Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Annie Laverne Perkins
Dec 20, 2022
Annie "Laverne" Baker Perkins departed from Las Cruces, NM bound for Heaven on December 20, 2022 at the age of 99. Laverne was born in Texas on November 19, 1923, to William J. Baker and Ira Howard Baker. She was part of a full house with five other sisters and three brothers. She married Calvin Henry Perkins on March 19,...
Bruce Newberry
Dec 20, 2022
Roy Bruce Newberry - dedicated husband, father, son, friend and "Gramps" - was called to his heavenly home at the age of 58 on December 20, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM after a sudden illness. Born on September 26, 1964 in Portales, New Mexico. He was the son of and is survived by, Roy Herbert Newberry and Julia Caroline Parker,...
Dana Ruth Wagenhoffer
Dec 17, 2022
Dana Ruth Hamilton Wagenhoffer 56, went to her eternal home on Dec 17, 2022, where she was greeted with a glorious family reunion of our loved ones. Born Dec 4, 1966, to Homer and Beverly Hamilton in Las Cruces, NM. Dana had many passions including creating handmade jewelry which she sold on eBay as well as online auctions. She created...
Carlos Gonzalez
Dec 16, 2022
Carlos E. (Charlie) Gonzalez born February 16, 1925, New York N.Y. passed away December. 19, 2022. A WW II veteran, he saw action at Normandy and Bastone. After the war he was employed by the New York Transit Authority, starting as a collection agent and rising to Superintendent of Stations. An avid traveler he and his wife traversed every continent...
John Switzer Jr.
Dec 15, 2022
Jack Switzer, age 86, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Jack was born on November 22, 1936, in Salt Lake City Utah. At a very young age, Jack and his family moved to Denver, Colorado where he attended St. Francis De Sales Grade School. Although he didn't know it at the time, he met the love of his life...
Carl Bissett
Dec 15, 2022
"Carl James Bissett sadly left us way to soon on Thursday, December 15, 2022. He was a loving husband, wonderful father to three daughters, a friend to all, and a self-made man, who built a successful business supporting the farmers across the southwest. He was born in Marlette, Michigan, on November 8th, 1951, and raised in Sandusky, Michigan, by Fred...
Flora Padilla
Dec 15, 2022
Flora P. Padilla October 26, 1943 - December 15, 2022 Our beautiful mother Flora P. Padilla has gone to rest with our heavenly father on the morning of Thursday, December 15th, 2022. She was loving, compassionate, and kind inside and out. She loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She prayed to God everyday including the Santos nightly. Flora was born...
Donald Ross Schryer
Dec 14, 2022
Obituary for Maj. Donald R. Schryer, USAF (Ret.) On December 14, 2022, Major Donald R. Schryer slipped his earthly bonds for his final flight. He was born on May 27, 1944 in Mt. Clemens, MI. The family traveled through several states before he settled in Las Cruces to attend New Mexico State University. He earned his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering...
Richard Ruben Figueroa
Dec 14, 2022
Richard Figueroa, 70, of El Paso, TX, passed away on December 15, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. Richard was born in El Paso, TX, to Luis and Elena Figueroa. After serving in the United States Navy, he graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso. He pursued a career in civil engineering, and in 2013 received an award from...
Jose Salazar
Dec 14, 2022
Jose Luis Salazar went to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 60 on December 14, 2022, after a two-year journey with gastric cancer. He died at home surrounded by family. Jose was born to Gilberto and Edelia (Macias) Salazar in Chihuahua, Mexico and moved to Las Cruces, NM as a child. He earned a bachelor's degree...
Joe Edward Angel Sr.
Dec 14, 2022
Joe E. Angel Sr. Left us way to soon on Wednesday, December 11, 2022 at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas surrounded by his loved once. He was born in Las Cruces, NM to Lupe Angel, (Castula and Gomisindo Angel). He attended Hatch Valley High School, He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing Camping and spending time with his family and grandkids....
Anna Montano
Dec 10, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anna E. Montano. Anna passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Fairacres, NM, at the age of 49. Anna was born June 12, 1973 to Gloria Thomen and Robert Montano. A beloved mother, friend, daughter, sister and aunt, who will be deeply missed by all who loved her....
Steven Dahlgren
Dec 8, 2022
Born February 7, 1949 died December 8, 2022 at the age of 73 in Las Cruces, NM. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Paul and Fern Dahlgren. Is survived by his wife of 43 years Jeanie Dahlgren of Las Cruces, NM. His daughters Jennifer Dahlgren (husband Sky Martinez) of Las Cruces, NM and Liz Dahlgren (Husband Luke Dahlgren) of Arlington, TX....
Lon Neil Burcham
Dec 7, 2022
Lon Neil Burcham (Neil) of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on December 7, 2022, at the age of 81. He was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on November 15, 1941, to Lon & Anna Burcham, but was raised on the family ranch in Jay, OK. He received his BA degree in Animal Husbandry from Oklahoma State, served in the...
Teresa Wilson
Dec 7, 2022
Our beloved mother, Teresa Z. Wilson age 57, born July 5th, 1965, in Las Cruces, NM, sadly passed away on Wednesday December 7th, 2022, at her home. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her and did everything she could for her family and especially her children and grandchildren. She was predeceased by her mother:...
Michael James Reid
Dec 6, 2022
Michael James Reid, age 60, passed away peacefully in his home in Las Cruces, NM on the 6th of December 2022. Michael was born in Victorville California on September 1st 1962 to his mother, Freda Lee Isaacks and his father Michael McKinley Reid. Michael grew up surrounded by his 4 siblings, Chris Reid, Nicole Hopkins, Shawn Reid, and Robin Reid....
Eloy Benavidez Martinez
Dec 4, 2022
Eloy B. Martinez, 86, passed on 12/4/22 at Mountain View Hospital. Eloy was born in La Angostura NM on July 18, 1936 to Alejandro and Lydia Martinez. He has two sisters, Monica Torres and Mercedes Delgado. He married Jennie Costales on July 16, 1955. He attended the University of New Mexico school of Engineering. Eloy had a long career at...
Rick Muniz
Dec 3, 2022
Richard "Windfeathers" Muniz - beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend - passed away in his home in Las Cruces, NM on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Richard is survived by his wife, Geraldine; their children, Joush, Nate, Nicole, and Ty; his five grandchildren, Hunter, Janus, AJ, Faris, and Naiella. He is also survived by his father, Sevadello, his brother, Rudy, his...
Dickey Bombach
Dec 3, 2022
Richard (Dickie) Bombach, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley, passed away 12/3/22 surrounded by his family. Richard is survived by his children Cynthia Poor (Kenneth), Peggy Smith, and grandson Jason Smith (Jacqueline), step-grandsons Kenny Poor (Liz) and Greg Poor (Kassi). He is also survived by his sisters Dolores Snow (Glen), Marion Barboa (Jake), and Margaret Warren (Homer), many beloved nieces,...
Margaret Mclaughlin
Dec 1, 2022
Margaret Elsa McLaughlin, ne Mize, 86 y.o. of Las Cruces, NM died of pneumonia on Thu, Dec 1, 2022, in peace with loved ones at her side. "Miggs" to her friends and family, Margaret has rejoined her husband of 45 years, Earl, who precedes her by 15 years, to be with the Lord for eternity. Margaret 's parents, Ralph, and...
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