Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
Hattie Elizabeth Burgess
Aug 12, 2019
Elizabeth Burgess passed away at the age of 92 at her assisted living facility here in Las Cruces on August 12, 2019. She was born July 19, 1927, in Douglas, Arizona, to Ira B. and Hattie E. Richards. After attending several small local schools, she went to New Mexico State University where she met and married Fred Burgess in 1948....
Christopher Rey Jacquez Sr.
Aug 6, 2019
Christopher "Chris" Rey Jacquez Sr. 47 peacefully passed away in the family home while in the presence of his loved ones on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Chris fought a long hard battle before he was called to be with the Lord. Christopher was born on October 8, 1971 in Las Cruces to Jenny and Tudy Jacquez Jr. Chris travelled throughout...
Luisa C. Matsuba
Aug 2, 2019
Luisa Chavez Lucero Matsuba, 104, peacefully passed away in the presence of her loved ones on Friday, August 2, 2019 after a brief and sudden illness at Mesilla Valley Hospice. Luisa was born on May 2, 1915 in Old Picacho Village to Teresa Chavez and Jacinto Lucero. New Mexico had just become a state three years prior to her birth...
Neuza Buerkle Santos)
Jul 31, 2019
Neuza Martins Dos Santos Buerkle went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2019. Born on July 3, 1942 in Taciba, Brazil to Carolino and Beatriz Martins Dos Santos, she moved to Las Cruces in 1965 with her husband Calvin Buerkle, Jr. Her primary focus in life was her love for her family including her son Mark and his...
Heriberto Palacio
Jul 29, 2019
Heriberto A. Palacio, 87, passed away on July 29, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on May 17, 1932 in Nazas, Mexico to Agustin and Maria Palacio. Hombre de character, acentuado, personalidad recia y franqueza golpeadora. Esa platica con aire de saber mas que todos, siempre centro de atencion en las conversaciones. El outfit vaquero original permanente...
Mary Estella Ramirez
Jul 27, 2019
Mary Estella "Lita" Ramirez, 71, was called home to heaven after a 7-year battle with cancer, on July 27, 2019, at her home in Hatch NM where she was surrounded by her closest family. She was the toughest woman alive, even when her disease got tougher, she never stopped smiling and kept positive. Lita was born on January 05, 1948...
Bruce Wayne Erhard
Jul 23, 2019
Bruce Wayne Erhard was born October 12, 1951, in Albuquerque NM, to Thomas and Jean Erhard. His early life was in Albuquerque and Washington, DC, before the family moved to Las Cruces, NM in 1960 for Tom's position at NMSU as a professor in the English Dept. He attended Alameda Elementary and Junior High School, graduating from Mayfield High School...
Ethel H Dimsha
Jul 22, 2019
Ethel Helen Fisher Dimsha was born May 25, 1924. She passed away on July 22, 2019. She held the office of county assessor of Lea county for many years. She enjoyed her family, outdoor sports, and was an avid water skier. She loved playing many games with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was married to Albert Stanley Dimsha (deceased)...
Judith Elaine Szalay
Jul 21, 2019
Judith "Elaine" Socolofsky Szalay passed away peacefully at Mountain View Medical Center on July 21, 2019. She was born in Hamburg, Iowa on May 25, 1943 to Albert D. and Naomi E. (Mayse) Socolofsky. Her family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1947. Elaine Graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended Colorado Women's College until transferring to New...
Janet Dahlstorm
Jul 19, 2019
Janet Faye Dahlstrom, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 19, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. Born to Ed and Hazel Harrison on May 30, 1948, she lived her entire life in Las Cruces and was truly fond of the serene beauty of the desert southwest. In 1967, she married the love of her...
Barbara Jean Hall
Jul 19, 2019
Barbara Jean Hall passed away July 19, 2019. She was born to Fred and Doris Baker in Raton, NM on July 5, 1943. Her early years were spent on the family's farm/ranch in Roy, NM. In 4th grade she moved with her family to T or C. In the early 1960's she moved to Las Cruces where she met and...
Cheylan T 'Chey-Town' Gresham
Jul 18, 2019
Cheylan Tell Gresham "Chey-Town" It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved Son, Brother, Father and Friend to many. "The light is gone from your beautiful blue eyes on this earth as we know it, but they will shine on into eternal life". Cheylan was born August 18, 1982 to Terrell...
Robert W Bell
Jul 13, 2019
Robert W. Bell, 95, passed away on July 13, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on May 23, 1924 to William and Ellen Bell in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Bell served as a Paratrooper in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded three Battle Stars and a Bronze Spearhead for participation in an Airborne Assault. Following...
Thomas Simpson
Jul 13, 2019
Thomas Simpson October 24, 1941 - July 13, 2019 Las Cruces, New Mexico Thomas Clyde Simpson, known as Tom or Tommy to those who loved him, passed away peacefully in his own backyard the evening of July 13. He was 77 years old. A lifelong citizen of Las Cruces, Tom was born on October 24, 1941, starting the third generation...
Carl Norman Nordwall
Jul 13, 2019
Carl Nordwall Las Cruces - Carl Norman Nordwall, 86, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at his home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Carl was born November 20,1932, in Stevenson Flat, Garrison, North Dakota, to Gus and Lenore (Welsh) Nordwall. As a boy he loved roaming the Missouri River Breaks, fishing and swimming in Douglas Creek, and playing with his...
Donald Dean Dwyer
Jul 11, 2019
Donald Dean Dwyer, 84, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 after a long experience with dementia. Don was born December 28, 1934 in Hugoton, Kansas. He grew up during the Dust Bowl in southwestern Kansas, sharing family responsibilities with his mother, a seamstress, following the Great Depression. He started earning his own money at age 10 and garnered a sports...
David C. Dorbandt
Jul 10, 2019
David Christian Dorbandt passed away peacefully July 10, 2019 in Albuquerque from a heart attack. David was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 30, 1974 to Larry and Sandy Dorbandt. David is survived by his father Larry (Mary Underwood) of Las Cruces and his mother Sandra Dorbandt of Albuquerque; his paternal aunts Dee Miller (Gary) and Debbie Burch (David);...
Larry W Rogers
Jul 9, 2019
Larry Willis Rogers, age 81, of Silver City, New Mexico went to be with our Lord and Savior on July 9th, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Larry was born on September 11, 1937 to Lee and Ula Rogers in Santa Rita, NM (Born in Space) and lived most of his childhood in Bayard, NM with his...
Jill Folkman
Jul 6, 2019
Jill Folkman, 44, passed away on July 6, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Jill graduated from Las Cruces High School and attended New Mexico State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality, Restaurant Management and Tourism. Her degree took her to many large cities in Nebraska, Arizona and Texas. At the time of her death...
Janie Frances Hawkinson
Jul 5, 2019
Janie Frances Adams Hawkinson Las Cruces, NM - Frances Hawkinson, 83, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2019 at Mesilla Valley Hospice with her husband, son, daughter, and sister at her side. Her loving family, faith in God and a longing for heaven supported her in her last days. Frances was born July 15, 1935 to Frank and...
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