Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
William James Franklin
Feb 13, 2025
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of William James Franklin, 66, who passed away February 13, 2025. Bill was born to Eldon and Zella Franklin, on December 26, 1958, in Roswell, NM.
Bill lived up to his nickname, “Wild Bill”, for the majority of his life, but had turned to God in the last few years of his...
Jimmie Gonzales
Feb 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Jimmie Gonzales announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 82 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 17, 1943, in Las Cruces, NM to Frank Maese Gonzales and Sarah Garcia. After graduating from Las Cruces High School in 1962 he enlisted in...
Jose Taitano Guerrero
Feb 10, 2025
Jose Taitano Guerrero, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, peacefully ascended to eternal rest on February 10, 2025, at the remarkable age of 83, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and selflessness.
He was a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who knew him, always willing to lend a helping hand. His 30-year dedication to serving his country in the...
Frances Geraldine Ochoa "Tiny"
Feb 9, 2025
Frances G. Ochoa (Tiny) was called to heaven on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. She lived in La Luz, NM, until the age of 61. She was born on August 29th, 1963, in Ruidoso, NM.
Tiny loved to sing and dance, and she showed her love through acts of service. Little things like her daughter coming home to a clean house, long...
Gloria Ikard
Feb 9, 2025
Gloria J. Ikard (Aguirre) of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Gloria was born in El Paso, Texas on August 8, 1932 to Manuel Aguirre and Clara Guion Aguirre. She grew up in El Paso with her 5 siblings and graduated High School from Loretto Academy where she was Prom Queen in 1951....
Chloe Star Stevenson
Feb 7, 2025
Chloe Star Stevenson passed away in her sleep at home on February 7, 2025.
Chloe was born on November 6, 2009 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Diagnosed with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum in womb, she lived life to the fullest and loved without fear. Chloe was the first one to say hello and always wanted to...
Everett Brawley
Feb 3, 2025
Everett Clifton Brawley was born February 27, 1929, in Hatch, NM to Ernest Brawley and Bueland Tate Brawley. He lived for almost 96 years in the Hatch valley. He and his two brothers, Gerald and Neil, formed Brawley Brothers Farms and owned farms in Columbus, NM, Lemitar, NM and Hatch, NM.
He attended Hatch Elementary school and graduated from Hatch Union...
Lazaro Loya Quesada
Feb 2, 2025
Lazaro Loya Quezada of San Francisco de Borja, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away at the age of 76 on February 2, 2025. Lazaro was born on April 1, 1949 to Salvador Loya Torres and Moncerrate Quezada Loya.
Lazaros hobbies were buying Scratch tickets and collect aluminum cans. He worked as a farm worker for over...
Eloisa Alvillar
2025
Eloisa V. Alvillar was called to heaven Friday, January 31, 2025. She lived in Las Cruces, NM to the age of 81. She was born on October 10, 1943, in Chamberino, NM.
Eloisa loved to crochet, read, and camp. She was a loving wife, mom, Grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She loved and looked after more than 30...
Dolores Varela
Jan 29, 2025
Dolores “Dodo” Varela, was called to heaven on January 29, 2025, at the age of 63 in Las Cruces, surrounded by her family.
Dodo was born December, 24, 1961 in Las Cruces to Raul “Buffalo” Sanchez and Florencia “Lencha” Mancha Sanchez. She was the youngest of 8 Children. Dodo grew up in “Chivatown”, attended Valley View Elementary, Zia Middle School, and...
Hilda Garcia Martinez
Jan 28, 2025
Hilda Garcia Martinez, age 93, of Hatch, New Mexico, passed away on January 28, 2025. She was born on May 13, 1931, in Rodey, NM, to Cecilio and Francisca Garcia. Hilda was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family, exemplifying love and resilience as she raised her ten children. Her nurturing spirit guided them through life, instilling...
Barbara Staley-Brown
Jan 28, 2025
Barbara Staley Brown, beloved wife, mother, scholar, and friend, passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and raised in Alamogordo. Her brother, Edmond Christopher Staley, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Robert Brown of Las Cruces; and her sons, Eric Brown of Philadelphia and Jared...
Inocencia Romero
Jan 26, 2025
Inocencia Ureño Romero, was 98 when she passed into Eternal Life on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born to Nestor and Tiburcia Ureño in Standard, California although her family was from Zacatecas. During the Great Depression her family returned to live in Zacatecas. She attended school there and came back to the U.S. in her twenties. She was a...
David Jimenez Prado II
Jan 24, 2025
David J. Prado II answered the call to be with his Heavenly Father on January 24th, 2025, at the age of 75 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by his wife of nearly 50 years and his loving children.
David was born on August 11th, 1949, in Roswell, New Mexico, to David and Mary Ruth Prado. He graduated from Las Cruces...
Anthony James Williams
Jan 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony James Williams, who left us far too soon at the age of 23. Anthony was born on April 27, 2001, in White Salmon, Washington. Throughout his life, he called many places home, including Albuquerque, New Mexico; Joplin, Missouri; and Greenwood, Texas.
Anthony was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Dave and JoAnne Williams,...
Betty Ann Clark
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Ann Erskine Clark, 86, of Las Cruces, NM, passed from this life on Friday, January 24, 2025. Betty was born on July 15, 1938, to A. B. and Bertha Jane Willis Erskine. She graduated from Prescott High School in Prescott, Arkansas, Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and earned her master’s degree from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi....
Enrique Lucero
Jan 23, 2025
Enrique Simon Miranda Lucero, age 100, passed away peacefully at his home near Radium Springs, NM on January 23, 2025. He is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Enedina Franco Lucero, and his parents, Simon Luis Lucero and Adelina Miranda Lucero.
He received his education at Hill Public School and Las Cruces Union High School, class of 1942....
Warren Levi Oswalt
Jan 22, 2025
LAS CRUCES - Warren Levi Oswalt of Las Cruces, NM (Formerly of Iowa).
September 23, 1943 - January 22, 2025.
Warren Oswalt, a man of incredible kindness, unshakable work ethic, and boundless curiosity passed away suddenly on January 22, 2025, at the age of 81. Warren’s impact was quiet yet profound.
Born in Michigan, to Maxwell and Anna Oswalt, Warren Levi and his...
Gilbert Marrujo
Jan 20, 2025
Gilbert Marrujo, 70, of Las Cruces entered eternal rest on January 20, 2025, surrounded in prayer by his family. He was born on May 14, 1954, in Las Cruces NM to Henry and Lucy Marrujo; the second of 5 siblings. He is survived by his son Henry J. Marrujo and wife Cecilia of Avondale AZ and his daughter Tamara N....
Josephine "Josie" Jemente
Jan 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Josephine "Josie" Jernente announce her passing on January 16, 2025 at a hospital in EL Paso ·Tx. She was surrounded by several family members at the time of her passing.
Josie was born on October 20, 1935 to Jesus and Corine Soto. She was 89 years old....
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