Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Jack Clarence Sutherlin Jr.
Aug 2, 2023
Jack C. Sutherlin Jr. 82, passed away peacefully August 2, 2023. Born December 18, 1940 in Santo Tomas to Clarance and Francys Sutherlin. He was the oldest son and sibling to Nancy and Kenny. Jack dedicated his entire life to farming and was known as one of the most successful Pecan farmers in the Mesilla Valley. Jack was a member...
Douglas Ervin Weathers
Aug 1, 2023
Douglas Ervin Weathers (Feb 5, 1963 - Aug 1, 2023) was born in Eugene, Oregon. He was a mellow baby who disliked sticky hands and showed early signs of brilliance. Reading came easily, and at a young age he was taking things apart to see how they worked. Doug grew to love the beauty of a well-made machine. And the...
Phyllis Bradley
Aug 1, 2023
Phyllis Elaine Bradley, age 89, of Las Cruces went to be with the Lord on August 1, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1933, in Des Moines, New Mexico to Ben and Grace Longwill; she was the youngest of four children. Phyllis was a part of the graduating class of 1951 at Las Cruces Union High School; after graduating...
Stewart Melvin Wilson Sr.
Aug 1, 2023
Stewart M. Wilson, Sr., 87, passed away on August 1st, 2023 in Las Cruces, NM. Stewart was born to Monte Edwin Wilson and Dorothy Stewart Wilson on December 3rd, 1935 in Atlanta, GA. At the age of 2, the family moved to Miami, FL, where his father established Wilson Fence Company. After graduating from Miami High School, he would serve...
Dolly Jameson
Jul 28, 2023
She was born Dolly Jean Skaggs, but to us she was our beautiful, sassy, classy wife, mom, sister, aunt and - above all else - Nana. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, she earned her angel wings early Friday morning on July 28 at home surrounded by her family, exactly as she wished. Born in Tularosa, New Mexico...
Alfred Paul Trujillo
Jul 28, 2023
Our family is saddened to announce that our father, brother, and grandfather, Alfred "Al" Trujillo passed away at his home July 28, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 74. He was born in Silver City, NM on December 15, 1948, as the first of four born to Gorgonio "George" and Elvira Trujillo (ne Montao). The family moved...
Kathleen Franey Matthews
Jul 27, 2023
Kathleen Franey McGinley Matthews. 71, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Mesilla Valley Hospice, La Posada. Kathleen was born on May 13, 1952, in Baltimore MD, to Frank W. and Anne K. McGinley. Kathleen graduated from Las Cruces High School and became a certified nurses aid. She spent most of her professional career at Sagecrest Nursing Home in Las...
Jimmie Benjamin Chavez
Jul 26, 2023
Jimmie B Chavez, 88, of Las Cruces quietly and peacefully left us on 26 July 2023 to join his wife and son in his heavenly home. He touched the lives of so many and will be missed by all that were fortunate enough to know him. Jimmie was born on 24 December 1934 in Socorro, NM to Isaac and Clarita...
Jennifer Anne Molnar
Jul 26, 2023
Jennifer Anne "Jefi" Prevett-Molnar, ne Prevett, of Las Cruces, passed away on July 26, 2023 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. Jennifer was born on September 28, 1950 in London, England, and went on to study graphic design at Austin Community College. She then went on to work at Leif Johnson Ford in Austin TX, prior to that...
Maria Eva Martinez
Jul 25, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eva R Martinez who went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Eva Ramirez Martinez was born April 21, 1930 to Julia Ramirez and Francisco Contreras (who proceed her in death), in Mesquite New Mexico. She was raised on a farm in Mesquite along with...
John William Small
Jul 24, 2023
John Small, Owner of S&H Men's Mart and long time resident of Las Cruces NM, died Monday July 24, 2023 at the age of 80 while residing at Calibre nursing home in Las Cruces, NM. John was born June 10, 1943 in Winona, Minnesota to Joe and Lavonne Small, and spent many years at the helm of S&H Men's Mart...
David Boyd Jardine
Jul 23, 2023
David Boyd Jardine, father, Husband and Grandfather passed away on Sundy, July 23, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on February 5, 1939, in Owatonna Minnesota to Joseph Jardine and Dorothy Daniels Jardine. David graduated from Owatonna High School in 1957 and earned an associate degree in mechanical drafting from Dunwoody Industrial Institute in 1967. He worked...
Rudy Gutierrez
Jul 20, 2023
It is with with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and dear friend, Rudy G. Gutierrez, 76, who passed away on July 20, 2023, peacefully at his home. He was born on May 4, 1947, in Las Cruces, NM, to Marcos Gutierrez and Frances Gutierrez. He was raised in...
Dolores Wolfe
Jul 19, 2023
Dolores (Lola) T. Wolfe, 77, in Las Cruces, NM. She is survived by her husband, Willard T. Wolfe, her daughter, Sarah G Tannehill, and three grandchildren, Heather M. Escamilla, Leonardo Escamilla III, and Michael T. Escamilla. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las...
Donald Milton Cowan
Jul 18, 2023
DONALD MILTON COWAN (Don) was born to Calvin Cowan and Frances Phillips, April 20,1949 in Paonia, Colorado, and passed away on July 18, 2023 in Newport News, Virginia. He grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He attended grade school, junior high school and high school in Las Cruces, and received his BA in art from Cal State College in...
Stephen Goodenough Ryan
Jul 18, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of the Honorable Stephen G. Ryan on July 18, 2023. He passed peacefully, in his home and with his family. Steve was born on June 9, 1948, in Washington, D.C. He was one of four children (Jane, Meg and Abigail) born to Stephen & Ruth (Ryan). He is survived by his wife Margarita...
Max Earl Johnson
Jul 15, 2023
Max Earl Johnson, age 73, passed away on July 15, 2023 at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Max was born February 10, 1950 to Earl Andrew Johnson and Gladys Self Johnson in Lexington, Mississippi. He was a brother to five sisters and grew up working on a farm in Holmes County, MS. He married his wife, Elaine McMillan,...
Irva Leora Larsen
Jul 14, 2023
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and dear friend, Irva Larsen, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Las Cruces, NM, on July 14, 2023 of causes incident to age. Irva was born in Sigurd, Utah on July 26, 1931 to Irvin Leroy and Lexia Dastrup Warnock. Named after her father, she was one of eight children who...
Marylin Harkey
Jul 10, 2023
Marylin Grace Harkey 1942-2023 Marylin Harkey passed away at her home in Las Cruces on July 10, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Midland, Texas on August 10, 1942, to James and Grace Reynolds. At a young age her family moved to Las Cruces. After high school, Marylin earned a degree in archaeology and enjoyed exploring...
Nellie Bouvet
Jul 7, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Nellie Bouvet announce her passing on July 7, 2023, at her home in Garfield. Nellie was born on September 1, 1948, in Berino. When she was young her family moved from Berino to Hatch. She attended and graduated from the Hatch Valley Public schools. Nellie is survived by her husband of...
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