Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

William Louis Gilbert

William Louis Gilbert

Feb 6, 2022

It is with deep sorrow the family of William "Bill" Louis Gilbert shares the news of his sudden passing on February 6, 2022 at the age of 76 (Las Cruces, NM). Bill was born July 21, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis and Geraldine (Walters) Gilbert. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School, received his Bachelor's degree from the University...

Ramona Ortiz

Ramona Ortiz

Feb 6, 2022

Ramona ‘Angel' Ortiz, 78, passed away February 6, 2022. Angel was born January 31, 1944, to Jose Dolores Esquibel and Manuelita Luna in Rifle, Colorado. When she was three years old, her mother passed away and she and her siblings were separated, each going to live with different aunts and uncles. She was raised by Luis & Juanita Martinez in...

Richard Lynn 'Dick' Tallent

Richard Lynn 'Dick' Tallent

Feb 5, 2022

Richard" Dick" Tallent was born in Forsyth, Mt on March 20, 1957, and joined his Savior February 5, 2022. Dick attended school in Forsyth and later graduated from Western Montana College in 1980 with his Education Degree. He taught for 3 yrs. then chose to make a living as an Investment Broker for the past 33 years. He lived in...

Jerald Walter Myers

Jerald Walter Myers

Feb 4, 2022

Senior Chief Petty Officer, Jerald W Myers Sr, USN Retired, left his last Port of Call in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Friday, February 4, 2022. Born in September 22,1928 in Thiel, Arkansas. At 93 years old, Jerald was preceded in death by quite a few, but in particular, his wife of 67 years, Aura Myers, his father, Sam Myers,...

Oliver Rae Tellez

Oliver Rae Tellez

Feb 4, 2022

We are devastated and our hearts are so broken in announcing the unexpected passing of our baby boy, our son Oliver Rae Tellez. He was taken to heaven on February 2, 2022. The passing of our little angel was very unexpected, one can never prepare for such a crushing pain it has caused our family. Baby Oliver, without a doubt...

Mary Alice Banegas

Mary Alice Banegas

Feb 2, 2022

Alice Mary Bazan Banegas, entered eternal life on February 2, 2022, and was greeted in heaven by her beloved family who had passed before her. She was born in El Paso, Texas on November 30, 1936, to Zeferino and Aurora Bazan. Alice retired from The Las Cruces Public Schools after 25 years as a secretary and tutoring migrant children. After...

Ricardo Sanchez

Ricardo Sanchez

Feb 2, 2022

Ricardo Q. Sanchez passed away on February 2, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born to Celso Sanchez and Juaquina Quintana Sanchez in El Paso, Texas on July 10, 1951, Ricardo was the second of their four children. After graduating from university, he worked as a schoolteacher in The Netherlands then traveled throughout Europe in what he would later describe...

Randall Fox

Randall Fox

Jan 31, 2022

Randall Jay Fox age 30 died Monday, January 31, 2022, at home. Randall was born January 11, 1992, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Annette L Fox and Lloyd D Fox. Randall was a graduate of Mayfield High School. He liked to rope, ride his bikes and loved his trains. He enjoyed walking, hiking, and exploring all around. He trusted...

Lloyd Barr

Lloyd Barr

Jan 31, 2022

Lloyd Miller Barr passed away peacefully at home on Monday January 31, 2022. Lloyd was born in Chicago, Illinois, December 27, 1929, to Edward Barton Miller and Florence Lucy Lewis. He grew up in Chicago and told many wonderful stories of his youth, including his memories of the 1933 World's Fair. Following his father's death, his mother married Arthur Barr...

Darwin Norgard Jr.

Darwin Norgard Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

Our beloved friend, father, husband and Opa passed away January 31st, 2022 at the age of 87 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on September 23rd, 1934 in San Antonio TX. and eventually moved to Las Cruces, NM in the late 1950's. He is preceded in death by his parents Darwin B. Sr. and Elsie B. Norgard, sister Myrna...

