Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Donald Peterson
Sep 24, 2021
Donald G. Peterson died peacefully in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on September 24, 2021 with two of his beloved children by his side. He was 90 years old. Don was a husband, father, grandfather, and a friend to many. He had a rewarding 30 year career as an electrical engineer at NMSU's Physical Science Laboratory where his...
Alfredo Vargas Jr.
Sep 23, 2021
Our beloved Alfredo Vargas Jr, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in his home with loved ones at his side. Alfredo worked at the El Paso Natural Gas Company for 40 years and retired as Director of Purchasing in 1995 to stay home and care for his ailing wife Lucy and never left her side. Alfredo...
Erminda Borunda 'Minda' Mayers
Sep 23, 2021
Erminda " Minda " Borunda Mayers age 71 passed away Sept 23 2021 in her home in Dona Ana. She was born on September 19, 1950 at the family home in San Ysrido to Enrique Borunda Sr. and Genevieve Melendrez Borunda. She is survived by siblings Jerry "Chato" Borunda, Thomas "Tuffy" Borunda, and Leo Borunda (Debbie Flores Borunda). She was...
Jose Luis Montelongo
Sep 23, 2021
Joe Montelongo, son of late Eugenio and Ofelia Montelongo, was born June 16, 1963, in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Irvin High School and later continued his education at Dona Ana Community College where he became a Certified Master Gardener. Joe prided himself in being a perfectionist as a seamster, crocheter, baker, and framer. He delighted in designing and...
Isabel Jiron Romero
Sep 22, 2021
Isabel J. Romero, 99 years old, passed away on September 22, 2021, in Laredo, Texas. On September 30th, Father Richard Catanach officiated at the funeral of Isabel Romero. Viewing of the body took place at 1:00 p.m., the Rosary at 1:30 p.m. and the funeral mass at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The...
Carl Jensen
Sep 21, 2021
Carl Christian Jensen passed away on September 21, 2021. He was the second of four sons born to Melvon and Christina Jensen in Westwood, California on July 26, 1936, his mother's birthday. His family moved to Portland, Oregon and then to Bloomington, Minnesota, where he graduated from high school. After graduation he worked for the FBI in St. Paul and...
David Anderson
Sep 21, 2021
David Marlowe Anderson went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 21, 2021. (Galatians 2:20) He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 27, 1936 to Marlowe Criswell and Alma Grace Anderson, both deceased. David is survived by his wife Doris Anderson, his daughter Deborah Martinez, son-in-law Christopher Martinez and two grandchildren, Allison Martinez and William Ty...
Daniel Martinez
Sep 19, 2021
Daniel "Danny" Ramon Martinez, age 45, entered into rest on September 19th, 2021, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born April 13th, 1976, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Francisco and Josefina Martinez. Danny graduated from Alamogordo High School, class of 1995. He worked as a roofer for 20+ years under Sun City Roofing and Padilla Roofing and took great pride...
Maria Gutierrez
Sep 17, 2021
Maria R. (Cuca) Gutierrez was called to her Heavenly home on Friday, September 17, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. She was 85 years old. Maria was born July 4, 1936 in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her parents were Luis Ramirez and Crisofera Espino. She was the last of six siblings. She married on May 15, 1955, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua,...
Wencil Janecka Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
Wencil Joseph "WJ" Janecka passed from this life on September 16, 2021, following a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. His lifetime profession was that of an electrical contractor and owner of Westwind Electric. He was an avid gun collector and was often seen at gun shows across the Southwest. He loved collecting and restoring vintage cars, especially 1960's Mustangs and...
Stephanie Jo Pando
Sep 16, 2021
Stephanie Jo Pando, age 45 years, passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband, Roberto, on September 16, 2021, when she went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on May 3, 1976, to Baltazar Jr. and Theresa Lucero of Las Cruces, NM. Stephanie married her true-love Roberto of...
Maria Lus Rojas
Sep 14, 2021
Maria Lus Aguilera Rojas, 48, passed away on September 14,2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Maria Lus was born June 6, 1973 in Deming NM to Francisco and Maria Aguilera. She is survived by her husband, Manuel Rojas of 25 years and their 5 children; Christopher (wife Karla), Steven (fianc Lupita), and three daughters Andrea, Cristina, Stephanie; her mother Maria de...
Rosa Irma Collier
Sep 14, 2021
Rosa Irma Collier or Chima passed away at 70 years old at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Tuesday September 14, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Rosa was born on June 6, 1951 in El Paso, Texas. She was the eldest daughter of Santiago and Paula Hernandez. Rosa had a sister, Alma "Boty" Hernandez with whom she enjoyed...
Juan Limon Aceves
Sep 13, 2021
Las Cruces- Our Father God from up above has opened his gates to Heaven and called our beloved son, dad, brother, uncle, grandpa, husband and friend Juan (Johnny) L. Aceves, 55, home on Monday September 13, 2021, in Las Cruces, NM where he was born and raised. Johnny was born on March 12,1966, the day he shared with his twin...
Thomas Carl Bullard
Sep 12, 2021
Thomas C. Bullard, Sr., Dad, Pop, Grandpa, Compa, and Viejo Dear put his body and mind to rest on Sunday, September 12, 2021, surrounded by most of his family. Tom, born in 1928 in Francis, Oklahoma, to Hugh and Stella (Eitzen) Bullard, was preceded in death by his parents and only sibling, Eual Ray Bullard. Tom enlisted in the Navy...
Gregorio Quinones
Sep 8, 2021
Local well-known aviator, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe Quinones, parents and 6 siblings. He was last of Quinones family unit. Survived by children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM at St. Genevieve's Church on Espina Street, with ash inurnment immediately...
Jose Ildefonso Garibay
Sep 8, 2021
Las Cruces - It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend. Ildefonso ("Don Poncho") Garibay. Don Poncho was born on March 14, 1932 in La Bellota, Durango, Mexico. He came to this beautiful country under the United States Bracero program and worked...
William A Jackson
Sep 8, 2021
William Jackson peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was a veteran of World War II, retired at White Sands Missile Range, and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico with his wife, Mary, in the mid-sixties. William (Bill) worked as the Assistant Director of the Computer Center at NMSU until he retired in 1986. Bill's family and all...
Robert Martin 'Robin' Hastings
Sep 6, 2021
Robert Martin Hastings - Obituary It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Robin" Martin Hastings from this life to eternal life in the presence of his loving wife and daughter on September 6, 2021, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. For twelve months Robin courageously battled a neuroendocrine carcinoma of the pancreas....
Matthew Angel 'Fangz' Portillo
Sep 5, 2021
Matthew ‘Angel' Portillo, 31, of Las Cruces, NM sadly departed our presence on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He will undoubtedly be greatly missed by so many. Angel was the son of Miguel Montoya and Victoria Portillo, both of Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by many who loved him, including his daughter, Klarissa, 8; his siblings, Michael (Alia) Portillo, Nikole...
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