Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Christopher George Mangusing
May 8, 2025
Christopher George Mangusing, age 66, born to George and Joann Mangusing on July 16, 1958 in San Diego, California has been embraced by our Lord Jesus Christ on May 8, 2025.
Chris Mangusing enlisted in the United States Air Force at age 22 as a 46150 - Ammunition Systems Specialist. Following the United States Air Force, he pursued his career with...
Francisco Acosta
2025
Francisco Acosta (Frankie/Frank), beloved son, brother and father left this earth for bigger and better things in February 2025. He was born on July 13, 1953, to Henry and Josie Acosta. He grew up in Four Points amongst grandparents, brothers, sisters, and cousins. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He joined when he was only 16...
Marcus Burr Jr.
May 5, 2025
Reverend Dr. Marcus L. Burr, Jr., 98, passed peacefully on May 5, 2025. Marc was born in Elmira, NY in 1927. Joining the US Navy on his 18th birthday, he served on Guam during WWII - and was inspired to become a minister. Returning home in 1946, Marc enrolled at Mansfield State Teachers College, PA and met a lovely nurse,...
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
May 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Johnny Joseph Carrillo
March 19, 1947 – May 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, we share the passing of Johnny Joseph Carrillo, 78, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, proud U.S. Army veteran, loving father, and dedicated community member, who left this world on May 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on March...
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Merritt
May 3, 2025
Betty was born on May 30, 1944, in Roswell, NM to the late Ray and Doris Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bobby Merritt and her daughter Kristi Grant, both in 2022.
Betty Miller and Bobby Merritt were married on December 16th, 1962, in Roswell, NM. They later moved to Alamogordo where...
Anthony James Salopek
May 1, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Anthony James Salopek (“James”) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his home on the family farm south of Mesilla, NM. James will be dearly missed by the entire Salopek family and many friends gained from his long and thriving life on earth.
James was born on the family farm and grew up in the beautiful...
Cecilia Valenzuela
May 1, 2025
Cecilia "Cissy" Julia Valenzuela
Cissy, our cherished wife, mother and friend, was 70 years old and lived in Carlsbad NM for most of her life. She also lived part time with her loving daughter and family in Las Cruces, NM, for the last two years of her life.
She entered the heavenly skies accompanied by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on...
Robert "Bob" Klima
Apr 30, 2025
Robert "Bob" Thomas Klima, 86, passed away April 30, 2025, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 15, 1939, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, to Lawrence and Edith (Winslow) Klima. Bob earned his GED while serving in the United States Marine Corps, and went on to take college classes in math and writing. Bob worked for the Minneapolis Water Works,...
Candi Gonzales
Apr 28, 2025
Candi Gonzales 53 lost her courageous, painful battle with Leukemia on Monday April 28, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. During this fight Candi stood up to the challenge with a smile and a thumbs up.
Candi was born in Socorro, New Mexico on October 11, 1971, at 7:30 pm to Charlie Benjamin and Jeanne Martinez. Little sister Heidi came along...
Johnnie Ray Infante
Apr 27, 2025
Johnnie Ray Infante, 68, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born on May 22, 1956, in Las Cruces to Juanita and Marcos Infante, Johnnie was a lifelong resident of the community.
A proud veteran, Johnnie served honorably in the United States Army and the New Mexico Army National Guard. His dedication to his country continued through...
Steven Daniel Hornung
Apr 25, 2025
Steven Daniel Hornung Born on March 2, 1955, in Norton, Kansas to Roberta Near Hornung and Paul S. Hornung, Steve was the third of four sons. Raised in Colby, Kansas, he graduated from high school there. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Kansas. He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and earned Master’s...
Dennis Nowak
Apr 25, 2025
Dennis James Nowak, age 54, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on December 25, 1970, in Toledo, Ohio. His parents were Leonard Joseph Nowak Jr. and Anna Marie Nowak nee Ely.
Dennis grew up in Toledo with his older brother, Joseph Daniel Nowak. Dennis’ lifelong best friend is Roger Jaquay of Toledo....
James E. Hanna
Apr 21, 2025
James E. Hanna, lifelong resident of Las Cruces area, finished his earthly journey on April 21, 2025 at the age of 92. Jimmy, as he was called by family and friends, was the first born to the late Charles U. Hanna and Frances M. Mullen. As one of their five farm kids, James helped care for his sisters and grew...
Charles "Chuck" Hutchison
Apr 21, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Hutchison of Las Cruces, New Mexico died at the young age of 88 on April 21, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Whitney, Texas to Jesse Raymon Hutchison and Sue Ethel (Halbert) Hutchison on October 3, 1936. His family, along with two older sisters, Juanita "Nita" and Melva, moved to California in 1941 and Mom (Ethel)...
Margarita "Maggie" Stokes
2025
Margarita "Maggie" C. Stokes, 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
Born on November 9, 1947, Maggie lived a life full of love, warmth, and quiet strength. She retired from a long and dedicated career with the federal government, where she worked as a budget analyst. Outside of work, she found joy in baking for...
Ila Lee Fields
Apr 20, 2025
It is with sad, yet spiritually joyful hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Ila Lee Fields. She was 94 years old, born Ila Lee Wise on December 24, 1930, and passed on April 20, 2025. She loved the Lord, and we have seen the testament of God’s love through her life and her time on this...
Jesus "Chuy" H. Anaya
Apr 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we remember and honor the memory of Jesus “Chuy” H. Anaya, by holding onto the good, remembering the love, and speaking openly about the battles that too many faces in silence. He is survived by Three Daughters: Mercedes E. Anaya, Jessica Christopher, Isabel Chavez-Anaya, Four Siblings: Raymond Anaya, Gabriel Anaya, Ramona Barragan & Guadalupe Rosales....
Ignacio Morales
Apr 19, 2025
Ignacio “Nacho” Sanchez Morales Jr., 91 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 19, 2025. He was born July 11, 1933, in Berino NM to Ignacio Morales (Sr.) and Maria Agripina (Sanchez) Morales. Nacho was the eldest of six children. His siblings are Arturo “Art”, Raymundo “Ray”, Francisco/Frank “Pancho” (deceased), Estella “Stella”, and Pedro “Pete”; they...
Duane Loyal Evans
Apr 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane Evans, 90 of Las Cruces, NM. He passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice the morning of April 18, 2025. He was a beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather. Duane is survived by his wife of 58 years Amelia Evans, son Charles (wife Amy), daughter Michelle (husband David) and...
Salomon Lorenzo Ramos Perez
Apr 18, 2025
Salomon Lorenzo R. Perez, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesilla, New Mexico, on April 18, 2025, surrounded by his wife, four sons, youngest brother Gilbert and other family. He departed this life with the same quiet strength and grace by which he lived.
He was born on August 9, 1932, in Monticello, New Mexico, to Jesus Cota...
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