Cruz R Parra

Cruz R Parra

Jan 30, 2022

Cruz R. Parra, 84, our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother, comadre, peacefully left this world surrounded by her family at home on January 30, 2022, to join her heavenly family in our Lord's presence. Cruz was born on May 2, 1937, in El Porvenir, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jesus Santana Rios and Ana Morales Rios. She immigrated to the...

Curtis Kiser

Curtis Kiser

Jan 30, 2022

Curtis Jay Kiser Curtis Jay Kiser was born on December 23, 1948, and passed away peacefully and with family on January 30th 2022. He is survived by his wife Peggy Ballard Kiser of 50 years. He is also, survived by his brother, Dan Kiser(Jerine), son Lucas Kiser, daughter Lindsey Kiser, grandsons Morgan Kiser and Liam Kiser and numerous nephews, nieces...

Gloria Medina

Gloria Medina

Jan 27, 2022

Gloria "Yoya" Medina was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She passed away on January 27, 2022, at age 71 in Las Cruces, NM. Yoya was born to Randolfo and Rebeca Rascon on April 18, 1950 in Los Algodones, Mexico. She completed her bachelors degree at New Mexico State University in Economics, Latin American Studies, and Foreign Langages....

Roland Zwiebel

Roland Zwiebel

Jan 24, 2022

Roland Joseph Zwiebel, DDS, age 78, of Las Cruces, NM passed away at Memorial Medical Center on January 24, 2022. Roland was born in Waterbury, CT on June 18, 1943, to William and Claire Zwiebel, to whom Roland was so grateful and shared such wonderful memories of them with others. Roland graduated from Webster High School, graduated from Fairfield University,...

Mariana Lopez

Mariana Lopez

Jan 23, 2022

On Sunday, January 23, 2022, Mariana L. Lopez passed from her earthly life to eternal life surrounded by numerous family members at her home. Mariana will be met not only by our Heavenly Father, but by her parents, Victoriano and Cruz Lara, and all of her siblings. She was born on the family farm in Berino, NM on April 17,...

Mary Frances Yarbrough Jr.

Mary Frances Yarbrough Jr.

Jan 22, 2022

Mary Frances Yarbrough, ne Webb, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away at the age of 84 in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 22, 2022. Mary was the youngest of three children born to Laurence and Frances Webb on July 16, 1937 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The family lived in a coal mining...

Edward Andrew Moore

Edward Andrew Moore

Jan 21, 2022

Edward A. Moore (a.k.a. Ed, Pops and Pop Pop), of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away peacefully on the January 21, 2022 at the age of 84. Ed was preceded in death by his parents Sam Moore and Georgia Mae Moore; and sister Sarah. He is survived by his brother, James Moore; and sister Lena Moore; five children, seven grandchildren...

Travis Dyer

Travis Dyer

Jan 20, 2022

MAJOR GENERAL TRAVIS DYER, UNITED STATES ARMY (Ret.) Major General Travis Dyer, age 82, died on January 20, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. He was a loving husband and father, avid golfer, and a true patriot. Born in Bemis, Tennessee, on April 3, 1939, to Lloyd and Maude Dyer, he was the second of...

Patsy Bustamante

Patsy Bustamante

Jan 20, 2022

PATSY BUSTAMANTE age 78 from Mesquite, New Mexico entered eternal life on Thursday, January 20, 2022, and was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her beloved fur baby Sweetie, while she was surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1943, in El Paso, Texas. As a child she grew up in Mesquite and accompanied her family...

Rosie Soliz

Rosie Soliz

Jan 20, 2022

Rosie G. Soliz, 61, of Chamberino, NM was called home on Jan. 20, 2022. She was born on December 25th, 1960, to the late Simon and Reyna Soliz in Canutillo, TX. Rosie is survived by her son Jacob Soliz and grandchildren Aaron Thompson and Annalise Soliz as well as her daughter Lina Uribe, granddaughter Audrey Rose Ramirez, and grandsons Gabriel...