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Gary Paul Steele

Gary Paul Steele

Mar 5, 2020

Gary Paul Steele, 82, passed away Thursday, March 5th, 2020. He succumbed to a fast battle with cancer. Gary was born to Paul Steele and Florence Steele on February 20th, 1938 in Holdrege, Nebraska. Gary was a charter member of the FOE #4308 in Caballo, New Mexico where he helped raise thousands of dollars for various charities in Southern New...

Joshua Sena

Joshua Sena

Mar 5, 2020

Joshua "Josh" "Geesh Guash" Sena, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 38. Josh was born on June 25, 1981, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Bertha Chavez (Sauceda) and Louis Sena. Josh was a vibrant baby, and grew up to be a...

Daniel Ignacio Correa

Daniel Ignacio Correa

Feb 29, 2020

Its with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Father, Life Partner, Son and Brother DANIEL IGNACIO CORREA, age 38 lifelong resident of Las Cruces, NM on February 29th, 2020 at University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Daniel was surrounded by his Daughter, Family and Friends at the time of his passing. "Danny"...

Joy Rochelle Montoya

Joy Rochelle Montoya

Feb 29, 2020

Joy Rochelle Orsel Montoya , 85 passed away peacefully on Feb. 29, 2020 at the Mesilla Valley Hospice La Posada Patient care Center, Las Cruces New Mexico. Joy was born on December 27, 1934 in Salt Lake City , Utah to Iva and Chester Orsel. Joy attended school in Salt Lake City , Utah Joy was very loving and kind...

Gary Lyn Guss

Gary Lyn Guss

Feb 28, 2020

Gary Lyn Guss, age 71, passed away in Las Cruces on February 28, 2020 from complications from sepsis. Gary was born on February 27, 1949 in Roswell, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard Howard Guss, Virgie Louise Carter Guss, and his brother Alan Dwayne Guss. Gary is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Doyal...

Mariela Flores

Mariela Flores

Feb 27, 2020

On February 28, 2020 God needed a special angel and called you home. Mariela Flores 37, born November 7, 1982, born to Jesus and Alicia Flores. Mariela was a tender, loving person that loved talking, having people over, coloring, playing, singing, watching movies, dancing ballet folkloric, and tried out for the Special Olympics. She loved eating chile rellenos, nachos, and...

Francis Lee Judiscak

Francis Lee Judiscak

Feb 26, 2020

On February 26, 2020, a gate was opened into Glory for Francis Judiscak, born July 1, 1928 in La Veta, CO. He passed away at his son's residence in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Welcoming to God's Presence was his parents, John and Mary; his brother Mike; his precious wife, Mamie; beloved daughter, Mary Lou. Francis was a rock in the...

Norbert Leonard Waleke

Norbert Leonard Waleke

Feb 26, 2020

Norbert Waleke July 13, 1936 - February 26, 2020 Norbert Leonard Waleke "Norm", age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Norm was born on July 13, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan. After graduating from high school, he served in the US Army, the US Navy and the US Naval Reserves, a total of...

Dorothy Mae Haithcock

Dorothy Mae Haithcock

Feb 23, 2020

Dorothy Mae Haithcock 87 passed away on February 23, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Dorothy was born in Chicago Illinois to Anna Linnea and Jonas Bloomquist. Her Life was full, she enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends. She loved reading, sewing and watching cowboy shows and taking trips to the Casino. She also loved to laugh and...

Tommie Broyles

Tommie Broyles

Feb 20, 2020

Tommie Lee Broyles, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Tom was born on December 2, 1937, in San Saba, Texas. Upon graduating from high school, he served 4 years in the United States Navy, and then went on to receive a degree in Engineering from the University of Houston. He married...

Justin Troy Mims

Justin Troy Mims

Feb 18, 2020

Justin Troy Mims, 24 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died February 18, 2020 at his home. Justin was born May 11, 1995 in Las Cruces to Brenda Taylor and Jimmy Simpson. Justin was a member of the Picacho Middle School FFA and Mayfield High School FFA. He Loved to build and work on anything. Justin loved the outdoors including hunting,...

Tina Shelley

Tina Shelley

Feb 17, 2020

Tina Shelley, 77, of Las Cruces, ran into the loving arms of her Maker and was greeted by her parents, Willian Boga Shelley and Gloria Hayner Shelley. She transitioned to her Heavenly Home on February 17, 2020. Tina was born October 5, 1942 in El Paso, Texas. She was a 1960 graduate of Las Cruces High School. She worked for...

Donna Jo Ikard

Donna Jo Ikard

Feb 16, 2020

Donna Jo Ikard, 88, of Las Cruces NM died February 16, 2020. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, February 21, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Tortugas, NM. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book. Service Details. Celebration...

Allan Wesley Odom

Allan Wesley Odom

Feb 15, 2020

Allan W. Odom, 93 passed away peacefully in his home on February 15, 2020. He was married to Jean Cale Odom who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two daughters Carla and Angela, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private family service will be held at a later date.

Rylei Jamison Getz

Rylei Jamison Getz

Feb 15, 2020

Our loving, beautiful Rylei J. Getz, age 21, Of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2020. Rylei was born on May 21st, 1998 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Bryan and Riki. She Graduated from Centennial High School in 2017. Rylei loved playing softball, the Aristocats and Harry Potter. During High School she began working for Dickerson's...

John Edmond Phelan

John Edmond Phelan

Feb 14, 2020

On Friday, February 14, 2020, John Edmond Phelan passed away at the age of 77. He was born in Vallejo, California on January 27, 1943, to Patrick and Audrey Phelan. John and his family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1972, and he became an involved member of the community. John's expertise in the title business created a lasting...

Steven Dale Cook

Steven Dale Cook

Feb 13, 2020

Steven D. Cook passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Franklin Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in El Paso, Texas, after a long struggle with various illnesses. He was born May 17, 1959, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Carl W. Cook, Jr., and Shirley (Sammons) Cook. Steven graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1977. After a tour with...

Evelyn Flower

Evelyn Flower

Feb 13, 2020

Evelyn E Flower, 84 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 13, 2020. Evelyn was born May 19, 1935 in Kingsville, Texas, she spent the last 40 years in Las Cruces. Evelyn lived a full and blessed life and will be dearly missed by her loved ones. She is Survived by her Brother...

Carrie Jan Letterle

Carrie Jan Letterle

Feb 12, 2020

Carrie Letterle 57, died February 12, 2020 at her home in Las Cruces, NM after a long history of illness. Carrie was surrounded by family when she passed. She was born August 15, 1963 in Honolulu, HI and married Steven Letterle June 25, 1982. She is survived by her three children; Nicole Letterle, Amanda Day, Kristopher Letterle, and step-son Brad...

Shirley Jackson

Shirley Jackson

Feb 11, 2020

Shirley Elaine Jackson left this life peacefully on March 11, 2020, to return to the side of her beloved husband, Rawley, the love of her life. Shirley was born on July 15, 1935 in Santa Rita, NM which is now in space above the open pit copper mine in Grant County. Shirley loved so many and touched the lives of...

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