Kenneth Mills
January 08, 1943 - - September 21, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Mills passed away on September 21, 2023. Kenneth enjoyed 80 years of life and spent many happy days camping, horseback riding and hunting in the Gila Wilderness. Kenneth was born on January 8, 1943, in Cartwright Oklahoma. His family moved to Las Cruces in 1953. He attended local schools and graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1961. In his youth Kenne ...
Patty Morales
September 20, 1937 - - September 19, 2023
Placida (Patty) Morales, 85 at death Patty passed away on September 19th, 2023 (one day before her 86th Birthday) in her home, attended by her children and husband (Ignacio).
Patty was born on September 20th, 1937; in Garfield, NM, to Mariana (Apodaca) Gonzales and Benito Gonzales.
Patty had eight siblings; Mary Lee Martinez (husband Jesse), Nancy Terrazas (deceased) and (hus ...
Lorenzo Chavez
November 21, 1991 - - September 16, 2023
Lorenzo Aban Chavez (Lencho) age 31 was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday September 16, 2023. He was born November 21, 1991, in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he lived his entire life.
He is survived by his parents Celso and Isela Chavez, his brother and sister-in-law Antonio and Jordan Chavez, and nephew Ricky, his paternal grandmother Ana Flores, and numerous ...
Joe Herrera
February 26, 1955 - - September 13, 2023
In Memoriam: A Loving Family Man
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Joe David Herrera, who left us quietly on September 13, 2023. His love for his family and passion for art and outdoor activities left an indelible mark on our lives and those who knew him. Joe is survived by his loving Wife Jenny Herrera, h ...
Ginna Sanders
July 29, 1944 - - September 12, 2023
Ginna Sanders, 79, of Las Cruces, passed away, Sep 12, 2023.
Ginna was born July 29, 1944, in East Chicago, IL to Betty & Leo Teck. Survivors include her son Lee Sanders of Peoria, AZ; three grandchildren, Hannah Sanders, Emily McGuire & Megan McGuire. Ginna was preceded in death by her husband David Sanders, her daughter Anita McGuire and her parents Betty & Leo Teck.
Ginna r ...
Roy Martin
August 18, 1947 - - September 11, 2023
Roy Arnold Martin, 76, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2023, after a courage battle with cancer.
Roy was born on August 18, 1947, to John and Eloise Martin in Silsbee, Texas. He graduated from Stephenville High School in 1965. Roy originally joined the Air Force in 1967 with a tour to Vietnam. He left the Air Force in 1971, returning to Dalla ...
Cecilia Garcia
July 23, 1939 - - September 11, 2023
Cecilia F Garcia, 84, passed away on September 11,2023 in La Luz New Mexico. She was born on July 23,1939 to Juan and Elvira Fuentes.
She was married to the love of her life Eugene Salazar Garcia for 63 years. She is preceded in death by both her parents, her brother Jimmy, her loving husband, 1 grandchild and 1 great grandchild. She is survived by their 4 children: Lawre ...
Fred Vejil Jr
January 17, 1946 - - September 10, 2023
Fred Vejil Jr., passed away peacefully at home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 10, 2023.
He was born in Balmorhea, Texas on Jan. 17, 1946, and was raised in the small town of Ft. Davis, Texas.
He graduated high school in 1965, where he was active in sports such as football, basketball, and track. As an avid athlete, he thrived and was part of the 1965 state basketball te ...
Jeanette Cutler
October 26, 1973 - - September 06, 2023
Jeanette (Smith) Cutler was born on October 26, 1973, in Frankfurt, Germany to John David Smith, Jr. and Georgetta (Cox) Smith. She was the eldest of four children. She grew up mostly in El Paso, Texas, after spending some of her childhood years at various military bases with her family. After graduating from Parkland High School in El Paso, Texas, she attended New Mexico State ...
Doris Baker
July 22, 1937 - - August 17, 2023
Doris Marie Rumbutis Baker, R.D.H. was born July 22, 1937 to Stanley and Sophie (Kosowski) Rumbutis in Utica, New York and passed peacefully in her home in Las Cruces, New Mexico where she resided for over 36 years, the evening of August 17, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
She is preceded by her father Stanley Rumbutis, her mother Sophie Kosowski Rumbutis, her brother Richard ...
