Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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...
Thomas Whatley
Nov 2, 2021
Thomas Wayne (Tom) Whatley, 62, of Las Cruces, died November 02, 2021. Mr. Whatley was born January 24, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Robert Whatley and Anita (Padilla) Martinez. He attended Sandia High School where he played outstanding baseball and began a decades-long habit of making lasting impressions and friendships wherever he went. He was a humble but proud...
Alexandra Janowiecki
Nov 2, 2021
Alexandra (Sandy), Janowiecki, a resident of Las Cruces New Mexico, passed away on Tue, October 26th, 2021, and is now in God's hands. She was born October 22nd, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Edward and Dorothy (Moroczkowski) Janowiecki. As a young girl, Alexandra worked in her Fathers Bakery and attended Central Catholic High School. In 1954 she married Charles P...
Valentina Martinez
Nov 1, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Valentina Barraza de Martinez, 67, announce her passing on November 1, 2021, in Las Cruces. She was born in Meoqui, Chihuahua to Jose Isabel Barraza Nava and Guadalupe Garcia Campos. Valentina was married to Miguel Arturo Martinez for forty-nine years. She took great pride in receiving a certificate in Psychology. She...
Janice Joleen Peterson
Oct 29, 2021
Janice Joleen Peterson passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021, after a brief illness. She was born on August 18, 1938, in WaKeeney, Kansas to Joseph F. and Mary Carlson. She met her husband Gene at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and they were married February 14th, 1958. Jan and her husband moved from Kansas to Las Cruces in the...
Esperanza Alire Terrazas
Oct 27, 2021
Esperanza Terrazas passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 89 on October 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Esperanza was born and raised in Picacho Village. She was born June 13, 1932 to Ventura and Teresita Alire. To many friends she was known as "La Shorty" but to her family and especially her grandchildren & great-grandchildren...
Eloise Swick 'Polly' Evans
Oct 26, 2021
Eloise (Polly) Evans passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021, at age 101, ending her lifelong quest for and sharing of knowledge. Polly died at Good Samaritan Assisted Living under the care of Mesilla Valley Hospice and devoted caregivers from Home Instead. Polly was the youngest of five children born to Clarence H. Swick and Hattie May Haight Swick. She...
Juan Singh
Oct 24, 2021
Juan Singh, 91, a life-long resident of Anthony, TX and pillar in our community, passed away unexpectedly on October 24th, 2021. Juan, affectionately known as Johnny, and in closer circles, Popo, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Juan is survived by his wife, Nena Singh; his children, Ida Singh, David Singh and Yolie, Chanan Singh...
Charles Tarr
Oct 19, 2021
Charles Robert Tarr was taken home to be with God his Heavenly Father and his Savior Jesus Christ on October 19, 2021. He passed peacefully at home with family and friends. Charles Robert Tarr was born July 8, 1928 to Robert and Essie (Oldham) Tarr in Paris, Kentucky. Charles was the second of five boys. He was named after his...
Richard Earl Burnham
Oct 19, 2021
Richard Earl Burnham, a beloved family man, generous friend, true gentleman, history buff, and cowboy at heart passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. Rich will be missed by his wife Judy, children Randy Burnham (Julie), Vicki LaCapria (Joe), Kevin Burnham, Darcy Boatright (Keith), and his brother Fran Burnham. Grandchildren who will miss their "Geep" are Lisa Fitzpatrick (Kevin), Nick...
Maryellen Connor
Oct 18, 2021
Maryellen Connor passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on October 18, 2021. She was born to Andrew Thomas Dwyer and Murley Dwyer on Jan 26, 1930 in Finch, West Virginia. In 1966 she married Joseph Connor. She loved being from West Virginia and had lots of great friends and family there. She relished getting the newspapers from her...
Lawrence Duncan
Oct 18, 2021
Lawrence Edward Duncan August 27, 1939 - October 18, 2021 Lawrence Edward Duncan, 82, passed away on October 18, 2021 after a short illness. Below is his obituary, which he wrote shortly before he passed. I was born in Lancing, Tennessee on August 27, 1939 to Edna Earl and Elmer Arvil Duncan. (On the 1st of September, 1939, Hitler invaded...
Becky Mallory
Oct 17, 2021
Rebecca (Becky) Carol Mallory ended her journey on earth and began her new journey above, on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Becky was born in Fresno California, December 6, 1956, to James (Jim) Vernon Mallory and Constance (Connie) Louise Mallory. A lifelong student and teacher in the hospitality industry, Becky enjoyed many locales to call home over the years. California, Colorado,...
Dana Hatch Williams
Oct 16, 2021
Dana Mae Williams of Ruidoso, N.M., went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. This magnificent woman was born in Las Cruces, N.M., to Don and Dorothy Hatch on Oct. 3, 1963. While she spent 41 years as a hairdresser in Ruidoso, N.M., she served no greater role than as the best wife and...
Albina Pedraza Carabajal
Oct 14, 2021
Albina P. Carabajal 86, passed away peacefully at Casa de Oro surrounded by her family on October 14, 2021. Albina was born in Tortugas, New Mexico to Angelita P. Carabajal and Felipe Carabajal on July 22, 1935. She was a member or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and a Tribal Member of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in Ysleta, Texas....
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