Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Lilyan Johnson

Lilyan Johnson

May 14, 2021

Lilyan Winifred Johnson (Windy) Miller born December 4, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee was a lifelong resident of Mesilla and the Mesilla Valley passed away in her family home on Friday, May 14th, 2021. The daughter of Harry and Mary Hahs Miller. Windy was a graduate of Las Cruces High School where she was active with the high school swim team,...

William Coleman Tharp

William Coleman Tharp

May 13, 2021

William "Bill" C. Tharp, 83, of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning hour of May 13, 2021 at 12:20AM from his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer. William was born in El Paso, Tx on December 28, 1937 to Claud and Avalene Tharp. He graduated from Las Cruces High School then continued his education received a degree in Accounting...

John George Ll

John George Ll

May 12, 2021

John Edward (Johnny) George II of Anthony, NM died on May 12, 2021 at the age of 74. John was born on February 28, 1947 in Junction City, KS to John and Betty (Koepke) George. John had a long career in the medical field as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in both Las Cruces,...

Graciela Garcia

Graciela Garcia

May 10, 2021

Obituary-Graciela Garcia Graciela Garcia (Chela) was surrounded by her family when she entered eternal peace on Monday, May 10, 2021 in El Paso, TX at the age of 68. Graciela was born October 27, 1952 in Zacatecas, Mexico to her loving parents Eduardo Z. Garcia+ and Carmen D. Garcia+. She was a caring, loving, humble, and strong woman. Graciela was...

Kenneth Gaugler

Kenneth Gaugler

May 10, 2021

Kenneth F Gaugler (Kenn) was called home by our Lord & Savior at the age of 72, on Monday May 10, 2021. Kenn was born October 11, 1948, in Quakertown, PA to Walter and Henrietta Gaugler and was the youngest of four children. Kenn graduated from Southern Lehigh High school and studied as a Music Education major at Mansfield University...

Virginia Ann Miller

Virginia Ann Miller

May 5, 2021

Virginia Ann Miller passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2021, at the age of 86. Virginia is proceeded in death by her husband Robert "Stanley" Miller, her son Kevin Brian Miller; 2 grandsons Bryan Charles Miller and Justyn Lee Miller; her sister-in-law Daisy Lee Corgan and her parents George and Sophie Katz. Virginia is survived...

Hillary Kay Zwaagstra

Hillary Kay Zwaagstra

May 3, 2021

Hillary Kay Zwaagstra passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3rd. Hillary was born on December 7, 1982 to Bert and Diane Zwaagstra. Shegrew up the youngest of six children. She attended College Heights Kindergarten and Mesilla Valley Christian School, graduating in 2001. At an early age Hillary excelled in competitive gymnastics,...

Simona M Melon

Simona M Melon

Apr 30, 2021

Simona M. Melon Simona Martinez Melon 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April, 30, 2021. She was born March 19, 1929 in Mesilla, NM to Simon Martinez and Manuela Aleman Martinez. She met the love of her life Rosalio Melon in 1946 and they wed in 1948. They had 6 wonderful children. She is preceded in death...

Barbara Jane Wagner

Barbara Jane Wagner

Apr 30, 2021

Barbara Jane Wagner Barbara Jane Wagner's generous heart stopped beating April 30, 2021 at the age of 73 at Mountain View Hospital. Gathered around her bedside at her time of death were her loving, devoted husband of 53 years, Jim Wagner, her sister and husband, her nieces and nephew as well as her pastor. Barbara was born to Jack and...

Martha V. Gaugler

Martha V. Gaugler

Apr 29, 2021

Martha V Gaugler Went to be with our Lord on April 29th, 2021. She was born in El Paso, Texas on March 19th, 1943 She was preceded in death by her father Ellis L Bowers, her mother Winifred S Bowers, her sister Donna Sharp, her brother Steve Bowers, and her husband Thomas Keagle. She is survived by her sister April...

