Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Nicodemus Johnell Gonzales
Jul 31, 2021
Nicodemus (Nico) Johnell Gonzales, age 23, was born in Las Cruces New Mexico to Francisca (Xochitl) Gonzales and Damontray Furlough. Our beloved father, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle tragically passed from this life on Saturday July 31st, 2021. Nico was known for his kind heart, selflessness, positive attitude, and hard-working nature. Nico had a genuine and pure soul and...
Mary Lynn Blanton
Jul 31, 2021
Mary Lynn Smith-Blanton, 83, passed peacefully July 31, 2021. She is survived by her husband Elton (Smokey) Blanton of the family home in Dona Ana, NM. She is also survived by her son Charles of the family home and a daughter Sharon Stratton (Van) of La Luz, NM, and two granddaughters Susanne and Madison Blanton. Mary Lynn was a wonderful...
James Clifford Fahrbach
Jul 31, 2021
On Saturday, July 31, 2021, James (Jim) C. Fahrbach passed away peacefully with his wife of 37 years Kathryn Fahrbach by his side. Jim was born October 23, 1939, to Helen and Clifford Fahrbach in Neenah, Wisconsin. Jim graduated from Michigan Tech in 1962 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Jim served the country as a Lieutenant Commander in the...
Ernesto 'Chubby' Hernandez
Jul 30, 2021
Ernesto Hernandez, age 58, also known as "Chubby" to many of his friends and family, of Las Cruces, New Mexico was called to his heavenly home on Friday, July 30, 2021. Ernesto was the owner of Phoenix Lath and Plastering in Las Cruces for the past 15 years. Through his work, Ernesto came to know many individuals, many of whom...
William David 'Tony' Anthony
Jul 28, 2021
On Wednesday, July 28 2021, William David "Tony" Anthony, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 63. Tony was born on October 29, 1957 in Allentown, PA to Russel and Ruth Anthony. He served in the U.S. Army from 1975-1979. He received a bachelor and master's degree from the University of Phoenix. Tony worked...
Lee Franklin Houser
Jul 27, 2021
Lee Houser is now spending his time with his beloved daughter Amy and his parents John and Ailleen. And Harry Caray. He is survived by his wife, Christine and his siblings Irene Grodner, John Houser, Shannon Haysmer, and Celeste Murutes. Born in Queens, NY, Lee travelled extensively with his family to various military installations. He eventually followed in his father's...
Jose Quintana Chaparro
Jul 26, 2021
Jose (Pepe) Quintana Chaparro, passed peacefully into eternal life late Sunday night, July 25, 2021, at his home. His wife of 53 years, Bertha Marin Chaparro was by his side. Pepe was born on February 22, 1941, to Enrique and Susana Chaparro on a ranch near Escalon, Chihuahua, Mexico. The youngest of eight children, Pepe worked on his parent's ranch...
Ernest Amador
Jul 26, 2021
Ernest Amador of Las Cruces, NM has passed on to live in paradise on 26 July 2021. He was born on 01 January 1965 to L/CPL Ernest and Antonia Amador in Oceanside California in U.S. Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton. Ernest always had a smile on his face, he is known for being a kind and loving friend, family member, father...
Leon Lunsford
Jul 23, 2021
Leon R. Lunsford peacefully passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was 88 years old and was a life-long resident of Anthony, NM. He was married to Lois "Faye" for 51 years. He worked for Bell Telephone Company prior to serving in the military in April 1953. He was released from active military service in April 1955 and was...
Margaret Ann Ortega
Jul 23, 2021
Margaret "Margo" Ortega August 12, 1960 - July 23, 2021 Margaret "Margo" Ortega, 60 was called home, on July 23, 2021, surrounded by her family. Margo was born on August 12, 1960, to Pedro and Eloisa Ortega. After graduation from Alamogordo High School in 1978, she joined the United States Air Force and proudly served her country for six years....
