Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Ashley Dawn Goins
Apr 8, 2023
Ashley Dawn Goins entered eternal life at the age of 34 when she passed away of Esophageal Cancer on April 8th, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on January 18th, 1989, in Las Cruces to Steve and Shirley Goins. She was an amazing, beautiful, resilient, wife, mother, daughter, sister, teacher and best friend. In her younger years she...
Reyes C Garcia
Apr 7, 2023
Reyes was nothing short of a strong man that overcame any obstacles life threw his direction. From the railroad, to the barber shop, car repair shop, and even the mine; Reyes has always been a self-made man. Aside from his dedication to his many trades in the working field, his music was his passion. This man was loved by so...
Tom Massengale
Apr 7, 2023
Tom Massengale passed away on April 7, 2023, at age 88. He was a resident of Las Cruces for over 50 years, having been born in Wisconsin and spending his first 20 years in that state. He also served in the US Army at several locations with the last posting at White Sands Missile Range as a Hawk Battery Commander....
Marcena Thompson
Apr 6, 2023
Marcena was Born on May 30, 1943 in Woodburn, Oregon to Alice Reta Ratigan and Clarence Wallace Dean Johnson. She was preceded in death by her daughter Sonia Stringer and her husband Robert (Bo) Thompson. She is survived by daughters August (Paul) Garcia, Rachel (Tim) Gibbs, Marcena Flynn, Dawnmar Upchurch and a son Ysrael Castillo. She has 13 grandchildren, Rebekah...
Alice Louise Murray
Apr 4, 2023
Alice (Deasy) Murray, 81, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on April 4, 2023. Alice was born on August 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL to George Deasy and Margaret Tuttle. She grew up in the largest Irish Catholic neighborhood in Chicago with her brother Dennis and sister Kathleen and went to St. Mel's school. She loved to visit the Chicago...
Enriqueta Brown
Apr 4, 2023
ENRIQUETA A. BROWN (QUETA) was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 13, 1923. She entered the gates of heaven on April 4, 2023 and was reunited with all her family who have gone before her. Queta married Edward N. Brown on June 29, 1946 and had a wonderful life together along with their daughter Gerry Brown-Encinias. Queta was...
Madeline Patterson
Apr 3, 2023
On April 3, 2023, Madeline F. Patterson entered eternal rest at the age of 94. Madeline passed peacefully under hospice care at Hacienda Grace Village in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Madeline was born on July 22, 1928, in Rockford, Illinois to Paul Hjalmer Moline and Goldie Evelyn Wolfe. At a young age, Madeline left home and took the train to...
Richard Trujillo
Apr 2, 2023
Richard Joseph Trujillo, 64, of New Mexico passed away after a brief illness on April 2nd, 2023, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Rich was born on June 19th, 1958, to Maria E Trujillo and John M Trujillo in Tularosa, NM. He was predeceased by his parents Maria and John, and his brothers Benny and Sammy Trujillo. He is survived by...
John Franklin Franzoy
Apr 2, 2023
John Franklin Franzoy age 83 went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Sunday April 2, 2023, at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. Johnny was born on May 11, 1939, to Joe F and Neoma Franzoy at the family home in Salem, NM. Three children had predeceased him, and John was the oldest of 5 children that...
Genevieve Guerrero "Veva" Rodriguez
Apr 1, 2023
Genevieve "Veva" Rodriguez, age 92. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma, Born November 4, 1930, in Las Cruces N.M. passed away at her home on Saturday April 1, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Leaving behind a legacy of love, happiness, and strength. Veva was an energetic and vibrant person who brought a smile and laughter to anyone...
Steven Michael Mallory
Mar 30, 2023
Steven Michael Mallory moved on to his next journey on March 30, 2023. Steve was born to James (Jim) Vernon and Constance (Connie) Louise Mallory. Of all his countless accomplishments and endeavors, Steve was most proud of his service to his country. He joined the U.S. Army as a young man and spent 9 years in its service. From the...
Barbara Aleene Barnett
Mar 29, 2023
Barbara Aleene (Hamill) Barnett , 84 passed from this earth on March 29, 2023 at Calibre Post Acute Nursing Home after suffering a long illness. Born June 25, 1938 Roswell NM to Samuel Elton Hamill, Sr and Frances Aleene (Little) Hamill. Barbara had an older brother , Samuel Elton Hamill, Jr and a younger brother, Mickey Flint Hamill. Sadly, Mickey...
Lillian Rutledge
Mar 29, 2023
Lillian Loretha (Snowder) Rutledge was born to Floyd and Gracie Snowder on December 2, 1925, in Fairacres, New Mexico. Lillian's parents moved from Henrietta, Oklahoma to Fairacres, New Mexico in 1924. In 1928, the Snowder family moved to Garfield, New Mexico and then to Rincon, New Mexico in 1931. Lillian had five sons. She was preceded in death by two...
Keith Colson
Mar 26, 2023
Keith Colson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil Colson and Opal Walker Colson and brother Dean Colson. He is survived by his sister Sally Curtis. Keith is also survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Evelyn, son Louie Keith Colson (Stacey) of...
Kenneth Ray Gates
Mar 25, 2023
Kenneth Ray Gates, 70, of Las Cruces NM passed away peacefully March 25, 2023, at his home. He was born February 18, 1953, Cameron Texas to the parents John Mickey Gates and Loretta D. Filmore. Kenneth was the oldest of 5 siblings. Kenneth attended and graduated from Walter P. Chrysler High School, Class of 1971 in New Castle, Indiana, where...
Joseph Blasczyk
Mar 25, 2023
Joseph Blasczyk, age 78, of Las Cruces, NM and long-time resident of Chicago, IL went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 25, 2023, while surrounded by his family. He was born in Passaic, NJ on December 21, 1944, to Joseph and Marian Blasczyk and was the elder brother of one sister, Ruth L. (Blasczyk) Brown...
Zane Keith Clayshulte
Mar 25, 2023
Zane Keith Clayshulte, known to many as Keith, was born in Santa Monica, CA to Zane and Mary Clayshulte in 1950. He was a straight-shootin' free spirit with a BIG personality. He was an avid lover of nature, animals, and John Wayne; and was deeply devoted to his loved ones. As a boy he and friends spent their days catching...
Albert Ramos
Mar 20, 2023
Albert Patrick Calderon Ramos born July 14 1963 born in Las Cruces NM and passed away on March 20th 2023. Albert is survived by his mother Juanita Ramos and is preceded in death by his sister Yolanda, his brothers Arturo and Johnny, and his father Raymundo. Albert loved his family, both near and far, was a devoted son to his...
Patricia Ann Romero
Mar 20, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Patricia Ann Romero, at the age of 70 on Monday, March 20, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by her loved ones. Patricia worked hard all her life. When she no longer had a set work schedule her grandchildren became her job. Her car was referred to as...
Anita Duran
Mar 17, 2023
Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother and GG, Anita Z Duran, 74, of Las Cruces, New Mexico was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, March 17, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband Mike L. Duran, mother, In-Laws, brothers, sisters, nephews, and great-grandson. She is survived by sisters, Martha Navarro-Martinez, Georgeanne (Jenaro) Carrillo, Terry Herrera-Arvizu; brothers, Felix (Rebecca)...