Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Susan Riedel
Jan 21, 2019
Susan M. Riedel, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. Susan was born November 1, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late David and Mildred (Mynhier) McHugh. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband Kevin Thomas Riedel. Susan received her bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and later went on to earn a Juris Doctorate...
Clara A. Lindemann
Jan 18, 2019
Clara Ann Lindemann of Las Cruces passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at age 70. Her daughter Kate, husband William (Bill) and pastor Heike Miller were at her side. Clara was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on November 15, 1948 to Francis and Mary Hartmann and spent her childhood near Medford, New Jersey. She graduated from Lenape Regional...
James Wendell Sparrow
Jan 18, 2019
James W Sparrow (Jim) passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born in Mantorville, Minnesota on May 08,1934 to Wendel C and Mame Sparrow. Jim is survived by his two children- Tom Sparrow of Artesia, NM and Heather Prince (Russell) of Las Cruces, NM ; Grandchildren- Lindsay Orosco (Anthony), Alyssa Nunez (Guillermo), and...
Ara Lou Myers
Jan 18, 2019
Ara Lou Myers Ara Lou Myers, beloved wife and loving mother, peacefully passed on January 18, 2019. Ara was born on September 15, 1929 to John Harvey and Laurice Morris in Malvern, Arkansas. As a devoted wife of a career Chief Petty Officer, Ara was a faithful home maker through multiple shore and sea duty naval assignments. When the family...
Nancy Watson
Jan 11, 2019
Nancy Lightfoot Watson, age 90, passed away January 11, 2019 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She was born to Victor F. and Dimple M. Lightfoot in Durant, Oklahoma June 14, 1928. She graduated from Tishomingo High School in 1945 and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma where she met and married Clarence Watson. They...
Shirley J. Soules
Jan 11, 2019
Shirley J. Soules Born August 6, 1935 Died January 11, 2019 Shirley Soules, known as Shirl to her friends and family, was born Shirley Jeanette Anderson, in Denver, Colorado. Before Leaving Denver, Shirl worked in the historic Gano Downs Department Store and loved to ski down Berthoud Pass. Shirl and a friend left Denver on a lark, headed for parts...
Dolores Telles
Jan 10, 2019
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear beloved mother, Dolores Gonzales Telles, age 90. Mom was born June 22, 1928 in Whittier, California, Los Angeles County to Celestina Fierro and Santiago T. Gonzales. She later moved with her family to the Mesilla Valley, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mom attended elementary school and then stayed in...
James William Womack
Jan 10, 2019
James William Womack James William Womack passed away peacefully at home January 10, 2019, the day of his 59th wedding anniversary, surrounded by family and close friends. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Valerie, and his children, Deborah Baldwin and husband Rick, Lisa Womack, and James Womack and wife Robin; his grandchildren, Justin Baldwin and wife Sarah, Chase Baldwin,...
Randolph Samuel 'Randy' Nix
Jan 9, 2019
Randolph (Randy) Samuel Nix, age 60, left us on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1958 in El Paso, Texas, to Eugene and Bettye (Hare) Nix. He was raised on the Corralitos Ranch, west of Las Cruces, where he learned to be a cowboy, speak Spanish and cook amazing food. Randy was a graduate of Las...
Trinidad Patricio ''Pate'' Guilez
Jan 9, 2019
Trinidad Patricio "Pate" Guilez 73, passed away January 9, 2019 surrounded by family. Patricio was an Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He worked for the Village of Tularosa for over 40 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to all who had the honor of coming in contact with him. He will...
Angel S. Vasquez
Jan 6, 2019
Angel Vasquez 06/01/1938 - 01/06/2019 Our dear beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Angel Vasquez of Las Cruces passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Casa de Oro Center surrounded by his loving family. Angel was born June 1, 1938 to Juvencio and Juliana Vasquez in Berino, New Mexico. He retired from Mesilla Valley Inn as a chef and was...
Mellissa A Davidson
Jan 6, 2019
Mellissa Ann Davidson joined her mother, Jueli, in heaven on January 6, 2019 at 14:00 while holding her husband, James Fullen's, hand. Mellissa was born to Greg Seymour and Jueli D' javonn on November 28, 1973 in Ottawa, Kansas. Mellissa had one brother, Chad Seymour (and wife Linda) of California, two sisters, Sasha Seymour of Kansas, and Suzy Eby of...
Judy Hensley
Jan 6, 2019
Our beloved Nana, sister, and friend went home to her heavenly father on January 6, 2019. She was 65 years old. Judy was born December 11, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM to Fordie and Claudia Hensley. She graduated from Deming High School in 1971. She completed a Bachelor's degree at Western NM University and a Master's degree in Community Health Education...
Ann Klemmer
Jan 5, 2019
Ann S. Klemmer passed away January 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Kurt and son Lee. She is survived by her daughter Karen, sons; Eric, Kurt, Ron and Bob; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. A burial will be held at 9:45 am on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Arrangements by Getz...
John P Briggs
Jan 3, 2019
John Patrick Briggs, age 76, of Las Cruces, died January 3, 2019, after a brief illness. He was born in Cork, Ireland, on March 15, 1942, the youngest child of John Joseph and Margaret (nee' Courtney) Briggs. "Jack," as he was called by his family of origin, was an outstanding student and athlete, excelling in tennis, rugby, and soccer. After...
Marvella Marie Rivera
Jan 3, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Marvella Marie Rivera announce her passing after a brief illness, on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the age of 91 years. Marvella was born Marvella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Antonio Rivera and son Vincent Rivera. She is survived by...
Robert Henry Nall
Jan 2, 2019
Robert (Bob) H. Nall Jr, age 75, died on January 2, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces after a short illness. Bob was born in 1943 in Newton, Iowa to Hazel and Bob Nall Sr. Bob graduated from Marshalltown High School in Marshalltown, Iowa. He worked in the seed business, advertising, and owned several bars over the years....
Dan Malone
Jan 1, 2019
Dan Malone January 1, 2019 Dan Malone passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his son Daniel. Dan was born and raised in Alamogordo, NM, to his parents James and Antonia Malone (now deceased). Dan lived in Alamogordo his entire life with exception of his tenure during the Korean War....
Ramon Perez Moreno
Dec 31, 2018
Ramon Perez Moreno, 60, of Hatch, NM has peacefully left us on December 31, 2018 to be with our Lord. He was born on October 13, 1958 to Samuel and Anita Moreno. Raymond proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for four years (1980-1984). He had a 21- year trucking career after that. Ramon is survived by his beloved...
Collette K. Walz
Dec 31, 2018
Mrs. Collette Katherine (Heathcote) Walz died on December 31, 2018 at the age of 75. Collette was born October 11, 1943 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Mr. Gerald Heathcote and Mrs. Katherine (Friedel) Heathcote. A long-time resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Mrs. Walz was married to Mr. Fred Walz until his death in 2002 and was the long-time companion...
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