Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Carl Rayburn Morrison
Nov 9, 2020
In Loving Memory of Carl R. Morrison Carl Rayburn (Bud) Morrison passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 9th, 2020 at The Heritage Assisted Living in Las Cruces. He was a big man and was loved by his family for his big bear hugs, his big handshakes and his big smile. He will be greatly missed by his family...
Romanita C 'Romie' Esparza
Nov 4, 2020
Our loving Mother, Romanita "Romie" Esparza, age 87, of Hatch, NM passed on November 4th,2020. She was born on August 9, 1933 in Rodey, NM, the daughter of the late Domingo and Antonia Castillo. Romie found great joy gathering with family, close friends and delighted in just being helpful anyway she could. She was kind and welcoming to every person...
Beatrice Maese
Nov 2, 2020
Rosary Service 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 Interment Location Friday, November 6, 2020 4:15pm, San Albino Cemetery 2280 Calle Principa Mesilla, New Mexico 88046
Tom Mobley Jr.
Nov 2, 2020
Thomas Noah Mobley Jr. November 29, 1937 - November 2, 2020 Thomas Noah Mobley Jr., 82, a long-time pillar of the Las Cruces, NM community, passed away on November 2, 2020 from complications arising from the COVID-19 virus. To most he was simply known as Tom, but to his family he was Papa. He was born on a farm in...
Carroll Tuton Jr.
Nov 1, 2020
Carroll John Tuton age 66, passed away on November 1st in Las Cruces, NM. Carroll John was born on January 11th, 1954 to Carroll Archie Tuton and Johnnie Tuton in Carlsbad, NM. Carroll John loved being a Firefighter, father and grandfather. He served the Las Cruces community as a Firefighter from 1982-2000. He had the biggest heart and loved to...
Robert O'Dell
Oct 30, 2020
It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of Robert Alfonso O'Dell, (Rube, Bobby), age 82, on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was surrounded by this loving family. Robert was the son of Doug and Nettie O'Dell and was born in Lordsburg, NM, July 5, 1938. He had two siblings Melvin and Donna. He was married to...
Sherri Denne Wright
Oct 29, 2020
Sherri Denne Wright (West) loved people, especially children. She had light in her eyes, a smile on her face, a hair trigger laugh and a sincere interest in truly knowing everyone who entered her life. Shortly after meeting her, perfect strangers would happily recount intimate details of their life to her. She exuded empathy and people were drawn to share...
Susan Elizabeth Nelson
Oct 25, 2020
Susan Elizabeth Nelson passed away in her home at age 61 on October 25, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on December 30,1958 in Oceanside, CA to Gerald and Barbara Nelson (Coffman). Susan was a Neuromuscular Therapist since 1984 and was trained by Archie Banister in Carlsbad, NM. In 1986 she moved to Las Cruces, NM and started...
Gomisindo "Junior" Angel Jr.
Oct 24, 2020
Gomisindo Angel Jr, 69, Las Cruces resident, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Mountain View Hospital. Gomisindo was born on August 29, 1951 in Hatch, NM. He lived in Hatch, NM and moved to Las Cruces, NM. Survivors include his 4 children, Tessie Angel (Ismael) from Las cruces, Joey Angel from Las Cruces, Tricia Gutierrez and husband Gabriel...
Cheryl England
Oct 23, 2020
October 23, 2020 Cheryl R. England passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Cheryl was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin March 2, 1947 to Chester R. and Gwendolyn E. Senk. In 1979 she married her loving husband John England. Together they raised her sons Frank IV "Skip" and Max who currently live in the Santa Cruz, California...
Ernest Baca
Oct 23, 2020
Ernesto Saucedo Baca, 87, passed away on October 23rd in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in 1933 to Magdaleno and Carmen Baca. Ernesto graduated with honors from New Mexico State University. His work as a civil engineer took him on assignments throughout the US and the Far East. Ernesto was an avid craftsman who built the home he...
Shirley Mcdowell
Oct 22, 2020
The McDowell family announces the passing of Shirley D McDowell, age 95, of Las Cruces, on October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on June 24, 1925 in Woodhaven, New York to George Dommer and Lillie Fredericks Dommer. In her youth she loved the beach and spent summer weekends in Belmore, Long Island with her...
Antonio Lorenzo Aguirre
Oct 22, 2020
LAS CRUCES - Antonio (Tony) Aguirre, age 68, died on October 22, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM. Tony was born in Marfa, Texas to Angel and Guadalupe Aguirre. He lived most of his life in Las Cruces. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Master's degree and worked as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Josefina M 'Chepa' Franco
Oct 22, 2020
Josefina "Chepa" Marquez Franco , 80 of Las Cruces, died on Thursday October 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1940 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Rosario Marquez and Socorro Martinez Marquez. In 1965 She married Jose Elias Franco in Juarez, Mexico. She was employed by Wal-Mart for over 20 years. Josefina is survived by her...
Wayne Bayless Iii
Oct 22, 2020
Wayne Winton Bayless III was 64 when he passed away on October 22, 2020 in his home in Las Cruces. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico. His parents were Wayne Winton Bayless Jr. and Julie Anding Bayless. As a child, he grew up and traveled the world with his family. He spent quite a bit...
Tony Gonzales
Oct 18, 2020
Antonio T. Gonzales, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tony was born May 2, 1955 in Hatch, New Mexico to Manuel M. Gonzales and Helen T. Gonzales. He had 6 siblings Robert Bernal, Dolores Bernal, Lucy Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales Jr., Petra Gonzales, and Daniel Gonzales. Tony attended Five Points Elementary, Ernie Pyle Jr....
Joe Hendrus
Oct 18, 2020
Obituary for Joe Hendrus Joe Hendrus, age 73, died at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe was born in New Braunfels, TX on November 15, 1946 and is preceded in death by his parents, Carmen Gaytan Hendrus and Harvey L. Hendrus. He is survived by his loving wife Marsha, children Jodie White (Michael),...
Edward James Cleary
Oct 18, 2020
On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Edward James Cleary, passed away peacefully, at the age of 91 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1929, to Florence and Edward Joseph Cleary. He attended Rockhurst High School and went on to serve in the United States Marines. He played football at Central Missouri State. Upon his graduation...
Thomas George Bertolas
Oct 16, 2020
On October 16th, 2020, Tom "TB" Bertolas passed away at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Tom was born 12.04.51 to Jack and Betty Bertolas in Virginia, MN. He was the third of four sons. Tom was a do-er of all things. He was the little brother who wanted to be like the big brothers. He...
James Fulp
Oct 13, 2020
James "Jake" Edward Fulp who was born in Walkertown, North Carolina on May 9, 1930 to Yancy Marion Fulp and Ludie Salena Adams, passed away October 13, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He married Marie Adams in 1950, right before he deployed to serve his Country in the Korean Conflict. His service continued until 1970, at which time he...
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