Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
James Anthony Rosell
May 21, 2024
James “Jim” A. Rosell passed away peacefully in his Las Cruces home surrounded by his loving family on May 21, 2024. He was 77 years old.
Jim was born December 19, 1946 in St Louis, MO to Dr. Louis and Bess (Powell) Rosell.
Jim retired as a LTC after 20 years in the US Army Reserves while concurrently serving as a federal...
Cyrus Elmer Baker
May 20, 2024
CYRUS ELMER Baker, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2024, to be welcomed with open arms by our Lord and Savior. Cyrus was born June 22, 1930, near Jennings, Oklahoma to Cyrus and Myrtle Baker. He was the fifth of six siblings (four sisters and a brother).
He was preceded in death by his wife LaDena. They were married August...
Juan "John" Arrieta
May 15, 2024
Juan “John” Arrieta, 68, of Las Cruces, NM passed away in his home on May 15, 2024. He was the youngest of four children born on June 24, 1955, in Fabens, TX to parents Eugenio and Angela Arrieta, with siblings Connie Groce, Gene Arrieta, and Estella Quinones. He graduated from Fabens High School in 1974 and attended El Paso Community...
Samuel Eric Elson
May 10, 2024
Samuel Eric Elson, 30, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 10th, 2024, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was the loving husband of Sonja Lee Elson (nee Smith), having shared 7 (almost 8) years of marriage together.
Born and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, he was the son of Jean Sanzo (nee...
Mary Ruth Head-Madlock
May 8, 2024
Mary Ruth Head-Madlock, 89, was called to her heavenly home on May 8, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a long-term illness. She was just two days shy of her 90th birthday.
Mary was born May 10, 1934, in Sweetwater, Texas to Tom and Martha (Minkley) Gibson. Her family moved to Las Cruces from Texas when she was about 3 years...
Edwardo "Eddie" Chavez
May 7, 2024
Edwardo “Eddie” Chavez, 76, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with his family by his side.
A native New Mexican, Eddie was born on July 12, 1947, to Victoria and Eduardo Chavez in Garfield, N.M. Upon turning 18, Eddie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and completed boot camp in Camp Pendleton, Calif., before being...
Cynthia Ann Conine
May 5, 2024
Cynthia Ann Conine
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Cynthia Ann Conine, 84, of Las Cruces, NM passed away May 5, 2024. Born November 27, 1939 in El Paso, TX, she was the daughter of the late Harland Orville Brewer and Julia Nichols Brewer. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, James Neal Conine, Jr.
Surviving Cynthia are her sister...
Armando Perez Florez
May 4, 2024
Armando P. Florez (Andy) (1935 - 2024)
Armando P. Florez, 88 of Dona Ana, New Mexico died Saturday May 4, 2024. He was fondly known as Andy. Andy was born on October 5, 1935, in Canutillo, Texas. He was the second child of eight children born to Ramon and Esther Florez. Andy was a veteran of United States Army where he...
Harry Arthur Pecotte
May 4, 2024
Harry Arthur Pecotte passed on to be with his wife Linda on Saturday May 4th, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born August 1, 1945 in Bessemer, MI. He is survived by his daughter Teri Lopez Along with her two sons Dylan, and Brandon, and His son Casey with his wife Maribeth, and two sons Andrew, and David. The...
Karen Lynne Hutchison
May 4, 2024
Karen Lynne Hutchison died Saturday May 4th, 2024, at her home in Las Cruces. She was 65 years old. Karen was born in Alamogordo New Mexico on August 30, 1958, to Albert and Nova Hutchison. Karen came to Las Cruces right out of high school, and attended NMSU, and then worked for 20 years at the Physical Science Laboratory. Karen...
Kerry Lane Hansen
May 3, 2024
In loving memory of Kerry Hansen
Kerry Hansen, age 68, went home to Jesus surrounded by his family on May 3rd, 2024.
Kerry was born in Choteau Montana to Barbara and Kermit (Swede) Hansen. He lived most of his life in Washington State. Kerry joined the military after graduating high school and served as military police. He had two children after getting...
Evangelina Velazquez
May 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved Evangelina Velazquez, 61.
Evangelina passed on may 3 rd 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Eva was known to be a loving wife, mother and friend to those around her. Eva has always been known as someone who deeply cared and loved each one of...
Fernando Cadena
May 1, 2024
Fernando Cadena Cepeda, age 75, of Las Cruces, NM, died on May 1. His life story is a testament to the power of family, faith, and service. Born in Monterrey, México, he was the fourth child of Luz María Cepeda de la Garza and Raúl Cadena Reyes. Fernando's upbringing was enriched by the presence of his surviving siblings Raúl, Marilú,...
Pamela Kaye Nelson
Apr 30, 2024
Pamela Kaye Nelson, 67, of Radium Springs, NM, was tragically taken on April 30, 2024. She was born on December 11, 1956, in El Paso, TX to Robert Nolan and Pauline Brose (Oldfather) Lester. Pam graduated from Burges High School in El Paso, TX. She then attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX and graduated with an Associate’s Degree...
Peggy Ann Nelson
Apr 30, 2024
Peggy Ann Lewis Nelson, age 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Peggy was born March 19, 1940, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Earl and Pansy Lewis.
Peggy spent her childhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico growing up alongside her lifelong best friend Carroll Brannon. Carroll and Peggy’s, many adventures became...
Rachel Carbajal
Apr 28, 2024
Rachel Carbajal, born on July 5, 1972 in El Paso, Texas passed away on April 28, 2024, at the age of 51 in Las Cruces, New Mexico surrounded by the love and support of her family. Rachel or “Big Momma” as she was lovingly called was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and cherished friend.
She is survived by her mother...
Dora Maria Andrade
Apr 26, 2024
Our beloved Mother, Dora Maria Dominguez Aranda, 63, has entered eternal rest,
Friday April 26th, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by all her children.
She was born in Chihuahua, to Faustina Dominguez Aranda and Damaso Dominguez Alarcon on November 13th, 1961. She was a beloved homemaker, and an amazing cook. She will always be remembered for her outgoing personality and her...
Paul Shirley Johnston
Apr 25, 2024
Paul Shirley Johnston III passed from this phase of life on April 25, 2024, at the La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice with his family at his side.
He was born September 2, 1965, in Las Cruces, NM to Paul Shirley Johnston Jr. and Eddith Lorene Cunningham Johnston. Paul was raised in Las Cruces. He studied at the New Mexico Military Institute...
Robert Troy Mims
Apr 24, 2024
Robert Troy Mims, 89 passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Las Cruces to Corrie (Watson) Mims and Marion Mims.
Robert graduated from Las Cruces High School. He enlisted in the Army in January 1955, serving time in Germany during the Korean War. After returning home Robert married and...
Michael Norris
Apr 24, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Michael Grover Norris of Las Cruces, New Mexico. He died at the age of 79 on April 24, 2024.
Mike was born on October 12, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN to Everal and Helen Norris. He grew up in South Minneapolis / Richfield, MN and attended the University of Minnesota, receiving a degree in...
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