Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas

Mary E Freeland

Mary E Freeland

Sep 26, 2019

Mary Eleanor Beaty Freeland died at the Village at Northrise assisted living center on September 26, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 95. Mary is survived by her two sisters, Shirley Roberts of California and Jean Cole of Indiana; four nieces; and four nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Freeland; son, Kent...

Peter Young

Peter Young

Sep 25, 2019

Peter VanWinkle Young died September 25, 2019 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was born February 10, 1944 in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Summit, New Jersey. He attended public schools and studied piano as a child. In 10th grade he transferred to Pingry School, where in chapel on his first day the organist, Carl Fudge, announced that permission...

Jeffrey H. Hyne

Jeffrey H. Hyne

Sep 23, 2019

Jeffrey "Jeff" Hyne passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 23, 2019, at the age of 54. Jeff was born on April 11, 1965 at White Sands Missile Range, NM and was a life-long resident of Las Cruces. After serving in the Marine Corps from 1983-1987, Jeff enjoyed working for Budweiser as a forklift operator, and as a...

Macario E. Holguin Sr.

Macario E. Holguin Sr.

Sep 22, 2019

Macario E. Holguin Sr. 93,of Radium Springs, NM passed away Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 at his home. A native of Vado, New Mexico, he was the son of Sixto and Esther Holguin. Survivors include Sons, Macario Holguin Jr and wife Yolanda, Armando and wife Lupe, Fernando and wife Linda, Adam and wife Theresa, one daughter Dolores, and many grandchildren and...

James Thomas Emanuel

James Thomas Emanuel

Sep 18, 2019

James Thomas Emanuel "Tom" 92, of Las Cruces, NM went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 18, 2019. He was born in Bentonville, Arkansas on December 19, 1926, to Claibe and Lucy Emanuel. He was an only child who grew up living in Arkansas and California, at times being raised by his grandmother, Nancy Elizabeth Sillin, "Lizzie",...

Julia "Judy" Olona

Julia "Judy" Olona

Sep 12, 2019

Judy V. Olona, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born October 26, 1928, in Clovis, NM, to Tom and Paula Trujillo. She moved to Las Cruces in 1961 to raise her family. She had the honor of working for the Dona Ana County Treasurer's office as the Chief Deputy Treasurer for many...

Marianne Didier Wyman

Marianne Didier Wyman

Sep 7, 2019

Marianne Charolett Sonja Didier Wyman, of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 7, 2019, surrounded by her family at Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was 70 years old. Marianne was born in Pineville, Louisiana. Both of her parents were born and raised in central Louisiana, but she moved often as a child because her father...

Joe Maestas

Joe Maestas

Sep 6, 2019

Our beloved Joe Felix Maestas was called home on September 6th, 2019. Joe was born on March 31st, 1923 to Miguel and Tomacita Maestas. "Joey" was loved by everyone that got the privilege to know him. He lived a full life and loved to sing, dance, and make everyone laugh. Joe was an Army and World War II veteran, he...

Betty-Lou Fern Dunlap

Betty-Lou Fern Dunlap

Sep 1, 2019

On Sunday, September 1, 2019, Betty Lou F. Dunlap, at the age of 87, left this earth and went to be with her loving heavenly father. Betty was born at the family home in Freeport, Kansas. She lived in Kansas until graduating from Scott City High School. After graduating, she moved to Oklahoma with a friend. Betty worked in a...

Billie Darlene Langston

Billie Darlene Langston

Aug 28, 2019

An is not available at this time for Billie Darlene Langston. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Memory Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Billie Darlene Langston, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Details. Service Location Getz Funeral Home Chapel Address 1410 E. Bowman Ave Las...

David M Conner

David M Conner

Aug 20, 2019

David Michael Conner Las Cruces - On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, David Michael Conner of Las Cruces, NM, loving husband and father of three children, passed away in his home at the age of 75. Dave was born September 23, 1943 in Memphis, Texas to David Benjamin and Ruth (Lamb) Conner. He grew up in the town of Middlesboro, Kentucky...

Ramona F Duran

Ramona F Duran

Aug 18, 2019

On August 18, 2019, we lost our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ramona Fresquez Duran at the age of 83. She was born in Mesilla, NM, on April 12, 1936. Ramona retired from WSMR after 35 years of service. She was a loving, caring, and devoted woman that enjoyed watching softball, loved the Dallas Cowboys and loved to...

Elias Monsivaiz

Elias Monsivaiz

Aug 18, 2019

In memory and honor of our beloved father, grandfather, and uncle Elias Monsivaiz, who passed peacefully on August 18, 2019. He was born August 22, 1921 in and lived a lengthy life. Just 4 days short of his 98th birthday, Elias took great pride in his family and his land. We, his family, were blessed to have enjoyed him. Elias...

Johnny Louis Laird

Johnny Louis Laird

Aug 18, 2019

Johnny Louis Laird died at Mountain View Regional Medical Center on August 18, 2019, in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 89. Johnny was born on February 24, 1930, in Oakdale, LA, to Albert and Zell Laird. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947. He served in the Korean War and was discharged in...

Robert J. 'Bob' Miller

Robert J. 'Bob' Miller

Aug 17, 2019

Major Robert James Miller (Retired) June 25, 1945- August 17, 2019 Bob was born in Hammond, Indiana and spent his youth in Chicago and Hammond. He financed his college education at Purdue University by working in steel mills and Lever Brothers making laundry detergent and margarine. He received a B. S. in Construction Technology 50 years ago. The Vietnam War...

Harry Miley

Harry Miley

Aug 16, 2019

Harry (Pops) Woodward Miley, Jr., 90 years of age, entered eternal life on August 16, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM, surrounded by two of his children and some of his best friends. Harry was born on August 8, 1929, in Philadelphia, PA, to Harry W. Miley, Sr., and Marie Shannon. He had two sisters, Marie Gallus and Doris Simpson. He...

Robert Faubion

Robert Faubion

Aug 16, 2019

Robert Carl Faubion age 60 of Las Cruces, New Mexico died peacefully Friday, August 16, 2019, after suffering from a severe stroke in 2018. Born in El Paso Texas, October 2, 1958. He grew up on the family farm with his brother Chuck Faubion in the north valley where he had fond memories of traveling to their ranch in Lakeside,...

Jenna Rose Dubois

Jenna Rose Dubois

Aug 15, 2019

Jenna Rose DuBois, age 18, of Las Cruces, NM, departed this earth on August 15, 2019. Jenna was born December 24, 2000, to Frank DuBois and Janet Harmon Sanchez. As a youngster, Jenna loved animals and cooking. She won buckles for showing animals at the Southern New Mexico State Fair and prizes for her baking at both the SNSF and...

Jack Douglas Rickards

Jack Douglas Rickards

Aug 14, 2019

Jack Douglas Rickards, 72, passed away August 14, 2019. He was born in Salisbury, Maryland. April 8, 1947 to the late Robert and Mildred Rickards. He was married to Gayle Beth Rickards for 31 years, until her death in 1997. He served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1988. He retired as a SMSGT in Aircraft Electrical...

Mario Bernardo Lopez

Mario Bernardo Lopez

Aug 13, 2019

Mario Bernardo Lopez, 41, was returned to his heavenly home on August 13th, 2019. Although his death was sudden and we are saddened, we are comforted knowing that he will live on in the hearts of so many and that his heart will continue to beat strong through his three children. Mario was born on January 9, 1978 in Las...