Obituaries
Michael Ysco
Jul 7, 2023
Michael Ysco, Sr., 94 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on July 7, 2023.
Michael was born on August 3, 1928 in Tucumcari, NM to Plutarco Ysco and Refugia (Hernandez) Ysco. Michael was raised in Tucumcari, where he also attended Tucumcari Public Schools. In his youth, Michael worked at various jobs. At the time of...
Esther Fallon
Jul 3, 2023
Esther Pearl (Motley) Fallon, 88, of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on July 3, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1935 in Savannah, Oklahoma, to the home of John Thomas Motley and Myrtle Ann (Smith) Motley.
Esther was a graduate of Savannah High School, Eastern A&M Junior College and Southeastern State Teacher’s College in Durant, Oklahoma.
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Hope Melendez
Jun 30, 2023
Hope Melendez, 53 of Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2023, in Santa Rosa, NM.
Hope was born on January 14, 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois to Andrew Ross Glover and Juanita Hern. Hope was raised in Waukegan, where she also attended school. On July 27, 1996, Hope was married to Isaac Melendez, in Beach Park, Illinois.
Hope’s career...
Rev. Mark W. Lake
Jun 28, 2023
Rev. Mark W. Lake, most recently of Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away the evening of June 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Beverly Lake, three children: Chad Lake, of LeMars, IA, his partner Vanessa Swift of Annapolis, MD, Molly Flotte and husband Matthew of Alamogordo, NM, and Joshua Lake and wife...
Roque J. Montano
Jun 26, 2023
Roque Jose De La Paz Montano, 78, a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. He was born August 16, 1944 in Santa Rosa to the home of Erineo and Isidora (Chavez) Montano. He attended school in Santa Rosa, and graduated from Santa Rosa High School.
Roque worked for...
Eugene B. (Geno) Higgins
Jun 19, 2023
Eugene B. (Geno) Higgins, 67 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on June 19, 2023.
Eugene was born in Tucumcari, NM on February 14, 1956, to John R. Higgins and Willa (Cooper) Higgins. Eugene was raised on the Higgins Ranch in Cuervo, NM. He attended school in Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School. Following graduation, Eugene attended Oklahoma State...
Oma Garcia
Jun 17, 2023
Oma (Gerhardt) Garcia, 89 of Albuquerque NM passed away peacefully on Sunday June 17, 2023, with her children by her side.
Oma was born May 27, 1934, in Puerto de Luna NM to Jesse Gerhardt and Eugenia (Candelaria) Gerhardt. Oma attended school in Puerto de Luna. On December 31, 1956, Oma married Ezequiel Garcia Jr at Nuestra Senora Del Refugio...
Manuel S. Baca, Jr.
Jun 15, 2023
Manuel S. Baca, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 79. He was born on June 2, 1944 in Santa Rosa to Manuel Baca, Sr. and Estanislada (Gonzales) Baca.Manuel spent his entire life in Santa Rosa where he was raised and attended school. He was a land surveyor for over 20 years and...
Darlene "Gramma Coco" Gutierrez
Jun 15, 2023
Darlene "Gramma Coco" Gutierrez, beloved mother, wife, sister, and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2023 in Las Vegas, NM at the age of 56. Born on December 17th, 1966 in Santa Rosa, NM to Abel Lucero and Maria Josie Salazar. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and attended school in Santa Rosa. Darlene...
Jose Luis Ceja-Segura
Jun 14, 2023
Jose Luis Ceja-Segura, 64 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Jose was born on February 15, 1959, in Sahuayo, Michoacan De Campo, Mexico to Antonio Segura Grimaldo and Maria Ceja Fajardo. Jose was self-employed and owned Laja Segura, a flagstone mining company. Jose also worked in construction with JR Striping,...
Ernesto Aragon
Jun 9, 2023
Ernesto Aragon, 76 of Vaughn, NM, passed away on June 9, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.
Ernesto was born on March 18, 1947 in Vaughn, NM to Frank P. Aragon and Eloisa (Gallegos) Aragon. Ernesto was raised in Vaughn, where he also attended school—graduating from Vaughn High School. Following graduation, Ernesto went on to attend NM Highlands University in Las Vegas,...
Ethel Mae Kyle
Jun 9, 2023
Ethel Mae Kyle, 89 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday morning, June 9, 2023. She was born January 4, 1934 in Corona, New Mexico to Roach Andrew Wilson and Blanche Stella Kiem. The family moved to Fort Sumner in 1938 where Ethel attended school. The family moved to Tucumcari, where Ethel later married Joseph Anderson Kyle on January...
Anthony M. Micelli
Jun 6, 2023
Anthony M. Micelli, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.
Anthony was born on August 4, 1956 in Santa Rosa, NM to Ramona Micelli. Anthony was raised in Santa Rosa, where he also attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Following high school, Anthony joined...
Stevie Baca, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Stevie Baca, Jr., 53, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the family home in Puerto De Luna, NM. Stevie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.Born on January 6, 1970, to the home of Stevan and Dorothy (Tenorio) Baca in Tucumcari, NM. He was...
Manuel J Sena
Jun 4, 2023
Manuel John Sena, 70 of Clovis, NM passed away Sunday, June 04, 2023 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Manuel was born November 07, 1952 in Fort Sumner to the home of Ramon Alfredo and Ramona (Barela) Sena.
Manuel grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. He worked as a Nurses Aide at Pecos...
Tommy Rogers
Jun 2, 2023
Thomas Patrick Rogers passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico to Vincent J. "VJ" Rogers and Agnes (Nelson) Rogers. Tommy attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. He married Tauna Shaw on November 6, 1982 and they were blessed with two daughters, Amy Jolene...
Jack Campbell
May 27, 2023
Jack Andrew Campbell, 65 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Jack was born October 17, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Vonley Cephus Campbell Jr., and Carol Therese (Polk) Campbell.
Jack worked as a plumber in Fort Sumner for several years.
Cremation has taken place.
Additional obituary information is pending.
Arrangements are...
Dolores Drake
May 21, 2023
Maria Dolores Drake, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the BeeHive Home in Clovis, NM following an illness. She was born May 01, 1937 in Fort Sumner to the home of L.F. “Chano” Silva and Lois (Pena) Silva. Dolores grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools, graduating with the class of...
Sister Teresita Garcia
May 15, 2023
“I have called you by name…you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Sister Teresita Garcia OP entered eternal life on May 15, 2023 at the age of 90 after 72 years of religious life. We commend Sister Teresita to your prayers.
Evening Prayer with Remembering Service was held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood. The Funeral...
Jessie Lee Green
May 7, 2023
Jessie Lee (Taylor) Green, 80 of House, New Mexico was born August 11, 1942 in Roseburg, OR to the home of Jess and Rosie (Woods) Taylor. Growing up she moved all over the west, living in many different locations from Montana to Washington, California, and Arizona.
A chef by trade there wasn't anything she couldn't cook. She was always able...
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