Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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....
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....
Arturo Esparza Monsivaiz
Jan 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arturo (Art) Monsivaiz, 77, on January 16, 2025. He was a loving son, husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, coach, sensi and professor who lived an extraordinary life filled with honor, respect, discipline and purpose will be deeply missed.
Art is survived by his beloved children: daughter Sylvia Garcia (Liborio),...
Jose Jimenez Jr.
Jan 14, 2025
Joe Jimenez Jr., 60, of Las Cruces was called to his heavenly home on January 14th, 2025. Joe was born on February 4th, 1964, in Las Cruces to Mary Jane and Jose O. Jimenez. He attended Las Cruces High School where he developed his love for playing saxophone and graduated in 1982. He was a NMSU Alumni, graduating in 2001...
Angelica Julia Ann Wagner
Jan 11, 2025
Angelica Julia Ana Montoya Wagner
Birth: 10/02/44
Death: 01/11/25
Our matriarch left this earth on 01/11/25 to join her beloved. She was dearly loved and respected by many. She was a giving soul who offered a muy sabrosa meal and culinary delights to anyone who stopped by while offering pearls of wisdom, funny encounters, and her travel adventures.
Being an artist, accountant, office manager,...
Grecia Nuñez
Jan 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Grecia Nuñez, a radiant soul
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Grecia Nuñez, a radiant soul whose adventurous spirit, unwavering faith, and commitment to justice left an indelible mark on the world. Grecia was born on November 26, 1992, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and passed away on January...
Selene Kay Harshfield
Jan 9, 2025
Selene Kay Harshfield, 59, beloved mother, wife, sister and daughter, peacefully entered heaven’s embrace on Thursday, January 9th, 2025, with loved ones by her side. Born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on September 20th, 1965, to Gary Lee Johnson and Judith Ann Konantz.
Selene was a force to be reckoned with and those who had the pleasure of knowing her knew the...
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...
Estela Contreras Herrera
Jan 5, 2025
Estela C. Herrera, age 67, loving mother and grandmother, and partner of 47 years to Rosendo Rodriguez, gained her wings and was unexpectedly called into heaven on January 5, 2025. She was born in 1957 and grew up in Anthony, NM, surrounded by her large family including her parents, aunts, uncles, several siblings, and an expanding family of nieces and...
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...
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