Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Eugene Howard Killam
Jul 12, 2020
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, Dr. Eugene (Gene) Howard Killam, age 78 who passed away peacefully at home in Mesquite, NM on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Born January 5, 1942 to Dorothy Marie Burbach and Herbert Eugene Killam in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Gene grew...
Jazzmaine Kavon Edmondson
Jul 11, 2020
Jazz Maine departed this life Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 12:10 PM in El Paso, TX. He was born July 24, 1995; he was the son of Chris Edmondson and Jewella Edmondson. Jazz attended public school in El Paso and graduated from CCTA High School in El Paso, TX. He has been a comedian and Rap singer since the age...
Maria Teresa Kee
Jul 10, 2020
Maria T (Terry) Kee departed for her final adventure to meet her Lord on July 10, 2020. She was born September 8, 1935 in Esmeralda Coahuila MX, and emigrated to Texas USA after finishing school at age 18. Awaiting her in Heaven are husband Henry Dee Kee, parents Ignacio Rodriguez and Julia Rodriguez Villarreal, brother Jesus Rodriguez, and great-grandson Jonathan...
Helen Josephine Jaramillo
Jul 10, 2020
Friday, July 10, 2020, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and the matriarch of our family, Josie (Blanco) Jaramillo of Tularosa, NM, left this earth for eternal life. Josie was born on January 21, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM, and raised in Carrizozo, NM by her parents Clifford and Mary Perea Barreras. Nana, as everyone called her, raised...
Isaac Edwin Cristiano Brealey-Rood
Jul 8, 2020
Isaac Edwin Cristiano Brealey-Rood, age 16, passed away on July 8, 2020. He was born on June 17, 2004, in Villanueva, Casanare, Colombia. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Carissa and Charles Bonacci; his father and stepmother, James and Shannon Rood; his brother, Aidan Brealey-Rood; his sister, Keira Brealey-Rood; his stepbrothers, Charles and Vincenzo Bonacci; and his grandparents...
Buster Tom Chidester
Jul 7, 2020
Buster Tom Chidester of Las Cruces passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 7th 2020. He was born to Hubert and Mamie (Black) Chidester on February 4,1923 in Tatum, NM. He graduated from Tatum High School and attended New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts before enlisting in the Army Air Force during WWII. He served as an...
Enrique Arias
Jul 7, 2020
Enrique E. Arias was born July 10, 1926 to Rita Escarcega and Toribio Arias in Chihuahua, Mexico. Enrique Arias was married to his wife Julia Rosa Arias for 57 years until her passing on September 7, 2015. Enrique Arias was father to 8 children, Rita, Martha, Juan, Enrique, Carlos, Luis, Ernesto, Julie and adopted three grandchildren, Dominique, Ernesto Jr., and...
Richard Sanchez
Jul 6, 2020
It is with heavy hearts and much love the family of Richard Sanchez announce his passing on July 7, 2020 at the age of 84. Richard will be forever and sadly missed by his wife, Concepcion Sanchez, his children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Richard will be remembered for the love of his family, his friends and community. A rosary...
Leo Miranda
Jul 5, 2020
Leo ‘Rudy' Miranda, 84, of Las Cruces New Mexico joined the Lord on July 5, 2020; he passed peacefully in his home. He was welcomed into paradise by his parents, Refugio Duran and Isidro Miranda, as well as his brothers and one sister. Leo was born on May 27, 1936 and resided in Las Cruces the majority of his life....
Juan Montoya
Jul 3, 2020
It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Juan Montoya, age 77, of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2020. Juan was a retired land surveyor, but he was also known as a "jack of...
Erminda Ferrales
Jul 3, 2020
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, Erminda A. Ferrales, age 72 of Las Cruces, New Mexico on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center. Erminda or Minda, Mindita as many people knew her was born on July 5, 1947 in Mesilla, New Mexico to Richard...
George Thomas Montoya
Jun 30, 2020
George T. Montoya passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. George was born May 22, 1953 to George w. Montoya and Margaret Molina. He is survived by daughter Roxy Montoya, Sons; Justin Hungate, George S. Montoya III and six grandchildren. He also leaves behind two brothers P. Martinez-Montoya and Philip J. Montoya and sister Norma Ledesma....
James Oriva
Jun 30, 2020
James Oriva, born January 14, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas to William Oriva and Margaret Allen joined his parents and brother Dutch Streiff June 30, 2020. Jim was a valiant warrior his last few years as he battled for his life and will be missed by his family and friends. Jim as many knew him was a metro-man with many interests....
Diana Lyon
Jun 30, 2020
With hearts heavy, faith strong, and a million memories fresh, we bid farewell, for now, to our Diana. Born December 2, 1961 to Ismael and Jenny Rel, Diana graduated from LCHS, attended NMSU for a spell, then, never one to wait around, jumped directly into life. She found her soulmate in Parry Lyon, and they married, thus beginning a love...
Charlie Thomas Freeman
Jun 25, 2020
Charlie T. Freeman, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on Thursday June 25, 2020 after reaching the age of 88 years old. After a long battle, he died peacefully within his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico with his Beloved wife Sharon along with his children and grandchildren. Charlie was born on May 7, 1932 in Bennettsville, SC to...
Anthony Frank Avallone
Jun 24, 2020
Anthony Frank Avallone, 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at La Posada/Mesilla Valley Hospice. Anthony was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, NY, the son of Frank and Mary (Annechiarico) Avallone. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Army and spent a little more than 3 years there before he was discharged. He liked to tell...
Betty Jean Bishop
Jun 24, 2020
Our beloved Betty Jean (Rodriguez) Bishop went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, June 24, 2020. She lost her battle with cancer in her home with family. Betty was born on February 3, 1965 to Reyna Soto and Eddie Z. Rodriguez in Fort Campbell, Kentucky where her father, served with the 101st Airborne Division. After completing...
Barbara Johnson
Jun 23, 2020
Barbara Lynne Shields Johnson died peacefully on June 23, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Crusas, NM where she was being treated in the intensive care unit for a variety of ailments that reduced her strength and ability to eat. She was surrounded by her doctors and palliative care givers, and connected by video to her beloved husband Charles...
Alejo C. Galvan
Jun 23, 2020
Alejo C. Galvan (Alex) Our Beloved Alex as he was fondly known by his loved ones, was born September 17, 1941, and entered the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at the age of 78. Alex was born in Hatch, New Mexico. Alex worked many years at Montgomery Wards in Las Cruces, NM. He was a very well-known...
Gladys Bourge
Jun 22, 2020
Gladys Jean Dixon Bourge, 80, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2020. Gladys was born on 11/27/1939 to Murrell and Alma Dixon, in Denison, Texas. Gladys had a green thumb and was passionate about caring for her many plants, inside and out; she loved chihuahuas and raised at least 10, with the last one,...
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