Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Thomas Gibson Crow
Jun 24, 2017
Thomas Gibson Crow, 81, of Las Cruces was born October 4, 1935 and passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 24, 2017. Thomas was a retired physicist from White Sands Missile Range. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of 56 years, son Thomas A. Crow (Vicki), Daughter Mary Anne Fritzmeier (David), Grandchildren Zachary Crow, Sydney Crow,...
Humberto 'Tito' Vasquez
Jun 24, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Humberto "Tito" Vasquez, age 54, on Saturday June 24, 2017. Tito was born in Las Cruces, NM on November 19, 1962 to Humberto S. and Connie P. Vasquez of Las Cruces. After a brief hospitalization, Tito succumbed to a rare and...
Life Legacy
Jun 23, 2017
Manuel V. Lopez, 93, of Las Cruces died Friday, June 23, 2017 at La Posada. Manuel was born July 2, 1923 in Mesilla, New Mexico to Cepriano Lopez and Todula Lopez. Manuel was a retired bricklayer. He spent over 50 years with the International Union of Retired Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. BAC Local #3. He was a parishioner of St....
Life Legacy
Jun 22, 2017
Mrs. Gloria M. Maggard, 79, passed away on June 22, 2017, in Las Cruces, NM. Mrs. Maggard was a longtime resident of Las Cruces, where she raised her family and was a local business woman who spent many years in the banking industry here in Las Cruces. Mrs. Maggard was born in Mesilla, NM, on August 12, 1937 to Derwood...
Life Legacy
Jun 21, 2017
Joshua James Guzman, 37, of Las Cruces, died Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Josh was born June 30, 1979, in Las Cruces NM to Roberto and Sylvia Guzman. He attended Mayfield High School and later graduated from San Andres High School. After high school just briefly attended Dona Ana Community College, before finding his true passion as a Paint and Auto...
Miguel Olivas Evaro Jr.
Jun 19, 2017
Miguel Olivas Evaro Jr. of Las Cruces, NM was called home by the Lord on Monday, June 19th, 2017 at the age of 34. He passed peacefully at home with his loving husband and fur babies at his side. He was born August 9th, 1982 in Las Cruces, NM to Miguel Evaro Sr. and Maria Olivas. Miguel was a graduate...
Linda Palma
Jun 16, 2017
Linda Suzanne (Geddes) Palma Linda Palma, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. Linda was born on December 2nd, 1948 in Glendale, CA to William and Dorothy Geddes. She graduated from Antelope Valley Community College with a degree in Accounting. She married Israel Palma on December 26th, 1976. After...
Jose Florencio Telles
Jun 14, 2017
Jose Florencio Telles (J.F., Lyncho , Grandpa) passed peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at home with his family and dog by his side. Born December 3, 1923, in San Miguel, NM to Augustin and Ascencion Telles. While Jose came from humble beginning he was one of the most blessed beings on this earth. While being forced to...
Laurel Lynne Hofeldt
Jun 13, 2017
Laurel Lynn Hofeldt, 68, of Las Cruces, NM, died June 13, 2017. Laurel was born on December 4, 1948, to George and Gladys Hendricks, in Hettinger, ND. Laurel was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and pastor. She loved the Lord, family, the outdoors, and music. She will be missed by all who knew her and brightened the lives of everyone...
Consuelo C. Lucero
Jun 9, 2017
Our beloved Mother, Consuelo C. Lucero, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 9, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces and a proud mother of her daughters, Dolores Molina (Blas), Gloria Fierro (Lionel), Mary Lou, and one son, Bobby Lucero (Cynthia). Also, left to cherish her memory are her...
Donald Dufrane
Jun 9, 2017
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald A. Dufrane (Mouse), age 73, who passed away peacefully at his home June 9th, 2017. He was born in St. Regis Falls, New York, on March 21, 1944, to William Henry Dufrane and Bernice Louise Surprise-Dufrane. Don Served in the Navy from 1964 - 1968. He was a...
Dolores A. Serna
Jun 8, 2017
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dolores (Dee) Serna, age 70, of Las Cruces on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on December 6, 1946 to Lewis P. and Fannie P. Serna of Las Cruces, NM. Dee was an active parishioner at Holy Cross Church where she...
John Townsand
Jun 7, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that family and friends announce the sudden and unexpected passing of John Wayne (Big John) Townsand of Las Cruces, NM. Born March 10th in Ravenna Ohio to Eustebio and Mildred Perez, John spent his childhood in Akron Ohio where he graduated from Northern Lights High School, Class of 1969. Upon Graduation John enlisted in the...
Mary Lemons
Jun 6, 2017
Send Flowers Mary Helen Lemons February 17, 1958 - June 6, 2017 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Helen Lemons, age 58. Family and friends fondly knew her as Helen, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on July 17, 1958 in Silver City,...
Ruby Ruth Martin
Jun 6, 2017
Ruby Ruth Martin died peacefully in her home in Dona Ana, New Mexico on June 6, 2017 at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ruby is survived by her children; George Martin, Linda Martin, and Terry Martin of Dona Ana, Peggy Harris of Houston, and Margie Reyer of Roswell. Ruby is also survived by her sister...
Russell Albert 'Russ' Boor
Jun 4, 2017
Russell "Russ" Albert Boor, 83, a resident of Las Cruces, NM passed away quietly at his home on the morning June 4, 2017. Russ was born March 1, 1934 in Boise, Idaho to Franklin and Evelyn Boor. Russ passed on a beautiful Sunday morning with his children and his wife Nadine by his side. He graduated with an electrical engineering...
Robert Bowden
Jun 1, 2017
Robert C Bowden passed away at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada Thursday June 1, 2017 at the age of 92. He was born February 9, 1925 in Ness City Kansas to Jewel A and William Bowden. He graduated from Ness City High School and joined the U.S. Army at the age of 18. He served as a radio operator in...
Priscilla Grijalva
May 29, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Priscilla Oliver Grijalva on Monday, May 29, 2017, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Los Angeles, California on November 21, 1926, to Martin Oliver and Florentina Acosta Oliver. Priscilla was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years Miguel (Mike) Angel Grijalva in 2005....
Shirley Joe Harrington
May 28, 2017
Shirley J. Harrington passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center at the age of 79. She was born in Eden, Texas on December 13, 1937 to Ernest K. Lackey and Joella Adkins. She had her sisters: Lola Vernstandridge, Ernestine Grooms, Bobbie Jean Smith and the sisters were called "three little girls" and her brothers: Henry Arnold...