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Neil Halleck Loomis

Neil Halleck Loomis

Sep 5, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and sadness that we announce the passing of our most wonderful husband, father and loyal friend, Neil Halleck Loomis on September 5th, 2024 at 5:54PM. Neil passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Olga Najera de Loomis ln El Paso, Texas.

Neil was born on November 11th, 1946 to Richard Loomis and Rae...

Eliseo "Eli" Benavidez Padilla

Eliseo "Eli" Benavidez Padilla

Sep 5, 2024

Eliseo “Eli” Benavidez Padilla, 81, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 5, 2024. 

Eli was the oldest of eight children born to Adela and Eliseo Padilla in Las Cruces, NM on April 9, 1943. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1962. 

Eli was blessed with a large and loving family. Eli married Virginia Martinez and they...

Margaret Elizabeth Miller

Margaret Elizabeth Miller

Sep 5, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Miller (née Stout), 93, passed away quietly and peacefully at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces on September 5, 2024, following a brief illness. She and beloved husband Paul had just celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary.

Margaret (better known as Peg, Mom, Grandma Peggy and GGMama) was born on July 21, 1931, in Trenton, New Jersey, the eldest daughter...

Arthur Johnson

Arthur Johnson

Sep 4, 2024

Arthur G. Johnson born August 31, 1933, in Las Cruces, New Mexico was a lifelong resident of Mesilla Park, New Mexico and passed peacefully away September 4, 2024, at La Posada Hospice in Las Cruces, NM with family by his side.

Arthur was the son of Frank and Grace Guzman Johnson. He was a graduate of Las Cruces High School where...

Charles Lane "Charley" Johnson

Charles Lane "Charley" Johnson

Sep 3, 2024

Charles Lane “Charley” Johnson lost his medical battles on September 3, 2024. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara, and his parents C.E. “Perry” Johnson and Dorothy Coleman Johnson. He leaves behind his brother, Kenneth C. Johnson (Cathy), his son Craig Johnson, his daughter Jill Johnson Schmitz (Marc), and his granddaughters Angela, Sarah, and Reyna. He is...

John Patrick Deverey

John Patrick Deverey

Sep 2, 2024

John Patrick Deverey, 88, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully at Memorial Medical Center with his loving partner by his side. 

John was born on March 15, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Ellen Deverey.  He was a devoted partner to Ingeborg Peter and a loving father to his son and daughter.  Before retiring to Las Cruces he owned and...

Cristi Heather Cogdill

Cristi Heather Cogdill

Sep 2, 2024



 Though she will remain forever in the hearts of so many, Cristi Heather Cogdill left us on September 1, 2024. She was born on April 12, 1985 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Theresa Wilson and Walter Cossette. She was blessed to later be chosen as a daughter by Jon (Charlie) Cogdill. Cristi was a loved and cherished momma, daughter,...

Jeanie Dahlgren

Jeanie Dahlgren

Aug 31, 2024

Jeanie Dahlgren

Born December 30, 1946 in Clarksville, Arkansas died August 31, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM at the

age of 77.

Proceeded in death by her husband of 43 years Steve Dahlgren. Survived by her children

Jennifer Dahlgren (husband Sky Martinez) of Las Cruces, NM. Liz Dahlgren (husband Luke

Dahlgren) of Arlington, Texas. Her siblings Paddie Patterson, Buz Patterson and Julie Patterson.

And her grandchildren...

Susan Lee Martinez

Susan Lee Martinez

Aug 30, 2024

Susan Lee "Susie" Martinez

April 6, 1953 – August 30, 2024

Born on April 6, 1953, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Susan "Susie" Lee Martinez lived a life filled with love, learning, and adventure. Raised in Hatch, New Mexico, Susie developed a deep appreciation for family and hard work, values that she carried throughout her life. She excelled in her career, contributing...

William M. Harrison Jr.

William M. Harrison Jr.

Aug 29, 2024

William M. Harrison Jr., businessman and civic leader, slipped peacefully from this life in the embrace of his family at his Las Cruces, New Mexico home on August 29, 2024.

