Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Dan Berryman

Dan Berryman

Mar 7, 2024

Dan Berryman passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024 at 5:58 pm in his beautiful ranch in Ignacio, Colorado. Dan “Danny” Berryman was born on September 10, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother Marilyn Hess and her husband Neil Burcham, his father James Douglas and his wife Margaret Berryman, and his sister Patricia Jennings.

He...

Karen Louise Hand

Karen Louise Hand

Mar 6, 2024

Karen Louise (Braunlin) Hand, age 71 of Las Cruces, NM died on March 6, 2024, in the presence of family. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 20,1952 to the late Edgar and Ethel Braunlin. Karen graduated from Julienne High School, earned her Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from St. Louis University, her master’s degree in Cardiovascular Nursing from St....

Curtis  Ashton  Alex

Curtis Ashton Alex

Mar 4, 2024

Curtis Ashton Alex, age 52, passed away on March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Curtis was born in Perry, Iowa on July 30, 1971. Curtis resided in Salem, New Mexico with his amazing partner. Curtis fought a short but courageous battle with CNS diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

Curtis was a commercial diver for over 25 years. Curtis logged...

Burt  Berkson

Burt Berkson

Mar 4, 2024

Burt Berkson was born on March 9, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. He had, in current lingo, a free-range childhood spent listening to patrons’ stories in his father’s tavern on Rush Street, saving all sorts of little animals, learning to fix cars, and having fun with friends. At 20-years-old, and against her family’s initial wishes, he married Ann Stern after seeing...

Nancy S. Jenkins

Nancy S. Jenkins

Mar 3, 2024

Nancy S. Jenkins, 95 years of age, of Las Cruces, NM, died on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Good Samaritan Village. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She was born on May 16, 1928, in Orange, NJ to Edward and Hazel Schurr. Nancy married Frank Jenkins on...

Charlene Saenz James

Charlene Saenz James

Mar 3, 2024

Charlene Saenz James passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home in Las Cruces, NM on March 3rd, 2024, at the age of 61.

Charlene was born on August 23, 1962, in El Paso, TX to Estella Benavidez and Charlie Saenz of La Mesa, NM. She eventually settled in Las Cruces where she attended high school. Charlene or “Chuck” as...

Susan  Diane Mitchell

Susan Diane Mitchell

Mar 2, 2024

Susan Diane (Stubbs) Mitchell born May 21, 1950 in Albuquerque, New Mexico  passed away March 2, 2024 in El Paso, Texas, Sue was a loving wife, sister, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 years. Lucky Mitchell, son Lewis and wife Jamie, granddaughters McKenna and Kinley, brother Steve Stubbs niece Melissa and nephew Matt. Sue was...

Sam  Serna Jr.

Sam Serna Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Sam Serna Jr. passed away in his home on March 1st, 2024. He was born December 15, 1934, and was one of seven children of Sam Sr. and Matilde Serna, all of whom preceded him in death.

He also survived the loss of his beloved wife, Donna Lou Lange and two children, Jeffrey Scott and Valerie and one granddaughter, Alia. He...

Frank Gomez

Frank Gomez

Feb 28, 2024

Frank Gomez, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 95 on February 28, 2024. Frank will forever be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his community, and his numerous passions. Frank always showed great pride for his children. His love for his children knew no bounds, and he took great joy in...

Elvin "Al" Vickers

Elvin "Al" Vickers

Feb 26, 2024

Elvin K. Vickers (known affectionately as Al) passed away on February 26, 2024, at the age of 88, after courageously fighting several health issues the past two years. Al retired to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 2001. He made many new friends and became an active part of the community. He loved desert living and strongly desired to live out...

Eloy  Quintela  Flores

Eloy Quintela Flores

Feb 25, 2024

Eloy Quintela Flores was born on February 29, 1964, in Las Cruces, NM and passed away at home on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024.

