Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
James Edward Koons
Dec 13, 2023
James “Jim” Edward Koons, 79, unexpectedly passed away of a heart attack on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on October 12, 1944, to Harold Franklin and Dorothy Mildred (Dolen) Koons. He was the youngest of three boys behind Harry Franklin and Raymond Eugene. Jim excelled in cross country and track at...
Ruth Ilsa Rubin
Dec 11, 2023
"Ruth Rubin, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her sleep from cancer related complications on Monday, December 11, 2023, at the age of 78. A lifelong artist, musician, and educator who created everything from greeting cards, paintings, and elaborate tapestries to Klezmer music and children’s operas, Ruth’s energy and infectious positivity touched everyone she ever met, most...
Lillian "Lily" Trujillo
Dec 11, 2023
Our adored and loved mother, grandma, great grandma, aunt, and friend Lillian entered the gates of Heaven on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her family at the age of 82.
Lillian, or Lily as she was fondly known as, was born on August 26, 1941, to David and Margarita Hernandez. She was the 5th child of 6 children. While growing up,...
Steve Glover
Dec 8, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Steve Glover announce his passing on December 8, 2023 in Tacoma, WA from complications after heart surgery.
Steve was born on October 27, 1959 to Rex and Irma Lupita Glover. He grew up in Las Cruces, attended Las Cruces High School and New Mexico State University where he was...
Kathy Dunnahoo
Dec 7, 2023
Kathy Dunnahoo passed away Thursday December 7, 2023, at the age of 84. She is survived by her husband of 66 years Pat Dunnahoo, daughter Susan, son Chad, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Kathy was born in Pocahontas, Arkansas December 14, 1938, where she grew up excelling in academics and extracurricular school activities. She moved to NM as a young...
Michael "Mike" H Mason
Dec 6, 2023
Michael H. Mason
26 June 1951 - 6 December 2023
Michael H. Mason, age 72, died on 6 December 2023 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although his passing was unexpected, and the exact cause unknown, he died suddenly and peacefully.
Mike, as he was known to his family and friends, was born at the old Beaumont Hospital, in El Paso,...
Jessica Jean Savage
Dec 3, 2023
Jessica Jean Savage peacefully entered eternal rest on December 3, 2023, while lovingly surrounded by all of her children and grandchildren.
Jessica was born June 6, 1957, in Calambrone, Pisa, Italy to Jesse E Savage and Esther Irene McDermott Savage. Jess and Esther were living in Italy while Jess was serving in the United States Navy. From Italy, the family moved...
Michael Stephen Gresham
Dec 2, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Michael Stephen Gresham. Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Friday December 2nd, after a brief illness.
Mike was born in Long Beach, California on September 2, 1947, to Vernon and Thelma Gresham.
Mike grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico with many friends. Those friends have been life...
Henry Lee Clements
Nov 29, 2023
Henry Lee Clements, passed away on November 29, 2023, in Las Cruces. Born to Ruby Ray Clements and Clara Belle Bohanon on September 20, 1946, in Roswell, New Mexico, Henry's life was marked by his dedication to his family and his passion for ranching.
Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1963, Henry’s military career was cut short due to a car...
Oliver W. Thomas
Nov 29, 2023
Oliver W. Thomas
Jan. 6, 1942 - Nov. 29, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Oliver Winston Thomas, age 81, a beloved father, husband, brother, and friend. Oliver was born in Baltimore, MD, grew up and lived in Yonkers, NY until he moved to Tucumcari, NM and recently had resided in Las Cruces, NM.
Oliver is survived by...
Barbara Joyce Carden
Nov 25, 2023
Barbara Joyce Carden
Las Cruces, NM
Barbara Joyce Carden was born March 7, 1936, in Versailles, Kentucky (KY) to her parents Millard C. Hartley and Evelyn R. Hartley. She was the youngest of six siblings which included MC Hartley, Mary E. Skinner (Hartley), Lois E. Welch (Hartley), William Lewis Hartley and James Lawrence Hartley.
She grew up on a farm and attended...
Betty Jo Wood
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Jo Wood joined the love of her life on November 24, 2023. She was preceded by her beloved, Clyde Wood. She so loved her family, her extended family, and her church family and was lovingly referred to as Ma Wood by the generations of kids that attended her Sunday School classes at Temple Baptist Church.
Betty is survived by her...
June Louise Franzoy Lytle Rutherford
Nov 21, 2023
June Louise Franzoy, Lytle, Rutherford, known as “Nano” to her loved ones went to her eternal rest at
the age of 99 on Tuesday November 21, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. She was born at the family home in
Salem NM on August 26, 1924, to Giuseppe Carlo and Celestina Lena Franzoy who were immigrants
from Sporminore Austria.
June married her high school sweetheart...
Elizabeth "Gerry" Rios
Nov 18, 2023
Elizabeth A Rios (Gerry), from Las Cruces, passed away on Saturday (11/18/23). She was born in 1939 in Albuquerque, NM but lived most of her life here in Las Cruces. She graduated from Albuquerque High in 1957. Elizabeth met Jesus Rios in Albuquerque, married and were together for 44 years before death parted them in 2011.
Elizabeth and Jesus raised 5...
Irma Grace Uribe
Nov 15, 2023
In loving memory of Irma Grace Uribe who passed away on November 15, 2023. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an amazing daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and friend.
Irma was born on April 19th, 1957, in Silver City, NM to her parents Arturo H. Padilla and Elvira M. Padilla. She attended and graduated from Mayfield High...
Jose Loya Saenz
Nov 14, 2023
José L. Saenz
(September 22, 1934 – November 14, 2023)
José L. Saenz, 89, Las Cruces, NM, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Jose went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was...
Benancio "Ben" Misquez
Nov 13, 2023
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our father, Benancio G. Misquez. Ben was born on April 1, 1923, in Alamogordo, NM. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 100 on November 13th, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Ben was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and is survived by his beautiful...
Judith "Judy" Fletcher Nermyr
Nov 10, 2023
Judith (Judy) Fletcher Nermyr
Judy Nermyr passed away peacefully at a local hospital on November 10, 2023. She will be joining her parents Alfred Fletcher and Elaine Lalim, her infant daughter April Nermyr, her adult son John Nermyr and grandson Tyler Nermyr. Judy was born on March 18, 1943, in Minneapolis and was 80 years old. Judy had numerous hobbies and...
Mary Lucero
Nov 9, 2023
Mary Lucero, from Las Cruces, passed away on Thursday (11/9/23). She was born in 1949 in Toledo, OH but lived most of her childhood in Las Cruces. She attended Dona Ana Elementary, a variety of middle schools, graduating from Las Cruces High School in 1967. Her father Rodney Sturtz was head of NASA’s Quality Control for the Apollo program at...
James & Justine O'Brien
Nov 8, 2023
James and Justine O'Brien both age 86, James passed away on November 8, 2023. Justine E. (Appler) O'Brien passed ten days later on November 18, 2023. James was born on August 1, 1937, in Clifton, NJ, Justine E. (Appler) O'Brien was born June 30, 1937, in Chicago IL.
James and Justine O'Brien met in Lincoln, Nebraska, at a military dance, and...
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