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Obituaries

Georgi Wagner, 80

Georgi Wagner, 80, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on September 10, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on March 30, 1944, she grew up in Albuquerque …

Ava Joyce Clark Westmoreland, 88

Ava Joyce Clark Westmoreland died August 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her son and loved ones in Las Cruces at the age of 88. She was born March 19, 1936, in Bonham, Texas to Band Lilly Clark. …

Charles Joseph Anctil, 89

Charles Joseph Anctil resident of Las Cruces for 15+ years passed away June 27, 2024 at 89 yrs old. He is survived by his 4 children: Joleen Fly of Columbia TN, Robert Anctil and Cheryl Anctil …

Lynn Ellins remembered for pioneering LGBTQ marriage access in New Mexico

Lynn Ellins, who served Doña Ana County as an elected commissioner and county clerk, died on May 30, 2024. He was 87 years old. As county clerk in 2013, he forced the state of New Mexico …

Sally Jean Gardner, 76

Sally Jean Gardner passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix on July 15, 2024. She had battled COPD for over 22 years. Honoring her wishes, she continued to give even after her passing. …

Consuelo Chavez Semidey, 64

Consuelo Chavez Semidey, 64, resident of Las Cruces, NM passed away July 24, 2024.  She was born, October 26, 1959, in San Ysidro, NM to Adan U. Chavez and Jennie Cabrera. She attended New …

Matilde "Beba" Galban Richardson, 94

Matilde "Beba" Galban Richardson passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024 at the age of 94. A resident of Las Cruces since 1969, Beba's grace, strength, and boundless love for her family, friends, …

Rita Smeriglio-Stopa, 81

Rita Smeriglio-Stopa, 81, passed away on July 6, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Rita was born on August 18, 1942, in …
Mr. L. Grant Rogers passed away on the 25 th of January 2024, at the age of 78 after a deterioration of his health and is now with his parents in heaven. He is survived by his sister Ms. Lea Rae …
The family of Anthony, Texas businessman Adrian Emilio Baca announced that he died “surrounded by his loving family” on June 18 at the age of 87. Born in Ciudad Juárez and …
Elaine Fox Pitts, 57, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, peacefully in her home.
Curtis "LeRoy" Frazier, 81, went on to his eternal rest June 1,2024. LeRoy is survived by Danuta, his loving wife of almost 30 years, stepchildren and grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his …
Dr. Joseph Leon VanWie died May 16, 2024 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  He was born in Alexandria, Minnesota May 2, 1942, six months after Pearl Harbor.  Growing up in Garfield, Minnesota, a …
Len Lo Presto, 81, of Las Cruces, NM, passed away on April 11, 2024, at 1:20 p.m. while in ICU at Memorial Medical Center, with wife Linda, and his daughter by his side. He'd had lung surgery 2/26, …
Robert Troy Mims, 89 passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on March 19, 1935, in Las Cruces to Corrie (Watson) Mims and Marion Mims. Robert graduated from …
Charles “Chuck” Fredrick Murrell of Las Cruces, New Mexico, left this life peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024. Chuck was born July 27, 1941, to Elizabeth Celeste and C. Hudson …
Karen Marie Banks Lupien, 61, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Karen was born on January 8, 1963 to William and Josephine Banks in Davenport, Iowa. The family moved to Roswell, NM …
Mary Agnes Wilcox, 73, of Las Cruces, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2024 in the city she loved. Mary was born July 3, 1950 to Merlin (PeeWee) and Emma (Sis) Warnke in Boonville, MO …
Gayle Radom was an ardent advocate for justice, equality, and politics.  She came to the Valley in 2000 and brought with her invaluable experience and energy of those lessons learned while …
Frederick Frank Lenway (74) died on March 24, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM.  Fred was born on June 12, 1949, in Syracuse, NY to Frederick Junior Lenway and Betty De Garmo.  He spent his early …
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