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Lisa Alvarado Dominguez

Lisa Alvarado Dominguez

Nov 11, 2024

Lisa Domínguez Alvarado passed away on November 11, 2024, Lisa was born October 25, 1987, in El Paso, Texas to Arturo and Irma Alvarado. Lisa attended Gadsden High School. Lisa loved horses, she owned and bred racehorses as a hobby.

Lisa is survived by her father Arturo Alvarado and her five Children Jeremiah Alvarado (16 years old), Nevaeh Alvarado (15 years...

Ben Allen Venable Jr.

Ben Allen Venable Jr.

Nov 8, 2024

Ben Allen Venable Jr. Lt. was 65 years of age at the time of his passing. He passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Mesilla Valley Hospice.

Ben was born in Grants, New Mexico on May 14, 1959, to Ben and Collene Venable. He had four siblings: Phyllis Denny (Warren), Jean Fortenberry (Terry), Norman Venable, and...

Thomas Patrick Gerszewski

Thomas Patrick Gerszewski

Nov 5, 2024

Thomas Patrick Gerszewski, born October 24, 1948, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on November 1, at the age of 76.

Tom spent his early years in Oslo, MN, before moving with his family to Wadena, MN, in 1960, where he formed life-long friendships. After graduating from Wadena High School in...

Erlinda Gonzales

Erlinda Gonzales

Nov 4, 2024

Erlinda B. Gonzales, aged 91, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on November 4, 2024. Born on May 20, 1933, Erlinda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, cherished for her loving, caring, and humble nature.

Throughout her life, Erlinda was a pillar of strength and faith, known for her daily prayers and...

Ron Haskell

Ron Haskell

Nov 2, 2024

Ron Haskell, 61, beloved companion, friend and brother passed away at La Posada Hospice on November 2, 2024. He is survived by his Lifetime Companion of 37 years Jeffrey Manier, his brothers Robert (Rob) Hulse Jr, Richard Hulse, Randy Hulse, sister Robin Hulse as well as multiple nieces, nephews and grands. Of all of Ron's many loves, gardening bloomed above...

Jack Terry Cole

Jack Terry Cole

Nov 2, 2024

Jack Terry Cole, born on October 9, 1942 in Bellingham, Washington, passed away on November 2, 2024. Known for his devotion to others, Jack dedicated his life to helping people in his profession as well as personal life.

Jack served his country from 1960 to 1968 in the U.S. Marine Corps reserves. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree at Western...

Mark Vincent Stewart

Mark Vincent Stewart

Nov 2, 2024

Mark V. Stewart, 45, passed away at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico on November 2, 2024.

Mark was born at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma Washington. As a military child he lived at many posts with his family. He loved being around the ocean, lakes and rivers of every home of his life….especially Hawaii, Georgia, Virginia and Rhode...

Elijio "Lee" Medina

Elijio "Lee" Medina

Oct 31, 2024

Elijio “Lee” Medina born on April 5, 1939, in Salem, New Mexico, to Manuel and Natividad Medina, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024. Known for his unwavering dedication to his country, community, and family, Lee led an extraordinary life of service and resilience. He was proceeded in death by his wife Olivia, his brother Danny, Manuel “Bay” and sister...

Rick Blair

Rick Blair

Oct 30, 2024

Rick (Richard Herman) Blair, Jr. was unexpectedly called to Heaven on October 30, 2024. He was born July 29, 1952, in Ft. Wayne, IN, to Richard (Dick) & Beverly (Garrison) Blair, the 2nd child of 8 children. In 1970, after graduating from high school, he went to visit his uncle & family in Las Cruces. He eventually went to work...

Col. Gunnar C. Carlson Jr.

Col. Gunnar C. Carlson Jr.

Oct 29, 2024

Col Gunnar C. Carlson Jr., US Army (retired), was born on April 7th, 1939 to Helen Mabel and Gunnar C. Carlson at Fort Benning, Georgia. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1961 as a Field Artillery Officer. He earned a Master’s of Science in Meteorology from the University of Wisconsin in 1969, where he...

