Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sfc Antonio Rey Rodriguez
Feb 8, 2020
SFC Antonio Rey Rodriguez, "Rod," 28, passed away on February 8, 2020, while courageously serving his country in Afghanistan. SFC Rodriguez was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on July 26, 1991 to Guadalupe Rodriguez-Jaramillo and David Hernandez. Rod married his wife Ronaleen Hill Omega-Rodriguez, in Phoenix, Arizona on April 14, 2017. SFC Rodriguez began his career at Fort Benning,...
Burton Eugene 'Gene' Norman
Feb 8, 2020
Burton Eugene (Gene) Norman of Las Cruces, NM passed to eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born in Amarillo, TX on June 6, 1929 to Frank Burton and Edna (McClure) Norman and spent his childhood in Abilene, TX. He graduated with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University in 1951 and began his career at...
Manuel Valenciano
Feb 2, 2020
Manuel Valenciano, born December 1, 1943 passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on February 2, 2020, at the young age of 77. He is the oldest son of Francisco Valenciano and Francisca Bibanco. At a young age, Manuel and his younger brother, Jose Dolores Bibanco were loved and raised by very compassionate families. We would like...
Richard H. Dale
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Hanby Dale Richard Hanby Dale passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico after a brief illness. Dick was born on June 8, 1936 in Wilmington Delaware to Sarah Hanby and Oliver Collins Dale. Dick grew up in Delaware and Maryland and received his BS in Mathematics from the University of...
Richard Galloway
Feb 1, 2020
Richard Neil Galloway Las Cruces - Colonel Richard (Rich) Neil Galloway, age 73, passed away peacefully on early Saturday, February 1st, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with his family by his side. He was born on Feb. 25, 1946 in Roswell, New Mexico to Richard Galloway and Cordie Galloway. Rich graduated from Manzano High...