Obituaries
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...
Mario J. Garcia
May 21, 2022
Mario Joseph Garcia, 30 of Durango, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Mario was born on October 18, 1991 in Las Cruces, NM to Jerome Garcia and Claudina (Baca) Garcia. Mario was raised in Estancia, NM and attended school in Estancia and Moriarty, and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Mario also attended NMHU. Mario was a...
Josephine S Martinez
May 21, 2022
Josephine S. Martinez, of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022, her 92nd birthday, surrounded by her children and grandchildren following an extended illness. Josephine was born on May 21, 1930, in Mosquero, NM to the home of Juan C. and Carolina (Pacheco) Sandoval. A lifelong Catholic, Josephine was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in...
Woody Edwards
May 20, 2022
Grover “Woody” W. Edwards passed away on May 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 69. Woody is survived by his daughter, Dawn Stradford (Orion); son, Matthew Edwards (Megan); sister, Cindy Carrasco; five grandchildren; and uncle, Brown Franklin Edwards. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia Edwards and Raleigh Edwards of Ft. Sumner; and his special...
Jose Ismael Lucero
May 16, 2022
Jose “Smiley” Lucero, 86, of Las Vegas, NM and formerly of Pintada, NM passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM following an extended illness. Jose was born on April 2, 1936, in Pintada, NM to the home of Isidro Lucero and Elena (Saiz) Lucero. A lifelong Catholic, Jose was a member of Holy...
Lorenzo "Trinny" Chavez
May 14, 2022
Lorenzo “Trinny” Chavez, 83 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Trinny was born on August 25, 1938 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Deluvino Chavez, Sr. and Rosa (Griego) Chavez. Trinny was raised in Puerto De Luna and attended school in Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1956. On June 15, 1963, Trinny...
Richard Montaño
May 13, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Richard Montaño, 71. Richard passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13th at his home in Anton Chico. Richard was born in Las Vegas, NM on April 8, 1951. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. We will always remember Richard as a hard-working...
Jose Alfonso Encinias
May 12, 2022
Jose Alfonso Encinias, 71 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away on May 12, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. Jose was born on July 6, 1950 in Tecolotito, NM to Alfonso Encinias and Dionicia (Romero) Encinias. Jose was a life-long resident of Tecolotito. He attended schools in Anton Chico and Santa Rosa. Jose was a tractor mechanic in Tucumcari, NM for some...
Socorro Pallares
May 11, 2022
Mr. Socorro Pallares, 85 of Elida, NM passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque following an illnesss. He was born January 21, 1937 in San Miguel de los Anchondos, Chihuahua, Mexico to the home of Bruno Pallares and Elena Pallares Meza. Socorro made his home in House, NM for many years. He raised his family,...
Mark Runyan
May 9, 2022
Mark Anthony Runyan of House NM passed away on May 9th 2022. Mark was born in Tucumcari, NM on October 17th 1958 to Bruce and Mayme Runyan of House, NM. He was raised in Quay County and graduated from House High school in 1976. He attended NMSU obtaining a degree and Agriculture Education. Mark married the love of his life,...
Magdalena Reynosa
May 3, 2022
Magdalena Tenorio Reynosa, 89 of Pintada , NM, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 in Rio Rancho. Magdalena was born on September 10, 1932 in Pintada, New Mexico to Antonia Padilla de Tenorio and Santiago Tenorio. Magdalena was raised in Pintada, then moved to Clovis, NM and stayed with her Tia Rita Sena, to...
Vernon Lee Hines
May 2, 2022
A true cowboy, Vernon Lee Hines passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Tucumcari NM. Vernon Lee was born on March 12, 1951 to Vernon and Birdie Mable Hines. Vernon Lee graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1970 where he ran track and played football. He received an athletic scholarship to play football at Eastern New Mexico University. He...
Daniel E. Abeyta
Apr 30, 2022
Daniel E. Abeyta, 61 of Vaughn, NM, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Daniel was born on June 14, 1960 in Vaughn, NM to Eddie Abeyta and Susana Crespin. Daniel was raised in Pinos Wells and Vaughn, NM. He attended school in Encino, NM—graduating from Encino High School in 1978. Daniel served his country honorably and was a veteran...
Maria L. Amaro
Apr 26, 2022
Maria L. Amaro, 63 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Albuquerque. Maria was born on February 10, 1959 in Durango, Mexico to Salvador Muñoz and Sara Gonzales. Maria was raised in Durango, then moved to Tucumcari, NM in 1997. Maria worked at Days Inn, in Tucumcari for 14 years, then at the Super 8...
Melva Denison Marshall
Apr 24, 2022
Melva Iva Ogden Denison Marshall, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Vitality Care Center in Lubbock, Texas. Melva was born on February 9, 1935 near Portales, New Mexico. In late 1937 the family moved to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, where Melva attended school and graduated from high school in 1953. She attended Eastern New Mexico University, worked...
Gilbert Roybal
Apr 13, 2022
Gilbert Joe Roybal, 65 of Melrose, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born October 26, 1956 in Yeso, NM to the home of Tiofilo and Lucy (Sanchez) Roybal. He was raised in Fort Sumner where he attended school, and participated in school sports. Gilbert graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1976. He...
Goldie Jester
Apr 11, 2022
Goldie Opal (Roach) Jester, age 99, was born in Clovis, NM on September 18, 1922, to the home of Newton Lon and Gertrude (Dean) Roach of the community of Field. She passed from this life to the next life in the early hours of April 11, 2022. She attended school at Field graduating in 1940. She enjoyed sports and was...
Ralph Antonio Garcia
Apr 10, 2022
Ralph Antonio Garcia was called to his eternal home on April 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Logan, NM to Juan Fermin Garcia and Nicolasita (Cordova) Garcia. Ralph loved spending time in the kitchen, and his pies and food will be remembered for years to come. Ralph enjoyed spending time with...
Reina "Chello" Gonzales
Apr 4, 2022
Reina “Chello” Gonzales Reina “Chello” Gonzales, 80 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home with her family at bedside. She was born December 22, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Manuel and Carmen Gallegos. She grew up in Albuquerque and attended Ernie Pyle High School. At the age of 16 she met...
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