Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Rosemarie Maynez
Aug 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Rosemarie Maynez announce her passing on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Las Cruces after a lengthy illness. Our beloved Rosie was born to Luis and Josefa Maynez on December 17, 1942 in Las Cruces.
Rosie attended Holy Cross School from first through eighth grades, Court Jr. High, Las Cruces...
Carmen Gonzalez
Aug 11, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carmen A. Gonzalez, a beloved family matriarch and cherished friend, who left us on August 11, 2024, at the age of 86 in Las Cruces, NM. Born on July 25, 1938, in Las Cruces, NM, she lived a life marked by generosity, love, and an unwavering commitment to her family.
Carmen Gonzalez...
Frank A. DuBois III
Aug 10, 2024
Frank A. DuBois, 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away at home August 10 th2024. Which just happens to be his wife Sharon’s birthday. Frank was born in Long Beach, California to Frank and Wanda Dubois on May 29, 1947.
He grew up the oldest of three and attended Highland High School in Albuquerque, NM where he played football and...
William Steinmetz
Aug 10, 2024
William Joseph Steinmetz, 75, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away with his family at his side and good Oldies music playing on August 10, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center.
Bill was born in Athens, Ohio to Fred and Frances Steinmetz on June 28, 1949. He grew up as the second oldest of four siblings and attended Walnut Ridge High School...
Earl Shepard
Aug 10, 2024
Earl A. Shepard passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 in Las Cruces. He was 91 years old. He was born on September 30, 1932 in Aurora, Illinois to Ralph and Marcia Shepard. Earl earned his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1974. After graduating with his degree he worked in various private sector fields.
In 1959 he married Carolyn...
Gustavo M. Alvidrez
Aug 9, 2024
Gustavo M. Alvidrez 62, departed this life on Friday morning, August 9, 2024. Born April 2, 1962, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was an Electrical Contractor, a longtime employee of U.S. Army WSMR, and a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
He was survived by his wife, Tracy Alvidrez; Three daughters: Kayla (Joseph) Tuton, Alicia (Arash) Badr, Miranda (Aaron)...
Patricia Herrera
Aug 9, 2024
Patricia Murphy Herrera, a beautiful and gracious soul passed away on August 9, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born to Juanita and Raymundo Murphy in El Paso, Texas on July 6, 1958, Patricia’s life was a tapestry of love, selflessness, generosity and grace.
Patricia’s journey began as humble beginnings, second to the youngest, being raised alongside 13 brothers and sisters. Her...
Pamela Frankie Crume
Aug 9, 2024
On August 9, 2024, Pamela Hartin Crume lost her valiant battle with cancer in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Throughout her last days she was attended by her husband and children who kept loving vigil. Pamela was born on October 2, 1948 to Frederick and Winifred Hartin, the third of four children. She grew up in Klamath Falls, Oregon and attended...
Kane Henry Brenneman
2024
From scoring seven goals a game in pee wee soccer to contentedly cuddling Pasta Cat on the couch afterwards… From his heroic Washington Post frontpage TD catch to sobbing tears when Gemma was buried… From inexplicably hyping his Texans squad from Maryland and then West Virginia to the compassion he had for anyone in his care and utter lack thereof...
John Joseph Aguirre Sr.
Aug 2, 2024
John Joseph Aguirre, Sr. (born Ruben Mendez in Brownville, Texas on July 26, 1944) was adopted by Luisa de Gracia Aguirre and Miguel Aguirre as an infant. John died Friday, August 2, 2024 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. John was raised in Houston, Texas where he attended local Houston schools and attended Allen Academy Military School, Bryan, Texas. He played...
LaVonda Gayle Preuit
Jul 31, 2024
Born in Deming, NM, on July 11, 1945, LaVonda Gayle Franklin Preuit passed this life on Tuesday, July 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by family.There will be a public viewing at 9:30 a.m. with services to follow at 10 a.m. August 5, 2024 at Las Cruces Church of Christ, 2025 N. Valley, Las Cruces, NM. There will then be...
Fay Lenore Frost
Jul 30, 2024
Fay “Lenore” Frost, age 85 passed away on July 30, 2024 in Roswell, NM. Lenore was born on February 11, 1939 in Arch, NM to Sylvester and Fay Maureen Walker. She had two brothers Nevil Ray Walker and Franklin Delano Walker; and a sister Billy Jean Jameson. The family moved to Belen, NM for Lenore’s early childhood before moving to...
Kenneth Earl Sabo
Jul 29, 2024
Kenneth Earl Sabo passed away on July 29, 2024, at the age of 84 in Las Cruces, NM. Ken's kind and caring nature, combined with his quick wit and snarky sense of humor, made him a beloved teacher, colleague, friend, father, grandfather, and cherished husband to Gloria. He shared his warmth, generosity, and love of the outdoors with thousands across...
Robert "Jerry" Hawkins
Jul 27, 2024
Robert "Jerry" Hawkins joined his wife Shirley in Heaven on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Las Palmas Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, exactly 92 years and 10 months from the day he was born. Jerry was born September 27, 1931, in Brazito, New Mexico. His parents, William (Pop) and Mildred (Hawkie) Hawkins came to the Mesilla Valley from Ozark, Arkansas....
Jess Robert Lilley
Jul 26, 2024
Jess Lilley, 57, passed away on July 26, 2024 after battling a reoccurrence of gall bladder cancer and liver complications. His beloved wife of 31 years, Bernadine -- and his children Josh, Zach, and Emily -- were his life and best friends, and he will be watching over them.
Jess was born to Jim and Pat Lilley, and grew up in...
Richard Giron Zamora
Jul 26, 2024
Ricardo Giron “Richard” Zamora, age 93, of Polvadera, New Mexico, peacefully entered his eternal home on Friday, July 26, 2024. He was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1931, in Polvadera, New Mexico.
Richard was the son of Francisco “Frank” and Seferina (nee Giron) Zamora.
He was married to Guadalupe Maria “Lupe” Zamora (nee Sanchez) on March 26, 1951. They were married for...
Priscilla Gutierrez
Jul 25, 2024
Priscilla T Gutierrez, 87 years old Passed away on Thursday July 25th 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.
Priscilla was born in Deming, New Mexico on December 26, 1936, to John Trujillo and Margaret Apodaca. She was sister to Benny Trujillo, Sammy Trujillo, Richard Trujillo, Jesse Trujillo and Sally Absher. She was a loving wife and mother to...
Diane Lynn Lunsford
Jul 25, 2024
Heaven is graced with the addition of a beautiful soul. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Diane Lynn Lunsford (Hamilton), at age 66. Proudly as a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, and loyal friend, Diane left us to be with Jesus on July 25, 2024. She was born on August 11, 1957 to Homer and...
Anna Hill
Jul 25, 2024
Sweet, beautiful Anna Adele Miller Hill passed quietly and peacefully on July 25, 2024. After living a long, full life, she died as a result of a fall.
She was born on May 9, 1937 in Green River, Wyoming to Bernice and Bill Miller. She was the fourth of six siblings: Barbara Rhodes, Pete Miller, A. N. Miller, Susan Barker and...
Shawn De'Vaul Davis
Jul 25, 2024
Shawn De'Vaul Davis, 43, was called home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 25,
2024 while a patient in Kindred Hospital, 1740 Curie Drive, El Paso, Texas 79902. He was born on February 17, 1981 in LaFayette, Louisiana to Clarence and Lillie Joyce Davis.
Shawn, the son of military parents, began his educational studies in Kindergarten located at Fort Greely, Alaska....
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