Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Karen P. Stevens
Nov 6, 2023
On November 6, 2023, longtime Las Cruces resident Karen P Stevens left this world for what we can only imagine is a beautiful afterlife. Of which, there are few more deserving. Born Karen Patricia LaRue August 2, 1946, in Albuquerque, NM; Karen was the 2nd of the 4 LaRue children born to Jimmy and Jane LaRue. It was often joked...
Marilyn Kay Bailey
Nov 6, 2023
Marilyn Kay Bailey
April 8, 1947 – November 6, 2023
76 years old
Marilyn peacefully went from the arms of her husband of 53 years to the arms of her First Love, The Lord Jesus Christ, in their Las Cruces NM home on November 6, 2023.
Marilyn was born April 8, 1947, in Albuquerque, NM to John and Mary (Barber) Tillotson. She was the...
Anna "Jody" Roberts
Nov 6, 2023
Anna (Jody) J. Roberts the matriarch of a blended family was born in Brownsville, Texas to Alpha Sue and Clyde Norman Cumpton. She is predeceased by her parents, John W. Cumpton (brother), Gertrude Cumpton, Henry Cumpton. Children: Vernon (Rusty) L Roberts Jr., Gerald W Roberts, Mark E. Roberts, Linda D. Roberts, V. Vincent Roberts, Great-Grandchildren: Nathaniel Lorang, Jeffery J. Jaramillo.
She...
Armando Valadez
Nov 3, 2023
Armando “T” Valadez
Armando “T” Molinar Valadez was born in El Paso, TX on February 21st, 1935 to Luciano Valadez and Eulalia Molinar. He passed away in Ruidoso, NM on Friday November 3, 2023, with his son and grandson, Junior, by his side.
Armando grew up in Las Cruces and Alamogordo, where he and his brothers would play in the neighborhood, and...
Jerry Juhree Betty
Nov 3, 2023
LAS CRUCES- Jerry Juhree Betty, born October 16th, 1933 in Healdton, Oklahoma, earned her wings on November 3, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Bill Lindsey, mother Opal Cummins, Step-Father Bill Cummins, and by her adoring husband Hal Townsend Betty. Jerry is survived by her children, Leslie (and Tad) Benda and Greg (and Rita) Betty. She is...
Juanita Navarrette
Oct 31, 2023
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Juanita Navarrette, who departed this world peacefully on October 31, 2023. Juanita passed at age 87 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Juanita was a beacon of light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She found joy in being...
Janet Thune
Oct 31, 2023
Jan (Bradfield) Thune passed away on October 31, 2023. She was born on the 20th of June, 1940, and was raised as an only child on her family farm in Montezuma, Indiana. There, she learned farming, how to ride horses and ponies, and later became a champion-winning rider with many first-place ribbons and trophies.
She attended Indiana State University, attaining a...
Elaine Marcia Frost
Oct 28, 2023
Elaine Marcia Freeman Frost Born on April 6, 1960 in El Paso Texas passed away peaceful at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice on October 28. 2023.
Elaine is Survived by her 3 sons Jarrod R. Wolffarth and wife Stephanie of Clayton New Mexico. Jacob R. Mustoe of Salt Lake, John L. Muston of Colorado. Mother Maisie L. St John of Las...
Joan Marie Pucelik
Oct 26, 2023
Joan Marie Pucelik, age 89, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 26, 2023. She was born May 30, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to John Calvin Earhart and Olive Teresa Earhart (Knaff). She called Montana home, even as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse until she met the love of her life, Jerome Pucelik, when they...
Erasmo Zubia
Oct 22, 2023
Erasmo “EZ” Zubia, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday October 22, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by his wife and his siblings by his side.
Born March 1, 1965 in Canutillo, Texas. Erasmo grew up in Stahmann Farms then in his teens moved to Las Cruces with his parents and siblings. Erasmo went to Court Junior High where he...
Linda Tharp
Oct 21, 2023
Linda Lee Garrett Tharp of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday October 21, 2023 at Desert Peak assisted living. She was 83 years of age. Linda was born May 9, 1940, in Ardmore, OK to William P. (Bud) Garrett and Dorothy Elliott Garrett.
After WWII, Linda and her brother and sister lived in Japan where her father was...
Barbara Jane Melendrez Biel-Telles
Oct 21, 2023
In loving memory of Barbara Jane Melendrez-Biel-Telles, who peacefully departed this world on October 21, 2023.
Barbara was a remarkable soul with a knack for challenging even the divine, no doubt currently grilling God about "why He didn't make humanity better!"
Hailing from a lineage deeply rooted in the history of Southern New Mexico, Barbara was a descendant of Don Pablo Melendrez,...
Betty Jo Garst
Oct 19, 2023
Betty Jo (BJ) Garst passed away at the age of 96 on October 19, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
BJ was born to Fred and Virginia Minshall on June 3, 1927, in Daniels, West Virginia. She grew up on the family farm in Kingston, Ohio, where she spent many hours doing farm chores. Ready to discover life outside of the...
Maria Elena Green
Oct 18, 2023
Maria Elena Green passed peacefully onto eternal life on October 18, 2023, to forever be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in His glorious Heavenly Kingdom. Maria Elena, the fourth of six children, was born on August 22, 1933, in Las Cruces NM to the late Pablo M. Amézquita and Mercedes Ch. Amézquita.
Maria Elena graduated from Union High School,...
Robert L. Barrazza
Oct 18, 2023
"Robert L. Barraza died peacefully at his home on Weds Oct 18, 2023. At the request of the deceased there will be no services"
Gloria Paz
Oct 18, 2023
Gloria Paz, age 60 joined her Heavenly Father on the morning of October 18th, at La Posada Hospice Facility. Gloria was born in Las Cruces on February 6, 1963 and was a lifelong member of St. Genevie’s Catholic church.
Gloria was a fun-loving, energetic soul, who loved to sing and dance. She loved getting together with family and friends to play...
Notie Pate
Oct 17, 2023
Notie Pate, age 67, of Las Cruces NM, passed away on October 17, 2023. He was born on September 25,1956, in Mexico, Mo. Notie was raised in Montgomery City Mo. until his freshman year of high school when he moved to Joplin Mo. Notie was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia...
Eli James Yaw
Oct 15, 2023
Elijah James Yaw passed away peacefully at the young age of 32. He was surrounded by his beloved aunt Gloria Beltran, sister-in-law Erica Ortiz and parents James and Brenda Yaw at the time of his passing on October 15, 2023.
Elijah, known by his friends and family as Eli, was born on April 4, 1991, in Las Cruces, NM to Michelle...
Daisy Jane Espalin Rodriguez
Oct 13, 2023
Daisy Jane Espalin Rodriguez was born July 3, 1940 to a loving home of Daniel Espalin and Carlotta Flores at home in the small village of Dona Ana, NM with many beloved siblings. She was the oldest of a family of six; two boys and four girls. During her childhood, Daisy grew up in Dona Ana and especially loved spending...
Michael Andrew Kling
Oct 12, 2023
Michael Andrew Kling, 9/19/1949- 10/12/2023. Mike’s family and loved ones are welcoming all who wish to attend to a memorial service on Saturday, November 11 from 2pm-7pm at Cruces Creatives, 205 E Lohman Ave. Food and drink will be served and Mike’s art will be on exhibit. Please bring memories to share and a good fishing story.
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