Obituaries
J. Eloy Encinias
Dec 10, 2003
J. Eloy "Herby" Encinias died peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 after an illness at the age of 84. Eloy worked for the New Mexico Department of Human Services for many years until his retirement, he also served as Probate Judge in Santa Rosa. He was a member of St.Rose of Lima Catholic Church in...
Cecilia Gallegos Greenier
Nov 26, 2003
Cecilia G. Greenier, Age 86, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at Northeastern Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Delia, New Mexico on April 5, 1917 to the late Jose R. Gallegos and Juanita Casaus. She was united in marriage to the late Manuel Greenier. She was...
Orville R. Edwards
Nov 21, 2003
Orville “Jody” Edwards, 86 of Clovis, NM died Friday, November 21, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Orville was born May 24, 1917 in Colorado City, Texas to the home of Claude James Edwards and the former Vesta B. Stephens. Jody was reared and attended school at Fort Sumner. He married Peggy Edwards on May 1, 1940...
Tom Montoya
Nov 18, 2003
Tom Montoya Jr., 71, of Encino, NM died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at his home. He was preceded in death by parents Tomas and Lucia Montoya of Encino. He is survived by his wife Caroline of Encino; 2 daughters, Annette Navarro and husband Richard of Albuquerque, Elaine Prickett and husband Dennis of Las Cruces, and one son, Philip Montoya of...
Manuela Valentina Lucero
Nov 18, 2003
Manuela "Mela" Valentina Lucero, 67 of Las Vegas, NM died Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at Northeastern Regional Hospital following an illness. Manuela was born August 27, 1936 in Borica, NM to the home of Demecio Lucero and the former Anna Maria Moya. She was reared and attended schools at Borica, Puerto De Luna, and graduated from Santa Rosa High School....
Luz G. Sisneros
Nov 13, 2003
Luz Sisneros, 92 a longtime Santa Rosa resident died Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Valle Norte Caring Center in Albuquerque following an illness. Mrs. Sisneros was born September 28, 1911 in Colonias, NM to the home of Ismael Gallegos and the former Isabelita Madrid. Luz attended school at Colonias, NM. She Married Manuel DeAtocha Sisneros on February 10, 1936. Luz...
Mary Louise Higgins
Nov 7, 2003
Dr. Mary Louise Higgins, 79 of Roanoke, Texas died Friday, November 7, 2003 at Medical Center of Plano, in Plano, Texas. She was born July 12, 1924 in Cuervo, NM to James Frederick and Anna Demetrious (Waddell) Higgins. She attended Public Schools, New Mexico State University and Oklahoma State University, receiving a PHD in Biology. She was retired from Texas...
Gertrude Muniz
Oct 30, 2003
Gertrude Muniz, age 94, passed away October 30, 2003 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Gertrude was born Novermber 26, 1908 in Montoya, New Mexico to the home of Leandro and Rosana Maez Muniz. She was reared in Montoya and made her home in Milagro in 1973. Gertrude was a lifelong cattle and sheep rancher and enjoyed working...
Rosita Sisneros Apodaca
Oct 27, 2003
Rosita Sisneros Apodaca, age 97, passed away October 27, 2003 at the Assisted Living in Santa Rosa. Rosita was born January 25, 1906 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Andres and Trancita Gonzalez Sisneros. She married Manuel Apodaca on February 7, 1921 in Anton Chico. Shortly after their marriage Manuel and Rosita homesteaded in San Ignacio where they...
Nathan Paul Alirez
Oct 18, 2003
A memorial service for Nathan Paul Alirez, 20, is scheduled for 7:00PM, October 23, 2003, at Church of God of Prophecy in Roswell with Pastor Lawrence Sanchez officiating. Funeral services for Nathan will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 1:00 from the First Baptist Church in Corona with Pastor Cal West officiating. Nathan passed away October 18, 2003...
Ramona L. Patterson
Oct 18, 2003
Ramona L. Patterson, 76, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis. Ramona was born on March 10, 1927 to the home of Atilano Baca and the former Rafelita Trujillo. Ms. Patterson was a member of St. Anthony Church in Ft. Sumner, Ladies’ Auxiliary & The Fraternal Order...
Edward David Sena
Oct 12, 2003
Edward David Sena, 53 of Santa Rosa died Sunday evening, October 12, 2003 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following a short illness. Edward was born September 21, 1950 in Fort Sumner to the home of Roman T. and Faviola (Gauna) Sena. Edward attended school at Fort Sumner; he later attended an auto-body repair school in Denver, Colorado and an...
Annie May McKnight
Oct 10, 2003
Annie May McKnight, 92 of Fort Sumner, NM went to be with the Lord at 3:00 A.M. Friday, October 10, 2003. She was born November 3, 1910 in Wheatland, Quay County, Territory of New Mexico to the home of Early Ray and the former Emma Dotson. She was the third of five children born to this union. Annie’s mother died...
Walter R. Graham
Oct 8, 2003
Walter R. Graham, age 71, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico, passed away October 10, 2003 at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center in Clovis, NM. Walter was born April 11, 1932 in Gregory, Arkansas to Erma Florence Dodd and Walter R. Graham. He worked for many years as an electrician in the Fort Sumner area. He married Inez M. Brockman on...
Helen J. Crownover
Oct 7, 2003
Helen J. Crownover, 79 a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner died Monday, October 7, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM following an illness. Helen was born July 20, 1924 in Fort Sumner to the home of Walter and Stella (O’Neal) Wright. She was reared and attended schools at Fort Sumner. Helen married E.J. Crownover on October 12,...
Martina Garcia Lucero
Sep 27, 2003
Martina G. Lucero, 73 of Fort Sumner, NM died Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM following an illness. Martina was born September 15, 1930 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Merejildo Garcia and the former Francesquita Aragon. Martina attended school at Fort Sumner. Martina worked for many years in the restaurant business,...
Rita Marie Sisneros Rivera
Sep 22, 2003
Rita Marie Sisneros Rivera, age 62, passed away September 22, 2003 at the Albuquerque Regional Medical Center from complications of cancer. Rita was born November 27, 1940 in Las Vegas, NM to the home of Ramon D. and Vicenta Romero Sisneros. She was reared in Colonias and attended schools at Santa Rosa. Rita married Gerald A. Rivera on October 1,...
Juan Jose Lopez
Sep 21, 2003
Juan Jose Lopez, age 54, died unexpectedly Sunday, September 21, 2003 following a sudden illness. Juan was born August 22, 1949 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Augustine and Macedonia Barela Lopez. He was reared and attended schools in Fort Sumner. He married Diana Tapia on July 28, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Juan loved swimming and enjoyed...
Juan Pablo Rael
Sep 20, 2003
Juan Pablo Rael, age 69, passed away September 20, 2003 at the Gerald Champion Medical Center in Alamogordo following an illness. Juan was born August 16, 1934 in Milagro, NM to the home of Federico and Elisea Lopez Rael. Juan worked construction for most of his life. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn and loved...
Ozelle Ratliff Howe
Sep 15, 2003
Ozelle Ratliff Howe, 90 a longtime resident of the Fort Sumner Valley died Monday, September 15, 2003 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM following an illness. Ozelle was born August 27, 1913 at West, New Mexico in Quay County to the home of Add C. West and the former Grace Lawson. She attended school at Fort Sumner and...
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