Daniel Aron Stanton
Jul 22, 2021
Daniel Aron Stanton (85) of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on July 22, 2021. Dan was born on April 25, 1936, in Beckley (Eccles), West Virginia. He volunteered for the US Army during the Korean War and later flew F86 fighter jets for the US Airforce before transitioning to the US Army as an infantry and...
Margaret Hetzel
Jul 22, 2021
Margaret (Marge) Hetzel, age 94, passed peacefully at Mountain View Regional Hospital on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Marge was a long-time resident of Las Cruces; she moved to New Mexico in 1985 and grew to love this community, its history, and its people. An avid genealogist, she was a member of numerous genealogical societies. Marge had many friends of all...
Raymond Arturo Flores
Jul 21, 2021
Heaven's gain was our loss when our little angel was called by our Lord on July 21, 2021. Our precious baby boy, Raymond Arturo Flores, was gifted to his mother, Felicia Renae Rodriguez, and father, Joseph Raymond Flores, on February 9, 2021. In addition to his parents, Baby Raymond is survived by his siblings, Jalisa Jade, Janisa Janae and Jaime...
Bertha Louise Trask
Jul 16, 2021
Louise Trask born July 21, 1952, in Redding, CA went to dance with Jesus when she passed peacefully with her family and friends by her side on July 16, 2021. Louise leaves behind her most precious girls, Melissa Henry and her husband, Kevin and Charlie Mitchell and her husband, Jason. She was most proud of her grandchildren: Kasey, Kyle, Israel,...
Seren Estrada
Jul 16, 2021
Seren Dee Keith Estrada, 38, passed away Friday, July 16 following a long-time medical condition. Seren was born June 10, 1983, in Clovis, NM and raised in Tucumcari, NM where she graduated from Tucumcari High School in 2001. She attended New Mexico State University on a music scholarship. There she met and married and later divorced Daniel Estrada. The couple...
Edwin Raymond Clark
Jul 10, 2021
Edwin Raymond Clark passed away on July 10, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1957 to Russell and Alberta Clark both from Radium Springs, New Mexico. Edwin served in the US Army from 1976 to 1983. Edwin leaves behind his brother Dale Clark (Lee's Summit, MO) Sisters Diane Houser (Las Cruces) Alta Clark (Las Cruces) and Doris Seay (Waldron,...
Maida Norris
Jul 9, 2021
Las Cruces- Better watch out Pa….here comes Granny! Maida Charlene (Doc) Norris, 90, passed away on July 9, 2021. Our Granny lived a long fulfilling life and was always in the center of any party or gathering even to the end. Born on February 19, 1931 to J.D. and Bessie Brewer in Ysleta, Texas, Charlene was the oldest of two...
Abel Rene Minjarez
Jul 7, 2021
Abel Rene Minjarez 57, of Anthony, NM passed away July 7, 2021. He is survived by Mother Elva, and sister Patricia. Preceded in death by Father Abel and sister Rebecca Minjarez. Services will be held Friday July 16, 2021, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Viewing at 10:00 am, with rosary at 10:30 am and mass 11:00 am followed by burial...
Maria Torres
Jul 7, 2021
Maria A. Torres, 64, of Las Cruces, NM passed away July 7, 2021. Maria is survived by her husband, David Torres; her children Joanna Rivas (Santos R. Barajas), Jose Chavarria (Natalia Hernandez), and Adrian Acosta (Perla Terrones); her grandchildren Ana Barajas, Evelyn Barajas, Angel Barajas, Adrian Acosta Jr., Crystal Acosta, Lailah Chavarria and Alexis Chavarria. Maria was born October 29,...
Marjorie Buckner
Jul 6, 2021
Margie Lea Kyle Buckner passed away Tuesday July 6, 2021 at UNM hospital, Albuquerque, NM from a courageous battle with cancer. Margie was born to William and Mary Kyle May 31, 1961, in Canutillo TX. The family moved to Las Cruces, NM where she attended Mayfield High School and went on to receive her associate in medical billing and coding....
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