Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Elinor Margaret Mummaw
Feb 2, 2019
Elinor Margaret Mummaw, 92, passed away February 2, 2019 at Sagecrest Nursing Home. She was born August 19, 1926 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Louise Skelly. Elinor was the eldest of eight children. Elinor was married to Robert Louis Mummaw on July 12, 1944. She loved reading and enjoyed monthly luncheons with other office personnel from Las Cruces Public...
Martha Joy Miller Bell
Feb 1, 2019
MARTHA JOY MILLER BELL December 1934-February 2019 Martha Joy Miller Bell passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 84. She was born in Enid, OK in December 1934 to M. E. Madge Miller and H. Lee Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Joy graduated from Capitan High School...
Cynthia Paola Gamboa
Feb 1, 2019
Cynthia Paola Gamboa September 6, 1994-February 1, 2019 The Gamboa family with sadness announces the sudden passing of their beloved Cynthia Paola Gamboa on February 1, 2019 at the age of 24. Cynthia was born on September 6, 1994 to Hector Gamboa and Eugenia Chavez in El Paso, TX. Cynthia was seven months pregnant at the time of her passing...
Donna L. Swigart
Feb 1, 2019
Donna Swigart, 89, a long-time resident of Silver City, NM, entered into Heaven's Gates on Friday, February 1, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. Donna was born on October 2, 1929 in Wauneta, NE to Gus and Ida Holstein. Donna was married to Ray Swigart on October 23, 1949 in Holyke, CO. He proceeded her in death on December 18, 1996....
Alberto 'Chapo' Montoya
Jan 31, 2019
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved dad and grandpa, Alberto (Chapo) Montoya, 88, of Tortugas. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family on January 31, 2019. He was born on November 19, 1930 to Alberto and Margarita Montoya in Tortugas, New Mexico. Chapo, as he was fondly known to many, spent his early...
Patricia Harvey
Jan 31, 2019
Patricia (Pati) Isabella Harvey August 16, 1934-January 31, 2019 Patricia I. Harvey, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2019 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born August 16, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to William A. Patterson and Laura Ella Weis Brown Patterson. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Philip A. Harvey. Two brothers, William A. Patterson...
Hector Clark
Jan 29, 2019
Hector Clark, 52, of Las Cruces departed with the comfort of his family by his side on January 29, 2019. Hector was a loved, well respected, and hard worker for the city of Las Cruces, Parks and Recreation department where he earned his retirement. He had many hobbies and interests; however, his biggest passion was anything to do with the...
Helen E. Davis
Jan 29, 2019
Helen E. Davis, 89, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on January 29, 2019. Helen was born July 13, 1929 to John and Grace Rector in Sharonville, Ohio. Helen was a long-time resident of Las Cruces. She worked in Real Estate and had a passion for antiques and art. Her giving spirit will be missed by all. Helen is Survived...
Virginia S. Foltz
Jan 27, 2019
Virginia Foltz, 90, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Haciendas at Grace Village. Virginia was born in Alma, Illinois, the first daughter of Theodore Relza and Ruby Sullens. While attending college in Carbondale, Illinois, she met and married Harry B. Foltz. Following the advice of Harry's relatives, she, Harry, and their four-year old son, Randy moved to Las...
George C. Gray
Jan 26, 2019
George C. Gray passed away on January 26, 2019 (age 90) at La Posada Hospice. He was born in Albuquerque on November 28, 1928 to Bernie R and Martha Lewis Gray. George is survived by his wife of 70 years Lucy and his three sons - George L (Pat) and Bernie Ted of Las Cruces and Don (Beth) of Eagle,...
Ray B. Luchini
Jan 25, 2019
On Friday, January 25, 2019, past County Commissioner Reynold B. Luchini (Ray) went to be with his heavenly father surrounded by his family. Ray was born to Santiago and Dora Luchini on September 25, 1923. He attended elementary School through 8th grade in Derry and Hatch, NM, and graduated from Hot Springs High School in T or C, NM in...
Lonetta June Denney
Jan 23, 2019
Lonetta June Denney, passed on January 23, 2019 at the age of 86. She was born on December 19, 1932 in Farwell, Texas to Lee and Ella Thompson. Lonetta attended school in Bovina, Texas graduating as salutatorian in 1951. On June 24, 1951, Lonetta married James Willie Denney, together they had their two children, Jerry and Janet. She is survived...
William Carter Mcwhorter
Jan 22, 2019
Mr. William "Will" McWhorter, 84, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on January 22, 2019 at his home. His body has been donated to Anatomy Gifts Registry in Hanover, Maryland to advance medical research and education. A memorial service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, February 1st, at First Baptist Church, 106 S. Miranda St., in Las Cruces,...
Robert Charles Ordish
Jan 22, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Charles "R.C." Ordish II announce his sudden passing on January 22, 2019 at the age of 45. R.C. was born in Sheridan, Montana on March 23,1973, to Robert Gary and Patty Ordish. A graduate of New Mexico State University with a degree in Professional Golf Management, R.C. loved the game...
Susan Riedel
Jan 21, 2019
Susan M. Riedel, age 60, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. Susan was born November 1, 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late David and Mildred (Mynhier) McHugh. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband Kevin Thomas Riedel. Susan received her bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and later went on to earn a Juris Doctorate...
Ara Lou Myers
Jan 18, 2019
Ara Lou Myers Ara Lou Myers, beloved wife and loving mother, peacefully passed on January 18, 2019. Ara was born on September 15, 1929 to John Harvey and Laurice Morris in Malvern, Arkansas. As a devoted wife of a career Chief Petty Officer, Ara was a faithful home maker through multiple shore and sea duty naval assignments. When the family...
Clara A. Lindemann
Jan 18, 2019
Clara Ann Lindemann of Las Cruces passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at age 70. Her daughter Kate, husband William (Bill) and pastor Heike Miller were at her side. Clara was born in Mt. Holly, New Jersey on November 15, 1948 to Francis and Mary Hartmann and spent her childhood near Medford, New Jersey. She graduated from Lenape Regional...
James Wendell Sparrow
Jan 18, 2019
James W Sparrow (Jim) passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born in Mantorville, Minnesota on May 08,1934 to Wendel C and Mame Sparrow. Jim is survived by his two children- Tom Sparrow of Artesia, NM and Heather Prince (Russell) of Las Cruces, NM ; Grandchildren- Lindsay Orosco (Anthony), Alyssa Nunez (Guillermo), and...
Nancy Watson
Jan 11, 2019
Nancy Lightfoot Watson, age 90, passed away January 11, 2019 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She was born to Victor F. and Dimple M. Lightfoot in Durant, Oklahoma June 14, 1928. She graduated from Tishomingo High School in 1945 and attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma where she met and married Clarence Watson. They...
Shirley J. Soules
Jan 11, 2019
Shirley J. Soules Born August 6, 1935 Died January 11, 2019 Shirley Soules, known as Shirl to her friends and family, was born Shirley Jeanette Anderson, in Denver, Colorado. Before Leaving Denver, Shirl worked in the historic Gano Downs Department Store and loved to ski down Berthoud Pass. Shirl and a friend left Denver on a lark, headed for parts...
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