Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Simpson
Jul 13, 2019
Thomas Simpson October 24, 1941 - July 13, 2019 Las Cruces, New Mexico Thomas Clyde Simpson, known as Tom or Tommy to those who loved him, passed away peacefully in his own backyard the evening of July 13. He was 77 years old. A lifelong citizen of Las Cruces, Tom was born on October 24, 1941, starting the third generation...
Carl Norman Nordwall
Jul 13, 2019
Carl Nordwall Las Cruces - Carl Norman Nordwall, 86, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Carl was born November 20,1932, in Stevenson Flat, Garrison, North Dakota, to Gus and Lenore (Welsh) Nordwall. As a boy he loved roaming the Missouri River Breaks, fishing and swimming in Douglas Creek, and playing with his...
Donald Dean Dwyer
Jul 11, 2019
Donald Dean Dwyer, 84, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 after a long experience with dementia. Don was born December 28, 1934 in Hugoton, Kansas. He grew up during the Dust Bowl in southwestern Kansas, sharing family responsibilities with his mother, a seamstress, following the Great Depression. He started earning his own money at age 10 and garnered a sports...
David C. Dorbandt
Jul 10, 2019
David Christian Dorbandt passed away peacefully July 10, 2019 in Albuquerque from a heart attack. David was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30, 1974 to Larry and Sandy Dorbandt. David is survived by his father Larry (Mary Underwood) of Las Cruces and his mother Sandra Dorbandt of Albuquerque; his paternal aunts Dee Miller (Gary) and Debbie Burch (David);...
Larry W Rogers
Jul 9, 2019
Larry Willis Rogers, age 81, of Silver City, New Mexico went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 9th, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Larry was born on September 11, 1937 to Lee and Ula Rogers in Santa Rita, NM (Born in Space) and lived most of his childhood in Bayard, NM with his...
Jill Folkman
Jul 6, 2019
Jill Folkman, 44, passed away on July 6, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jill graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management and Tourism. Her degree took her to many large cities in Nebraska, Arizona and Texas. At the time of her death...
Janie Frances Hawkinson
Jul 5, 2019
Janie Frances Adams Hawkinson Las Cruces, NM - Frances Hawkinson, 83, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice with her husband, son, daughter, and sister at her side. Her loving family, faith in God and a longing for heaven supported her in her last days. Frances was born July 15, 1935 to Frank and...
Edna Alderete
Jul 4, 2019
Edna T. Alderete went home to be with the Lord on July 4th, 2019 at the age of 90. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at her eldest son's home. Edna was born on March 5th, 1929 in San Marcial, New Mexico to Felix and Ysaura R. Torres. She had 11 siblings and is survived by her...
Gertrude Lucille 'Trudy' Dixon
Jul 3, 2019
Gertrude Lucille (Jarvis) Dixon Longtime Hadley, MI resident Trudy Dixon passed away July 3, 2019. Late in life she spent seven years in Artesia and Las Cruces, NM. Trudy was born February 2, 1925 to Harry and Velma (Hubbard) Jarvis in Metamora, Michigan. She had been a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, working as a homemaker for most of her...
Linda Kay Swain
Jul 2, 2019
Swain GONE, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. Always remembered in our hearts. Linda Kay Swain, 71, of Las Cruces entered eternal life into God's loving arms Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born January 31st, 1948 in Eldorado, Illinois and had been an area resident for the past 50 years. She was also known as "Grandma Cake" to...
Norberta Hinojosa
Jul 1, 2019
Norberta "Madre" Hinojosa of Vado, ended the Lord's work on this earth and claimed her Heavenly Home Monday, July 1, 2019. She retired from Qwest with 31 years of service in 1997 after a career that stretched from Las Cruces to Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Ron Fisher, her daughter Veronica Hinojosa, sons Lauro Hinojosa Jr, David Fisher,...
Juilet Rivera Maynez
Jun 30, 2019
Juliet R. Maynez, 94, a lifetime resident of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully in her home on June 30, 2019. Juliet was born on September 29, 1924 in Mesilla Park. As a young girl, she lived on the corner of Union Ave. and South Main Street in the family home which stands to this very day. She attended Mesilla Park...
Rogelio Alexander "Alex" Baeza
Jun 28, 2019
Rogelio ‘Alex' Alexander Baeza went on to be with the Lord on June 28, 2019. Alex was born on May 16, 1994 the son of Rogelio Baeza and Susie Baeza Gomez in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Alex was a handsome young man who fathered two children with Hennessey Rubio. A beautiful baby girl, Rozay Crown Baeza now 4 years old...
Carmen Wilson
Jun 28, 2019
Carmen Padilla Wilson, 78 of Truth or Consequences, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on June 28, 2019 on a rainy summer evening at the Sierra Health Care Center in Truth or Consequences, NM. Carmen was born March 26, 1941 in Cuchillo, NM and was the youngest of 6 children born to Lorenzo and Benigna Padilla. She is...
Hassell Kingman Nix
Jun 27, 2019
Hassell "Kingman" Nix, 79, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. After two months of failing health, due to Stage IV pancreatic cancer, Kingman was called home. Kingman was born on September 17, 1939 in Portales, New Mexico to Hassell Fred and Edythe Nix. He attended Portales High School and...
Keith Malloy
Jun 26, 2019
Byron "Keith "Malloy, 69. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Mountain View Hospital with his wife and friends by his side. He was born in Harris County, Houston, Texas and resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for the past 14 years. Keith was a Navy Veteran having served a s a Nuclear Plant Operator on Nuclear Submarines...
Nancy Lee Smart
Jun 23, 2019
Nancy Lee (Bradfield) Smart, 89, passed away to Heaven at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada in Las Cruces, NM on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Nancy was born August 2, 1929 the daughter of Leigh and Edith (Sells) Bradfield in West Jefferson, OH from where she graduated high school in 1947. She was a cheerleader, served on student council, was a...
Donald Sherman
Jun 23, 2019
LAS CRUCES - DONALD "DEAN" SHERMAN, 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice with his wife and son at his side. He was born in Bates County, Missouri, and resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico, for the past 20 years. Dean was a hard-working husband and father and was an over-the-road truck driver for many...
Ernesto Rel
Jun 21, 2019
Ernesto "Ernie" Rel, 71 of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on June 21, 2019 at Desert Peaks assisted Living. Ernie was born November 7, 1947 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Manuel L. Rel and Corina M. Rel. Ernie graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1966. He received numerous certificates from White Sands Missile Range and US Army...
John B. Fleming
Jun 18, 2019
John (Jack) B. Fleming, beloved husband, son, father, finished his journey on this earth and went home to his Lord. On this side, he left his wife, Dolores, son Clint, grand kids, Michael, Caitlin, and John. On the other side he was received by his parents, Robert and Jane, and daughter Deborah. Jack was a patriot retiring from serving his...
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