Jorge Luis Ynosencio

Jorge Luis Ynosencio

Oct 28, 2024

Jorge Luis Ynosensio, 39, of Las Cruces NM, passed away on October 28th, 2024 in his home. Jorge was born on October 9th 1985 in Tulare California. He worked as a roofer for over 17 years and was known for being the life of the party, being the person to make you laugh, for holding the greatest dancer and singer...

Fabian David Aguayo

Fabian David Aguayo

Oct 27, 2024

Fabian David Aguayo 

March 28, 1970 - October 27, 2024

 Fabian David Aguayo, known to his loved ones as “David,” passed away at the age of 54 on October 27, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in the arms of his loving girlfriend, Lisa Montoya. With him, he took a light that has forever dimmed our world.

 David was born in Deming, New...

Gregory Lennes

Gregory Lennes

Oct 24, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the passing of Gregory Lennes, 77, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from Stage 4 cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL on August 5, 1947 to the late Genevieve and Larry Lesniewski. He had one brother, Gary Lesniewski, who lives in Tyler, TX and a sister, Connie (Peter) Meyer who...

Terrance "Terry" Glenn Templeton

Terrance "Terry" Glenn Templeton

Oct 24, 2024

Terrence 'Terry' Glenn Templeton, 78, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Terry is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy Templeton, daughter Donna Adcock and son-in-law Frederic Joubaud of Toronto, Ontario. Terry was born January 5, 1946 in Kansas City, Kansas to the late Donna 'Dee' Hawkins (Chandler) of Esbon, Kansas, and father,...

Samuel Juarez

Samuel Juarez

Oct 24, 2024

Samuel “Sammy” Juarez, 74 of San Miguel, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Rebecca and daughter Crystal at his home on October 24, 2024. Samuel was born in San Miguel, NM to Antonio and Genoveva Juarez. He was the kind of person who took care of everyone. He had a love for golf and the outdoors. His biggest...

Pamela (Pam) Bryce

Pamela (Pam) Bryce

Oct 23, 2024

Pamela (Pam) Bryce of Las Cruces, NM, age 66, passed away October 23, 2024, ending a long battle with C.O.P.D. and complications.

 Pam was born March 23, 1958 in Kalamazoo, MI to the late Wlson D. Bryce and Marilyn Bryce-Schanhals;

 Throughout her life, Pam had various careers, but her most recent endeavor, Jewelry Making, was the love of her life. Her jewelry...

Patricia Stripling Jaquez

Patricia Stripling Jaquez

Oct 23, 2024

Patricia Stripling Jaquez passed away peacefully at her home on October 23, 2024 in the company of her loving family. Patricia was the wife of Juan Jaquez; they shared 59 years of marriage together.

Patricia was born in Troy Alabama; she was the daughter of William Grady Stripling and Melba Stripling Long. Patricia graduated from Charles Henderson High School; she went...

Ryan Cory Davis

Ryan Cory Davis

Oct 22, 2024

Ryan Cory Davis, 45, passed away on October 22, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, Ryan attended Bloomington High School North, graduating in 1998. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served with distinction, including several tours overseas, most notably in Iraq and Kuwait. 

 Ryan retired from the Air Force in...

Marianne Kathryn Foreman

Marianne Kathryn Foreman

Oct 22, 2024

Marianne Kathryn Foreman of Las Cruces, New Mexico, aged seventy-nine, sadly left our presence on October 22, 2024. She passed at home, ending a long second bout of cancer. She did not "lose a fight", she traveled the long difficult road with courage and grace, with her husband at her side.

Marianne was born in New York, to Chester B. Lee...

Ricarda Sanchez

Ricarda Sanchez

Oct 22, 2024

Ricarda S. Sanchez

Our Precious Beloved Ricarda S. Sanchez loved us all and we loved her more! Ricarda entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, peacefully at home with her loved ones at her bedside.

She was born April 3, 1922 in Barstow, Texas to Victorio and Rosalia Sanchez, she was raised in New Mexico; Anthony, Derry, Hatch, and Las Cruces.

She...

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