Obituaries
Christian Pettigrew
Aug 22, 2024
Christian Robert Pettigrew, 33 a lifelong resident and rancher in Fort Sumner passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 in an accident. He was born March 29, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Mike and Laurie (Biglow) Pettigrew. He grew up on the family ranch north of Fort Sumner. He graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 2009 where...
Timothy James Cordova
Aug 21, 2024
Timothy James Cordova, 42 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Tim was born on May 23, 1982 in Las Vegas, NM to James Cordova and Anna Marie (Jaramillo) Cordova. Tim was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 2000 and was also a graduate of UTI.
Tim...
Sharon Kay Reid
Aug 16, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Kay Reid on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Logan, New Mexico. Sharon was born January 16, 1949 in Tulia, Texas. She spent many years doing the accounting at the business she and her husband owned, while also working at Occidental Petroleum, until she retired in 2017. Sharon dedicated...
Jose Angel Gandara Roacho
Aug 13, 2024
Jose Angel Gandara Roacho passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 in Vaughn, NM.
Jose was born on December 31, 1948 in Matamoros, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Angel Gandara Prieto and Maria De Jesus Roacho Moreno. Jose was raised in Santa Rosalia, Chihuahua, Mexico, where he also attended Benito Juarez Elementary School.
Jose married Guadalupe Sandoval on August 13, 1977 in Santa...
Philip Andrew Sena
Aug 9, 2024
Philip Andrew Sena, 44 a lifelong resident of Melrose, NM passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Philip was born September 14, 1979. He grew up in Melrose where he attended school. He participated in Melrose Buffalo sports including football, basketball, and track. Philip graduated from Melrose High School in 1998.
Philip married Charity Downey on March 27, 1999 in Melrose....
Johann Cartwright
Aug 8, 2024
Johann Cartwright 83, passed away at her home in Fort Sumner, NM on August 08, 2024. Johann was born December 5, 1940 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of John and Georgia (VanBuskirk) Cartwright. She grew up in the Chicago area and graduated from Lind Bloom High School in 1958.
Johann worked hard at numerous jobs. Johann and all her sisters worked...
Victor Anaya
Jul 24, 2024
Victor Anaya, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with his loving family at his side.
Victor was born on March 11, 1947 in Santa Rosa to Pelagio Anaya and Stella (Ortega) Anaya. Victor was raised in Santa Rosa—where he also attended school.
Victor married the former Anna Garcia on February 23, 1974 at Nuestra Señora...
Monte Guy Reagan
Jul 23, 2024
Monte Guy Reagan, 66 of the Shipley Ranch north of Fort Sumner passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 23, 2024 following a sudden illness. He was born November 19, 1957 in Fort Sumner to the home of Lawrence Wendell Reagan and Carol Shipley Reagan.
Monte grew up in House and Tucumcari. He graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1975. Monte attended New...
Margaret Crim
Jul 23, 2024
Margaret Crim 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Tulalip, Washington at her home with family by her side.
Margaret was born December 6, 1937 in Fruita, Colorado, the daughter of Porter and Emma May Denton. She married Marvin G. Crim on September 9, 1955 in Grand Junction, Colorado. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends for...
Donnie Neese
Jul 20, 2024
Donnie Neese, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home in Tucumcari on July 20, 2024. Donnie, a lifelong resident of Tucumcari, was born August 23, 1953 to Delos (“Duck”) and Mary Helen Mundell-Neese. Donnie is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of fifty-one (51) years, Paula; their son, Joe Bair (Joseph Blair),...
Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Urban
Jul 18, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Urban, 59 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Colonias, NM.
Jackie was born on February 12, 1965 in Santa Rosa to Emery Urban, Sr. and Cecelia (Hoehne) Urban. Jackie was raised in Santa Rosa, where she attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1983.
Jackie worked as a cashier in retail and...
Elvira Abeyta
Jul 16, 2024
Vera was a strong, hardworking woman who touched the lives of many people around her.
Vera was born to Antonio and Dolores (Maestas) Romero in San Ignacio, New Mexico, where she spent her childhood growing up. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Reynaldo (2-T) Campos Jr., the father of her children Reynaldo Campos Sr., her late husband...
Eloy Sandoval
Jul 12, 2024
Eloy Sandoval, 89 of Dilia, NM, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at his niece, Ernestine Encinias’ residence.
Eloy was born on April 15, 1935 in Dilia, NM to Miguel and Teodorita (Chavez) Sandoval. He was reared and attended school in Dilia and Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School.
A life-long Catholic, Eloy was a parishioner and caretaker of Sacred Heart...
Evelyn Rodgers
Jun 28, 2024
Evelyn Marie Rodgers passed away on June 28th, 2024. She was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on September 15th, 1930, to parents Lloyd and Nellie Irwin. Evelyn had a wonderful 93 years of life.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Nellie, her husband Sonny Rodgers, and a daughter Sharon Olds.She is survived by her son Jim...
Jan Reardon
Jun 28, 2024
Janet Dean Reardon, 72 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday, June 28, 2924 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas following a sudden illness. Janet was born September 16, 1951 in Elida, New Mexico to the home of Robert Lee Broyce and Billy Jo Johnson. She attended schools in southeastern New Mexico, including Alamogordo High School. She received her...
Jeffrey Kirk Perez
Jun 27, 2024
Jeffrey Kirk Perez, 64 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Jeffrey was born on July 18, 1959 in Ft. Sumner, NM to the home of Ernest and Jewel (Spencer) Perez. Jeffrey was raised in Encino, NM, where he also attended school—graduating in 1977.
A life-long Catholic, Jeffrey was a parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...
Eddie A. Calbert
Jun 27, 2024
Eddie A. Calbert, 65, of Tucumcari, NM, passed away at home on Thursday, June 28, 2024, with his family at his side.
Eddie was born on December 17, 1958, in Tucumcari, NM to the home of Apolonio and Maria (Romero) Calbert. He was raised and attended school in Tucumcari, graduating from Tucumcari High School. After high school he attended college for...
Aaron Robert Cook Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
Aaron Robert Cook Jr, 49, of Clovis, NM passed away June 23, 2024 in Tucumcari, NM. Aaron was born January 24, 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri to the home of Aaron Robert Cook Sr and Dorothy Lee (Meyers) Cook. Aaron grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he attended school.
He later made his home in Clovis, NM with his longtime companion...
Blas Lopez
Jun 21, 2024
Blas Lopez, 86 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Blas was born on March 6, 1938 in Tucumcari, NM to Carlos Lopez and Felipita (Martinez) Lopez. Blas was raised in Tucumcari, where he attended St. Anne’s Catholic School.
Blas was married to Nellie Lopez at St. Anne’s on May 13, 1961. A life-long resident of Tucumcari, Blas worked...
Jimmie B. Snipes
Jun 15, 2024
Jimmie Baxter Snipes, 89 a longtime McAlister, NM cattle rancher passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his ranch home following a short illness. His family was at his bedside.
Jimmie was born February 11, 1935 in Hassell, NM, the son of Huey Baxter and Opal Beulah (Smith) Snipes. He grew up in Hassell and House, and attended House schools, graduating...
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