Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
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...
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