Virginia De Moran

Virginia De Moran

Apr 28, 2021

Virginia (Vicki) Ramirez De Moran age 91 passed to Heaven on April 28, 2021 in Las Cruces NM. Virginia was born January 8, 1930 in Torreon Mexico to Juan Ramirez Angles and Antonia Hernandez De Ramirez. Virginia was a member of the Baptist church and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus with all her Heart. She enjoyed fellowship and attending...

Cynthia Louis Cherry

Cynthia Louis Cherry

Apr 28, 2021

Cynthia Cherry, resident of Truth or Consequences, NM, died peacefully on April 28, 2021 at the age of 64 of an extended illness. Cynthia was kind and compassionate which was reflected in her work as a real estate agent. She was known to feed neighborhood cats and enjoy yard sales. Cynthia adored all animals, but especially llamas. Cynthia would take...

Jo Ann Massie-Seiple

Jo Ann Massie-Seiple

Apr 27, 2021

Jo Ann (Adams) Massie Seiple was born in Marshall, Texas on May 23, 1942. She passed away on April 27, 2021, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The cause of death was complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Jo Ann was the second daughter born to Charles Joseph Adams and Virginia Adams Daniel. She was a graduate of Marshall High School (class of...

Thelma Grace Florea

Thelma Grace Florea

Apr 26, 2021

Thelma Grace Florea went to be with the Lord Monday, April 26, 2021 at the age of 107 years. She was born in the family home near Grimes, Iowa on March 12, 1914 to Thomas Harry and Maude Gwenyth Aller, both deceased. During Thelma Florea's long and happy life some of her many interests were sewing, painting, crafts, fishing, gardening,...

Patricia Lofgren

Patricia Lofgren

Apr 24, 2021

Patricia Agnes (Symalla) Lofgren was taken into the arms of God on April 24, 2021. Born on January 29, 1935 to Ralph Vincent Symalla Sr. and Bernice Mazurkiewicz. Her mother passed away when she was a baby and she was raised by her father and stepmother Elinor. She was known by many names, Pat, Patsy, Mom, Aunt Pat, and her...

Helen Hall

Helen Hall

Apr 23, 2021

Helen M Hall September 17, 1922- April 23, 2021 Helen M. Hall left her earthly life the morning of April 23, 2021, at the age of 98 to move forward on her spiritual journey. Helen lived her life with gusto!!! She was preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Hall, who passed away in 1998. She was also preceded...

James J 'Pete' Drexler

James J 'Pete' Drexler

Apr 22, 2021

James Joseph Drexler, known to the world as "Pete," passed away on April 22, 2021 at home, surrounded by love from his eight children who were there with him. Pete was born on April 19, 1938 in Miami, Florida to Earl Joseph Drexler and Elizabeth Grolig. They found their way to Clyde, Texas, where Pete honed his academic skills in...

David Hirsch

David Hirsch

Apr 18, 2021

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of David Bela Hirsch on Sunday, April 18th at the age of 69 after a valiant fight from stomach cancer. He passed peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side. David, birth named Bela, was born in Focsani, Romania on July 11, 1951 to Holocaust survivors Ladislau...

Andres Jose Padilla

Andres Jose Padilla

Apr 18, 2021

Andres Jose Eduardo Padilla Las Cruces - Andres Jose Eduardo Padilla entered into the eternal peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 16th, 2021. Andres was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on December 16th, 2001. He was the youngest child, and much longed for son, of Edward and Dolores Padilla (also of Las Cruces, NM). As...

Wanda Ruth Wallace

Wanda Ruth Wallace

Apr 18, 2021

Wanda Ruth Wallace, 91, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on April 18, 2021. Wanda was born January 28, 1930 in Bard, New Mexico to Horace and Ella Horne. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 am on Monday, May 17, 2021 at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Wanda is preceded in death by her husband Edward H. (Jack)...