Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Angel Quinones

Angel Quinones

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,...

Judy Parent

Judy Parent

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...

Patricia Ann Gill

Patricia Ann Gill

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...

Edgar David Coronado

Edgar David Coronado

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...

Maria Alma Kelly

Maria Alma Kelly

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...

Patty Ann Reeves

Patty Ann Reeves

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...

Conrado V Lucero

Conrado V Lucero

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...

Daniel Wasser

Daniel Wasser

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....

Juan Jose Sandoval

Juan Jose Sandoval

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...

Manuel Patino

Manuel Patino

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....

Mary Alice Payne

Mary Alice Payne

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...

Joseph Pantozzi

Joseph Pantozzi

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...

Ester Madrid

Ester Madrid

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,...

Elsa Jean Baker

Elsa Jean Baker

May 12, 2023

Lt. Col Elsa J Baker, USAF (Ret) passed away at the Legacy of Cimarron Assisted Living Facility in El Paso, TX on May 12th, 2023, at the age of 79. She is survived by her beloved son William Baker (Erin Williams), and stepchildren Roger Martin Baker II (Teresa) of Las Cruces and Deborah Kinnison of Houston, TX. Grandchildren include Michael...

Daniel Sanchez

Daniel Sanchez

May 11, 2023

Daniel "Danny" Sanchez passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his father, Cipi, and mother, Elisa. Danny is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lucille, his son Victor, his daughter-in-law Heidi, along with two sisters: Dolores "Peaches" and Minerva "Missy". He retired after 41 years from NASA's...

Angie Padilla Mendoza

Angie Padilla Mendoza

May 8, 2023

With a heavy heart, we share the passing of our Beloved Mother Angie P. Mendoza at the age of 68-Years-Old in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. Angie was born May 28, 1954, to Rafael & Elizabeth (Mami) Padilla in Santa Rita, New Mexico. Angie had a passion for cooking, she will be greatly missed for her...

Concepcion Songkip "Minda" Garcia

Concepcion Songkip "Minda" Garcia

May 8, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Concepcion Songkip Garcia, affectionately known to her friends and family as Minda. She was called to our lord on May 8, 2023, at the young age of 70. Minda was born in the province of Mindanao on the island of Manilla, Philippines. She was the 3rd oldest of 9...

Jamey Wondel Creager

Jamey Wondel Creager

May 6, 2023

Jamey Wondel Creager, age 66, went into Jesus's arms in paradise on May 6th, 2023 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jamey was born on January 11th, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wondel and Lileen Creager. He is survived by his wife, Jenny Creager and two daughters, Jodi and Jana Creager and grandchildren...

Linda Rose Aceves

Linda Rose Aceves

May 5, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin & friend Linda Rose Aceves. Linda entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday, May 5th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family in Las Cruces New Mexico . Linda was born on June 1st, 1961 in El Paso TX...

Lois Jean Gilcrease

Lois Jean Gilcrease

May 3, 2023

Lois Jean Gilcrease was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 3, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. Lois was born on December 31, 1933, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Esther and Albert Bickel and raised in La Junta, Colorado where, after graduating from high school, she met and fell in love with...