Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Patricia "Pat" Peters
Aug 6, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Peters, born January 19, 1934, in El Paso, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her children.
Pat lived in Las Cruces, NM with her son Frank, and treasured her Hatch farm. She was devoted to family, loved animals, and was generous and welcoming to all, friends and strays alike. Over the years Pat...
Ruben Alan Barreras III
Aug 3, 2025
Alan Barreras (Ruben) aka Newman passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning. August 3, 2025. Alan was born Tuesday April 6, 1976, at 4:41 PM in Las Cruces New Mexico.
Alan attended Alameda Elementary School, Picacho Middle School and was a proud graduate of Mayfield High School class of 1994 where he proudly played football all four years of his attendance. He was...
June Elaine Briggs
Aug 1, 2025
Appropriately named, June Elaine Wolf was born June 1, 1940 after her mother, while in labor, waited sitting on a rock by Pelican Lake for her father to finish fishing before they went to Watertown, South Dakota hospital.
Raised on a Century Family Farm north of Hazel, June walked to teach piano lessons for class="widget-2d918b u_1207689156 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1207689156" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" so she could buy her glasses...
Dora Jean Placencia
Aug 1, 2025
DORA JEAN PLACENCIA, 83, lifelong resident of Lordsburg, NM passed away Friday August 1, 2025 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. Memorial Services and a Celebration of Life are pending. Dora was born June 5, 1942 in Lordsburg, NM to Salvador and Belen Chavez. She was a people person who spent her lifetime...
James H. Harvey
Jul 24, 2025
James H. Harvey 90 October 4,1934 - July 24,2025 James passed away peacefully in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his father William, his mother Vaude and his three brothers Marion, Paul and Hugh. James is survived by Norma, his loving wife of 67 years, his sons Tom, Joe and Charles, three grandchildren Barry, Bridgette and Jesse...
Salvador Eusebio Marquez
Jul 23, 2025
Salvador Eusebio Marquez, 83, of Stanton, California, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 in Las Cruces New Mexico.
Sal proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1962. He went on to build a long and accomplished career as a highly skilled airplane mechanic, working for major aviation companies including McDonnell Douglas, Garrett Aviation, Allied Signal,...
Gloria Kindig
Jul 19, 2025
Gloria Kindig passed away on July 19th due to complications following heart surgery. She is survived by Thomas, her husband for 44 years, and son Arthur Kindig.
Gloria was born and raised in Panama, Republic of Panama. She grew up with five siblings surrounded by fruit trees and adventures. The news came in through the radio. She joined her partner, who...
Grace Chong Djang
Jul 14, 2025
Grace Chong DJang, R.N. earned her golden wings, a beautiful Hawaiian Lei made of orchids, plumeria, jasmine and a surfboard made of the finest Koa wood. Grace was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 8, 1927, and the youngest of eight siblings. She was fifteen years old when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The family home overlooked “The Pearl” and...
Lonnie Mahres
Jul 10, 2025
Lonnie E Mahres, 77, of Las Cruces, NM passed away at his home, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Lonnie was born in El Paso, TX on October 16, 1947, to Arthur E. Mahres and Ola Faye Mahres (Neely).
He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur (Ed) Mahres and Ola Faye Mahres, Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nash Godinez and Fiddie Godinez, brother-in-law, Billy Godinez,...
Gail James
Jul 3, 2025
Gail B James, 87
October 12, 1937 - July 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our mom, family member, and friend, Gail B James, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025.
She was born in Farmington in 1937, attended Durango High School, attended Ft. Lewis College, then BYU, and later received a degree from NMSU....
Thomas "Bruce" Smith
Jul 2, 2025
Thomas “Bruce” Smith, 81, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on July 2, 2025, after a long battle with complications from Agent Orange. Bruce was born on August 27, 1943, in Marianna, Florida to Thomas and Matti “Orene” Smith. The family moved to Albuquerque when he was 6 years old so they could pursue missionary work. After Bruce graduated...
Lisa Marie Padilla
Jun 28, 2025
In loving memory of Lisa Marie Padilla, who entered eternal life on June 28, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and many of her friends. Lisa was born on June 17, 1986, in Las Cruces New Mexico to Raul and Erlinda Padilla.
Lisa was preceded in death by her father Raul Padilla Sr. and is survived by her mother...
Jose Mata Vallejos
Jun 27, 2025
Joe Mata Vallejos, age 78, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe was born on May 11, 1947, in Tortugas, New Mexico to his loving parents, Manuelita and Sylviano Vallejos.
Joe spent most of his life in Redlands and San Bernardino, California, where he worked for many years with dedication and pride for the City...
Norbert "Bert" Paul Eich
Jun 25, 2025
Norbert (Bert) Paul Eich passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Mountainview Regional Medical Center.
Born in Jersey City New Jersey, Bert’s life took him to New Mexico, Arizona, California, back to New Jersey and finally, back to New Mexico in 1990.
After High School and the Navy Bert met and married his wife Jere and were married in a...
Celia Yvonne Torres
Jun 25, 2025
In loving memory of Celia "Sally" Torres who entered eternal life on June 25, 2025. It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, teacher and friend. She departed this world, leaving behind countless cherished memories and a legacy of generosity. You were a true gift to so many and you will be...
Maria Macias Mercado
Jun 23, 2025
Maria Macias Mercado was born March 25, 1933 to Felix and Quirina Mercado in Las Cruces, NM. She was Dame Maria Mercado of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and served as a Communicant to shut-ins within the Las Cruces Catholic diocese. She, Fermin, Felix Jr., and Sofia all retired from White Sands Missile Range in June...
Marion Lee Embrey
Jun 23, 2025
Marion "Lee" Embrey of Las Cruces passed to glory on June 23, 2025. He was 55 yrs old.
Known for his sharp wit and big personality, Lee touched the lives of many through hardship and humor. His handsome look and charm left an impression on everyone he met.
Born in Albuquerque, NM. On Dec. 16, 1969. Lee was the youngest of 4...
Joe Patrick Van Dyke
Jun 22, 2025
Joe Patrick “PJ” Van Dyke, 76, took his own life on June 22, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born to Walter Goble Van Dyke and Novis Kay Pruitt Van Dyke in Clovis, New Mexico on February 28, 1949.
He was the baby of the family, sharing his childhood with his two sisters Rosalind and Vanette. His family moved from Melrose,...
Charles K Rudolph Jr.
Jun 20, 2025
Charles K. Rudolph Jr (Ken) Age 86 of Las Cruces, NM passed away June 20, 2025. He was born in Tarrytown, NY to Charles K. and Margorie F. Rudolph on April 15, 1939. Graduated from Trinity-Pawling Prep School, Pawling NY in 1958 and Hartwick college, Oneonta, NY in 1963 with a B.S Degree in Business Administration after graduation he joined...
Lorna Grantham Harris
Jun 19, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the departure of Lorna Grantham Harris, who, at the seasoned age of 82, embarked on her final adventure on June 19, 2025. After a brief, six-week illness, Lorna gracefully released herself from this earth, surrounded by the comforting presence of her beloved family and her faithful dog, Chase, nestled at her...
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