Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Ramon Carabajal Jr.
May 12, 2022
Ramon (Monchi) H. Carabajal Jr. passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2022, at his home. Ramon was born, raised and resided in Las Cruces, NM. He was a veteran of the Army and retired from White Sands Missile Range. Ramon was a loving, caring, generous, proud father, grandfather, son and brother. Ramon is survived by his longtime companion Nell Akers,...
Ernestine Olivas
May 12, 2022
Ernestine "Ernie" Olivas, entered eternal life the morning of May 12th, 2022 at the age of 89. She passed peacefully in her sleep, in her home, with her daughter Laura at her side. Ernestine was born January 27th, 1933 in Fort Davis, Texas to Francisco and Felipa Olivas. Ernestine put herself through nursing school as a single mother of two...
Florencio Javier Medina
May 11, 2022
Florencio Javier Medina (Flow) Florencio "Flow" Javier Medina was a loving son, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on 11 May 2022 at the age of 40. Flow was born in Las Cruces, NM on 16 July 1981 to Caroline and Florencio Medina. He had a beautiful smile and generously gave it to the world. During high school...
Samuel Gonzalez
May 10, 2022
Samuel "Sammy" Fajardo Gonzalez passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Sammy as he was known to everyone was born in Hatch, NM to Antonio (Tony) Gonzalez and Arcelia Fajardo. He was raised on his dad's ranch and farm, where his father and grandfather Thomas taught him how to be a pretty good cowboy. He was a very good roper....
Gloria Lucero Carrillo
May 10, 2022
Gloria L. Carrillo, 87, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Tuesday, May 10, at MountainView Regional Medical Center surrounded by her many loved ones after bravely battling a sudden decline in health. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Edward B. Carrillo Sr.; three daughters, Priscilla Lpez (Andres), Diane Sandoval (Larry) and Sandie Chavez; three sons, Edward Carrillo...
Janice Lavena Rogers
May 10, 2022
Janice Lavena Rogers, 85, passed away on May 10, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM with her children by her side. Jan was born on July 9, 1936, in Cheyenne, OK, where she was raised and attended school. Throughout her school years, one of her favorite activities was playing "3-on-3" girls' basketball for the Cheyenne Bears. Jan was married before her...
Jaime De Jesus Lujan
May 6, 2022
JJaime De Jesus Lujan "JJ"-36 Born January 12, 1986, to James and Matilda Lujan in Las Cruces, NM. It is with great sadness that we come together for the sudden passing of our bravest "Jay" on May 6, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. Jaime had one sister, Deanne. They were two peas in a pod, inseparable. He married his high...
Barbara June Kuchler
May 4, 2022
Barbara June Kuchler was called to be with the Lord on May 4th, 2022, at home surrounded by those that loved and cared for her. She was born Barbara June Morrison to William V. and Ruth L. Morrison on February 19, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended school in St Louis and graduated from Rosati Kain All Girls Catholic...
Frank Avalos
May 4, 2022
Francisco "Frank" Gabriel Avalos, age 76, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A lifetime Las Crucen, Frank was born June 4, 1945, to Felipe and Aurora Avalos. He served his country with the United States Army, stationed in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He returned home...
Ima Dell Avant
May 3, 2022
Ima Dell Avant, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on May 3, 2022. She was born in Brownsboro, Texas on October 9, 1927, to John and Beckie Stokes. Dell was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe Irwin and Billy, her sister, Myrtis, her husband, Freeman and her daughter, Sharon. Dell or ‘Gigi'...
Manuel Olivas
May 2, 2022
Manuel Olivas passed away on Monday May 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Manny, as he is known to his loved ones, is survived by his wife, Helen Olivas, who stayed by his side and was his primary care giver during his hardest moments of battling Parkinson's Disease....
James Flores 'Jimmy' Robles
May 2, 2022
James (Jimmy) Robles 87 was called by the Lord on Monday May 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born in 1935. He was married to the love of his life, Minerva for 66 wonderful years. Together they started a family having three boys and one girl. Jimmy was commissioned to the New Mexico State Police, and proudly...
Alberto Reyna
Apr 30, 2022
On April 30,2022 Albert Reyna played his final tune going in to the gates of heaven. Albert was life long resident of Las Cruces. For many years he held the #1 Car Salesman of the month at Sisbarro and Wallace Chevrolet. Albert was lead guitarist and singer of his band The C C Riders. Albert always had his guitar with...
Lester Vandale Lewis Jr.
Apr 30, 2022
Lester Vandale Lewis, Jr of Las Cruces New Mexico died peacefully at the age of 66 the morning of April 30th in his home. His family and friends mourn his passing and honor his life. Lester was a die-hard Raiders fan, loved his dogs, basketball and Michael Jordan. He was an Alamogordo Tiger and was a graduate of Class of...
William James Foster
Apr 29, 2022
A family graveside gathering and burial will be held on May 20, 2022 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces NM for William James Foster, where he will be laid to rest beside the love of his life, Florence. William, 85, died April 29, 2022 in Las Cruces. He is finally at peace, after 20 years, 9 months and 19...
James Gose Sr.
Apr 29, 2022
James (Jim) B. Gose died on April 29, 2022, at Morningside Assisted Living Facility in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1927, in San Diego, CA to Elliott and Eleanor (Paulding) Gose. Growing up in a military family, Jim lived all over the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. He frequently...
Robert Roberson
Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Robert Roberson went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born July 3, 1928 to Robert and Vinnie Roberson in Tuckerman, Arkansas and grew up in Benton, Arkansas. Robert married Billie Walls on October 5, 1951 and although they were married for over 70 years, he always jokingly referred to...
Kristi Grant
Apr 27, 2022
Kristi Kay Grant passed peacefully at the La Posada Assisted Living Facility in Las Cruces on April 27, 2022 at the age of 55. Kristi was born March 18, 1967 in Las Cruces, NM to Elizabeth Merritt and the late Bobby Merritt, who passed away on March 31, 2022. Kristi spent most of her life in Las Cruces, but also...
Michael Steven Caro
Apr 22, 2022
Michael Steven Caro age 38, passed away to be with the Lord on April 22, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. Steven was born on June 14, 1983 in Las Cruces, NM. Born to Mike and Veronica Caro and brother to his only sibling, Dante Caro. Steven graduated from Las Cruces High School in 2001 and attended New Mexico State University....
Elvira Trujillo
Apr 21, 2022
Elvira Montano Trujillo, 100, passed peacefully at home on April 21, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on October 10, 1921, in Las Placitas, New Mexico to Brigido Montano and Melesia Herrera Montano. She married Gorgonio L. Trujillo in Las Placitas on January 17th, 1948. After marriage they moved to Fort Bayard, New Mexico where Gorgonio worked...
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