Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
James G Franzoy
Sep 15, 2020
James Grant Franzoy, known as Papo to his family, 88 was freed of his physical bonds on Tuesday, September 14, 2020. He passed away at his home in Hatch, NM. His generous and loving spirit lives on in those who love him. He was born on September 8th, 1932 in Deming, NM. James was the fourth child born to the...
Marvin Ernst
Sep 15, 2020
Dr. Marvin L. Ernst April 23, 1940 - September 15, 2020 Marvin Leslie Ernst passed away on September 15th, 2020 after a long period of declining health. Marvin was born on April 23rd, 1940, in the small farm community of Albert City, Iowa to Leslie and Hazel (Thacker) Ernst. He was 80 years old. Marvin earned his Bachelor's degree from...
Guy Wolffarth
Sep 15, 2020
Guy D. Wolffarth passed away peacefully on September 15, 2020, after having a severe heart attack on September 10. He was born January 23, 1960, to Janice Gray and Rusty Wolffarth in Carlsbad, NM. He was a graduate of Las Cruces High School and moved to Alaska at the age of 17, where he worked for 10 years in Anchorage...
Ralph Cruz Nevarez Jr.
Sep 12, 2020
Ralph C. Nevarez Jr. 55 years of age passed away in the evening of September 12th, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Ralph Jr. was the sixth child born to Ralph C. and Natalia C. Nevarez in 1965 at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. He graduated from Mayfield High School in 1983, received an Associate Degree from Mesa Community...
Regina Gay Simpson
Sep 10, 2020
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Olivia Narvaez Medina
Sep 9, 2020
On September 9, 2020, Olivia Medina was called home to be with our Lord, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. There is consolation in the knowledge that she is whole and free and is adding another layer of love to the beauty of Heaven. Olivia was born and raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She grew up in the...
Jennifer Jean Ramsey
Sep 7, 2020
Jennifer passed away in Las Cruces surrounded by her children and grandchildren on Monday September 7, 2020 at the age of 75. She was born in Pratt, KS to Gene and Ruby Davis and later, brother Benny came along. Jennifer graduated from Nursing school in Great Bend, KS where she started a family. She had 3 sons while living in...
Pauline Weldon
Sep 6, 2020
PAULINE BAILEY WELDON, age 90, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces. Born, January 9, 1930 in Greensboro, North Carolina. "Polly" as she was fondly known will always be remembered for her charitable heart and love of history and nature. She will be missed by her family and many friends. She was preceded...
Angel Placencio
Sep 5, 2020
Angel Placencio, 86, a resident of Gila, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, September 5, 2020 at a Veteran's facility in El Paso, Tx. Angel was born October 2, 1933 in Gila, NM to Jose Placencio and Maria Dominguez. Angel had many passions in life, he was a two-term commissioner of Grant County. He owned and operated the Riverside Meat Market...
Chester John Heil
Sep 2, 2020
Chester J. Heil, (Chet), age 73, a 40+ year resident of the Mesilla Valley, passed away on September 2, 2020, following a brief series of health issues. Chet was born in Olean, New York, to Edward and Mary Heil. Chet attended Olean High School, where he met his high school sweetheart and best friend, Cheryl Krist. The two married in...
Eric Sandoval
Sep 1, 2020
Eric Anthony Sandoval, aka Dragon, passed away suddenly at the age of 25 in his home on Sep. 1, 2020. Born on Aug. 4, 1995 to Michael Anthony Sandoval and Rachel Amber Osborne in Albuquerque NM. Eric was born second after his older brother Andrew Christopher Sandoval, and before his two younger sisters Miranda Elisa Sandoval and Aurora Greigh Sandoval....
Mary Frances Haussamen
Aug 31, 2020
Frances Haussamen passed from our physical presence on August 31, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was under hospice care during her final week. Mom successfully confronted her failing heart condition since April 2018 while living in independent living at Good Sam before moving to assisted living this February. She negotiated her final months...
Shirley Carol Nelson
Aug 26, 2020
Shirley Carol (Wilson) Nelson, aka Memaw, was a Christmas gift, born at home in Dayton NM. Dayton no longer exists but was a suburb of Artesia NM. Shirley was the oldest of 8 children, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Being the oldest in a large family, she helped raise her younger siblings. She married the love of her life, Fred...
Fred Judson Wright
Aug 26, 2020
FRED J. WRIGHT, JR. OBITUARY FRED J. WRIGHT, JR., age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 26, 2020 at Blue Horizon Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM. Fred was born on July 28, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Fred and Belinda Lorene Wright. Also, preceding him in death were his beloved sister Janet Barrett; wives Marilynn, Charlotte...
Maurice Dow Hearne
Aug 25, 2020
Maurice Hearne entered eternal life on August 25,2020. Maurice passed at home surrounded by loved ones. Maurice is preceded in death by his mother Claudia Meeks, Father Otis Hearne, first wife June Wood, second wife Josephine Pyeatt, son Don Hearne, son-in-law Ken Martin, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his daughter Maurine Martin, stepsons Larry York (Shirley...
Jared Scott Credeur
Aug 22, 2020
Jared Scott Credeur, 23 passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, LA. Jared was born on January 21, 1997 in Las Cruces, NM and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 2015. He then attended M.M.I. (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute) in Phoenix, AZ where he graduated at the top of his...
Nelda Melendrez
Aug 21, 2020
Nelda Mutya Melendrez age 72, of Dona Ana, NM, entered eternal life surrounded by her family on August 21, 2020. She was born to parents Anatalita Apao and Catalino Apao, on April 5, 1948 in Alongapo, Philippines. Nelda is survived by her children, Carlita, Mike Melendrez and his wife Victoria, Danny Melendrez and wife Crystal, Honey Melendrez and her husband...
Joe A Medina
Aug 21, 2020
Joe A. (Jose) Medina of Las Cruces entered eternal life to be with his Heavenly Father at his home at age 93 on Friday, August 21, 2020. He was born to Jose Medina and Elena (Apodaca) Medina on June 20, 1927, in Mesilla, New Mexico. He was the youngest member of his family. As a child, he helped his dad...
Devonte'Rai Locklear
Aug 21, 2020
The exciting beautiful moments of pregnancy have turned into sorrow and an absolute heartfelt loss as Devonte'Rai passed away without a heartbeat in the arms of his mother Sheena and godmother Rochele. Devonte'Rai is survived by his father Brandon S., Siblings Serenity, Jazmeyne, Aamarii, Maryah, Nicholas, Ra'Shaun, Gabriel and Mason; Several great cousins, Bella, Niyah, Bianka, Maddi, Kelly, and Aaron....
Remington Thomas
Aug 19, 2020
Remington "R-Tool" Thomas III, a retired New Mexico State University employee of 30 years and long-time resident of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal life on August 19, 2020 at the age of 72 at Memorial Medical Center. Remington was born in South Sudan, Africa on May 18, 1948 and moved to New York in 1974 before calling Las Cruces his...
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