Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Salomon Lorenzo Ramos Perez

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...

Lori Charyl Evans

Lori Charyl Evans

Apr 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce, Lori C. Evans has passed peacefully from her earthly presence and transitioned to serenity on April 15, 2025, with her loved ones by her side.

Lori was introduced to this world on February 23, 1959, in Auburn, Indiana, to Patricia (Patsy) Manzenberger (Detrick) and James (Jim) Luther Price. She was the youngest of six...

Robert Bunting

Robert Bunting

Apr 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Bunting, 58, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. Bob grew up in Speedway, Indiana, the youngest of four children. He had many memories of a happy childhood with good friends. He attended Marian College where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree. He then moved to Houston to attend the University of St. Thomas where he met his...

Laurence Madewell

Laurence Madewell

Apr 12, 2025

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Laurence T Madewell, also known as “Larry” or “Dood”. Larry departed this world on April 12, 2025, at the age of 70. He was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully.

Larry was born on July 17, 1954, in Portland Oregon. He lived a life full of laughter, kindness, generosity,...

Jeffrey Wood

Jeffrey Wood

Apr 11, 2025

Our beloved, funny Jeff unexpectedly went to heaven on April 11, 2025 at the age of 62.

He was born February 14, 1963 to Beverly and Jack Wood in Denver Colorado. He graduated from Douglas County High School in 1981 and then went on to attend and graduate from Wyoming Tech.

Jeff is survived by his wife Kathy, their children Kelly Tatro...

Patricia May Jones

Patricia May Jones

Apr 11, 2025

Patricia May (Hokland) Jones of Las Cruces, NM passed on April 11, 2025. Pat was born in Gulfport, MS on February 24, 1943. Her father was stationed there in the US Army.

In 1945 the family returned to Wisconsin, settling in Viroqua. Pat graduated from Viroqua High School in 1961 and attended St. Frances School of Nursing (now Viterbo College) in...

Robert "Bobby" Lara

Robert "Bobby" Lara

Apr 11, 2025

Our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and dear friend, Roberto ‘Bobby’ Lara, 72, entered eternal life surrounded by those who loved him, on April 11, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1953, to Eusebia and Ramon Lara in Las Cruces, NM. Bobby was 1 of 13 children and was a member of the Piro Manso Tiwa Indian Tribe. He...

Carl Renfro

Carl Renfro

Apr 10, 2025

Carl D Renfro, age 89 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully in his home, Thursday morning, April 10th, 2025.

Carl is survived by his brother Nolen Del Renfro of Grants Pass, OR.

He is preceded in death by parents Herman F. & Dorothy E. Renfro and brother Ronald Marvin Renfro.

Carl was born in 1935 in Albuquerque, NM, until his family moved...

Genevieve Munoz

Genevieve Munoz

Apr 9, 2025

It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Genevieve Munoz, 90, of Las Cruces, NM. She left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 9, 2025. She was proceeded in death by her parents Jose (Joe) and Maria R Munoz, brother Joe Munoz, Jr. and sister Mary Lou Sanchez.

Genevieve, a lifelong resident of...

Charles E. McClain

Charles E. McClain

Apr 6, 2025

Charles E. McClain,86, of Las Cruces NM, passed away April 6, 2025. He was born November 11, 1938 to Ronald McClain and Marjorie Bird McClain in Mansfield, Ohio. 

Charlie was activated with the Air National Guard during the Berlin Crises. He worked for Miami Systems Shelby Business forms and retired from them in the year 2000 after 39 years of service....

Angie Gomez

Angie Gomez

Apr 5, 2025

Angie Gomez, Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow, that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Angie Vega Gomez, who went to meet our Lord on April 5th, 2025. Angie passed away peacefully at the age of 94, in her home surrounded by her loving family in Derry, New Mexico.

Angie is survived by her...

Judith Ann Montes

Judith Ann Montes

Apr 4, 2025

Jude was born in Cambridge, MA to George and Angelina (Repici) Minichiello on July 17, 1940, the second child and only daughter of four; her brothers are George, Robert (deceased), and John. Her first memories were being quite sick in a hospital. From then on, she was keenly aware she may not grow up, much less healthy enough to be...

Petra Ramos

Petra Ramos

Apr 2, 2025

Petra C. Ramos December 22, 1932 – April 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Petra C. Ramos, age 92, who passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she had lived for 48 years. Petra was born on December 22, 1932, in Durango, Mexico, to a hardworking and loving...

Mary "Betty" Sadler

Mary "Betty" Sadler

Apr 2, 2025

Mary “Betty” Sadler

10/24/1937 - 4/2/2025

Betty Sadler was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, on October 24, 1937, to Hilda (née Foxworth) and Ray Shelby Miller. She was named Mary Elizabeth for her maternal grandmother but called “Betty” all her life. The family relocated to Jackson, Mississippi, and Betty attended the city’s public schools and then went to Millsaps College. She was the...

Anna Yvonne Richardson

Anna Yvonne Richardson

Mar 27, 2025

Anna Yvonne Richardson, 91, passed away March 27, 2025 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born August 6, 1933 in Las Cruces, NM to Rollo Thomas Place and Edith Vesta Berrier. She was a member of St. Paul’s UMC and was very active in Chapel Bells Handbell Choir for many years. While the children were young, she was a loving...

Miguel Anjel Oliver

Miguel Anjel Oliver

Mar 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miguel Anjel Oliver, 45, on March 27, 2025. He was born on November 25, 1979, in Alamogordo, NM. Mickey, as his family and friends knew him, was preceded in death by his father Jesus (Jess) Santiago Oliver, mother Maria del Carmen Oliver, sister, Rosalva Valenciana and brother Jesus (Pott)...

Mary Telles

Mary Telles

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Ellen "Nena" Alvarez Telles has crossed through the veil to be with her beloved husband, Elfego "Sonny" Gonzales Telles and our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, in her hometown of Las Cruces, NM at the age of 74. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 21st, 1950, to the late Juan Alvarez and late Eliza...

Sophia Otero Molina

Sophia Otero Molina

Mar 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sophia Otero Molina (Sophie), 57 on March 23, 2025, in El Paso, Texas.

She was born June 14, 1967, in Las Cruces, NM to Jose Otero and Stella Chavez. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Johnny Molina and daughter Jasmine Molina (Bryanna). Her sister Rebecca Valenzuela...

David Wayne Cooper

David Wayne Cooper

Mar 21, 2025

It is with sadness and heavy hearts that the family of David Wayne Cooper announce his sudden passing on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 55. He passed away in Del Sol Hospital, El Paso Texas.

David was born February 15, 1970, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Allan E. Cooper and Audry “Jean” Cooper.

He is survived by his...

Alyson Jeanne Otero (Banegas)

Alyson Jeanne Otero (Banegas)

Mar 21, 2025

Alyson Jeanne Otero (Banegas), 34, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025.A proud Las Cruces native, Alyson was born to Gerald and Annetta Banegas. On May 6, 2017, Alyson married the love of her life, Lucas Otero, and together they have two beautiful daughters.Alyson Otero, MD, was a talented and compassionate OB-GYN at Mountainview Regional Medical Center and she was...