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Armando  Perez Florez

Armando Perez Florez

May 4, 2024

Armando P. Florez (Andy) (1935 - 2024)

Armando P. Florez, 88 of Dona Ana, New Mexico died Saturday May 4, 2024. He was fondly known as Andy. Andy was born on October 5, 1935, in Canutillo, Texas. He was the second child of eight children born to Ramon and Esther Florez. Andy was a veteran of United States Army where he...

Harry Arthur Pecotte

Harry Arthur Pecotte

May 4, 2024

Harry Arthur Pecotte passed on to be with his wife Linda on Saturday May 4th, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born August 1, 1945 in Bessemer, MI. He is survived by his daughter Teri Lopez Along with her two sons Dylan, and Brandon, and His son Casey with his wife Maribeth, and two sons Andrew, and David. The...

Karen Lynne Hutchison

Karen Lynne Hutchison

May 4, 2024

Karen Lynne Hutchison died Saturday May 4th, 2024, at her home in Las Cruces. She was 65 years old. Karen was born in Alamogordo New Mexico on August 30, 1958, to Albert and Nova Hutchison. Karen came to Las Cruces right out of high school, and attended NMSU, and then worked for 20 years at the Physical Science Laboratory. Karen...

Kerry  Lane  Hansen

Kerry Lane Hansen

May 3, 2024

In loving memory of Kerry Hansen

Kerry Hansen, age 68, went home to Jesus surrounded by his family on May 3rd, 2024.

Kerry was born in Choteau Montana to Barbara and Kermit (Swede) Hansen. He lived most of his life in Washington State. Kerry joined the military after graduating high school and served as military police. He had two children after getting...

Evangelina Velazquez

Evangelina Velazquez

May 3, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Evangelina Velazquez, 61.

Evangelina passed on may 3 rd 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eva was known to be a loving wife, mother and friend to those around her. Eva has always been known as someone who deeply cared and loved each one of...

Fernando Cadena

Fernando Cadena

May 1, 2024

Fernando Cadena Cepeda, age 75, of Las Cruces, NM, died on May 1. His life story is a testament to the power of family, faith, and service. Born in Monterrey, México, he was the fourth child of Luz María Cepeda de la Garza and Raúl Cadena Reyes. Fernando's upbringing was enriched by the presence of his surviving siblings Raúl, Marilú,...

Pamela Kaye Nelson

Pamela Kaye Nelson

Apr 30, 2024

Pamela Kaye Nelson, 67, of Radium Springs, NM, was tragically taken on April 30, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1956, in El Paso, TX to Robert Nolan and Pauline Brose (Oldfather) Lester. Pam graduated from Burges High School in El Paso, TX. She then attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX and graduated with an Associate’s Degree...

Peggy  Ann  Nelson

Peggy Ann Nelson

Apr 30, 2024

Peggy Ann Lewis Nelson, age 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Peggy was born March 19, 1940, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Earl and Pansy Lewis.

Peggy spent her childhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico growing up alongside her lifelong best friend Carroll Brannon. Carroll and Peggy’s, many adventures became...

Rachel Carbajal

Rachel Carbajal

Apr 28, 2024

Rachel Carbajal, born on July 5, 1972 in El Paso, Texas passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 51 in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by the love and support of her family. Rachel or “Big Momma” as she was lovingly called was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and cherished friend.

She is survived by her mother...

Dora  Maria  Andrade

Dora Maria Andrade

Apr 26, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Dora Maria Dominguez Aranda, 63, has entered eternal rest,

Friday April 26th, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by all her children.

She was born in Chihuahua, to Faustina Dominguez Aranda and Damaso Dominguez Alarcon on November 13th, 1961. She was a beloved homemaker, and an amazing cook. She will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and her...

Paul Shirley Johnston

Paul Shirley Johnston

Apr 25, 2024

Paul Shirley Johnston III passed from this phase of life on April 25, 2024, at the La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice with his family at his side.

