Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Deanna Kraft
Sep 8, 2014
Send Flowers Deanna Michelle Kraft July 4, 1989 - September 8, 2014 Deanna Michelle Kraft "Surfer Girl", age 25, was called to heaven on Monday, September 8, 2014. Our little firecracker was born in Las Cruces on July 4, 1989 to Steve and Dedra (Benge) Kraft. She lived most of her life in Las Cruces but did venture at age...
Sally R Sparks
Sep 3, 2014
Sally R. Sparks was born on 7/1/1927 in Stanton, TX to Thomas Flynn Watson and Elva Watson. She went home with the Lord on 9/3/2014 at the age of 87, from La Posada in Las Cruces, NM, where, in her last days in this world, she received tender, loving care. Sally was raised in Carlsbad and Eunice, NM until 1945...
Joseph L Quelch
Aug 31, 2014
Joseph L. (Joe) Quelch, dies at 90 years of age. Joe passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces on August 31, 2014. Joe was born to Alexander and Margaret Quelch in Woodbridge, NJ in 1924. He had two siblings, Gordon and Grace, both of whom preceded him in death. Joe joined the National Guard in October of 1939...
Robert D. Archuleta
Aug 29, 2014
Robert Duane Archuleta was born on November 26th 1950 and went to dance with the angels on August 29th 2014. His final moments were in the extravagant house he built with long time partner Dale Antresian. He was born to Jose and Genevieve Archuleta in Denver, Colorado and is survived by sisters; Katherine Gonzalez and Orlie Williams. Robert is also...
Jack C. Kreie
Aug 28, 2014
Jack Conrad Kreie died at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on August 28, 2014. He was born July 2, 1925, in Wright, Kansas, to Ray C. Kreie and Octova (Parker) Kreie. He grew up in and around Johnson City in western Kansas during the Dust Bowl years. Graduating from high school in 1944, he immediately joined the U.S. Marine...
Life Legacy
Aug 24, 2014
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Beverly Kathryn Springer, 77 of Las Cruces New Mexico, who died on Sunday August 24, 2014 at La Posada surrounded by her three beloved daughters Kimberly Granado of Las Cruces, NM, Jeanine Rego of Las Vegas, NV, and Lisa Lindvall of Sherman Oaks, CA. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, Beverly lived for many...
Life Legacy
Aug 21, 2014
Jazmin Marie Lopez, 27, was welcomed into the kingdom of God on Thursday August 21, 2014 at Sierra Medical Center of El Paso, Texas. Jazmin was born on July 25, 1987 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Anna Lopez and Jaime Ramirez. Her Grandmother, Sally Lopez whom she fondly called Lil Viejita, raised Jazmin. Jazmin was a graduate of Mayfield...
Mary Anderson
Aug 19, 2014
Nancy was born and grew up in Nyack, New York. She graduated from Nyack high School and Plattsburgh State Teachers College. After a few years of teaching in high schools in Rockland County, NY she went to NMSU in the early 1960's for her Masters Degree in Education.While at NMSU, she became enchanted with NM and made it her home...
Esther G. Jackovich
Aug 15, 2014
Esther (Tulley) Gamboa Barncastle Jackovich, entered eternal life at age 93, on August 15, 2014 at her home in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on July 15, 1921 in Mesilla to Alfredo P. and Annie Gohlson Gamboa. As a member of the pioneering families, Barncastle and Gamboa, she was a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. She is survived by...
Frank G. Ramos
Aug 13, 2014
Frank Galvin Ramos (kiko) 71, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. He was born September 26, 1942 in Juarez, Mexico and raised in Las Cruces to Jesus S. and Dora Galvin Ramos. At the time of death Frank was a mechanic by trade and loved working. He enjoyed getting up every day...