Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Benjamin M Boykin
Apr 3, 2020
Benjamin M. Boykin, 90, of Las Cruces, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on April 3rd, 2020. He was born March 3rd,1930 in Clarendon, Texas, the second son of late G. L. Boykin and Edna Matthews Boykin. Ben attended Las Cruces Union High and later went on to graduate from NMSU in 1952 with a BS in Electrical...
Rumaldo Kevin "Ronnie" Benavidez
Apr 2, 2020
Rumaldo "Ronnie" Kevin Benavidez, beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2020. He passed away at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, at the age of 53. Ronnie was born on March 25, 1967 in Canutillo, Texas to Antonio Benavidez and Lorenza Ruiz Benavidez. He graduated from Gadsden...
Lorenzo Bustamante
Apr 2, 2020
Lorenzo Martinez "Larry/Chino" Bustamante died at home surrounded by his family on April 2, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 76. Lorenzo was born on September 5, 1943 in Rodey, NM to Concepci
Jackie Dale Ward
Mar 30, 2020
On Monday, March 30th, 2020 Jack Dale Ward, loving husband and father of 3, passed away at the age of 72. At his side when he passed, was his loving wife of 50 years, Lydia Chavez-Ward. Jack was born in Portales, New Mexico in 1947 to Jay A Ward and Lela Worley-Ward. Growing up on the family farm in Clovis...
Eloisa Chavez
Mar 26, 2020
Just after the midnight hour on March 26, 2020, our beloved sister's Spirit left her frail body to join her deceased family who were waiting to greet her and welcome her Home. She was born May 18, 1946, in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Juan L. and Eliza G. Alvarez. Eloisa was a kind child who was always considerate and...
Margie Ruth Montano
Mar 26, 2020
Margie Montano 97 years young passed away on March 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was a long time resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2005. She moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in October 2007 to be closer to her son Tony Montano....
Francis Frazier
Mar 25, 2020
Mr. Francis John Frazier, "Frank," of Alamogordo, NM passed peacefully to his Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 91. He was born November 4, 1928 in Waltham, Massachusetts to Albert and Margaret Frazier but grew up in Cambridge. The youngest of four children, he was affectionally nicknamed "Babe."...
Gianni Jasso
Mar 22, 2020
Gianni Ray Jasso Stillborn March 22,2020 Gianni Ray Jasso was born sleeping on March 22, 2020 at 10:13 am in Albuquerque, NM. Born at 31 weeks, he weighed 4lbs 3oz and 18 inches long. He loved when momma ate chips and ice. He loved when his daddy, brothers and sister kissed and pushed on him. Although Gianni was never able...
Cristen Montano
Mar 19, 2020
Cristen Mashae Shupe-Montano (Crissy to those who loved her),37, lifelong resident of Las Cruces, went home to be with Jesus her Lord and Savior Thursday March 19, 2020 in Las Cruces. She was born May 4, 1982 in Albuquerque NM to the late Bill Shupe and Sherie Shupe of Las Cruces. Cristen attended church at Calvary Chapel Three Crosses, Las...
Lionel Arturo Fierro
Mar 18, 2020
Lionel A Fierro was born November 16, 1947 in El Paso, Texas to Arturo and Estella Fierro. In Las Cruces he attended Central Elementary, Court Junior High, and Las Cruces High School where he graduated in 1966. Lionel proudly served his country in the US Army and served in Vietnam from 1967-1969. Lionel retired from the U.S. Postal Service in...
Petra Rodriguez
Mar 13, 2020
Petra Jasso Rodriguez 96, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left her dwelling place on earth and entered her eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, March 13, 2020. Petra was born on April 29, 1923 to Victor and Maria de la Luz Jasso in San Francisco del Oro, Chihuahua, Mexico. Petra enjoyed...
Margaret Bogart
Mar 10, 2020
Margaret (Peggy) Augustine Bogart a lifetime resident of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born on December 15, 1939 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to John and Elise Augustine. Peggy was active in 4-H, especially the sheep project, and showed at fairs and performed at rodeos with the Thunderbirds mounted...
Tillman Smith
Mar 7, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tillman L. Smith. Born June 24, 1939 in Bee Oklahoma, Tillman passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2020 after a short illness. Tillman loved to golf, hunt, fish, sing, and tell stories to anyone who would listen. He was a member of the American Legion Post...
Ben Hernandez
Mar 5, 2020
On March 5, 2020, Ben Hernandez Sr was called home to be with his savior at the age of 90. Ben was born August 23, 1929 in Maxwell, NM. The youngest son of 20 children, he grew up in Pueblo, Co. with his parents Elena and Julian Hernandez. In 1949 he married his wife of 55 years, Mary Arroyo; Together...
William Milyard
Mar 5, 2020
William A. (Bill) Milyard passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home. Bill was born March 25, 1945 in Albuquerque, NM to Addison and Lorene Milyard. He lived in Roswell, NM throughout his childhood and school years graduating from Roswell High School in 1964. After completing his military service, Bill attended and graduated from New Mexico State University...
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
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
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
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
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...
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