Obituaries
Crystal Ann Cones
Mar 19, 2025
A graveside service for Crystal Cones will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Fort Sumner Cemetery with Tommy Irwin officiating.
Crystal Ann Cones, 44 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at University of NM Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. She was born September 18, 1980 in Fort Sumner, the daughter of of...
Martin M. Martinez
Mar 17, 2025
Martin M. Martinez, 59 of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025.
Martin was born on August 17, 1965 in Santa Rosa, NM to Joe Eddie Martinez and Elizabeth (Anaya) Martinez. He was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. He attended ENMU in Portales, earning a Bachelor of Science...
Ernest Gentile
Mar 16, 2025
Ernest B. Gentile, 95 of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Ernest was born December 9, 1929 in San Antonio, Texas to the home of Ernest Battistino Gentile and Icy Otie Gentile.
Ernest attended Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane, WA. He attended college at Whitworth University in Spokane, WA, and Fuller Seminary in...
Tommy Marshall
Mar 12, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Gordon Marshall, 74 passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at his Fort Sumner valley home. He was born November 1, 1950 the son of Hubert and Shirley (Conwell) Marshall. As a young boy, before he could drive, Tommy worked in the valley, hauling hay, for GA Gunn and Willie Gammill. He attended Fort Sumner Schools, graduating with...
Juana G. Lucero
Mar 10, 2025
Juana G. Lucero, 87 currently of Las Vegas, NM and formerly of Pintada, NM, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, with her family by her side.
Juana was born on February 10, 1938 in Pintada to Isidro Lucero and Elena (Saiz) Lucero. Juana was raised in Pintada, where she also attended school, ultimately attending New Mexico Highlands University. In her...
Tony L. Gutierrez
Mar 8, 2025
Tony L. Gutierrez “Tony the Tiger”, 93 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM.
Tony was born on May 10, 1931 in Santa Rosa, NM to Gonzalo Gutierrez and Donaciana (Lucero) Gutierrez. He was raised in Santa Rosa, where he also attended school. Following school, Tony honorably served his country in the U.S. Army...
Gerald Sheridan Young
Mar 7, 2025
Gerald "John" Young 83, of Yeso, NM passed away following a sudden illness on Friday, March 7, 2025 at PRMC in Clovis. Gerald was born July 24, 1941 in San Fernando, California to the home of Bert and Jean Young. He grew up and attended school in San Fernando and graduated from San Fernando High School in 1959.
Gerald worked in...
Corine L. Gallegos
Mar 2, 2025
Corine L. Gallegos, 101 of Vaughn, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Aztec, NM.
Born September 16, 1923 in Torreon, NM to Refugio and Antonia Lucero of the Lucero Brothers Ranches from Corona, NM, west and south to Pinos Wells, NM. She was the youngest of four children—Pete, Mary Ann, Juanita and Corine. Corine attended school in...
Dicky Madrid
Mar 1, 2025
Dicky Madrid, 82 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Dicky was born on July 19, 1942 in Santa Rosa to Jose Isabel Madrid and Amalia (Armijo) Madrid. He was raised in Santa Rosa and Clovis, and attended St. Rose School in Santa Rosa.
On May 14, 1964, Dicky married the...
Stephen Johnson
Feb 27, 2025
Stephen Eugene Johnson, 75 a resident of Fort Sumner passed away at his home on Thursday February 27, 2025. He was born April 7, 1949 in Medford, Oregon the son of Donald and Ruby (Warwig) Johnson. He grew up in Medford where he attended high school. He later received a Bachelor Degree in History.
Stephen served in the U.S. Air Force...
Paul J. "Santiago" Jaramillo, III
Feb 24, 2025
Paul J. “Santiago” Jaramillo, III passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Paul was born on April 4, 1990 in Santa Rosa, NM to Paul Jaramillo, Jr. and Consuelo Salazar. Paul was raised in Anton Chico, NM and in Albuquerque, NM, where he also attended school. A Catholic, Paul enjoyed listening to music, hunting and fishing, however his greatest joy came...
Hershel Martin
Feb 22, 2025
Hershel Edward Martin, 86, of Las Cruces, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025 with his family by his side. Hershel was born July 21, 1938 in Logan, NM to the home of Andrew and Opal (Charter) Martin. Hershel grew up in Quay County where he attended school at Tucumcari, NM.
Hershel married his first wife Beverly...
Juan "Johnny" Cordova
Feb 18, 2025
Juan “Johnny” Cordova, of Logan, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with his family by his side.
Juan was born on April 9, 1954, in Logan, NM to Juan and Tomasita (Ramirez) Cordova. Juan was raised in Logan, where he attended school and made his home. He was very active in the Logan community and was well-known to...
Brenda Lee Sullivan
Feb 17, 2025
Brenda Lee Sullivan was born on October 11, 1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Richard “Dickey” and Judy Grove. She was raised in Amarillo, where she attended schools. Known for her Rocky Mountain jeans and make-up on point, Brenda always lit up a room. She was the type of friend, mother and sister to have your back in all situations. Affectionately...
Chris Gomez
Feb 7, 2025
Juan “Chris” Gomez, 87 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Chris was born on December 15, 1937 in Santa Rosa to Guadalupe Gomez and Rosa (Garcia) Gomez. Chris was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1956.
On February 16, 1958, Chris married the former Maida Anaya in Santa Rosa....
Fred Gonzales
Feb 5, 2025
Fred Leo Gonzales, 78, of Clovis, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 with his family by his side. Fred was born July 05, 1946 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Albert and Louisa (Lopez) Gonzales. Fred grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of...
Bryan Christopher Sloan
Feb 1, 2025
Bryan Christopher Sloan, 39 a resident of Tucumcari, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born October 31, 1985 in Tucson, Arizona the son of Derl Blayne Sloan Jr., and Ronda Jeanette McCormick. Bryan grew up in Tucumcari, NM from the age of 9, he attended Tucumcari schools. Bryan worked in building construction as a...
James Clayton Morgan, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
James ‘Jim’ Clayton Morgan Jr was born on January 29, 1943, in Denver, CO to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Morgan. Jim passed away on January 26, 2025, after a short battle with Bladder cancer.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Morgan, two sons Travis and Lance, two daughters Kandi and Trisha, six grandchildren in order of age: Tyler,...
Gayl Sandoval
Jan 24, 2025
Gayl Sandoval, 83 a resident of To'hajiilee, NM passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Albuquerque Heights Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was born April 5, 1941 in Boise, Idaho to the home of Jesse and Dorles (Grimshaw) Wickham. Gayl's parents were very active in ministry which led to them move to New Mexico in 1957.
She met David Sandoval...
Louie Cordova
Jan 23, 2025
Luis “Louie” Cordova, 78, of Anton Chico, NM and formerly of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Amarillo, TX.
Louie was born on May 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, NM to Remigio Cordova and Eloisa (Maestas) Cordova.
On November 18, 1972, Louie married the love of his life, Joyce Cordova in Amarillo, TX. Louie dedicated 32 years of...
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