Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Margaret Benoit
Jan 8, 2020
Margaret Benoit Devoted Mother and Grandmother Margaret "Margie" Veronica (Payea) Benoit passed away on January 8th, 2020. She was born June 10, 1928 in Burlington, Vermont to Frank and Loretta Payea. She was predeceased by her sister Hazel Payea, brother Robert Payea, brother Raymond Payea, sister Doris Bouchard (Payea), sister Lorraine Lampman (Payea), sister Catherine Montegue (Payea), brother Bernard Payea,...
Susan E. Heyser
Jan 8, 2020
SUSAN ELIZABETH HEYSER Susan passed away at her home on January 8, 2020 after a long illness. Susan was born in Passaic, NJ to Alfred Leone and Elizabeth Hayton Leone. She moved with her family to Las Cruces in January 1952. She attended Southward Elementary, Alameda Elementary, and Alameda Junior High. Susan graduated from LCHS in 1966. She received her...
Amelia Alvarez De De Torres
Jan 7, 2020
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Amelia Alvarez de Torres, loving mother passed away at the age of 79. Amelia was born December 16, 1940 in El Castillo, Mexico. She migrated from Mexico to Chicago, Illinois in 1975. She retired in 1998 and moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico where she spent her free time working on her garden and attending...
Antonia E. Hernandez
Jan 6, 2020
Antonia "Minnie" Hernandez, our beloved mother and grandmother, joined the lord in heaven on January 6, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Minnie was born on March 30, 1935 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Leonardo and Cruzita Crespin. She was a homemaker and devoted her love and life to her grandchildren. She welcomed everyone with...
James J Brumley
Jan 4, 2020
James J. "Dutch" Brumley was born in El Paso, Texas on April 2, 1930 to Hattie Priscilla Sullivan and Luther Lee Sullivan. He passed away on January 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Dutch was married for 66 years to Wanda (Cahoon) Brumley. Dutch is survived by his daughter Priscilla Grooms and her husband David L. Grooms and...
Gwendolyn Berlemann
Jan 3, 2020
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Berlemann, age 82 On January 3, 2020 I lost my love of almost 42 years at the age of 82. Gwen Berlemann was born December 9, 1937 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her parents were Merle and Carl Needham. She attended Fairacres elementary school, and Court junior high. She went to night school and received her high school...
Judith Ann Baker
Jan 2, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandma & great grandma, Judith "Judy" Ann Baker, 80, she was granted her angel wings by joining our heavenly father on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at her home. Judy was born on October 28th, 1939 in Moline, Illinois to the late Pauline and William Patterson. She...
Mike A. Padilla
Jan 2, 2020
Mike A. Padilla, 78 years, died January 2, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Mike was born March 9, 1941 in Hot Springs (now T or C), New Mexico. He was the 3rd of 10 children born to Melcor and Juanita (Aguirre) Padilla. They moved to Las Cruces about 1949. He met his wife Maryann Duran in 1957 and they...
Francisca 'Kika' Swanson
Jan 1, 2020
Francisca "Kika" Swanson, 81 years, Alamogordo, NM, went with her Lord January 1, 2020. "Kika" was a beloved member of the ICC church and touched many through her community service throughout many years. From the family home are son Michael A. Swanson and granddaughter Victoria Swanson. She leaves one daughter, Frances -Swanson Griego and her granddaughter Isabel Marie. She also...
Andres Silva
Jan 1, 2020
Andres "Andy" Garcia Silva, 44, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born March 17, 1975 to Andres and Gloria Silva. He was the third of their six children. He grew up in Las Cruces, NM. He is a 1994 graduate of Mayfield High School, where he lettered in Athletics. He enjoyed his wrestling...
Lester Ewing Heinzman
Dec 31, 2019
Lester E. Heinzman MESILLA PARK - Reverend Lester Ewing Heinzman, 89, our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, was called home peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on December 31, 2019. Lester was a very outgoing person who was full of love and compassion for others. As a native of Mesilla Park, he...
Nick Hurley
Dec 29, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nick Hurley. Nick died Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 34. Nick was born in Portales, NM on May 22, 1985 to Jim and Kay Hurley. From an early age he was involved in physical activities including martial arts, archery, hunting, fishing, camping,...
Frances L. Pack
Dec 29, 2019
OBITUARY Frances L. (Pickard) Pack, a native Las Crucen, was born to Wesley and Lucille Pickard in 1931. She lived here her entire life and graduated from Las Cruces Union High School. She married Richard (Pete) Pack in 1948. They enjoyed life together for 55 years until his death in 2003. Frankie, as she was fondly known, was employed by...
John Carter
Dec 24, 2019
John Lange Carter August 6, 1944 - December 24, 2019 A Life Observed…. John Lange Carter, consciously wore the mantle of his heritage. An American and proud of that heritage, John served in the United States Army Infantry. He was true to that heritage. As a patrol agent in the United States Border Patrol, John executed his duties always in...
Teresa M Shannon
Dec 24, 2019
An is not available at this time for Teresa M Shannon (Mazzone). We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Teresa M Shannon (Mazzone), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
Tommy F. Mackin
Dec 24, 2019
Tommy F. Mackin, 80, died after an intense battle with cancer on Dec. 24th, 2019. He entered the presence of the Lord, surrounded by family. Tom was born April 11, 1939, in San Angelo, Tx. He was the son of OC and Eleta Mackin, and the brother of Carol Mackin Cupp. Tom graduated from Texas Tech University in 1963 with...
Charles "Ziggy" Wagner
Dec 23, 2019
Today and all days we celebrate the life of Charles Edward Wagner. He was a wonderful husband, father, Grandfather, teacher, brother, friend and over all role model for those around him. His passing on December 23rd, 2019 has left a hole in the hearts of his loved ones. He is survived by his wife Brandie Wagner, his five children; Nicholas,...
Robert F. Lee
Dec 22, 2019
Robert F. "Bob" Lee passed away on December 22nd, 2019 at the age of 70 in the town of his birth, Las Cruces, NM. Bob moved to Santa Fe at a young age, where he graduated high school in 1968. In 1974, he moved to Grants to work at the uranium mine. There, he married his wife, Kay, on December...
Joe H Jaramillo
Dec 21, 2019
Joe H. Jaramillo Joe H. Jaramillo was called home by Our Heavenly Father on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on Feb. 11, 1932 in El Llano, New Mexico, the eldest of 10 children, to Salomon and Maria Emeteria Jaramillo. He went to school in Espaola and El Rito, NM. Then he moved to Las...
Edward A Farris
Dec 20, 2019
Edward Ainslie Farris passed away peacefully on December 20, 2019. He was born February 8, 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Edith Weber and Elza Farris. He was the second of their six children and spent his youth in the Pacific Northwest, especially in Bellingham and Everett. Ed joined the Merchant Marine in 1942 because he was too young to...
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