Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Andrew Thomas Wiles
Jan 7, 2025
Andrew Thomas Wiles, age 73, passed on Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 at Blue Horizon Memory Care. Andy was born on July 9, 1951 to Alice Wolph Wiles and Thomas Harold Wiles. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Jorgensen Wiles, his mother Alice, two younger brothers Curtis and Craig, two loving sons Grant (Kara) and Justin (Jessica) and five grandchildren.
Andy...
Lucy Holguin
Jan 7, 2025
Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Lucy A. Holguin entered God’s Kingdom on January 7th. Lucy was 69 years old and surrounded by family members in the comfort of her home when she passed.
Lucy was born to David & Anita Archuleta on May 23, 1955. A member of the church at a very young age, Lucy participated in her...
Billy Bernal
Jan 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our beloved brother Billy Bernal. Born 8/12/1956 and passed on 1/6/2025, he will be remembered for glowing smile and his enthusiasm for the game of golf. Billy was preceded in death by his parents Rodolfo and Sophia Bernal and is survived by his siblings, nephews and nieces, Rudy and...
Steven Salopek
Jan 7, 2025
Steven J. Salopek, 69, died peacefully January 7, 2025. He was born December 1955, the sixth of seven children: Ellen Walth (Mike) of Colorado, Jack (Vickie) Salopek of Las Cruces, Jim Salopek of Santa Fe, Elizabeth (Bill) Hoffman of Las Cruces, Patty Kinney (deceased), then the seventh Christine (Bill) Brown of Grapevine, Tx.
Steve as a young boy read Louis L'Amour...
Theodore Noal Richardson
Jan 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Ted Richardson.Born on 1/2/1975, Passed 1/4/2025. Ted was raised primarily in Las Cruces, NM.In his youth, Ted was an extremely intelligent and gifted young man.
He out-sold many other students at MHS during fundraising events and won numerous prizes. Ted was a straight-A student throughout high school. He participated in...
Jose Santiago Gonzalez
Jan 2, 2025
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our brother Jose Santiago Gonzalez, 60, who passed away peacefully January 2, 2025. He was born on June 16, 1964, to Carmen and Carlos Gonzalez of Las Cruces, NM. Jose was the youngest of six.
Joseph, as he was fondly known by his family and friends, loved to cook and...
Glenn Sherbondy
Jan 2, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Glenn W. Sherbondy Sr. on January 2nd, 2025 at the age of 87. Glenn was born in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. He lived life to the fullest and enjoyed his last years in his favorite place, Las Cruces, New Mexico.
He is survived by his children, Glenn (Debbie) Sherbondy Jr., James (Danielle)Sherbondy, and Sherry Sherbondy...
Rudy Marin
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Teodoro Rodolfo “Rudy” L. Marin, who passed away peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on November 9, 1931, in Las Cruces, NM he was the cherished son of Filomeno Marin and Josefina Lucero. Rudy was deeply loved and...
Karen Mavvaji
Jan 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen Elizabeth Hardin Mavvaji, who departed this world unexpectedly on January 2, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Karen spent her childhood and young adult life in Las Cruces and delighted in returning "home" last year when she moved back to the city...
Frances June Brewer
Jan 1, 2025
Frances June Brewer (Franzoy), born on December 20, 1943, on the family farm in Salem, New Mexico, to Joe and Neoma Franzoy, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on January 1, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by her family.
Frances grew up with her siblings: older brothers John, Gene, and Ernest, and her younger sister Judith. Her...
John Flenniken
Jan 1, 2025
John Steven Flenniken, 70, of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2025. He was born to June and Bill Flenniken on February 23, 1954, in Flint, Michigan.
Relocating to New Mexico at the age of 15, he graduated Alamogordo High School in 1972. His career took place at NASA's Space Network at the White Sands...
Hector Ignacio Infante
Dec 29, 2024
Hector Ignacio Infante, also known as "Shot of Love," passed away at the age of 58 on December 29, 2024, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on July 31, 1966, in Las Cruces to Marcos and Juanita Infante(both deceased), Hector's legacy lives on through his daughter, Samantha Infante, and son, Samuel Infante, as well as his 10...
Agnes "Angie" Todd Stroup
Dec 28, 2024
Agnes Todd Stroup, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Born to Mary and Ralph Todd in March of 1944.Angie spent her early years, with her family, at various military installations.
She was an active member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for many years and continued as an advisor for many years....
Alfredo Montoya
Dec 26, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Alfredo Montoya Jr. 85, entered eternal rest on December 26, 2024.
“Fred” aka Buffalo was a lifelong truck driver and resident of Santa Fe until moving to Las Cruces to be with his daughter and family. Fred will be remembered for his funny jokes, and great stories of his time working with...
Crystal Rebecca Cobble
Dec 22, 2024
Crystal Rebecca Cobble, beloved mother, wife, teacher, volunteer, nature lover and world traveler, passed away on December 22, 2024, at the age of 70 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her husband of 43 years, Kevin Cobble, was by her side until the end.
Crystal was known and loved for her joy, kindness, huge heart, vibrant soul and adventurous spirit. She was...
Teresa Lopez
Dec 21, 2024
Teresa Lopez of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Teresa was born in Fort Davis, TX to Alberto Martinez and Michaela Minjares.
She was preceded in death by her husband Pablo G Lopez.
Teresa was survived by her children Sarah M. Lopez, Paul Jr Lopez and his spouse Emily Lopez,...
Dolores Suszane Otter
Dec 20, 2024
Dolores S. Otter July 12, 1925 – December 20, 2024 Dolores Susan Otter was born July 12, 1925, in Waltz, Michigan, to the late Peter and the late Florence C. (Eberline) Otter. After graduation from Carleton High School, Carleton, Michigan, in 1943 Dolores moved to Detroit. There she worked for the American Agriculture Chemical Company; P. Leiner & Sons, a...
Sharon Freeman
Dec 20, 2024
Sharon K. Freeman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 81, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on June 3, 1943, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Catherine Lewis (Bolton) and Wesley Coverdill, she was the oldest of five children. Raised in Savanna, Illinois, Sharon always referred to this town as...
Thomas Jacob Palacios
Dec 20, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Jacob Palacios
Thomas Jacob Palacios, 25, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tommy is lovingly remembered by his parents, Lisa Palacios and Mike (Lori) Palacios; his cherished children Zalayah, Santiago and Exodus; his grandparents Ruth Mizrahi and Peter (Kathy) Mizrahi; and his siblings Roger Palacios, Cristina Jaime, Vanessa (Jose) Mendez, Michael (Melissa) Villasenor,...
Raoul "Sonny" Salcido
Dec 20, 2024
Raoul "Sonny" Grado Salcido, 76, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Three Crosses Hospital in Las Cruces.
Born on December, 14, 1948, in Silver City to Raoul and Margaret Salcido. The oldest of three sons, Raoul was known for taking care of his two younger brothers when they caused mischief or got into schoolyard scuffles...
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