Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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...
Ernest Arthur Banegas Sr.
Sep 4, 2022
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son, and friend, Ernest Arthur Banegas, Sr was called home on September 3, 2022, and entered eternal life at the age of 61. Ernest was born February 6, 1961, to Ernest Alvarez Banegas, and Bertha Ortega in Las Cruces, NM. After dad graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1979, he went on to...
Una Vee White
Sep 3, 2022
Una Vee White, age 87, passed away on September 3, 2022, at La Posada - Mesilla Valley Hospice. Una Vee was born in Aspermont, Texas on October 26, 1934. She is survived by her daughters, Diana Tucker (Rusty deceased) of Las Cruces, Jeanie Schwalm (Myrle) of Las Cruces, Carol Ann Gutierrez (Larry) of Washington; her grandchildren, Carissa Jackson, Emily Segura,...
Salvador 'Don Chava' Rodriguez-Salomon
Aug 28, 2022
SALVADOR "DON CHAVA" RODRIGUEZ SALOMON, 95, of Mesilla, entered eternal life Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on May 21, 1927, in Villa Union, Durango, Mexico, to Maria Salomon Martinez. He was known to many as "Don Chava" and served his life as a farmer in the Mesilla Valley....
Richard Asbury
Aug 26, 2022
Richard Kirk Asbury passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, August 26, 2022. Richard was born March 3, 1948, in Los Alamos, NM to Russell Asbury and Marjorie Asbury. Richard graduated from NMSU where he met his loving, charismatic wife. They were married for nearly 53 years until her passing in 2020. Richard is...
Josefina Sara Dimatteo
Aug 25, 2022
Josie Sara Matsuba DiMatteo, 76, peacefully passed away at her home in the presence of her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Josie was born on January 14, 1946 in Old Picacho Village to Joe A. and Luisa Chavez Lucero Matsuba. She met the love of her life, Joe R. DiMatteo, at Las...
Francisco Hidalgo Calzada
Aug 25, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, Francisco H. "Frankie" Calzada. Born in Fort Polk, La to the late Miguel B. and Refugia Calzada on July 16, 1968. Frankie was an avid Cowboys fan and loved visiting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife...
Luis Baeza Jr.
Aug 24, 2022
Luis Baeza passed away on August 24, 2022. He peacefully passed surrounded by his family. Luis was born February 9, 1945, in Deming, NM. After completing high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air force in 1962. He worked as an Aircraft Mechanic and Aircraft Crew assigned to the 1st Air Commando Squadron in Pleiku, Vietnam where he served from...
Jose 'Pepe' Valenzuela
Aug 21, 2022
Our beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grand father and great-great-grandfather Jose Socorro Valenzuela 96, lifelong resident of Mesquite, NM. Entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, August 21, 2022. "PEPE" as he was fondly known to family and friends was born December 5, 1925, in La Mesa to Prisciliano and Dolores (Mata Valencia) Valenzuela. He attended...
Ramiro Romero Saenz
Aug 19, 2022
Ramiro R. Saenz passed away peacefully in his home in Houston, Tx. Our beloved son, father, husband, and Grandpa was born August 2, 1955, in Anthony, NM to Lorenzo and Corina Saenz. He joined the Army in 1979 became an Army Medic and retired in August of 1995. Those left to mourn him include his mother Corina Saenz, his wife...
Tamara Kluge
Aug 18, 2022
An is not available at this time for Tamara Kluge (Neavin). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Tamara Kluge (Neavin), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Abelino J Salazar
Aug 17, 2022
Abelino J. Salazar "Abie" of Albuquerque, NM born May 22, 1961 left this world peacefully on August 17, 2022 at the age of 61 years old at his home in Las Cruces, NM. Abie had a rewarding career in construction beginning at the age of 19. He had a big heart and was always there to help anyone in need,...
David Steven Zeemont
Aug 17, 2022
An is not available at this time for David Steven Zeemont. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Steven Zeemont, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Details. Interment Sunday, August 21, 2022 | When Sunday, August 21, 2022 Location...
Gloria Blair
Aug 13, 2022
Gloria Blair 78 passed August 13, 2022. A Gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday August 18, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.
David Dixon
Aug 13, 2022
David Scott Dixon was born July 1, 1947, in Pontiac Michigan, and passed away on August 13, 2022, at the age of 75. His parents were Gertrude Jarvis Dixon and John B. Dixon. David is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Clifford J. Dixon. He is survived by his wife Barbara Carrillo Dixon, son Clifford R. Dixon,...
Albert Diaz Vizcarra Jr.
Aug 13, 2022
Albert Diaz Vizcarra beloved son, brother, and father passed away on August 13, 2022. Al was born February 24, 1945 in Deming, New Mexico. He was raised in Alamogordo, NM by parents Albert and Lita Vizcarra. Al was a long time resident of Las Cruces and a proud graduate of NMSU. His career as a social worker in both Arizona...








