Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Beverly Gerdes

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

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

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...

Oscar "Chuck" Ortiz Iii

Oscar "Chuck" Ortiz Iii

Nov 29, 2021

Oscar N. Ortiz (Chuck) entered the gates of heaven early in the morning on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was a very caring and kindhearted person. Chuck was one that you could sit and talk to no matter what it was about. He was always an open ear, and a helping hand when he could. Oscar was very passionate about...

Christopher Campbell

Christopher Campbell

Nov 28, 2021

Christopher Campbell, born to Martin and Dianne Campbell on December 14, 1966, died suddenly on November 28, 2021. He was a beloved father, brother, son, husband, and friend. He left us too soon but left an impression on all who loved and knew him. He left his spirit in each of us and we will forever remember him as a...

Meyer Stahl

Meyer Stahl

Nov 28, 2021

Meyer Stahl, 86 of Las Cruces, NM passed away November 28, 2021, at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada in Las Cruces, NM. Meyer was born in Philadelphia, PA to Rose Huttman Stahl and Lipman Stahl on November 7, 1935. Meyer is survived by his wife Judith Stahl, son Lance Stahl, daughter Heather van Doorn, grandaughters Danica and Kendra van Doorn,...

Dorothy Ann Oursler

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...