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Adam Devin Sedillo

Adam Devin Sedillo

Sep 30, 2022

Adam "Devin" Sedillo, 18 passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born May 18, 2004 in Las Cruces, NM to Adam Sedillo and Misty Alvarez. Devin enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends, as well watching football and UFC. He was a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots. He enjoyed playing modern warfare...

Eloise Whiting

Eloise Whiting

Sep 29, 2022

Eloise Udall Whiting, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on September 29, 2022, surrounded by family. She was born November 14, 1924, in St. Johns, Arizona, the fifth of Levi and Louise Udall's six children. Her childhood was a happy one, filled with family and friends, including her lifelong friend Warren Whiting. Even as...

James Kenneth Kirkland

James Kenneth Kirkland

Sep 28, 2022

James Kenneth Kirkland (Jim/Kenny), age 74, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents James Cara Jr. and Dorotha; sister McNessa, father-in-law Merdie, sisters-in-law Helen and Donna, brother-in-law Ronald and other dear members of the Kirkland, Richards, and Albright families. He is survived by his wife Brenda, his children...

Jo Ellyn Walker

Jo Ellyn Walker

Sep 27, 2022

On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Mrs. JoEllyn ''Thumper" Walker, 75, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away at Sierra Health Care Center in Truth or Consequences, NM. JoEllyn was the younger daughter of Hollis Edwin (Ed) and Anita Mae (Cunningham) Gary, making her dramatic entrance on a stormy and very windy night in Hatch, NM on January 27, 1947. She...

Lawrence Martinez

Lawrence Martinez

Sep 27, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, Larry Martinez of Las Cruces, NM. Larry passed away at the young age of 58 on Tuesday, September 27,2022 after a year-long courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. He was surrounded by his loved ones and comfortable under Hospice...

Benito Rodriguez

Benito Rodriguez

Sep 26, 2022

Benito "Benny" Rodriguez. January 11, 1976 - September 26, 2022 Benito "Benny'' Rodriguez, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend passed from this life on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the age of 46. Survivors include his parents, Rosemary & Teodoro Guerrero. Siblings, Rudy (Catalina)Sias, Roseann (George) Hernandez, Luis (Dolores) Rodriguez, Teodoro "Tito" (Maria) Rodriguez, Leticia (Jorge) Munoz, Victor "Shorty"...

Sharon Bonnie Noe

Sharon Bonnie Noe

Sep 25, 2022

We are saddened to announce the death of Sharon R. Noe 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sharon passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022, at her home, leaving her loved ones with tremendous heartache and grief. Sharon was born August 31, 1945, in Atascadero, California to R.T. Riley and Thelma Riley. Sharon was one of two children and was...

Oliver B Smith

Oliver B Smith

Sep 24, 2022

Oliver B Smith, 93, of Las Cruces NM passed away on September 24, 2022 at Mountainview Medical Center with his wife, daughters and son-in-law at his side. Oliver was born in Bath, Kentucky to William and Myrta Smith. He was the 9th of 11 children. He proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years. He had been stationed...

Donald Oliver Baldwin

Donald Oliver Baldwin

Sep 21, 2022

Our father Donald Oliver Baldwin, age 84, passed away on September 21, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmore Baldwin, and Anne Holmberg Baldwin, his brother, James Baldwin, and his daughter Charlotte Nadine Baldwin Stoehner. He was survived by four of his children: Darlene Baldwin, Nathan Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, and Laura Baldwin...

Juan 'Pelon' Minjares

Juan 'Pelon' Minjares

Sep 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father Juan Daniel Minjares, age 60. Juan was born on January 27, 1962, in Las Cruces, New Mexico and was a lifelong resident. Our heavenly Father took His son back into His arms on September 21, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. Known as El Pelon...

