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Ralph R Salas

Ralph R Salas

Feb 7, 2024

Ralph R. Salas Jr. was born on November 29th, 1958, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and raised by his parents Elvira C Salas and Raphael Salas Sr. in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Leah Salas, his four children Giancarlo, Lauren, Austin (Brianna) and Cameron Salas, grandchildren Easton and Briella Salas, younger brother...

Gregory  Arthur  Berry

Gregory Arthur Berry

Feb 4, 2024

Gregory Arthur Berry, 77, of Las Cruces, N.M. and formerly of Manlius, IL passed from this life into the next on February 4, 2024. After a long battle, Greg succumbed to kidney disease at Las Cruces Memorial Hospital.

Greg was born in a blizzard on February 15, 1946, at Kewanee Public Hospital, Kewanee, IL., the third child of Harry and Leona...

Verneta Faye Barron Elder

Verneta Faye Barron Elder

Feb 2, 2024

Las Cruces, NM – Verneta (Nita) Faye Barron Elder, age 92, peacefully passed away in her home on February 2, 2024. She was born on January 4, 1932, in Abernathy, Texas. Verneta was married to Alfred Dwayne Elder on June 12, 1949, and they shared a loving marriage for 68 years until his passing on October 1, 2017.

Verneta is survived...

Estella Pacheco

Estella Pacheco

Feb 1, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Estella Pacheco, 92, a cherished Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Estella passed away Feb 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born June 24, 1931, to Juan & Petra Misquez from San Ysidro, NM. Her infectious smile & kind heart made her a beacon of light...

Robert Leo "Bob" Hertel

Robert Leo "Bob" Hertel

Jan 31, 2024

Robert Leo Hertel, (Bob) was 84 years old, soon to be 85 in April. He passed away on January 31st, 2024 at Mesilla Valley Hospice following a short illness. Bob was born on April 12th, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois, to Susan and Leo Hertel. He was the youngest of three siblings, Don, Earl and Howie. He was educated in Catholic...

Dan  Richard  Trujillo

Dan Richard Trujillo

Jan 31, 2024

Daniel Ricardo Trujillo was born in 1948 to Adelaido Trujillo and Demetria Montoya Trujillo in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Daniel transitioned on January 31st, 2024, while resting at his home in Mesilla, New Mexico.

Baptized and confirmed in 1948 at Our Lady of Sorrows church in Las Vegas, Daniel Ricardo made his first Holy Communion at Our Lady of the Annunciation...

Linda  Susan  Boggs

Linda Susan Boggs

Jan 29, 2024

Linda Susan Boggs, of Hatch, New Mexico, passed away January 29th, 2024, at age 68 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Linda was born to Harman Black and Susan Ketchum, on April 14th, 1955, in El Paso, Texas. Linda married Joe Battaglia. After having three children, they were divorced. She then married Albert (Buddy) Boggs on July 4th, 1996.

Linda was a loving...

Seth  Olaf Abrahamson

Seth Olaf Abrahamson

Jan 28, 2024

Seth Olaf Abrahamson born in Las Cruces, NM on April 13, 1999 passed away January 28, 2024 in a fatal car accident in Wilmington, Delaware.

He was an NMSU Professional Golf Management graduate, Class A PGA Professional, and played on the NMSU Rugby team. He was a friend of

the community supporting junior golf and mentor to many incoming students. He was...

James  J Rogers

James J Rogers

Jan 28, 2024

James J. Rogers (Jimmy), at the age of 92, left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father and his beloved wife Carol on Sunday, January 28, 2024. We would like to thank all the home care providers for their kindness and the wonderful personnel at La Posada Assisted Living and Mesilla Valley Hospice for the kind and loving way...

Fern Melissa Blood

Fern Melissa Blood

Jan 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our most beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Fern Melissa Blood, 56, after a battle with illness. Melissa was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on January 7, 1968 and is survived by her mom and dad, Fern and Rafael Zubiate, six sisters and two brothers, countless nieces and nephews, and...

