Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Kristen Marie Sandoval
Dec 9, 2021
Kristen Marie Sandoval, age 35, of Las Cruces passed away December 9, 2021, surrounded by love. She was born September 23, 1986, in Las Cruces, NM to Ernest and Vivian Sandoval. A deep loss for the Sandoval and the Holguin family. She is survived by her parents Vivian and Ernest Sandoval. Daughter Julianna Sandoval. Son and husband Azriel and Antonio...
Terry Rupe
Dec 9, 2021
Terry D Rupe, 74, a lifetime resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on December 9, 2021 at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Terry was born on March 5, 1947, to Hubert and Evaleen Rupe. He served honorably in the US Army and was a lifetime member of The Elks Lodge 1019 and VFW Post 10124. Back in his prime days,...
Peggy Murphy
Dec 9, 2021
Peggy L. (Hendry) Murphy June 1937 - December 2021 The 1st of three children born to Albert and Frances (Decker) Hendry near Wyaconda MO. After graduating Wyaconda High School in 1955, she married her childhood sweetheart William (Bill) Murphy Jr. In 1959 she followed her husband to Ft. Bliss in El Paso TX and eventually nearby Las Cruces NM. Preceded...
Larry Don Maddox
Dec 7, 2021
Larry Don Maddox was welcomed into the loving arms of his heavenly father, December 7th, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with multiple myeloma. Larry was born in Denver on March 19, 1950. He was adopted out of Denver by Donald and Martha Maddox and was raised in Farmington. Larry attended New Mexico Military Institute and served in the United States Army...
Emma Lee Carver
Dec 5, 2021
Emma Lee Young was born December 19, 1928, in Marshall, TX and passed peacefully at home in Las Cruces, NM on December 5, 2021, two weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She was preceded in glory by her parents, Rev. Z.O. Young and Kathernyn Litzler Young; her sisters, Louise King and Jane McPherson; her brother, Dr. Z.O. Young, Jr.; and...
Enrique 'Henry' Alvarez
Dec 5, 2021
Enrique "Henry" Alvarez, 75, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2021. Henry was born December 1, 1946, to Maria R. Alvarez. Henry served his Country Honorably in the United States Marine Corps, where he was awarded The Silver Star Medal for demonstrating valor in combat during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged...
Andrew Martinez
Dec 5, 2021
Andrew "Tuna" Martinez, 35 our beloved son, father, nephew, cousin and friend of Las Cruces, New Mexico left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 5, 2021. Andrew was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 20, 1986 to Marisela Martinez. Andrew had such a big heart and was...
Beverly Gerdes
Dec 3, 2021
Beverly Jean Gerdes, 89, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was called home to heaven on December 3, 2021. Born on September 27, 1932, to William and Stella Heinz in Dubuque, IA and baptized on October 9, 1932, she was a life-long Christian and member of the Lutheran Church Missouri-Synod. In 1955, she married Everett Gerdes and supported him...
Joe Ruben "Joe" Madrid
Dec 2, 2021
Our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, father in-law, brother, uncle, cousin and friend of Las Cruces, New Mexico left his dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday December 2, 2021. Joe was born March 25, 1948 in El Paso, TX to Martin Madrid and Lucy Cobley. Joe was a 1966 graduate...
Carlos Dominguez
Nov 29, 2021
CARLOS LUGO DOMINGUEZ JANUARY 18, 1951 - NOVEMBER 29, 2021 It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Carlos Dominguez of Anthony, NM born January 18, 1951, to Eulalio (Lalo) and Amparo (Polly) Dominguez. Carlos was called home by our Lord to enter eternal life...
Oscar "Chuck" Ortiz Iii
Nov 29, 2021
Oscar N. Ortiz (Chuck) entered the gates of heaven early in the morning on Monday, November 29, 2021. He was a very caring and kindhearted person. Chuck was one that you could sit and talk to no matter what it was about. He was always an open ear, and a helping hand when he could. Oscar was very passionate about...
Christopher Campbell
Nov 28, 2021
Christopher Campbell, born to Martin and Dianne Campbell on December 14, 1966, died suddenly on November 28, 2021. He was a beloved father, brother, son, husband, and friend. He left us too soon but left an impression on all who loved and knew him. He left his spirit in each of us and we will forever remember him as a...
Meyer Stahl
Nov 28, 2021
Meyer Stahl, 86 of Las Cruces, NM passed away November 28, 2021, at Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada in Las Cruces, NM. Meyer was born in Philadelphia, PA to Rose Huttman Stahl and Lipman Stahl on November 7, 1935. Meyer is survived by his wife Judith Stahl, son Lance Stahl, daughter Heather van Doorn, grandaughters Danica and Kendra van Doorn,...
Dorothy Ann Oursler
Nov 24, 2021
Dorothy Ann Oursler passed away November 24, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1938, in Las Cruces, NM and remained here her entire life. She was preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Goad, and her sister, Velda Speer. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Oursler; two daughters, Rebecca Oursler; Shawna Swanson and her husband...
Steven Salway
Nov 23, 2021
Steven Scott Salway, a 75-year-old resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on November 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born September 16, 1946, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Clement Salway and Kathryn Fritz Salway. Steve graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Pennsylvania in 1964 where he excelled in many sports. He earned multiple awards...
Adrian Lamos Edwards
Nov 23, 2021
Adrian L. Edwards, 87, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on November 23, 2021 in Las Cruces. It was unexpected and we are shocked and deeply saddened. His greatest joy was his family. He was a loving husband, a proud father and a doting grandfather. Adrian was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing colorful flowers, tasty peppers and fragrant herbs....
Refugio Julian 'Julian' Chavez
Nov 22, 2021
Refugio Julian Chavez (81) and his beloved wife Ramona R Chavez (78) gained their wings to heaven on November 22nd, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. As a final wish, after their 45 beautiful years of marriage and a lifetime of memories, they both gained their wings together holding each other's hand. Julian was born July 4th, 1940, in Las Palomas,...
William "Bill" Pierce
Nov 22, 2021
William "Bill" Pierce died at age 86 on 22 November 2021 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on 22 March 1935 in Durand, Michigan to Cecil and Mable Pierce. He was the brother of Alan Pierce and Barbara (Pierce) Coffield. He graduated Durand High School in 1953. He served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 as...
Ramona Chavez
Nov 22, 2021
Refugio Julian Chavez (81) and his beloved wife Ramona R Chavez (78) gained their wings to heaven on November 22nd, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center. As a final wish, after their 45 beautiful years of marriage and a lifetime of memories, they both gained their wings together holding each other's hand. Julian was born July 4th, 1940, in Las Palomas,...
Larry Galen Lindsey
Nov 21, 2021
On November 21,2021 Larry Lindsey passed away at home with his loving wife at his side. After years of courageously living with a rare neurological disease he passed at the age of 79. Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Lindsey, his daughter Kimberly Hare (Quinton), and his son Peter Lindsey (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Desiree Gholson (Jon),...
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