Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Maegan Franco
Jan 1, 2021
Maegan Anne Rose Franco passed away unexpectedly on January 1st, 2021. She was born on May 12th, 1987 at Memorial General Hospital. She graduated from San Andreas High School and attended New Mexico State University. One of her proudest accomplishments was mentoring troubled youths and helping them to create better outcomes and lives for themselves. She also attended Cosmetology School...
Emma Isabel Phillips
Dec 31, 2020
Emma Medlock Panske Phillips, "Emmy," passed away on December 31, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 88. She was born in El Paso, TX on October 6, 1932. She was preceded in death by her only child, beloved son, Irving "Chuck" Youngjohn III in 2014 and by her husband of 37 years, David A. Panske in...
Paul Raul Montano
Dec 30, 2020
Paul R Montano, age 81 of Mesilla Park, NM was born on August 7th, 1939 in Albuquerque, NM to Apolinario and Margarita Montano. Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Godfather and Friend Paul Montano passed from this life after a hard-fought battle with Covid-19 at Memorial Medical Center on December 30th, 2020. Paul grew up in Corrales, NM. He...
Louis John Bevacqua Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Louis John Bevacqua, Jr. passed away in Las Cruces, NM on December 30, 2020. A
Marjorie Sidman
Dec 28, 2020
Marjorie Sidman "Life is a Celebration!" was one of Marjorie's favorite sayings, and that is how she lived her life. Marjorie Sidman passed December 28, 2020, in her home, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 24, 1930. Her 90 years were filled with much love, laughter, and dance. For the past 30 years,...
Manuel Villa
Dec 28, 2020
It is with deep sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Manuel Ruiz Villa, age 85, of Las Cruces on Monday, December 28, 2020 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on June 28, 1935 in Clovis, New Mexico to Jesus and Natividad Ruiz Villa. Those left to mourn his passing are his wife of...
Marie Verheyen
Dec 28, 2020
Marie G. Verheyen, entered into eternal life December 28, 2020. Marie was born February 17, 1932 in Buffalo, NY to Loretta and James Biracree. She was the oldest of 4 children including brothers Robert, Frank and the late James Biracree. She met Robert, her husband of 62 years while they bother worked at Bell Aerospace in Niagara Falls, NY. They...
Evelyn Cosper
Dec 27, 2020
Evelyn R. Cosper, 96, passed away on December 27, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on April 25, 1924 in Roaring Springs, Texas to F.M. Brixley and Gertrude Summers. Evelyn was a court clerk for the Magistrate Courts, she was also a parishioner of the United Methodist Church. She also belonged to The Order of the Eastern...
Sylvia Stockman
Dec 26, 2020
Sylvia (Castro) Stockman of Las Cruces, NM, gained her wings and was called home to Heaven December 26, 2020. Sylvia was born November 27, 1975 to Manuel and Rosie Castro, their second of four daughters. Sylvia worked as a day care provider for over 16 years while also working as a helper at a local elementary school where she was...
Esequiel Castro Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
Esequiel C. Castro Jr joined his beloved wife, Alicia, into the Kingdom of Heaven on December 26, 2020 at the age of 88. From his birth on March 3, 1932, in Safford, AZ to his death in Las Cruces, NM. Esequiel's priorities were always taking care of his family. He was a proud Army veteran and often shared fascinating stories...
Eddie Lucero
Dec 26, 2020
Eddie Lucero, age 75, of Las Cruces entered eternal life on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at home with his loving wife Kay and his daughter Cynthia at his bedside. He fought a very courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on October 13, 1945 in Las Cruces, NM to Manuel and Kate Lucero. He was a truck driver and...
Mario Gonzalez
Dec 23, 2020
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, papo, brother, uncle and friend. Mario P. Gonzalez (Papo) age 70 passed away on December 23, 2020. He was born in El Coyote, Coahuila Mexico to Epifanio and Maria DeJesus Gonzalez on April 30, 1950. He as one of 7 siblings, Guadalupe, Rosario,...
Matthew Kuchinka
Dec 23, 2020
Matthew John Kuchinka, age 96, son of the late Matthew and Mary (Luksa) Kuchinka left his earthly home on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 to be reunited with the love of his life, Goldine "Deane" Kuchinka (Addis), who preceded him in death on January 20, 2005. Matt was born and raised in Bellaire, Ohio on January 18, 1924 but spent most...
Genaro Bueno
Dec 21, 2020
Our beloved Marine Sgt. Genaro S. Bueno ("Jerry") entered eternal life on December 21, 2020. Genaro was born Sept. 13th, 1928 in Silver City, NM. Jerry enrolled in the Marines as soon as he was of age and retired with honors including a Silver Metal. Jerry was also known as ‘The Chef' and learned his culinary skills at a young...
Theodore "Teddy" Carabajal
Dec 21, 2020
Theodore (Teddy) H. Carabajal has gone home to his heavenly Father. Teddy died in his home in San Antonio, Texas on Monday December 21, 2020. He was born July 24, 1971 in Las Cruces, NM to Ramon and Lucy Carabajal. He graduated from Mayfield High before moving to San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents....
Helen Lucero
Dec 21, 2020
Helen G. Lucero, 82 born to Inez and Theresa Giron. Died December 21st, 2020 at her home in Las Cruces surrounded by her family. Helen was a homemaker and loved to go to bingo. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We love you. You were a great mom, grandma, and nana. You will be missed...
Robert Truitt
Dec 21, 2020
Robert Harrold Truitt It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Truitt on December 21, 2020. Robert was born on March 30, 1950, in Crane, Texas. He was the son of Norman and Dorothy Truitt. Robert graduated from Artesia High School in 1968 and from NMSU in 1972 and went on to complete his Master's in...
Georgia Stokes
Dec 20, 2020
An is not available at this time for Georgia Stokes (Nance). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Georgia Stokes (Nance), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Juanita L. Meehan
Dec 18, 2020
Juanita Louisa "Jennie" Alvidrez Meehan passed away at her home on Friday, December 18, 2020. Her husband Mike and daughter Stacy were at her side. Jennie was born in Brazito, New Mexico in 1944. She proudly called the Mesilla Valley her home for 76 years. She was a caring daughter, incredible mother, loving wife, supportive sister, affectionate grandmother, dedicated employee,...
Catalina Holguin
Dec 16, 2020
Catalina Lucero Holguin (also known as La Guera, Cata, and Russia) is now in the hands of our loving Lord. Catalina was surrounded by her loving family as she entered eternal life on December 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Catalina was born on February 13, 1928 in Mesilla, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents Don...
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