Joseph John McLaughlin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph John McLaughlin of Las Cruces, New Mexico, who passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Joseph may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph F. McLaughlin and Mildred McLaughlin (Barling); and his siblings, Trudy Snee of Simi Valley, CA and William Mclaughlin of Vineland. He is survived by: his siblings, Tom McLaughlin of Vienna, VA, Eileen Suehr of Gainesville, VA and John McLaughlin of Alexandria, VA..
Contributions can be made in Fr. McLaughlin's memory to the Marist Mission Fund, 698 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215.