Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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...
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...
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...
Carol Maurine Carson
Sep 9, 2022
Carol Maurine Carson was born in St. Louis, Missouri August 19, 1931 to parents George and Clara Lee Zeller. She was one of two children. Carol and Jerry Carson were married in 1966, where they vowed "Till Death Do Us Part." Carol and Jerry fulfilled that obligation on September 9, 2022, at the age of 91, when she passed from...
Betty Parker Cauthorne
Sep 8, 2022
Betty Parker Cauthorne passed away at age 92 on September 8, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM. She was a wonderful and loving mother who lived an eventful life full of art, travel, and a huge number of friends and loved ones. She will be missed by many. Betty was born in Newport News, VA, and spent her youth in the...
James Francis Cotter
Sep 8, 2022
The family of James Francis Cotter sadly announces his passing on September 8, 2022 of a progressive neurological circumstance. James was born on October 14, 1957 in Lexington Kentucky to Donald and Frances (Hanff) Cotter. His mother preceded him in death. He is survived by his caring and beloved wife, Debora Joyce (Mitchell) Cotter, children; Christopher Cotter, Ph.D. (Elizabeth Hale...
Peggy Dettmer
Sep 7, 2022
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Peggy A. Dettmer. Peggy passed away September 7, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born August 22, 1939, in Brinkley, Arkansas. She was the youngest child of Troy and Mildred Morrison. Peggy was a faithful member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, working for...
Daria Leos Lambert
Sep 6, 2022
It is with great love and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear mother; Daria Leos Lambert has entered eternal rest on September 06, 2022. She was born August 20, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, she was preceded in death by her parents Sofia Guzman and Juan Leos and brother Rafael Villanueva Jr. She leaves behind...