Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Steven Prescott
Aug 12, 2021
Steven Kenneth Prescott 78, of las cruces, nm, passed away peacefully in his bed on August 12,2021. He was born in Mountain Home, Tennessee, on August 23rd, 1942, son of the late Dr Kenneth Harvey Prescott and Ethal Marie Rupert where he lived with his family. The Prescott family lived in Los Angeles, California, before moving to Rockport, Missouri, and...
Robert Levi Gallegos
Aug 12, 2021
Roberto Levi Gallegos was taken home by Jesus, Mary, and the angels on August 12, 2021. Roberto was often described as the kindest, gentlest, most caring man anyone had met. He was born to Elizardo Sr and Genoveva Gallegos on August 19, 1932, in Cuba, NM. He was the second youngest of eight children. Roberto used to say that when...
Robert Eugene Dunn
Aug 10, 2021
CMSGT Robert E. Dunn USAF (Ret.) age 89, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on August 10, 2021 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Bob is preceded in passing by his wife Lila Dunn, son David Dunn, Parents Woodson and Edna Dunn and Siblings Agnes Sutcliffe, Ronnie Dunn, Bill Dunn and George Dunn. Bob was the Oldest of ten children. He is...
Phyllis Jean Inman
Aug 7, 2021
Phyllis Jean Inman 71, Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend; passed away on August 7, 2021 at 12:12 pm at La Posada assisted living, Las Cruces, NM after a rough battle with lung cancer. Phyllis rested in peace surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Irene Marshall, her infant...
Vesnelle Rorris
Aug 7, 2021
On August 7th 2021, Vesnelle (Ves) Rorris,84, Died. She was born in Elk City OK to Herbert and Catherine Berger of Leedey OK. After Graduating from Leedey High School, she moved to Oklahoma City and worked as a telephone operator. Then in 1958 she moved with the family to Las Cruces and first worked at the phone company and then...
Douglas Gilbert Eakins
Aug 6, 2021
Douglas Gilbert Eakins (age 54), passed away on August 6, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Joyce and Eugene Eakins (deceased). He is survived by his brother Michael Eakins, eldest son Bryan Eakins, his younger son Jonathan Eakins, his daughter Hope Eakins, and his granddaughter Samantha Eakins. Douglas was known for helping those in...
Richard Ramon 'Rick Ricky' Gonzales
Aug 3, 2021
Richard R., (Rick, Ricky) Gonzales, 69, long-time resident of Las Cruces, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Richard was born on February 10, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Elias Luchini Gonzales and Isabel Costales Gonzales. Richard was a 1970 graduate of Las Cruces High School and a 1982 graduate of New Mexico State University. He...
Janet Martinez
Aug 3, 2021
On Tuesday August 3, 2021, Janet Martinez a loving Wife, and Mother of 3 children passed away at the age of 73. Janet was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 7, 1948, to Bernard and Nancy Pavlica. She was an educator for over 40 years, retiring from both the state of Colorado and New Mexico. Her last years of teaching...
Nicodemus Johnell Gonzales
Jul 31, 2021
Nicodemus (Nico) Johnell Gonzales, age 23, was born in Las Cruces New Mexico to Francisca (Xochitl) Gonzales and Damontray Furlough. Our beloved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle tragically passed from this life on Saturday July 31st, 2021. Nico was known for his kind heart, selflessness, positive attitude, and hard-working nature. Nico had a genuine and pure soul and...
Mary Lynn Blanton
Jul 31, 2021
Mary Lynn Smith-Blanton, 83, passed peacefully July 31, 2021. She is survived by her husband Elton (Smokey) Blanton of the family home in Dona Ana, NM. She is also survived by her son Charles of the family home and a daughter Sharon Stratton (Van) of La Luz, NM, and two granddaughters Susanne and Madison Blanton. Mary Lynn was a wonderful...
James Clifford Fahrbach
Jul 31, 2021
On Saturday, July 31, 2021, James (Jim) C. Fahrbach passed away peacefully with his wife of 37 years Kathryn Fahrbach by his side. Jim was born October 23, 1939, to Helen and Clifford Fahrbach in Neenah, Wisconsin. Jim graduated from Michigan Tech in 1962 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Jim served the country as a Lieutenant Commander in the...
Ernesto 'Chubby' Hernandez
Jul 30, 2021
Ernesto Hernandez, age 58, also known as "Chubby" to many of his friends and family, of Las Cruces, New Mexico was called to his heavenly home on Friday, July 30, 2021. Ernesto was the owner of Phoenix Lath and Plastering in Las Cruces for the past 15 years. Through his work, Ernesto came to know many individuals, many of whom...
William David 'Tony' Anthony
Jul 28, 2021
On Wednesday, July 28 2021, William David "Tony" Anthony, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 63. Tony was born on October 29, 1957 in Allentown, PA to Russel and Ruth Anthony. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975-1979. He received a bachelor and master's degree from the University of Phoenix. Tony worked...
Lee Franklin Houser
Jul 27, 2021
Lee Houser is now spending his time with his beloved daughter Amy and his parents John and Ailleen. And Harry Caray. He is survived by his wife, Christine and his siblings Irene Grodner, John Houser, Shannon Haysmer, and Celeste Murutes. Born in Queens, NY, Lee travelled extensively with his family to various military installations. He eventually followed in his father's...
Jose Quintana Chaparro
Jul 26, 2021
Jose (Pepe) Quintana Chaparro, passed peacefully into eternal life late Sunday night, July 25, 2021, at his home. His wife of 53 years, Bertha Marin Chaparro was by his side. Pepe was born on February 22, 1941, to Enrique and Susana Chaparro on a ranch near Escalon, Chihuahua, Mexico. The youngest of eight children, Pepe worked on his parent's ranch...
Ernest Amador
Jul 26, 2021
Ernest Amador of Las Cruces, NM has passed on to live in paradise on 26 July 2021. He was born on 01 January 1965 to L/CPL Ernest and Antonia Amador in Oceanside California in U.S. Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton. Ernest always had a smile on his face, he is known for being a kind and loving friend, family member, father...
Leon Lunsford
Jul 23, 2021
Leon R. Lunsford peacefully passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was 88 years old and was a life-long resident of Anthony, NM. He was married to Lois "Faye" for 51 years. He worked for Bell Telephone Company prior to serving in the military in April 1953. He was released from active military service in April 1955 and was...
Margaret Ann Ortega
Jul 23, 2021
Margaret "Margo" Ortega August 12, 1960 - July 23, 2021 Margaret "Margo" Ortega, 60 was called home, on July 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. Margo was born on August 12, 1960, to Pedro and Eloisa Ortega. After graduation from Alamogordo High School in 1978, she joined the United States Air Force and proudly served her country for six years....
Daniel Aron Stanton
Jul 22, 2021
Daniel Aron Stanton (85) of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2021. Dan was born on April 25, 1936, in Beckley (Eccles), West Virginia. He volunteered for the US Army during the Korean War and later flew F86 fighter jets for the US Airforce before transitioning to the US Army as an infantry and...
Margaret Hetzel
Jul 22, 2021
Margaret (Marge) Hetzel, age 94, passed peacefully at Mountain View Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Marge was a long-time resident of Las Cruces; she moved to New Mexico in 1985 and grew to love this community, its history, and its people. An avid genealogist, she was a member of numerous genealogical societies. Marge had many friends of all...
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