He was born September 2, 1965, in Las Cruces, NM to Paul Shirley Johnston Jr. and Eddith Lorene Cunningham Johnston. Paul was raised in Las Cruces. He studied at the New Mexico Military Institute...

Robert Troy Mims

Robert Troy Mims

Apr 24, 2024

Robert Troy Mims, 89 passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Las Cruces to Corrie (Watson) Mims and Marion Mims.

Robert graduated from Las Cruces High School. He enlisted in the Army in January 1955, serving time in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home Robert married and...

Richard Phillip

Richard Phillip

Apr 24, 2024

Richard P. Lujan “Rocky” it is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Rocky. Born September 6, 1943, passed April 24, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Mesilla where he owned Valley Hardware, from which he was retired.

Survived by wife, Clara and daughters; Barbara Narvaez (Raymond), Sylvia Boucher (Rick), Amy Porter (Donald). Grandchildren Ray, Phillip (Bianca), Robert (Malia),...

Michael  Norris

Michael Norris

Apr 24, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Grover Norris of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He died at the age of 79 on April 24, 2024.

Mike was born on October 12, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Everal and Helen Norris. He grew up in South Minneapolis / Richfield, MN and attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a degree in...

Mary  Louise  Eldridge

Mary Louise Eldridge

Apr 21, 2024

Mary Louise Dorries Eldridge was born December 22,1926 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Henry William Dorries and Pearl Capps Dorries. At the age of 97 she passed peacefully in her sleep at her home at the Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM.

She is survived by her children, Marilyn Weichmann (Michael), Allen Eldridge (Janet), and Mark Eldridge. She was blessed...

Ruben  Joseph  Anaya

Ruben Joseph Anaya

Apr 21, 2024

Ruben Joseph Anaya, 75 passed away on April 21, 2024, at his home in Las Cruces surrounded by his family.

Ruben was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Timeteo and Ellena Anaya, he graduated from Roswell High School in 1968. He married the love of his life Susie Anaya on July 21,1979. Right after graduation Ruben was drafted and went on...

Theresa Ann Runge

Theresa Ann Runge

Apr 19, 2024

Theresa (Terri) Ann Runge passed away on April 19, 2024, at Mountainview Regional Hospital from complications due to cancer. She was 72 at the time of her passing.

Terri was born Theresa Ann Root on June 19, 1951 to Hope Patlan and Fred Root in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from North High School in 1969. After graduation, she worked for a...

Elizabeth Josephine Grover

Elizabeth Josephine Grover

Apr 19, 2024

Elizabeth Josephine “Betty” Grover passed away at Memorial Medical Center on April 19, 2024. She is survived by 5 siblings, Mary Ruth Brockway, Hazel Burgett, Emsley H. Stevens, Sharon Stevens and Rod Stevens; six children and their spouses, Dennis Grover (Judy) Craig Grover (Wanda) Laurie Anderson (Bob) Stephanie Bowker (Bill) Elsa “Jeanie” Olivas (Ramon) James “Wes” Grover (Elena); 14 grandchildren,...

Gwendolyn Veile Edington

Gwendolyn Veile Edington

Apr 17, 2024

Gwendolyn Veile Edington

October 30, 1929, to April 17, 2024

Gwen was born in Tooele, Utah to Leman Conrad Veile and Afton Rebecca Veile. She was the oldest sibling to Lois and Dale. The family moved around in the western United States including Gardner, Montana and McGill, Nevada. Gwen spoke fondly of her years growing up near Yellowstone National Park. She finished...

Ronald Axtell

Ronald Axtell

Apr 14, 2024

Ronald Axtell died on April 14, 2024 at the age of 80 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on January 06, 1944 in San Angelo, Texas. Ron was a great father, grandfather, neighbor and friend.

Ron graduated from New Mexico State University with an associate degree in Police Science, FBI National Academy, Ron was in the United States Navy, enlisted...

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