Charlotte Nadine Baldwin Stoehner

Charlotte Nadine Baldwin Stoehner

Sep 19, 2022

Charlotte Nadine Baldwin Stoehner, age 54, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Izubela Wallace. She was survived by her parents Donald Baldwin and Patricia Baldwin, husband Jerry Stoehner, her only son Christopher James Baldwin, grandson Josiah Flores, siblings Darlene Baldwin, Nathan Baldwin, Daniel Baldwin, and Laura...

Kimberly Kay Duncan

Kimberly Kay Duncan

Sep 18, 2022

Kimberly Kay Duncan; a daughter, sister, mother, dog mom, grandmother, business owner and friend, tragically passed at 48 years old on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Las Cruces, NM. Kimberly is survived by her parents, her brother Jeff Duncan, her 4 children; Kurtis Duncan (30), Kelsy Horstmeier (27), Gabriella Cano (20), and Trent Middleton (18), her 3 step children; Caleigh...

William David 'Billy' Salopek

William David 'Billy' Salopek

Sep 18, 2022

William David Salopek "Billy", 63 years young, born to Tom Salopek and Mary Winifred Ikard on November 30, 1958. Starting with the oldest brother Dickie (Peggy with Sharla, Cade and Cole), Billy was second in line, followed by Michael (Charlene with Mac, Amy and Karajane) and then Louie (Darcy with Brennen and Brycen). The family was then blessed with two...

Robbie Mae Morgan

Robbie Mae Morgan

Sep 17, 2022

Robbie was born near Ada, Oklahoma to Buster and Catherine Legate as the second of three daughters, including Ollie Ziehl and Jan Johnson. After graduation from Mayfield High School in 1967 and beginning college, she got married and was blessed with her son Paul Morgan in 1969. After living in many places, such as Colorado, Texas, Georgia and Arizona, she...

Eulalio Rodriguez

Eulalio Rodriguez

Sep 17, 2022

Eulalio "Lalo" Rodriguez was called to Heaven on September 17, 2022, he passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife of almost 75 years. Lalo was born on February 12, 1926, in Rincon, New Mexico, the youngest child of Bernadino Rodriguez and Lucia Guerra-Rodriguez. Lalo grew up on the family ranch in Radium Springs...

John Thomas Haynie Jr.

John Thomas Haynie Jr.

Sep 17, 2022

John Thomas Haynie, Jr. beloved son, brother, uncle and best friend passed on September 17, 2022. John was born to John Haynie Sr and Karen Stull on September 17, 1968 in Las Cruces NM. He was a graduate of Gadsden High School and was private and quiet person, but once he opened up, he had the best sense of humor...

Griselda Garcia

Griselda Garcia

Sep 14, 2022

On the morning of Sept 14th, 2022 Griselda (Gris) Lopez Garcia passed away at the age of 49. She was born in Guadalajara, Mexico to Irma and Jesus Garcia. Griselda had a heart of gold, always helping and caring for others. She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones. She is survived by her husband Bernie Lopez of 30 years,...

Earl Harry Phillips Jr.

Earl Harry Phillips Jr.

Sep 12, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Earl Harry Phillips Jr. on September 12, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, just three days shy of his 80th birthday. He was born September 15, 1942, in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 2nd born of three siblings; Earl spent his childhood days in Salt Lake City. He was preceded...

John L Ruttle

John L Ruttle

Sep 11, 2022

John Leon Ruttle died peacefully on September 11th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. John was born on April 12th, 1960 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Jack and Carlene (Miller) Ruttle. John graduated from Las Cruces High School and then studied at New Mexico State University and West Texas A & M University majoring in beer and women. Leaving the...

Felipe Cortez

Felipe Cortez

Sep 11, 2022

Our beloved Husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend Felipe Cortez passed away on September 11, 2022. Felipe was Born on August 23, 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Anthony, NM. Felipe attended the Gadsden school district, He served his country honorably from 1952-1960 in the National Guard, United States Navy-USS Shasta (during the Korean War) and the...

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