Obituaries
Sam Boyd
Jul 29, 2022
Samuel “Sam” Boyd, 73 a resident of the Fort Sumner valley passed away at his home Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born January 11, 1949 in Carlsbad, NM to the home of Dean and Vennie Lou (Nichols) Boyd. Sam grew up in Carlsbad. He graduated from Capitan High School in Capitan, NM and received his Bachelor Degree from New...
Steve Flores
Jul 28, 2022
Steve Flores Stephen Nathaniel Flores was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 5, 1969 to the home of Daniel and Lupita Flores. His family then moved to Santa Rosa, NM, where his dad became a school teacher. Steve attended Santa Rosa High School, graduating in 1988, and was an accomplished athlete in football, basketball and track. Steve graduated from Highlands...
Merle E. Guinn
Jul 27, 2022
After a full life of 82 years, Merle Guinn entered into eternal rest, at his home, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 17, 1939 to the home of Andy and Thelma Guinn. The family moved to Santa Rosa and Merle started grade school there. In 1958 he joined the Marine Corps; he served...
Ezequiel Garcia, Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Ezequiel Garcia, Jr. 92 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Ezequiel was born on May 30, 1930 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Ezequiel Garcia, Sr. and Victoria (Angel) Garcia. Ezequiel attended school in Puerto De Luna and later served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...
Silvester J Roybal
Jul 24, 2022
Visitation for family and friends of Silvester Roybal will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am followed by the funeral Mass. Father Sotero A. Sena will officiate. Pallbearers will include Mario Roybal Perdoza, Joey Lopez, Christopher Roybal, Martin Roybal,...
Henry "Hank" Cordova
Jul 15, 2022
Henry “Hank” Cordova, 65 of Logan, NM, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas. Henry was born on July 9, 1957 in Logan, NM to Juan Cordova and Tomasita (Ramirez) Cordova. Henry was raised in Logan, where he also attended school. Henry was active as a volunteer fire fighter with the Logan Fire Department, and honorably retired from...
Frank McRee
Jul 14, 2022
Frank McRee, 94 a longtime De Baca County rancher passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales, NM. Frank was born June 9, 1928 on the McRee Family ranch north of Fort Sumner to the home of James Paul McRee and Bess Hazel Zion. He attended and graduated from Fort Sumner High School with the...
Corina Gonzales
Jul 3, 2022
Corina Gonzales, 88, passed away at her home in Clovis, New Mexico on July 3, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Anastacio and Gregoria (Garcia) Aragon. A life long Catholic, Corina was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Corina married Demetrio "Tony" Gonzales on May 23,...
Brown Edwards
Jul 3, 2022
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Bunce officiating. Interment with military honors and Masonic Services will follow in the family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include David Edwards, Sam Edwards, Kevin Wedeward, Johnny Reeves, Howard Edwards, Billy Edwards, Robby Edwards, and Denver Edwards. Brown...
James Enriquez
Jun 22, 2022
James "Jim" Vincent Enriquez, 72, of Tucumcari, NM passed away at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following an illness on June 22, 2022. Jim was born on November 16, 1949 in Nyack, New York to Ishmael and Mary (Caputo) Enriquez. Jim was raised in Chicago, Illinois and where he attended school, and later went to Northern Illinois University where he...
Frank Saiz
Jun 21, 2022
Frank Saiz, 95 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June, 21, 2022. Frank was born on May 28, 1927 in Sombrio, NM to Abel Saiz and Eufelia (Baca) Saiz. Frank was raised in Sombrio and attended school in Santa Rosa. Frank was married to the former Fabiola Madrid on October 15, 1951 at...
Lisa Moncayo
Jun 21, 2022
Lisa Moncayo, 57 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Lisa was born on November 17, 1964 in Santa Rosa, NM to Florencio A. Moncayo and Mary Jane (Cordova) Moncayo. Lisa was raised in Santa Rosa where she also attended school. Lisa worked as a housekeeper for motels in Santa Rosa. Lisa is preceded in death...
Silver Sisneros
Jun 19, 2022
Dr. Silver Cree Sisneros, age 56, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Dr. Sisneros graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1984. He went on to earn his doctorate degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Ontario, CA. Doctor Sisneros lived in and practiced medicine in NM, CA, AZ, TX, OH and MO. He was...
James "Beak" Quintana
Jun 17, 2022
Jimmy “Beak” Quintana, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on August 29, 1955 in Santa Rosa, NM to Patricio Quintana and Rose (Padilla) Quintana. Beak loved the Santa Rosa Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed having all his friends over for cookouts, enjoying frosties, and loved making everyone laugh—Beak will...
Russell Gene Grant
Jun 16, 2022
Russell Grant, 67 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022. Russell was born on July 23, 1954 in Santa Rosa, NM to Marjorie (Fox) Grant. Russell was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Russell was a self-employed carpenter and at times, worked for various local contractors. Russell...
Deanna M. Gonzales
Jun 10, 2022
Deanna M. Gonzales, 87 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, June 10, 2022. Deanna was born on April 21, 1935 in Santa Rosa to Solomon Martinez and Alicia (Gallegos) Martinez. Deanna was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School. While in high school, Deanna was...
Jessie Matta, Jr.
Jun 10, 2022
Jessie Matta, Jr., 40 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022. Jessie was born on April 4, 1982 in Las Vegas, NM to Jessie Matta, Sr. and Irene (Villanueva) Matta. Jessie was raised in Tecolotito and attended school in Anton Chico, NM and Santa Rosa, NM—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 2000. Jessie was self-employed...
Pete Segura
Jun 6, 2022
Pete Segura, 77 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Monday, June 6, 2022 following an illness. He was born September 30, 1944 in Fort Sumner to the home of Luciano and Louisa (Casaus) Segura. Pete attended and graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1964. Pete began working at the early age of 7, helping his...
Herbert Martin
Jun 1, 2022
Herbert Martin, 90 passed away at his Lubbock, TX home on June 1, 2022. He was born September 15, 1931 in Taiban, New Mexico to the home of Samuel and Hazel (Hall) Martin. Herbert graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1949. He married Mary Louise Walker on March 28, 1959 in Fort Sumner. They made their home in Roswell...
Tranquilino Apodaca
May 26, 2022
Tranquilino Apodaca went home to the Lord on May 26, 2022. He entered the Gates of Heaven and has joined wife Rufina, parents Manuel T. and Rosita Apodaca and sister Otillia Martinez. He is survived by children John & Deadra, Fred and Barbara Apodaca, Louise & Kenny Fresquez and Barbara Baca. Grandchildren John Eric, Andrew, Andres and Beverly Apodaca, Kenny...
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