Obituaries

Jun 16, 2023

Jun 13, 2023

Las Cruces lost a dear friend June 13, 2023 with the passing of Jill Ann Egner, 83. A devout Catholic, she joins her husband Fred who preceded her in 2001. The two of them built a wonderful life that began in England, Jill's home country. He was an American, there, working. She worked at a bank. They met at a...

Jun 11, 2023

Manuel Sanchez 55, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on June 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.. Mannie was born on April 1st, 1968, born and raised in Las Cruces, NM. He was born to Late father Manuel Sanchez Sr. and mother, Mary Alice Reyes. Manuel was married to Roxann Sanchez for 33 years where they raised 4 children....

Jun 11, 2023

Mary Esther "Wera" (Garcia) Soliz, 70 years old passed away in the house of the Lord Sunday June 11th, 2023. Esther was born February 4th, 1953, in the Village of Hatch to Jimmie C. Garcia and Enriqueta (Castillo) Garcia. She was a 1972 graduate of Hatch Valley High School. Throughout her life, Esther was a homemaker who was also heavily...

Jun 10, 2023

George Soto, Feb 22, 1933 - June 10, 2023 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. Rev 21:4 Forever in our hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of George Soto into the presence of the...

Jun 7, 2023

Gabryella A. Malone 18 months old of Las Cruces, NM gained her wings June 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Within her little time on earth, she touched the lives of many people. She is survived by her parents Johnny Malone and Rachael Estrada, her brother Johnny, sisters Aerika and Angel. Maternal grandma Bertha A. Estrada, Paternal grandma Bertha Sandoval,...

Jun 7, 2023

Mariah Faye Ortiz was called to sing with the angels on June 7, 2023. Mariah was born in Las Cruces, NM to Herman and Gabriela Ortiz on April 21, 1992. She grew up in Garfield, NM alongside her four siblings Adriana, Erica, Lorena, and Quentin. Mariah had a deep connection to her roots in her hometown, Garfield, where she made...

Jun 5, 2023

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew and friend Angel Quiones Jr., age 70, of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Angel was called home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 20, 1952,...

Jun 3, 2023

Judy K. Parent, 82, passes peacefully Saturday, June 3, 2023 with family by her side at Three Crosses Hospital. Judy was born July 5, 1940 in Winchester, Indiana to Sherman and Rheba May (Freshour) Smith. She attened Las Cruces High School. Judy and her late husband Bucky Parent owned and operated Columbus LP Gas in Columbus, NM. Prior to that...

May 31, 2023

Patricia Ann (Brown) Gill 88, went to be with the Lord at her home Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A celebration of life is planned for 10:00am, Saturday, June 10th, in the St. Paul's United Methodist Church's Chapel with family visitation following the service in the commons area. Patricia was born October 24, 1934 in Oak Park, Illinois to Oliver Robert...

May 31, 2023

Edgar David Coronado was born February 5,1987, and he was proudly raised in El Paso Texas. He went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2023. He was the son of Martha and Jose Coronado. He graduated from Parkland High School in 2005. He attended college from 2006-2007, he also played the flute for the Utep Miners marching band...

May 30, 2023

Alma Kelly, of Alamogordo, beloved wife of William (Bill) Kelly of 30 years and of stepdaughter Mikki Kelly, passed away on May 28th. She was born on September 5 1953 in Kingsville Texas to her parents Fausto and Guadalupe (Garcia) Luna. She enjoyed traveling, softball, bowling, in her early year bingo playing slot machines in her later years being an...

May 27, 2023

Patty Ann Reeves passed away on May 27, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM, at the age of 77. Patty is survived by her daughter Dawn Reeves, her son Terry Reeves and Terry's wife, Addy Reeves, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Stoneking, four sisters, three brothers, and her...

May 25, 2023

It is with great sadness we share the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Conrado V. Lucero, 85, of Mesilla, New Mexico. Conrado or Coney as he was affectionally known by family and friends, died peacefully on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a long- fought battle with metastatic prostate cancer. He was at home surrounded...

May 22, 2023

Daniel Gerald Wasser, Sr., age 85, passed away on May 22, 2023. Born in 1937 to Gilbert and Ruth Wasser, Dan grew up in Walworth, Wisconsin on a family-owned dairy farm. Working on the farm paved the way to Dan's exceptional gardening and landscaping skills. He served in the Army for three years and married his wife, Nancy, in 1963....

May 20, 2023

Juan Sandoval March 13th, 1965 - May 20th, 2023 Juan "Johnny" Sandoval passed away on May 20th, 2023, at the age of 58 in Alamogordo, NM Juan is survived by his daughter Chyenne Borsello, brothers Louis Sandoval, Edward Sandoval, sisters Teresa Terrazas, Natalia Montoya, Veronica Reyes and Gloria Sandoval. Juan is preceded in death by his mother Adelina Sandoval, brothers...

May 20, 2023

Manuel B. Patino (December 5, 1940 - May 20, 2023) Manuel B. Patino, a loving father, and esteemed Army veteran, passed away on May 20, 2023, at the age of 82 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on December 5, 1940, in El Paso, Texas, Manuel led a life filled with honor, sacrifice, and love for his family and country....

May 18, 2023

Mary Alice Parker Payne, 86, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away Thursday, May 18th, 2023. Mary was a loving daughter of George William (Bill) Parker II and Alice Amelia Schultz Parker. At a school dance in 1956, Mary met the love of her life, John (Bud) Howard Payne (predeceased), and married him shortly after. Due to Bud's Naval career, they...

May 16, 2023

Joseph Lincoln Pantozzi, 95 yrs, 3 months, 4 days. The third child of Italian immigrants Vincent and Teresa (Iacovelli) Pantozzi, who predeceased him, was born February 12, 1928, in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Hence his middle name!) He attended PS 11 Grammar and Dickinson High schools, Jersey City, having performed much rigorous "boot camp" training in his high school gym...

May 16, 2023

Ester Reyna Madrid, 67 Sunrise: Las Cruces, New Mexico, January 1st, 1956- Sunset: El Paso, Texas, May 16, 2023.Ester Reyna Madrid departed our earthly word to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on May 16th, 2023. Ester was an avid and passionate woman whose presence lit up a room and warmed hearts. Her love for her family, pets,...