Danae  Alexandra Hornung

Danae Alexandra Hornung

Jan 26, 2024

Danae Alexandra Hornung, 31, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Las Cruces. A native New Mexican, she was born on October 30, 1992 in Albuquerque and grew up in Las Cruces. A devoted and loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin and friend, Danae emanated a gentle kindness, loving generosity, bright intellect and playful humor that will continue to touch us...

Bernardine  "Barry" White

Bernardine "Barry" White

Jan 26, 2024

1 st Sergeant Bernardine (Barry) White

The hearts of family and friends of Bernardine White join in the remembrance of a life lived with boldness, love, and sincerity. Bernardine White will forever be lauded and remembered as a sibling, husband, father, friend, and soldier. At the age of 67, on January 26, 2024, much too soon for our hearts, Bernardine White—husband,...

Kristen  Michelle  Craven

Kristen Michelle Craven

Jan 23, 2024

Kristen Michelle Craven, 22, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Kristen was born on January 22, 2002, in Clovis, California to Patricia (Patty) Louise Alvior Craven and Christopher (Chris) Michael Craven. She was an inspiring young woman who was known for her caring, helpful and inspiring attitude, while always having the ability to welcome others into her...

Thomas  Hubbard

Thomas Hubbard

Jan 23, 2024

Thomas Hubbard, loving husband, father, grandfather, and child of God, passed quietly away on January 23rd, 2024, after a long hospital and rehab stay. He came home with hospice and was joyfully cared for by his family.

Thomas was born on November 27th, 1938, in Roswell, New Mexico. He attended schools in Hurley, NM. and Magna, Utah. His college days were...

Erinello  "Ernie"  Gonzales

Erinello "Ernie" Gonzales

Jan 22, 2024

We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of our father Ernie C Gonzales. Our Father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, passed away on January 22, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born December 20, 1942 in Santa Rita, NM to Jose Gonzales and Carlota Gonzales.

Our father Ernie graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1961. He...

Don Sewell

Don Sewell

Jan 21, 2024

Don D. Sewell went to heaven with the Lord Jesus on January 21, 2024, where he’s now enjoying a sound mind, free from pain and care. He was born on December 22, 1939, in Mangum Oklahoma. He was born to Clarence and Gladys (Aebeischer) Sewell. Don went to high school in Artesia, NM, where he played basketball, football and baseball...

Steven  Wayne Getz

Steven Wayne Getz

Jan 18, 2024

Steven Wayne Getz, 50, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on January 18th, 2024.

He was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1973 to Terry Wayne Getz and Elizabeth Jo Warren (Betty Jo). Steven graduated from Mayfield High School in 1991. After graduation, He attended Dallas Institute of Funeral Service receiving an associate degree in applied science of Funeral...

James "Big Buddy" Curtis  Coulter

James "Big Buddy" Curtis Coulter

Jan 16, 2024

"Big Buddy" James Curtis Coulter, a beloved husband, father, veteran, and skilled ironworker, passed away at 77 in his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, surrounded by his loving family.

Buddy graduated from Artesia High School and proudly joined the Army, demonstrating unwavering dedication and courage throughout his years of service.

After retiring from the Army, Buddy found his second calling as...

W. L "Buddy"  Sullivan

W. L "Buddy" Sullivan

Jan 16, 2024

W.L. Sullivan aka Buddy/Sully

Buddy Sullivan, 76, of Tularosa, made his journey to the Lord Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30th, 1947 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to Rufus Edward and Willie Lee Sullivan. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having risen to the rank of Staff Sergeant, and served...

Haley  Caoilin  Baker

Haley Caoilin Baker

Jan 14, 2024

Haley Caoilin Baker

(2/20/2000 – 1/14/2024)

Haley Caoilin Baker, 23, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away in El Paso, Texas, at the University Medical Center surrounded by family on the evening of Sunday, January 14th, 2024, of heart failure related to an early life heart transplant. She was born on February 20th, 2000, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Haley was raised and...

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