Eloy will be remembered with Love by his wife, Gloria Flores, his sons: Andrew (Pam) Flores, Paul (Carrie) Hernandez and Richard (Christy) Hernandez. Grandchildren: Andrew, Jr, Lucas, Adriana Flores, Antonia Olmeda, Anthony, Gabriella, Richie, Dante, Hadley, Mila...

Jackie  Von Shipp

Jackie Von Shipp

Feb 25, 2024

Jackie Von Shipp P.H.D.

Was born to Jack and Mabel Smith on January 16, 1945, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, she passed away peacefully at the age of 79 due to respiratory failure on February 25th,2024 with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an older sister Quita Satterfield and an older brother George Smith.

She leaves...

Jacob John Hermosillo

Jacob John Hermosillo

Feb 24, 2024

Jacob John Hermosillo, 40, of Las Cruces, NM, sadly left us suddenly on February 23, 2024. Jacob was a talented graphic artist and musician and enjoyed an Optical career for the last seven years. Jacob is survived by his fiancé, Monica M. Facio of Las Cruces: his daughters Aubrie Hermosillo, 12, Makalie Hermosillo, 11, and Casidie Hermosillo 9, of Los...

Antonia "Tonie" Sandoval

Antonia "Tonie" Sandoval

Feb 23, 2024

Antonia “Tonie” Sandoval was born on April 11, 1921 in El Paso, Texas, to Agustin and Julia Arellano. She passed away peacefully on February 23, 2024 at the age of 102 in Las Cruces, New Mexico with her loving family by her side.

Tonie will be remembered as a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor. She was forever...

Carol Jean "Cj" Rimar

Carol Jean "Cj" Rimar

Feb 22, 2024

Carol Jean (“CJ”) Rimar, nee Mullenix, humble beginnings started in Wabash, Indiana, on January 3rd, 1941. Her sense of family began as a teenager – having to help an ailing father and assisting with the child rearing of her niece and nephews. Balancing family and school, CJ lettered in high school band and set herself up for college. Her passion...

Gena Lee Watkins

Gena Lee Watkins

Feb 21, 2024

Gena Lee Watkins, born on September 25, 1979, in Fresno, CA, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the age of 44 in Las Cruces, NM. Gena, a loving wife, mother, and sister, will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Mark Lambert; her children, Dalton Blair and Bree Watkins; her brothers, Wally...

Rodolfo  "Rudy" Duran

Rodolfo "Rudy" Duran

Feb 19, 2024

Rodolfo G Duran (Rudy)

August 5, 1936 – February 19, 2024

On February 19, 2024, we lost our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, at the age of 87. Rudy was born in Las Cruces NM on August 5, 1936. He was an Air Force Veteran and a retired carpenter from WSMR. He was a loving, caring, and devoted man who loved to...

Keith  Morge Sr.

Keith Morge Sr.

Feb 16, 2024

On Feb 16, 2024, Keith E. Morge Sr. went to his eternal rest in the presence of family.

He was born on November 28, 1941, in Aurora, IL and moved to the Southwest in 1995 in the quest for warmer weather. He loved the mountains and the area surrounding Las Cruces NM.

He and his devoted wife Sally were award winning quilt...

David  Michael  Morock

David Michael Morock

Feb 16, 2024

David Morock (1951-2024)

David Michael Morock, a man who embodied the qualities of intelligence, a dry wit, and hard work, passed away February 16th at the age of 72. He is preceded in death by Kay and Mike Morock (parents), Lynda Herrington (sister), Jonathan Herrington (nephew), Bonita and Cecil Boswell (mother-in-law and father-in-law), Don Clifton (brother-in-law), Gail Orr (cousin), and Dick...

Alexander  Raymond  Telles

Alexander Raymond Telles

Feb 15, 2024

Alexander “Alex” Raymond Telles

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of our brother, Alex Raymond Telles, age 60 on Feb 15, 2024, from complications of the flu.

Alex, a lifelong resident of Las Cruces, was born on September 12, 1963, to Raymond S. and Dolores (Lucero) Telles. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1981 and attended...

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