bustamante
Dec 22, 2021
Our beloved Valentine Murphy Bustamante (Val), age 73 of Anthony, New Mexico passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021. He was born on December 22, 1948 to Alfonso Valles Bustamante and Matilde Murphy Bustamante. Val was a kind, loving and altruistic man. He dedicated his life to his children and grandchildren. Valentine graduated from Las Cruces High School and was...
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...
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