Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

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...

Allan Wesley Odom

Allan Wesley Odom

Feb 15, 2020

Allan W. Odom, 93 passed away peacefully in his home on February 15, 2020. He was married to Jean Cale Odom who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two daughters Carla and Angela, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private family service will be held at a later date.

Rylei Jamison Getz

Rylei Jamison Getz

Feb 15, 2020

Our loving, beautiful Rylei J. Getz, age 21, Of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Rylei was born on May 21st, 1998 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Bryan and Riki. She Graduated from Centennial High School in 2017. Rylei loved playing softball, the Aristocats and Harry Potter. During High School she began working for Dickerson's...

John Edmond Phelan

John Edmond Phelan

Feb 14, 2020

On Friday, February 14, 2020, John Edmond Phelan passed away at the age of 77. He was born in Vallejo, California on January 27, 1943, to Patrick and Audrey Phelan. John and his family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1972, and he became an involved member of the community. John's expertise in the title business created a lasting...

Steven Dale Cook

Steven Dale Cook

Feb 13, 2020

Steven D. Cook passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Franklin Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in El Paso, Texas, after a long struggle with various illnesses. He was born May 17, 1959, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Carl W. Cook, Jr., and Shirley (Sammons) Cook. Steven graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1977. After a tour with...

Evelyn Flower

Evelyn Flower

Feb 13, 2020

Evelyn E Flower, 84 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 13, 2020. Evelyn was born May 19, 1935 in Kingsville, Texas, she spent the last 40 years in Las Cruces. Evelyn lived a full and blessed life and will be dearly missed by her loved ones. She is Survived by her Brother...

Carrie Jan Letterle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...