Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Cristen Montano

Cristen Montano

Mar 19, 2020

Cristen Mashae Shupe-Montano (Crissy to those who loved her),37, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior Thursday March 19, 2020 in Las Cruces. She was born May 4, 1982 in Albuquerque NM to the late Bill Shupe and Sherie Shupe of Las Cruces. Cristen attended church at Calvary Chapel Three Crosses, Las...

Lionel Arturo Fierro

Lionel Arturo Fierro

Mar 18, 2020

Lionel A Fierro was born November 16, 1947 in El Paso, Texas to Arturo and Estella Fierro. In Las Cruces he attended Central Elementary, Court Junior High, and Las Cruces High School where he graduated in 1966. Lionel proudly served his country in the US Army and served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. Lionel retired from the U.S. Postal Service in...

Petra Rodriguez

Petra Rodriguez

Mar 13, 2020

Petra Jasso Rodriguez 96, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left her dwelling place on earth and entered her eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, March 13, 2020. Petra was born on April 29, 1923 to Victor and Maria de la Luz Jasso in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico. Petra enjoyed...

Margaret Bogart

Margaret Bogart

Mar 10, 2020

Margaret (Peggy) Augustine Bogart a lifetime resident of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born on December 15, 1939 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to John and Elise Augustine. Peggy was active in 4-H, especially the sheep project, and showed at fairs and performed at rodeos with the Thunderbirds mounted...

Tillman Smith

Tillman Smith

Mar 7, 2020

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tillman L. Smith. Born June 24, 1939 in Bee Oklahoma, Tillman passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2020 after a short illness. Tillman loved to golf, hunt, fish, sing, and tell stories to anyone who would listen. He was a member of the American Legion Post...

Ben Hernandez

Ben Hernandez

Mar 5, 2020

On March 5, 2020, Ben Hernandez Sr was called home to be with his savior at the age of 90. Ben was born August 23, 1929 in Maxwell, NM. The youngest son of 20 children, he grew up in Pueblo, Co. with his parents Elena and Julian Hernandez. In 1949 he married his wife of 55 years, Mary Arroyo; Together...

William Milyard

William Milyard

Mar 5, 2020

William A. (Bill) Milyard passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home. Bill was born March 25, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM to Addison and Lorene Milyard. He lived in Roswell, NM throughout his childhood and school years graduating from Roswell High School in 1964. After completing his military service, Bill attended and graduated from New Mexico State University...

Gary Paul Steele

Gary Paul Steele

Mar 5, 2020

Gary Paul Steele, 82, passed away Thursday, March 5th, 2020. He succumbed to a fast battle with cancer. Gary was born to Paul Steele and Florence Steele on February 20th, 1938 in Holdrege, Nebraska. Gary was a charter member of the FOE #4308 in Caballo, New Mexico where he helped raise thousands of dollars for various charities in Southern New...

Joshua Sena

Joshua Sena

Mar 5, 2020

Joshua "Josh" "Geesh Guash" Sena, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 38. Josh was born on June 25, 1981, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Bertha Chavez (Sauceda) and Louis Sena. Josh was a vibrant baby, and grew up to be a...

Daniel Ignacio Correa

Daniel Ignacio Correa

Feb 29, 2020

Its with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Life Partner, Son and Brother DANIEL IGNACIO CORREA, age 38 lifelong resident of Las Cruces, NM on February 29th, 2020 at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Daniel was surrounded by his Daughter, Family and Friends at the time of his passing. "Danny"...

Joy Rochelle Montoya

Joy Rochelle Montoya

Feb 29, 2020

Joy Rochelle Orsel Montoya , 85 passed away peacefully on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada Patient care Center, Las Cruces New Mexico. Joy was born on December 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City , Utah to Iva and Chester Orsel. Joy attended school in Salt Lake City , Utah Joy was very loving and kind...

Gary Lyn Guss

Gary Lyn Guss

Feb 28, 2020

Gary Lyn Guss, age 71, passed away in Las Cruces on February 28, 2020 from complications from sepsis. Gary was born on February 27, 1949 in Roswell, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard Howard Guss, Virgie Louise Carter Guss, and his brother Alan Dwayne Guss. Gary is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Doyal...

Mariela Flores

Mariela Flores

Feb 27, 2020

On February 28, 2020 God needed a special angel and called you home. Mariela Flores 37, born November 7, 1982, born to Jesus and Alicia Flores. Mariela was a tender, loving person that loved talking, having people over, coloring, playing, singing, watching movies, dancing ballet folkloric, and tried out for the Special Olympics. She loved eating chile rellenos, nachos, and...

Francis Lee Judiscak

Francis Lee Judiscak

Feb 26, 2020

On February 26, 2020, a gate was opened into Glory for Francis Judiscak, born July 1, 1928 in La Veta, CO. He passed away at his son's residence in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Welcoming to God's Presence was his parents, John and Mary; his brother Mike; his precious wife, Mamie; beloved daughter, Mary Lou. Francis was a rock in the...

Norbert Leonard Waleke

Norbert Leonard Waleke

Feb 26, 2020

Norbert Waleke July 13, 1936 - February 26, 2020 Norbert Leonard Waleke "Norm", age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Norm was born on July 13, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he served in the US Army, the US Navy and the US Naval Reserves, a total of...

Dorothy Mae Haithcock

Dorothy Mae Haithcock

Feb 23, 2020

Dorothy Mae Haithcock 87 passed away on February 23, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Dorothy was born in Chicago Illinois to Anna Linnea and Jonas Bloomquist. Her Life was full, she enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She loved reading, sewing and watching cowboy shows and taking trips to the Casino. She also loved to laugh and...

Tommie Broyles

Tommie Broyles

Feb 20, 2020

Tommie Lee Broyles, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tom was born on December 2, 1937, in San Saba, Texas. Upon graduating from high school, he served 4 years in the United States Navy, and then went on to receive a degree in Engineering from the University of Houston. He married...

Justin Troy Mims

Justin Troy Mims

Feb 18, 2020

Justin Troy Mims, 24 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died February 18, 2020 at his home. Justin was born May 11, 1995 in Las Cruces to Brenda Taylor and Jimmy Simpson. Justin was a member of the Picacho Middle School FFA and Mayfield High School FFA. He Loved to build and work on anything. Justin loved the outdoors including hunting,...

Tina Shelley

Tina Shelley

Feb 17, 2020

Tina Shelley, 77, of Las Cruces, ran into the loving arms of her Maker and was greeted by her parents, Willian Boga Shelley and Gloria Hayner Shelley. She transitioned to her Heavenly Home on February 17, 2020. Tina was born October 5, 1942 in El Paso, Texas. She was a 1960 graduate of Las Cruces High School. She worked for...

Donna Jo Ikard

Donna Jo Ikard

Feb 16, 2020

Donna Jo Ikard, 88, of Las Cruces NM died February 16, 2020. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, February 21, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Tortugas, NM. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book. Service Details. Celebration...