Obituaries

Oct 25, 2020

Susan Elizabeth Nelson passed away in her home at age 61 on October 25, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on December 30,1958 in Oceanside, CA to Gerald and Barbara Nelson (Coffman). Susan was a Neuromuscular Therapist since 1984 and was trained by Archie Banister in Carlsbad, NM. In 1986 she moved to Las Cruces, NM and started...

Oct 24, 2020

Gomisindo Angel Jr, 69, Las Cruces resident, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Mountain View Hospital. Gomisindo was born on August 29, 1951 in Hatch, NM. He lived in Hatch, NM and moved to Las Cruces, NM. Survivors include his 4 children, Tessie Angel (Ismael) from Las cruces, Joey Angel from Las Cruces, Tricia Gutierrez and husband Gabriel...

Oct 23, 2020

October 23, 2020 Cheryl R. England passed away following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Cheryl was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin March 2, 1947 to Chester R. and Gwendolyn E. Senk. In 1979 she married her loving husband John England. Together they raised her sons Frank IV "Skip" and Max who currently live in the Santa Cruz, California...

Oct 23, 2020

Ernesto Saucedo Baca, 87, passed away on October 23rd in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in 1933 to Magdaleno and Carmen Baca. Ernesto graduated with honors from New Mexico State University. His work as a civil engineer took him on assignments throughout the US and the Far East. Ernesto was an avid craftsman who built the home he...

Oct 22, 2020

The McDowell family announces the passing of Shirley D McDowell, age 95, of Las Cruces, on October 22, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Shirley was born on June 24, 1925 in Woodhaven, New York to George Dommer and Lillie Fredericks Dommer. In her youth she loved the beach and spent summer weekends in Belmore, Long Island with her...

Oct 22, 2020

LAS CRUCES - Antonio (Tony) Aguirre, age 68, died on October 22, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM. Tony was born in Marfa, Texas to Angel and Guadalupe Aguirre. He lived most of his life in Las Cruces. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Master's degree and worked as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Oct 22, 2020

Josefina "Chepa" Marquez Franco , 80 of Las Cruces, died on Thursday October 22, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. She was born April 20, 1940 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Rosario Marquez and Socorro Martinez Marquez. In 1965 She married Jose Elias Franco in Juarez, Mexico. She was employed by Wal-Mart for over 20 years. Josefina is survived by her...

Oct 22, 2020

Wayne Winton Bayless III was 64 when he passed away on October 22, 2020 in his home in Las Cruces. He was born on June 13, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico. His parents were Wayne Winton Bayless Jr. and Julie Anding Bayless. As a child, he grew up and traveled the world with his family. He spent quite a bit...

Oct 18, 2020

Antonio T. Gonzales, 65, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tony was born May 2, 1955 in Hatch, New Mexico to Manuel M. Gonzales and Helen T. Gonzales. He had 6 siblings Robert Bernal, Dolores Bernal, Lucy Gonzales, Manuel Gonzales Jr., Petra Gonzales, and Daniel Gonzales. Tony attended Five Points Elementary, Ernie Pyle Jr....

Oct 18, 2020

Obituary for Joe Hendrus Joe Hendrus, age 73, died at his home on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Joe was born in New Braunfels, TX on November 15, 1946 and is preceded in death by his parents, Carmen Gaytan Hendrus and Harvey L. Hendrus. He is survived by his loving wife Marsha, children Jodie White (Michael),...

Oct 18, 2020

On Sunday, October 18, 2020, Edward James Cleary, passed away peacefully, at the age of 91 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1929, to Florence and Edward Joseph Cleary. He attended Rockhurst High School and went on to serve in the United States Marines. He played football at Central Missouri State. Upon his graduation...

Oct 16, 2020

On October 16th, 2020, Tom "TB" Bertolas passed away at his home with his wife and daughter by his side. Tom was born 12.04.51 to Jack and Betty Bertolas in Virginia, MN. He was the third of four sons. Tom was a do-er of all things. He was the little brother who wanted to be like the big brothers. He...

Oct 13, 2020

James "Jake" Edward Fulp who was born in Walkertown, North Carolina on May 9, 1930 to Yancy Marion Fulp and Ludie Salena Adams, passed away October 13, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He married Marie Adams in 1950, right before he deployed to serve his Country in the Korean Conflict. His service continued until 1970, at which time he...

Oct 10, 2020

Terry Lee Collins passed away on October 10, 2020 from complications related to diabetes. Fondly known to many as TLC, Terry was born in 1942 in Ruidoso, NM to Dutch and Elizabeth Collins. Terry was "big brother" to Joy Cottingim and Martha Hedgecoke. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Bonnie Adams, and his bosom buddy...

Oct 9, 2020

Kin "Ronnie" "Ron" Pearson, 75, of Las Cruces, died Oct. 9, 2020 in Las Cruces. He was born in Hastings, Nebraska July 4, 1945 to Vesper and Orvey Pearson. The family moved to New Mexico in 1950. He had three brothers-Thomas, Kurt and Bennett Pearson. He grew up in Columbus, NM and then the family moved to Deming, NM where...

Oct 8, 2020

On Thursday, October 8th, 2020, Dolores Volkmer Wallace, loving wife and mother of four sons passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. Dolores was born on June 15th, 1931 in Nemaha County, Nebraska, to Eddie and Gleeola Wright. Dolores was born and raised in the farming life of southeastern Nebraska. She was a country schoolteacher...

Oct 8, 2020

Bob Watkins "Fat Bob", age 77, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2020 surrounded by his family in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 5, 1942 in Alamogordo, NM to Christine Watkins Abenante and Gene Watkins. He was a lifetime resident of Alamogordo, NM and an owner/operator of a local Harley Davidson authorized parts dealer and shop, Fat Bob's...

Oct 8, 2020

In Loving Memory of Phillip M. Placencio. A father, son, grandson, partner, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Phillip Michael Placencio 33, left this world to go home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020. Born in Las Cruces, NM on April 10, 1987 o David and Genoveva Placencio. Phillip grew up in Las Cruces and graduated from Mayfield...

Oct 7, 2020

Oct 6, 2020

Minerva Socorro Tello Romero (1931-2020) Minerva Romero, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the age of 89. Minerva was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Mercedes Baylon Tello and Jose Tello. She was raised in Juarez by her mother and stepfather Enrique (Chinito) Deharce. She was married to Antonio Garcia...