Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Johnny Louis Laird
Aug 18, 2019
Johnny Louis Laird died at Mountain View Regional Medical Center on August 18, 2019, in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 89. Johnny was born on February 24, 1930, in Oakdale, LA, to Albert and Zell Laird. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947. He served in the Korean War and was discharged in...
Robert J. 'Bob' Miller
Aug 17, 2019
Major Robert James Miller (Retired) June 25, 1945- August 17, 2019 Bob was born in Hammond, Indiana and spent his youth in Chicago and Hammond. He financed his college education at Purdue University by working in steel mills and Lever Brothers making laundry detergent and margarine. He received a B. S. in Construction Technology 50 years ago. The Vietnam War...
Harry Miley
Aug 16, 2019
Harry (Pops) Woodward Miley, Jr., 90 years of age, entered eternal life on August 16, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by two of his children and some of his best friends. Harry was born on August 8, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry W. Miley, Sr., and Marie Shannon. He had two sisters, Marie Gallus and Doris Simpson. He...
Robert Faubion
Aug 16, 2019
Robert Carl Faubion age 60 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died peacefully Friday, August 16, 2019, after suffering from a severe stroke in 2018. Born in El Paso Texas, October 2, 1958. He grew up on the family farm with his brother Chuck Faubion in the north valley where he had fond memories of traveling to their ranch in Lakeside,...
Jenna Rose Dubois
Aug 15, 2019
Jenna Rose DuBois, age 18, of Las Cruces, NM, departed this earth on August 15, 2019. Jenna was born December 24, 2000, to Frank DuBois and Janet Harmon Sanchez. As a youngster, Jenna loved animals and cooking. She won buckles for showing animals at the Southern New Mexico State Fair and prizes for her baking at both the SNSF and...
Jack Douglas Rickards
Aug 14, 2019
Jack Douglas Rickards, 72, passed away August 14, 2019. He was born in Salisbury, Maryland. April 8, 1947 to the late Robert and Mildred Rickards. He was married to Gayle Beth Rickards for 31 years, until her death in 1997. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1988. He retired as a SMSGT in Aircraft Electrical...
Mario Bernardo Lopez
Aug 13, 2019
Mario Bernardo Lopez, 41, was returned to his heavenly home on August 13th, 2019. Although his death was sudden and we are saddened, we are comforted knowing that he will live on in the hearts of so many and that his heart will continue to beat strong through his three children. Mario was born on January 9, 1978 in Las...
Hattie Elizabeth Burgess
Aug 12, 2019
Elizabeth Burgess passed away at the age of 92 at her assisted living facility here in Las Cruces on August 12, 2019. She was born July 19, 1927, in Douglas, Arizona, to Ira B. and Hattie E. Richards. After attending several small local schools, she went to New Mexico State University where she met and married Fred Burgess in 1948....
Christopher Rey Jacquez Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
Christopher "Chris" Rey Jacquez Sr. 47 peacefully passed away in the family home while in the presence of his loved ones on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Chris fought a long hard battle before he was called to be with the Lord. Christopher was born on October 8, 1971 in Las Cruces to Jenny and Tudy Jacquez Jr. Chris travelled throughout...
Luisa C. Matsuba
Aug 2, 2019
Luisa Chavez Lucero Matsuba, 104, peacefully passed away in the presence of her loved ones on Friday, August 2, 2019 after a brief and sudden illness at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Luisa was born on May 2, 1915 in Old Picacho Village to Teresa Chavez and Jacinto Lucero. New Mexico had just become a state three years prior to her birth...
Neuza Buerkle Santos)
Jul 31, 2019
Neuza Martins Dos Santos Buerkle went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019. Born on July 3, 1942 in Taciba, Brazil to Carolino and Beatriz Martins Dos Santos, she moved to Las Cruces in 1965 with her husband Calvin Buerkle, Jr. Her primary focus in life was her love for her family including her son Mark and his...
Heriberto Palacio
Jul 29, 2019
Heriberto A. Palacio, 87, passed away on July 29, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on May 17, 1932 in Nazas, Mexico to Agustin and Maria Palacio. Hombre de character, acentuado, personalidad recia y franqueza golpeadora. Esa platica con aire de saber mas que todos, siempre centro de atencion en las conversaciones. El outfit vaquero original permanente...
Mary Estella Ramirez
Jul 27, 2019
Mary Estella "Lita" Ramirez, 71, was called home to heaven after a 7-year battle with cancer, on July 27, 2019, at her home in Hatch NM where she was surrounded by her closest family. She was the toughest woman alive, even when her disease got tougher, she never stopped smiling and kept positive. Lita was born on January 05, 1948...
Bruce Wayne Erhard
Jul 23, 2019
Bruce Wayne Erhard was born October 12, 1951, in Albuquerque NM, to Thomas and Jean Erhard. His early life was in Albuquerque and Washington, DC, before the family moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1960 for Tom's position at NMSU as a professor in the English Dept. He attended Alameda Elementary and Junior High School, graduating from Mayfield High School...
Ethel H Dimsha
Jul 22, 2019
Ethel Helen Fisher Dimsha was born May 25, 1924. She passed away on July 22, 2019. She held the office of county assessor of Lea county for many years. She enjoyed her family, outdoor sports, and was an avid water skier. She loved playing many games with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was married to Albert Stanley Dimsha (deceased)...
Judith Elaine Szalay
Jul 21, 2019
Judith "Elaine" Socolofsky Szalay passed away peacefully at Mountain View Medical Center on July 21, 2019. She was born in Hamburg, Iowa on May 25, 1943 to Albert D. and Naomi E. (Mayse) Socolofsky. Her family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1947. Elaine Graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended Colorado Women's College until transferring to New...
Janet Dahlstorm
Jul 19, 2019
Janet Faye Dahlstrom, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 19, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. Born to Ed and Hazel Harrison on May 30, 1948, she lived her entire life in Las Cruces and was truly fond of the serene beauty of the desert southwest. In 1967, she married the love of her...
Barbara Jean Hall
Jul 19, 2019
Barbara Jean Hall passed away July 19, 2019. She was born to Fred and Doris Baker in Raton, NM on July 5, 1943. Her early years were spent on the family's farm/ranch in Roy, NM. In 4th grade she moved with her family to T or C. In the early 1960's she moved to Las Cruces where she met and...
Cheylan T 'Chey-Town' Gresham
Jul 18, 2019
Cheylan Tell Gresham "Chey-Town" It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Son, Brother, Father and Friend to many. "The light is gone from your beautiful blue eyes on this earth as we know it, but they will shine on into eternal life". Cheylan was born August 18, 1982 to Terrell...
Robert W Bell
Jul 13, 2019
Robert W. Bell, 95, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on May 23, 1924 to William and Ellen Bell in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bell served as a Paratrooper in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded three Battle Stars and a Bronze Spearhead for participation in an Airborne Assault. Following...
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