Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Norman Todd
Aug 25, 2021
Norman Eugene Todd (1956-2021) On the night of Wednesday, August 25th, 2021, Norman Eugene Todd, of Las Cruces, passed from this world at the age of 64, with his family by his side. On December 26th, 1956, Norman was born to Anna Howard (ne Gray) & Wesley Eugene Todd in Deming, New Mexico. Being the baby of the family, he...
Ltc. Frederick William Yanker
Aug 23, 2021
Frederick W. Yanker, a dedicated Christian; an enthusiastic, committed US Army Officer; and a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-, and great-grandfather, followed Jesus to his heavenly home on 23 August 2021. He was born in Johnstown, PA, on 11 March 1921, to Rudolf Yanker and Clara Taganowski. Fred chose his beloved high-school sweetheart, Marian May, to join him in marriage...
Ramona Avalos
Aug 23, 2021
It is with broken hearts we announce our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Dear Friend Ramona Avalos passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 23, 2021, in Las Cruces, N.M. She was born to Candelaria Beltran Avalos on August 1, 1960, in Las Cruces, N.M. She was simply known as "Mona" to her family and friends and has left a...
Eleanor Sainz Cisneroz
Aug 21, 2021
Eleanor Cisneroz, 70, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 21,2021 in El Paso, Texas. She was born to Claudio and Luisa Sainz on May 6, 1951, in Anthony, Texas. She was a retired special education teacher, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grand mother, and a devoted wife. Eleanor was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She was happily married to her soul...
Fred Espinosa
Aug 18, 2021
Fred Espinosa, age 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. He was born in Yellowstone Township, North Dakota, to Pete and Delphina (Duran) Espinosa, and raised in Montana. Fred served with the United States Army 7th Infantry Division as a Corporal and was based at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He...
Sandra Valenzuela
Aug 17, 2021
God gave us a gift to enjoy for too short of a time. Our beloved sister Sandra Valenzuela, 54, went to be with her lord on August 17, 2021. On April 28, 1967, Sandra was the first-born child to parents Jesus & Beneranda Valenzuela. She grew into a young woman that took life and family responsibilities very seriously. With the...
Stella Garcia Rael
Aug 17, 2021
Stella M. Rael, 85, a resident of Las Cruces, was born on January 26, 1936, in Espaola, New Mexico and unexpectedly passed away on Tuesday August 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Tony R. Martinez and Josephine Martinez of Guachupangue, her husband Mel Rael of Santa Fe, her brother Joe Martinez of Santa Fe, her sister...
Ezekiel Benjamin Diaz
Aug 16, 2021
On Monday, August 16, 2021, Ezekiel B. Diaz, father of three, passed away at the age of 40. Ezekiel was born June 15, 1981, in Junction City, Kansas to Robert and Diane Diaz while his father served in the U.S. Army. Ezekiel was preceded in death by his daughter Caitlyn Ravae Diaz and fiance Yvonne G. Segovia, maternal grandparents, Mr...
Ines Lopez
Aug 15, 2021
Ines E. Lopez, 87, of Mesilla, NM., Passed away on Sunday August 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. Mami as she was fondly known, was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico on September 25, 1933. She was retired after many years of service from Stahman Farms. She was a faithful member of the Basilica De San Albino where she gave...
Francisco Javier '' Frankie'' Trevizo
Aug 15, 2021
Francisco (Frankie) Javier Trevizo It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved son, father, brother and uncle. Frankie passed away peacefully on Sunday August 15, 2021, of natural causes surrounded by loved ones. Born September 11, 1955, in El Paso, Texas to Flor Muro and Francisco P. Trevizo. He was proceded in death by his father...
Robert Eugene Berridge
Aug 13, 2021
Robert was born in El Paso, Texas on November 23,1946 to Edward and Grace Berridge. At 74 years of age, he passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 13, 2021, in Las Cruces, NM. Bob and Judy fell in love at 16 and were happily married for 56 years. He was a 1964 graduate of Hatch...
Steven Prescott
Aug 12, 2021
Steven Kenneth Prescott 78, of las cruces, nm, passed away peacefully in his bed on August 12,2021. He was born in Mountain Home, Tennessee, on August 23rd, 1942, son of the late Dr Kenneth Harvey Prescott and Ethal Marie Rupert where he lived with his family. The Prescott family lived in Los Angeles, California, before moving to Rockport, Missouri, and...
Robert Levi Gallegos
Aug 12, 2021
Roberto Levi Gallegos was taken home by Jesus, Mary, and the angels on August 12, 2021. Roberto was often described as the kindest, gentlest, most caring man anyone had met. He was born to Elizardo Sr and Genoveva Gallegos on August 19, 1932, in Cuba, NM. He was the second youngest of eight children. Roberto used to say that when...
Harry Miles
Aug 12, 2021
Harry Miles, 60, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on August 12, 2021. Harry was born on June 22, 1961, in Anchorage, Alaska to Jo Ann and Jerry M. Miles. Harry was a loving, generous son, brother and friend who will be deeply missed but forever in our hearts. This is not goodbye but goodnight as we will...
Robert Eugene Dunn
Aug 10, 2021
CMSGT Robert E. Dunn USAF (Ret.) age 89, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on August 10, 2021 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Bob is preceded in passing by his wife Lila Dunn, son David Dunn, Parents Woodson and Edna Dunn and Siblings Agnes Sutcliffe, Ronnie Dunn, Bill Dunn and George Dunn. Bob was the Oldest of ten children. He is...
Phyllis Jean Inman
Aug 7, 2021
Phyllis Jean Inman 71, Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend; passed away on August 7, 2021 at 12:12 pm at La Posada assisted living, Las Cruces, NM after a rough battle with lung cancer. Phyllis rested in peace surrounded by her loved ones. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Irene Marshall, her infant...
Vesnelle Rorris
Aug 7, 2021
On August 7th 2021, Vesnelle (Ves) Rorris,84, Died. She was born in Elk City OK to Herbert and Catherine Berger of Leedey OK. After Graduating from Leedey High School, she moved to Oklahoma City and worked as a telephone operator. Then in 1958 she moved with the family to Las Cruces and first worked at the phone company and then...
Douglas Gilbert Eakins
Aug 6, 2021
Douglas Gilbert Eakins (age 54), passed away on August 6, 2021, surrounded by his children. He was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Joyce and Eugene Eakins (deceased). He is survived by his brother Michael Eakins, eldest son Bryan Eakins, his younger son Jonathan Eakins, his daughter Hope Eakins, and his granddaughter Samantha Eakins. Douglas was known for helping those in...
Richard Ramon 'Rick Ricky' Gonzales
Aug 3, 2021
Richard R., (Rick, Ricky) Gonzales, 69, long-time resident of Las Cruces, passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Richard was born on February 10, 1952, in Los Angeles, California to Elias Luchini Gonzales and Isabel Costales Gonzales. Richard was a 1970 graduate of Las Cruces High School and a 1982 graduate of New Mexico State University. He...
Janet Martinez
Aug 3, 2021
On Tuesday August 3, 2021, Janet Martinez a loving Wife, and Mother of 3 children passed away at the age of 73. Janet was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 7, 1948, to Bernard and Nancy Pavlica. She was an educator for over 40 years, retiring from both the state of Colorado and New Mexico. Her last years of teaching...
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