Obituaries
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...
Daniel Chavez
Jun 15, 2024
Daniel Chavez, age 59, of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 15, 2024.
Daniel was born August 15, 1964, in Tucumcari, NM to Felimon and Mabel Chavez. He enjoyed working as a mechanic, listening to music, entertaining his family and friends.
His joy was his son Daniel Chavez Jr. and Shredder (his dog)....
Paula Foote
Jun 15, 2024
“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die.” Carl Sagan
In those terrible moments when a cherished loved one’s passing is too soon and too swift, the loss is too much to bear. But shoulder the loss we must as the hole in our lives is filled with undying love, remembrances of times past, times...
Antonio Cordova Sr.
Jun 13, 2024
Antonio Cordova Sr. (58) of Clovis, New Mexico suddenly passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico.
Antonio Cordova Sr. was born Saturday, June 4,1966 in the family home on La Loma in Anton Chico, New Mexico to parents Nicasio Cordova and Maria Teresa Jaramillo - Cordova. Antonio is preceded in eternal rest by both of his parents,...
Sofie Cynthia Whitney
Jun 9, 2024
Sofie Whitney, 55 of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with her loved ones by her side.
Sofie was born on April 18,1969 in Tucumcari, NM to Isabel and Mary A. Cordova. Sofie was raised in Tucumcari and was a parishioner at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, where she also received all her sacraments. Sofie attended school in...
Alicia Mora
Jun 8, 2024
Alicia Mora, 74 of Santa Rosa, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Alicia was born on February 14, 1950. Alicia was a coast-to-coast truck driver, with her husband Raymond. Alicia enjoyed arts and crafts—making and selling jewelry. She also loved to bake and rescue animals. Alicia’s greatest joy came from the time she spent with her friends.
Alicia is preceded...
Irene Sanchez
Jun 4, 2024
Irene Sanchez, 68 of Vaughn, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
Irene was born on May 22, 1956 in Encino, NM to Antonio D. Garcia and Helen (Peña) Garcia. Irene was raised in Encino, where she also attended school—graduating from Encino High School. On June 9, 1974, Irene was married to Johnny...
Florence "Flo" I. Silva
Jun 1, 2024
Florence I. “Flo” Silva, 71 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, with her family at her side.
Florence was born on June 5, 1952, in Santa Rosa, to the home of Arsenio and Dora (Flores) Sanchez. Florence was raised in Santa Rosa and Puerto De Luna. She attended St....
Pauline Lucero
May 25, 2024
Pauline “Larga” Lucero, 63 of La Loma, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on May 25, 2024.
Pauline was born on March 12, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to John and Esther Langley.
Pauline was a true Denver Broncos fan until the very end. She was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed watching roping’s and rodeos, and loved socializing with all...
Jose Filiberto Romero
May 21, 2024
Jose Filiberto Romero, age 79, passed away at his home in Avondale, AZ on May 21, 2024. Jose was born on February 18, 1945, in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Miguel and Camilla (Lucero) Romero. He was reared and graduated high school in Santa Rosa.
Jose served in Vietnam under the Third US Army Company C, 2nd Battalion, 501st...
Mary Cordova
May 19, 2024
Mary A. Cordova “Little Mary”, 79 of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
Mary was born on November 20, 1944 in Mosquero, NM to Emilio Lucero and Estella (Apodaca) Lucero. Mary was raised in Tucumcari, NM, where she attended school. On January 6, 1962, Mary married Isabel Espicio Cordova at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Tucumcari.
Aside from...
Barbara Horton
May 18, 2024
Bobbie "Barbara Jo" Horton (née Bryant) passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024, in Fort Sumner, NM, at the age of 84. She was born on November 20, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM. Bobbie was known for her sense of humor, creativity, and loving nature.Bobbie leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is survived by her husband, Richard...
John R. Higgins, Jr.
May 16, 2024
John R. Higgins, Jr., 73 of Santa Rosa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 16, 2024.
John was born on February 3, 1951 in Tucumcari, NM to John Higgins, Sr. and Willa Deane (Cooper) Higgins. John was raised on the Higgins Ranch in Cuervo, NM and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1969.
John married...
Theodore "Ted" Tafoya
May 14, 2024
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at11am Thursday, May 23, 2024Blue Hole Convention Center, Santa Rosa, NM
Celia Martinez
May 14, 2024
Celia Martinez, 87 a longtime Fort Sumner resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Clovis, NM. She was born October 20, 1936, north of Lake Sumner in Los Ojitos, NM to the home of Adolph and Regina Lopez. Celia grew up in Fort Sumner where she attended and graduated from high school. She married Juan Martinez and moved...
Abel G. Coronado
May 12, 2024
Abel G. Coronado, 83 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 12, 2024. He was born January 13, 1941 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Manuel and Rufina (Lopez) Coronado. Abel grew up in Fort Sumner and Melrose. Abel married Gloria Lopez on September 13, 1959 in Fort Sumner, NM. Abel served in the...
William B. Sanchez
May 5, 2024
William B. “Billy” Sanchez, 65 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Guadalupe County Hospital.
Billy was the first-born son of Felipe “Red” Sanchez, Jr. and Elvira “Vera” Sisneros Sanchez in Santa Rosa on May 3, 1959. At the time of his birth, he had one sister, Phyllis. Soon after came Phil III, Grace and Kimberly.
Billy...
Kelly Jean Biggers
Apr 28, 2024
Kelly Jean Biggers, 33 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2024.
Kelly was born on April 8, 1991 in Mesa, AZ to James R. Biggers and Billie Jean (Powell) Biggers. Kelly was raised in Paducah, KY and made her home in Tucumcari in 2000. Kelly attended school in Tucumcari. Kelly was...
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