Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Joe Hernandez Jr.
Aug 10, 2020
Joe Hernandez Jr., 76, of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal life on August 10, 2020. He was born in Mesilla, NM, son of Jose and Guadalupe Hernandez. He served his country in the U.S. Army for four years, was a Vietnam Veteran and was very proud of his military background. Joe then joined the police academy and became a Las...
Jacob Daniel Becerra
Aug 6, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Jacob Daniel Becerra. Jacob was 18 years old when he passed on Thursday, August 6th of 2020 by Frenger Park, Las Cruces, NM. Jacob Becerra aka "J_Smoov," was born March 14th, 2002 in Carlsbad, NM. He lived with and was loved by parents Jennie Rebecca Becerra and David Anthony...
Ronald Eugene Garcia
Aug 6, 2020
Ronald Eugene Garcia, 77, of Las Cruces, NM, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 6, 2020. Ron was born on June 27, 1943 and was raised in Alamosa, CO. As a young boy he watched his father, Alfred, go off to fight the Japanese in the Pacific during the Second World War. Alfred...
Gerald Mcconnell
Aug 5, 2020
Gerald (Gerry) G. McConnell, 91 of Las Cruces, NM passed away peacefully August 5, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born August 12, 1928 in San Pedro, CA to Ben and Mattie McConnell. He married Ruth Helen Rich in 1948. Gerald attended military school, Long Beach College and served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He...
Michael Trujillo
Aug 4, 2020
Michael David Trujillo died at age 37, on August 4, 2020 in San Diego California. Michael was born October 11, 1982 in Las Cruces N.M. to Conni Crouse Solis and Edward Trujillo. Michael graduated from Onate High School in 2001. Michael was a very talented wrestler, boxer, tattoo artist, and comedian. Michael had a great work ethic and was a...
Gina F. Gomez
Aug 2, 2020
Gina Ferretti Gomez, 97, passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2020. An only child, Gina was born in North Bergen, New Jersey to Ennio and Marianna Ferretti. Gina was independent and vivacious, the "life of the party!" Gina spent her early life in the New Jersey area. She used to listen to the old-time radio stories under her...
Joaquin Cornejo
Aug 2, 2020
Las Cruces - Joaquin Cornejo, age 54, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joaquin was fondly known to family as "TJ" or "Walkman" to close friends. He was born on September 9, 1965 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Socorro L. Hernandez and Joaquin Cornejo. He attended Mayfield High School, graduating in May 1983. Joaquin was employed for...
Dorothy Evelyn Siepman
Jul 29, 2020
Dorothy E. Siepman, age 84, of Deming, NM, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born to the late Douglas and Evelyn Mitchell on October 27, 1935 in Bellwood, IL. She married Ronald H. Siepman on August 5, 1953. Dorothy attended high school in Chicago. She went on to achieve her BA, and MBA, and then earning her...
Yolanda Garcia
Jul 28, 2020
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Yolanda (Yolie) C. Garcia, age 71. On July 28, 2020 Yolie entered eternal life to be with her Heavenly Father. Yolie was born August 14, 1948 in Santa Rita, N.M. to Manuel and Elvira Cordero. She was a 1967 Cobre High Graduate....
Joyce Tank
Jul 26, 2020
With saddened hearts, but joyful memories of her amazing life, the family of Joyce Florence Tank announce her passing on July 26, 2020. She lived every day to the fullest, never losing her positive outlook or wavering in her faith in God. Joyce was born March 16, 1930 to Edwin and Delia Sauter, in Buffalo New York. She had a...
Destiny Dawn Norris
Jul 26, 2020
Destiny Norris went on her final ride July 26th, 2020. Only those she knew and loved were allowed to call her Decky. She lived each day of her 12 years to the fullest and without fear! She set an example of what it truly means to love life and one that we all should follow. Decky, a rare Cliff Cowgirl,...
Sharon Lee Wooden
Jul 26, 2020
Dr. Sharon Lee Wooden, a long-time resident of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Sharon was born in Boise, Idaho in 1932. She recently celebrated her 88th birthday and was looking forward to gathering with friends once the pandemic restrictions were lifted. Sharon graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Music Education...
Jeffrey Zane Gomer
Jul 19, 2020
JEFFREY ZANE GOMER, age 41, of Las Cruces passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was born June 23, 1979 in Aurora, CO. Those left to mourn his passing include parents Myr Dawson-Andrews of Las Cruces, Gary and Billie Gomer of Windsor, CO; 4 children, Isaiah and Michaela Chacon, Zane and Ethan Gomer all of Las Cruces; 2 sisters, Jenna...
Eugenia Staszewski
Jul 19, 2020
EUGENIA L. STASZEWSKI Eugenia Staszewski was born in Michigan in 1916, the second daughter of Eugene and Leocadia Staszewski. As a child, she showed a talent for music which was nurtured in settlement houses and school orchestras, eventually earning her a seat with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, in which she played the viola. Her career with the orchestra supported her...
Barbara Berryhill
Jul 17, 2020
Barbara F. Berryhill 85 of Las Cruces N.M. Went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on July 17, 2020. Barbara was born on December 6, 1934 to Ernest Freeland and Lucille Drewry in Memphis, TN. Barbara graduated from Central High School in Memphis, TN in 1952. Barbara met the love of her life, Wayne Berryhill through...
Margaret Barron
Jul 17, 2020
Margaret W. Barron, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Friday July 17, 2020 at the age of 90+. Margaret is survived by her two sons, Robert (Bob) of Las Cruces, and David and his wife Patricia of Prairieville, LA, grandsons Kevin and his wife Kristine of Prairieville, LA, and Kenny of Morrisville, NC. and great-great...
Esther Granado
Jul 16, 2020
Esther Granado, 90 Loving mother and grandmother, Esther L. Granado (born Esther Leroy), 90, reunited with her husband Thursday, July 16, 2020, with her family by her side in Las Cruces, NM. Esther was born March 6, 1930 in El Paso, Texas to Guadalupe Lopez and Luis Leroy. Growing up, Esther helped make the adobe bricks to build her father's...
Luis Lopez
Jul 14, 2020
Luis "Leech" Lopez, 66, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Leech as he was fondly known was born November 18, 1953 to Sotero and Luz Lopez in Mesilla Park, New Mexico. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters Chuy (Susana), Salvador (Chela), Sotero Jr., Norberta (Ron) and Teresita. Luis...
Annabelle Schrodt
Jul 13, 2020
Annabelle Schrodt went home to meet Jesus face to face on July 13, 2020 at the age of 96. While we are so sad to say good-bye, we are already smiling at the beautiful legacy that she has left us, and the sweet memories that are too many to count. Ann was born on January 6, 1924 on a farm...
Marion J Simms
Jul 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marion "Jay" Simms, 68, currently of Las Cruces, NM. (Formerly of Albuquerque, NM and Artesia, NM). Jay was born on August 22, 1951 to Donald C. and Donna "Maxine" (Meyers) Simms in El Paso, TX. The family followed Donald's work as a minister until his death when Jay was...
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