Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Joe Jackson
Feb 1, 2020
Joe Lee "Cowboy" Jackson, passed away February 1, 2020 at the age of 100 years old, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. He was born February 10, 1919 in Maxwell, NM to Abraham Jackson and Helen James. His siblings, Hazel, Grace, Jack, Frances precede him in death and is survived by his sister Jackie,. He married Ruth Glansnapp on...
Luis Romero Holguin
Jan 31, 2020
Luis Romero Holguin, 83, went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 10, 1936 and was raised in La Mesa, New Mexico. In his early years, Luis R. Holguin, attended New Mexico State University and obtained hours in engineering...
Daniel Leyva Jr.
Jan 31, 2020
Danny went to be with the lord on January 31, 2020, surrounded by family. Danny was born January 20, 1959 in Muleshoe, Texas to the late Daniel and Augustina Leyva. Danny was known for his famous handshake, salsa and the love of music. He was always willing to help everybody out if he could. Danny never turned a blind eye...
Robert Earl Buckler
Jan 29, 2020
Robert Earl Buckler, M.D., M.P.H., of Portland, Oregon, died on January 18, 2020, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, age 68. Bob, the eldest of six siblings, was born in 1951 to Paul F. Buckler and Jean M. Buckler. He met Deborra L. Emerick during residency when their paths providentially crossed during a "Reformation Tour" of Israel, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and...
David Norris
Jan 25, 2020
David Richard Norris passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 to go be with our lord and loved ones. David was born July 12, 1956 in Alamogordo, NM to John and Mary Norris. David's life consisted of always putting everyone before himself. He was selfless to a fault. His heart was as big as the Sun. He enjoyed the outdoors especially...
Raymond Jay Trigg
Jan 23, 2020
Raymond Jay Trigg 05/25/1940-01/23/2020 Raymond left this world to meet with Jesus and his Grandson Bryan in heaven on January 23,2020. He was at his home and surrounded by family. Raymond is survived by his true love and dedicated wife of 49 years Hazel Mae. He was also survived by his son Raymond Jay Trigg, Jr. (Donna), his daughter Terry...
Derek Ruff
Jan 22, 2020
Derek Alan Ruff, 55, was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1964, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He left us on December 21, 2019, after a brave and hard-fought battle with colon cancer at home in San Diego, CA. Derek was a New Mexico resident most of his life. His early years were spent at Sacramento Peak, Sunspot, NM. He attended Cloudcroft...
Gwendolyn Ruth Dinwiddie
Jan 21, 2020
DINWIDDIE, Gwendolyn (Gwen) Ruth passed away peacefully on January 21, 2020, in Las Cruces, NM with her beloved family by her side. Born to Clarence and Ruth Gordon on November 13, 1938, in Silver City, NM, Gwen spent her childhood and much of her adult life in the Gila area. She had fond memories of her youth, particularly of her...
Barbara Gonzales Telles
Jan 19, 2020
Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles July 7, 1951 - January 19, 2020 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved sister, Barbara Ann Gonzales Telles, age 68. She was born July 7, 1951 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Elfego L. and Dolores G. Telles. Barbara attended school in Las Cruces and graduated from Mayfield High...
Frances Louise Odom
Jan 16, 2020
Frances (Louise) Odom, 95, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and formerly of Portales, NM, died January 16, 2020 in Las Cruces following a long and beautiful life. Louise was born on December 8, 1924, in Nacogdoches, TX, to Walter Rowlett and Mary Louise Simons. She grew up in small towns in that area and graduated from Central Heights High School...
Netti Lucia Richmann
Jan 15, 2020
Baby Netti Lucia Richmann Netti Lucia Richmann at 2 1⁄2 weeks old, beloved daughter of Niomi Martinez and Eric Richmann, has passed away peacefully in the arms of her parents on January 15, 2020 at Providence Children's Hospital, in El Paso, Tx. She was born 4 months premature on December 28, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Although she was...
Robert G Shade
Jan 14, 2020
Robert "Bob" Guth Shade, age 97, World War II Army Air Corps B-17 and B-29 bomber pilot was rebirthed to spirit January 14, 2020 at his daughter's home in Las Cruces. Bob was born at the family's Shadeland Hereford farm on November 4, 1922, in Elkhart Township, Plymouth County, Iowa, to George M. And Evelyn (Marshall) Shade. As a child...
Jack Stradling
Jan 10, 2020
Jack Sherwood Stradling was born March 10th, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona. He died January 10, 2020 at University Medical Center, El Paso, Texas. Those who know him will find peace in learning that he was happily working with his tools to the very end, having spent the day installing a new garage door opener before suffering a sudden stroke Thursday...
Delia Jimenez
Jan 9, 2020
On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Delia Jimenez, wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many, passed away suddenly at the age of 30 years. Delia was born in Las Cruces on September 27th, 1989 to Ignacio and Lucila Jimenez. Delia was a full-time student; she was attending Vista College to get her associates in business management. her Hobbies included listening...
John M Wyatt
Jan 9, 2020
John M Wyatt, born on March 14, 1937, passed away peacefully at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on January 9th, 2020. He was surrounded by friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Wanda Wyatt, son John M Wyatt, Jr. and daughter Mitzi D. Wyatt. Grandsons, Gary Wyatt (Kristin) and Alexander "A.J." Wyatt (Ruth)....
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...
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