Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Mary Telles
Mar 25, 2025
Mary Ellen "Nena" Alvarez Telles has crossed through the veil to be with her beloved husband, Elfego "Sonny" Gonzales Telles and our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, in her hometown of Las Cruces, NM at the age of 74. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 21st, 1950, to the late Juan Alvarez and late Eliza...
Sophia Otero Molina
Mar 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sophia Otero Molina (Sophie), 57 on March 23, 2025, in El Paso, Texas.
She was born June 14, 1967, in Las Cruces, NM to Jose Otero and Stella Chavez. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years Johnny Molina and daughter Jasmine Molina (Bryanna). Her sister Rebecca Valenzuela...
Hortencia Butler
Mar 21, 2025
Hortencia Butler, of Fairacres, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home on March 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 93. She was born on September 22, 1931, and is now reunited with her beloved husband of 72 years, Joe Fred Butler, her daughter Yvonne Butler, her son Mark Butler, her mother Maggie Banegas, her...
Nancy Ann Martinek
Mar 21, 2025
Nancy Ann (Frey) Martinek, 95, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home in Las Cruces, NM.
She was born on July 30, 1929, in Silver Lake, KS. As the youngest of four daughters of Fred and Marie (Leep) Frey, she grew up on her family’s farm near her beloved cousins.
Nancy graduated from Silver Lake High School, where she...
Andrew "AJ" Madrid
Mar 21, 2025
Andrew Jowell Madrid, of Las Cruces, NM, Passed Away on March 21, 2025, at Age 16
Andrew Jowell Madrid, affectionately known as "AJ" to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the tender age of 16. Born on January 26, 2009, he was the cherished son of Ignacio and Marcy Madrid.
AJ started playing baseball as...
Guy Dunivan
Mar 20, 2025
Guy Randolph Dunivan, commonly known as “Randy,” a longtime Silver City, NM resident, passed away in El Paso, TX on Thursday evening (03/20/2025) after battling cancer.
He was born March 5, 1951, in Las Cruces, NM to Guy Franklin Dunivan and Billie Ruth Dunivan. They were originally from the Hatch area. He married Donna Dunivan on April 8, 1972 and had...
Maria Luisa Sanchez
Mar 18, 2025
Las Cruces – It is with great love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Luisa (Mary Lou) Sanchez, 88, of Las Cruces, NM. She left us peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 18, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose (Joe) and Maria Munoz, brother Joe Munoz, Jr. and son, Lauriano Sanchez,...
Joe T. Hernandez
Mar 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joe T. Hernandez, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us peacefully on March 18, 2025, just days shy of his 93rd birthday. Born on March 23, 1932, to Manuel Hernandez and Ramona Trujillo in Las Cruces, NM, Joe T. was a beacon of love, generosity,...
Sheila Jeanette Fox
Mar 15, 2025
Sheila Murray Fox, formerly of TorC, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada on March 15, 2025 at the age of 74!Sheila, born April 12th 1950, to Chuck & Helen Murray, in Savannah, Georgia!She is survived by her sister Charolette Winans (husband Jerry) of Las Cruces, NM; niece, Kimberly Hernandez, of Gilbert, AZ; nephews, Todd Winans,...
James B. Hulsey
Mar 14, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts that we share that James (Jim) Hulsey passed away at his home in Las Cruces on March 14th, 2025 at the age of 85.
James was born into a very meager life in the Texas Panhandle near the end of the Great Depression. While James started out very poor in money, he was extremely rich...
Elva Briceño Bright
Mar 14, 2025
It is with great love and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Elva Briceño Bright, 71, of Las Cruces, NM. After a courageous battle with cancer, she left us peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2025. Elva was born in Carlsbad, NM on March 3, 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano...
Peggy Gibson
Mar 14, 2025
Peggy Ruth Gibson, 93, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14th, 2025, at Solstice Assisted Living. She was born on August 17th, 1931, in Colbert, Oklahoma to John and Ruby Mills. Peggy was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Edward Lee Gibson, 97, and five...
David Garcia Roman
Mar 13, 2025
David Garcia Roman, 37, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born October 17, 1987, in El Paso, Texas to Juan and Maria Roman.
David cherished quality time with his boys and embraced adventures in the great outdoors. He thrived in his profession as an electrician, finding fulfillment in his work. David...
Rosa Maria Aguirre
Mar 11, 2025
Rosa Maria Aguirre era una mujer fuerte, hermosa, trabajadora, y dedicada. Ella era una esposa, mamá, hermana, abuelita, y bisabuelita que estaba dedicada a sus creencias y a Dios. El amor por su familia era inmenso e incomparable y se preocupaba mucho por ellos.. Ella hacía cualquier cosa por su familia y su lealtad era profunda. Rosa pasó sus años...
Sam Bone Jr.
Mar 8, 2025
On March 8, 2025, Sam Bone Jr. peacefully transitioned, leaving behind an enduring legacy of compassion and service that will forever echo in the lives of those he influenced. A devoted friend, loving family member, and passionate advocate for his community, Sam dedicated his life to uplifting others and promoting positive change. Through his selfless actions and unwavering commitment, he...
Olga Benavidez Torres
Mar 8, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend, Olga B. Torres, 68, of Las Cruces, NM (formerly of Chamberino, NM). She passed on March 8th, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and loyal puppy companion, Lucky.
Olga was born November...
Keith Stoddard
Mar 6, 2025
Keith G. Stoddard
Las Cruces - Keith Glen Stoddard, 77, died peacefully in the comfort of his home on the morning of March 6, 2025, with his loving family at his side. Born in Cambridge N.Y. on the night of April 14, 1947, son of the late Glen and Loretta Engwer Stoddard of South Glens Falls, NY.
In addition to his parents,...
James "Jim" Alfred Revell
Mar 6, 2025
James “Jim” Alfred Revell, born on October 11, 1946, in Sidney, Nebraska, to Gertrude Rapp Henderson and Glenn Alfred Revell, passed away on March 6, 2025. Jim was a beloved brother to five sisters: Gwen Beene (deceased) of Louisiana, Judy Beene of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sheryl Fluckinger of Provo, Utah, Debbie Revell of Illinois, and Sally Romney of Las Cruces,...
Billy Eugene Mason (Bill)
Mar 5, 2025
Billy Eugene Mason (Bill) age 90; formerly of Sterling, Colorado passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on March 5, 2025 surrounded by his family.
Bill was born May, 8, 1934 to Jean D. and Laverne (Douglas) Mason in Grenola, Kansas. He was the eldest of 4 children. He spent his early years in Grenola, Kansas graduating from Grenola. High School....
Johnny Lee Harvey
Mar 4, 2025
Johnny Lee Harvey passed away on March 4, 2025. Born on September 7, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he was the cherished son of Marvin and Frankie Harvey, both of whom preceded him in death. For more than 40 years, Johnny made his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he left an indelible mark on the community.
He is survived...
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