Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Carrie Jan Letterle
Feb 12, 2020
Carrie Letterle 57, died February 12, 2020 at her home in Las Cruces, NM after a long history of illness. Carrie was surrounded by family when she passed. She was born August 15, 1963 in Honolulu, HI and married Steven Letterle June 25, 1982. She is survived by her three children; Nicole Letterle, Amanda Day, Kristopher Letterle, and step-son Brad...
Shirley Jackson
Feb 11, 2020
Shirley Elaine Jackson left this life peacefully on March 11, 2020, to return to the side of her beloved husband, Rawley, the love of her life. Shirley was born on July 15, 1935 in Santa Rita, NM which is now in space above the open pit copper mine in Grant County. Shirley loved so many and touched the lives of...
Sfc Antonio Rey Rodriguez
Feb 8, 2020
SFC Antonio Rey Rodriguez, "Rod," 28, passed away on February 8, 2020, while courageously serving his country in Afghanistan. SFC Rodriguez was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 26, 1991 to Guadalupe Rodriguez-Jaramillo and David Hernandez. Rod married his wife Ronaleen Hill Omega-Rodriguez, in Phoenix, Arizona on April 14, 2017. SFC Rodriguez began his career at Fort Benning,...
Burton Eugene 'Gene' Norman
Feb 8, 2020
Burton Eugene (Gene) Norman of Las Cruces, NM passed to eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born in Amarillo, TX on June 6, 1929 to Frank Burton and Edna (McClure) Norman and spent his childhood in Abilene, TX. He graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1951 and began his career at...
Manuel Valenciano
Feb 2, 2020
Manuel Valenciano, born December 1, 1943 passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on February 2, 2020, at the young age of 77. He is the oldest son of Francisco Valenciano and Francisca Bibanco. At a young age, Manuel and his younger brother, Jose Dolores Bibanco were loved and raised by very compassionate families. We would like...
Richard H. Dale
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Hanby Dale Richard Hanby Dale passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico after a brief illness. Dick was born on June 8, 1936 in Wilmington Delaware to Sarah Hanby and Oliver Collins Dale. Dick grew up in Delaware and Maryland and received his BS in Mathematics from the University of...
Richard Galloway
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Neil Galloway Las Cruces - Colonel Richard (Rich) Neil Galloway, age 73, passed away peacefully on early Saturday, February 1st, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 25, 1946 in Roswell, New Mexico to Richard Galloway and Cordie Galloway. Rich graduated from Manzano High...
Joe Jackson
Feb 1, 2020
Joe Lee "Cowboy" Jackson, passed away February 1, 2020 at the age of 100 years old, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. He was born February 10, 1919 in Maxwell, NM to Abraham Jackson and Helen James. His siblings, Hazel, Grace, Jack, Frances precede him in death and is survived by his sister Jackie,. He married Ruth Glansnapp on...
Luis Romero Holguin
Jan 31, 2020
Luis Romero Holguin, 83, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1936 and was raised in La Mesa, New Mexico. In his early years, Luis R. Holguin, attended New Mexico State University and obtained hours in engineering...
Daniel Leyva Jr.
Jan 31, 2020
Danny went to be with the lord on January 31, 2020, surrounded by family. Danny was born January 20, 1959 in Muleshoe, Texas to the late Daniel and Augustina Leyva. Danny was known for his famous handshake, salsa and the love of music. He was always willing to help everybody out if he could. Danny never turned a blind eye...
Robert Earl Buckler
Jan 29, 2020
Robert Earl Buckler, M.D., M.P.H., of Portland, Oregon, died on January 18, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, age 68. Bob, the eldest of six siblings, was born in 1951 to Paul F. Buckler and Jean M. Buckler. He met Deborra L. Emerick during residency when their paths providentially crossed during a "Reformation Tour" of Israel, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and...
David Norris
Jan 25, 2020
David Richard Norris passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 to go be with our lord and loved ones. David was born July 12, 1956 in Alamogordo, NM to John and Mary Norris. David's life consisted of always putting everyone before himself. He was selfless to a fault. His heart was as big as the Sun. He enjoyed the outdoors especially...
Raymond Jay Trigg
Jan 23, 2020
Raymond Jay Trigg 05/25/1940-01/23/2020 Raymond left this world to meet with Jesus and his Grandson Bryan in heaven on January 23,2020. He was at his home and surrounded by family. Raymond is survived by his true love and dedicated wife of 49 years Hazel Mae. He was also survived by his son Raymond Jay Trigg, Jr. (Donna), his daughter Terry...
Derek Ruff
Jan 22, 2020
Derek Alan Ruff, 55, was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1964, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He left us on December 21, 2019, after a brave and hard-fought battle with colon cancer at home in San Diego, CA. Derek was a New Mexico resident most of his life. His early years were spent at Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, NM. He attended Cloudcroft...
Gwendolyn Ruth Dinwiddie
Jan 21, 2020
DINWIDDIE, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Ruth passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM with her beloved family by her side. Born to Clarence and Ruth Gordon on November 13, 1938, in Silver City, NM, Gwen spent her childhood and much of her adult life in the Gila area. She had fond memories of her youth, particularly of her...
Barbara Gonzales Telles
Jan 19, 2020
Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles July 7, 1951 - January 19, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved sister, Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles, age 68. She was born July 7, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Elfego L. and Dolores G. Telles. Barbara attended school in Las Cruces and graduated from Mayfield High...
Frances Louise Odom
Jan 16, 2020
Frances (Louise) Odom, 95, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and formerly of Portales, NM, died January 16, 2020 in Las Cruces following a long and beautiful life. Louise was born on December 8, 1924, in Nacogdoches, TX, to Walter Rowlett and Mary Louise Simons. She grew up in small towns in that area and graduated from Central Heights High School...
Netti Lucia Richmann
Jan 15, 2020
Baby Netti Lucia Richmann Netti Lucia Richmann at 2 1⁄2 weeks old, beloved daughter of Niomi Martinez and Eric Richmann, has passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on January 15, 2020 at Providence Children's Hospital, in El Paso, Tx. She was born 4 months premature on December 28, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although she was...
Robert G Shade
Jan 14, 2020
Robert "Bob" Guth Shade, age 97, World War II Army Air Corps B-17 and B-29 bomber pilot was rebirthed to spirit January 14, 2020 at his daughter's home in Las Cruces. Bob was born at the family's Shadeland Hereford farm on November 4, 1922, in Elkhart Township, Plymouth County, Iowa, to George M. And Evelyn (Marshall) Shade. As a child...
Jack Stradling
Jan 10, 2020
Jack Sherwood Stradling was born March 10th, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona. He died January 10, 2020 at University Medical Center, El Paso, Texas. Those who know him will find peace in learning that he was happily working with his tools to the very end, having spent the day installing a new garage door opener before suffering a sudden stroke Thursday...
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