 Bill was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on March 21, 1945 to Mississippian parents William M. Harrison Sr. and Martha R. Guice Harrison. The family settled in the lower valley...

Lydia P. Rodriguez

Lydia P. Rodriguez

Aug 27, 2024

With a mixture of fond memories and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister Lydia P. Rodriguez. Lily (as she was so fondly called) peacefully surrendered to the Lord in her home on August 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 3, 1938 to Soledad Minjarez and Francisco Perez.

 After...

Mary Louise Pritchett

Mary Louise Pritchett

Aug 26, 2024

Mary Louise Pritchett (Parten), 82 years old, of Mesilla Park, passed away Monday, August 26th, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM after a long battle with many chronic medical issues. 

Mary Louise “Wessie” was born July 31st,1942 to Derwood and Della (Pricer) Parten in Silver City, NM. 

 She attended Las Cruces High School and graduated in 1961. 

She met her husband, Harold Pritchett, at...

Judith Ann Johnson

Judith Ann Johnson

Aug 21, 2024

Judy Ann Johnson

Las Cruces, NM

Date of passing: August 21, 2024

 Judy Ann Johnson was born in Moline, Illinois to Harold and Margaret Coultis. She came to Las Cruces, New Mexico with her family when she was seven years old. Judy considered herself now to be a native of New Mexico.

 Judy retired from NASS SRS USDA after 32 years. She had also...

Lucia Cuellar Jimenez

Lucia Cuellar Jimenez

Aug 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lucia (Lucy) Cuellar Jimenez

Lucia Cuellar Jimenez, age 71, passed away on August 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 13, 1952, Lucia brought immense joy to those around her. She was born in Anthony, NM to Jose and Manuela Cuellar.

Lucia's journey touched the lives of many, leaving behind cherished memories and a...

Julia Delzer

Julia Delzer

Aug 19, 2024

Julia “Julie” Cutler Delzer passed away at home on Monday August 19, 2024, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on January 20, 1951, in Las Cruces, NM to Charles and Carnell Cutler. She spent her entire life living in Las Cruces. Julie attended Valley View Elementary, Lynn Junior High, and Las Cruces High School.

On December 27, 1972, Julie...

John Fletcher Deerman

John Fletcher Deerman

Aug 19, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of John Fletcher Deerman, who passed away in his home near La Union, NM on August 15, 2024. Fletcher was born in El Paso, Texas on January 16, 1951, to Willard Lee Deerman and Florence Vera Hawker Deerman.

Fletcher had worked for numerous trucking companies in the valley hauling agricultural products to and...

Susan Loretta Jones

Susan Loretta Jones

Aug 18, 2024

Susan Loretta "Sissie" Jones (née Proctor), aged 82, passed away on August 18, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. She was born October 19, 1941 at the family home, near Corona, New Mexico. Sissie was well loved by her family and stayed active in the Corona community all her life.Sissie graduated from Corona Schools in 1959 and married Sonny Jones. They...

Eleuterio Estevan Ortiz

Eleuterio Estevan Ortiz

Aug 18, 2024

Eleuterio “Terry” Ortiz, 84, passed away August 18, 2024. He was born October 5, 1939, to Erminia Ortiz in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Terry’s father, Manuel Ortiz, died the month before his birth. As the baby of the family, he was raised by his single mother and his 5 older siblings. He was part of a large extended family, and...

Roland La France Sr.

Roland La France Sr.

Aug 16, 2024

Roland Gerard La France Sr.

January 17th, 1931 - August 16th, 2024

 CWO 3 (Ret. USA) Roland Gerard La France Sr., “Frenchy,” passed away on August 16th, 2024 at his home in Las Cruces, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Norma Olga Paradise La France (2011), and joins his eldest daughter...

James Evans

James Evans

Aug 14, 2024

It is with a heavy broken heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of James Evans. 

James is survived by Sylvia his loving wife of 61 years and his 2 daughters Yvonne Aranda (Gilbert Aranda) and Yvette Evans. James had 6 grandchildren Micole Aranda, Amanda Aranda, Jennifer Romero, Erica Lopez, Gilbert Lopez and James Lopez and 10 great grandchildren....

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