Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Las Cruces, New Mexico & Surrounding Areas
John Thomas Haynie Sr.
Nov 8, 2018
John Thomas Haynie Sr, departed this earth on November 8, 2018 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born December 6, 1946 in El Paso, Texas to Van Homer Haynie and Marie B Haynie. John Graduated from Las Cruces High School. He loved team roping and the great outdoors, he was a Cemeterian by trade. John is survived by his wife,...
Martin A Nanna
Nov 8, 2018
Martin "Marty" Alfred Nanna went home to rest for all eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ early Thursday morning, November 8th, 2018, in Las Cruces, NM. He was 63 years old and left his earthly home due to medical complications. Martin was born on August 3rd, 1955 in Scotts Valley, CA a farming suburb just southeast of Santa...
Ernesto Munoz "Neto" Flores
Nov 7, 2018
Ernesto M. Flores, better known as ???Neto??? was 82 years old when he passed away on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 in Las Cruces, NM. He was born in Fabens, TX on October 18th, 1936 to Arturo and Luz Flores. Neto was a proud Korean Veteran and prided himself as a successful Fast-Pitch Softball pitcher for 57 years. He pitched with...
Eloise P Taylor
Nov 5, 2018
Eloise Taylor passed away on November 5, 2018 at the age of 102. She was born on September 25, 1916 in McComb, Oklahoma, the oldest child of Virgil Welrose (VW) Peacock and Anna Parks Peacock. She is survived by her daughter Pam Brosius, son Ron (Sherrie) and son Bob (Sherry). She is also survived by her grandchildren Stacey Clark (Steve),...
Marie Lorraine Schulte
Nov 3, 2018
Marie Lorraine Schulte, 94, passed away on November 2, 2018 at the La Posada Hospice facility. Marie was born April 28, 1924 to Dr. Warren and Mrs. Alma Smith in Mora, New Mexico. Following her high school graduation from Loretto Academy (Santa Fe, New Mexico), Marie was employed as an executive assistant at the Carlsbad, NM potash mines offices. She...
Benjamin Robles "Benjie" Aceves
Nov 2, 2018
Benjamin "Benjie" Robles Aceves It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we say, "until we meet again" to our brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Benjamin "Benjie" Robles Aceves. Our brother Benjie passed away at home on Friday, November 2, 2018, All Souls Day. Benjie was born in Las Cruces, NM on February 18, 1965 to Guillermo M. Aceves...
David Joseph Fernandez
Nov 2, 2018
David Joseph Fernandez gave us his trademark smile here on earth for the last time on November 2, 2018 at the age of 28. His spirit was released, and he is now off on the biggest adventure of his life to explore the universe with his larger than life persona and his fearless free-bird nature. Born November 28, 1989 in...
Lana S Hacker
Nov 1, 2018
Lana S. Hacker born June 18, 1922, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 1, 2018. She was 96 years old. Lana was born in Yugoslavia but grew up in France. There she studied medicine and received honors from the French government for her valor in working against the German Nazis who invaded and occupied France during World War...
Marles Jutz
Oct 31, 2018
MARLES MAE (THOMPSON) JUTZ Marles was born October 23, 1941 in Story City, Iowa to Lester N. and Marjorie D. (Thompson) Thompson. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 31, 2018. Marles was raised with her 4 siblings near Garden City, then Roland, Iowa. She was baptized at...
Arnetta L. Scoggins
Oct 30, 2018
Arnetta Lorraine Dake Allen Scoggins, 72, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Arnetta was born on October 14, 1946 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Earnie Arnett and Lois Lorraine Dake. Soon after Arnetta's birth, her parents moved to Holtville, California, and eventually settled in Brawley, California where she grew up and graduated from Brawley...
Charles Perez
Oct 24, 2018
Charles "Charlie" Perez passed away October 24th, 2018. He was born September 13th 1956 to Ricardo "Dick" Perez and Sumiko "Sue" Perez in Las Cruces, NM. The youngest boy of the Perez clan Charlie grew up learning the family business, Dick's Caf. They started on Main St. and expanded their business moving to Valley Dr., Mesilla, and Motel Blvd. Later,...
Rose Marie Hill
Oct 22, 2018
Rose Marie Hill (Peanut), 77 years of age, died on 22 October 2018, at La Posada Hospice Care, Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born on September 5th, 1941 in El Paso, Texas to Fred and Blanca Hill. Beloved sister of Virginia Thomas of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Rose graduated from Texas Tech with a Bachelor of Science after finishing High School at...
Renée L Zimmerman
Oct 22, 2018
Rene L. Sayers Zimmerman recently passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico after a long and beautiful life. Born in 1921 to Rene and Mable Sayers of Gary, Indiana, she was the eldest of three daughters. Rene graduated from St. Xavier College (now St. Xavier University) associated with Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Immediately after graduation, she joined the US Army...
Frances S. Qualtrough
Oct 20, 2018
Frances Serna Qualtrough, 75, entered eternal life on Saturday October 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 29, 1943 to Lewis and Fannie Serna Frances loved and enjoyed traveling. The further the better. She traveled overseas to tour many countries including Spain, Germany, Switzerland and the Holy Land. She was active...
Thomas E Cyrs
Oct 19, 2018
Thomas E. Cyrs,age 82, entered into eternal life from his home Friday, October 19, 2018. The son of Thomas and Catherine (Dunn) Cyrs, Tom was born in Manchester, NH on May 5, 1936. A short time later the family relocated to Peabody, MA where Tom was raised and educated. After high school, Tom enlisted in the Navy and spent the...
William Pitts
Oct 17, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that the family of William Pitts announces his peaceful passing on October 17th, 2018 at the age of 69. Known affectionately as "Bill" to his family and friends, he is often remembered for his imposing physical stature that was a paradox to his warm and compassionate personality. A native of Pensacola, Florida Bill traveled...
Garfield A Salas
Oct 16, 2018
Garfield A. Salas November 21, 1944 - October 16, 2018 Garfield Salas enjoyed the ride, and took it to the limit one more time. "Gar the star" was born November 21, 1944 in Pueblo, Colorado to Bennie and Elsie Salas and returned to the heavens on October 16, 2018. He was a lifelong student whose love of knowledge was never...
Rafael Miranda Ramos
Oct 14, 2018
Rafael Ramos 59, of Las Cruces, NM died on October 14, 2018. He was born to Jose Fausto Ramos and Guadalupe Ramos on December 22, 1958. Rafael is survived by his mother Guadalupe Ramos, Brothers; Raul and wife Elia Ramos, Jose Horacio and wife Aurelia Ramos, Jose Guadalupe and wife Ramona Ramos, Rogelio and wife La Quita Ramos, sisters; Rosa...
Eugene Salazar Garcia
Oct 10, 2018
Eugene Garcia was born on April 17, 1936, he left this world on October 10, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Garcia and Elvira Garcia, great grandchildren, Christopher Eugene Garcia and Mario Sanchez. He is survived by his wife Cecilia Garcia, sons, Larry Garcia, Leroy Garcia, James Garcia, and daughter, Bernice Smith, his 10 grandchildren and...
Susan Ebbs
Oct 9, 2018
Susan Louise Ebbs went to be with her Lord on October 9, 2018. Susie was born in Raton, NM on November 25th, 1949 to Nolen and Helen Clegg. She moved to Las Cruces at the age of 10 and was a life- long resident, who loved the view of the Organ Mountains. She married to the love of her life...