Obituaries
Emiterio P. Velasquez
Aug 9, 2018
Emiterio P. Velasquez, 81, of Anton Chico, NM passed away at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, NM, surrounded by his family on August 9, 2018, following an illness. Emiterio was born in Dilia, NM to the home of Hilario Velasquez and Aurelia (Padilla) Velasquez. After graduating from Santa Rosa High School, he married the former Terry A. Rael...
Lucy Props
Aug 9, 2018
Lucy Props, 79 of Fort Sumner passed away at her home Thursday, August 09, 2018 following an illness. She was born June 5, 1939 in Montezuma, Colorado to the home of Preciliano Cornelio Garcia and the former Maria Cleofas Martinez. Lucy attended Catholic school in Lumberton, NM and graduated as Salutatorian from Dulce High School.Lucy married R.L. Props on July...
Billy Waters
Aug 5, 2018
William J. "Billy" Waters, age 70, of Santa Rosa, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque.Billy was born December 8, 1947 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of William Oliver Waters and the former Virginia Chavez. He grew up and attended schools in Santa Rosa. He worked for many years in the road...
Cirilo J Baros Jr.
Aug 2, 2018
Cirilo J. Baros Jr., 93 a longtime resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 in Thornton, CO. He was born August 26, 1924 in Santa Rosa, NM at the home of Cirilo and Elvira (Avila) Baros. He grew up in Santa Rosa and attended Santa Rosa schools. Cirilo served in the U.S. Army, he was inducted...
Lyle Russ
Jul 30, 2018
William Lyle Russ 65, of Fort Sumner passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas following an illness. He was born May 09, 1953 in Clovis, NM to the home of William "Glenn" and Wanda Lee (Miller) Russ. Lyle lived in Lovington, NM until the 4th grade when his family moved to Clovis for about two...
Jose L.R. Marquez
Jul 29, 2018
Jose L.R. "Bobby" Marquez , 70, of Albuquerque, NM went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2018. His brother Rudy and Doris were at his side. Bobby was born on January 25, 1948 to proud parents, Roberto and Frances Marquez. He attended Santa Rosa High School and graduated in 1966. He married Regina Sexton on February 8, 1969 . From...
Julian "V" Velasquez
Jul 26, 2018
Julian Velasquez, 40, of Santa Rosa, NM passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Julian was born on September 27, 1977 in Ft. Sumner, NM to the home of Jimmy Velasquez and Francis (Micelli) Gallegos. He was reared in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and subsequently earned his GED. Julian made his home in...
Florence M Overton
Jul 25, 2018
Florence Marie Overton, 99 of Nocona, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born August 8, 1918 in Lone Mountain, Tennessee to the home of William Henry Vannoy and the former Mary Pearlie Shumate. She was raised in Lone Mountain and attended schools there graduating from Lone Mountain High School. She continued her education, obtaining her Bachelor's degree...
Maria Antonia Apodaca
Jul 22, 2018
Maria Antonia Apodaca, 71 a resident of Santa Rosa since 1986 passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Vecinos Sanos Assisted Living in Santa Rosa following an illness.She was born July 6, 1947 in Leyba, NM to the home of Prudencio and Audilia (Paiz) Apodaca. She was a homemaker.Maria enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and made the best...
Marcelina O. Baca
Jul 19, 2018
Marcelina Baca, 80, of Anton Chico passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at her home on Thursday, July 19, 2018, following an illness. Marcelina was born on November 14, 1937 in Plaza de Arriba, NM to the home of Narciso Olguin and Apolonia (Castillo) Olguin. While growing up in Plaza de Arriba, she met Juan Baca, and after...
Erlinda O Sisneros
Jul 17, 2018
The beautiful soul of our dear mother, Erlinda Oralda Sisneros, departed this earth on July 17, 2018 at the age of 91 in Santa Rosa, CA. Born in the small village of Anton Chico, New Mexico, she was the eldest of 12 children and moved to California after marrying in the 1940's. She was a resident of Ukiah for approximately...
Juliette G. Howe
Jul 16, 2018
Juliette "Wueda" Howe, 55, of Santa Rosa passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at her home. Juliette was born on October 21, 1962 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Marshall T. Howe and Sophie (Ortega) Howe. She attended schools in Santa Rosa, and after earning her GED went on to attend college. Juliette made her home in Santa...
Louis H. Hernandez
Jul 15, 2018
Louis entered this world on November 24, 1926 as the third child of Jose and Luisa Hernandez in Owensmouth (Canoga Park), CA and passed away 91 years later in Beverly Hills, CA on July 15, 2018. He proudly served his country in World War II as a PFC Combat Engineer for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and was stationed...
Bob West
Jul 6, 2018
Longtime local rancher Bob West passed away at his home on July 6, 2018. His family was by his side. Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 9, at First United Methodist Church in Fort Sumner with Pastor Marvin Pounds officiating. Burial will follow in the West family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons (Michael...
Robert Joe Gerhardt
Jul 5, 2018
Robert Joe Gerhardt (Bob), 86, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Northridge Special Care Center in Albuquerque surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 31, 1932, in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Joe Jesse and Eugenia (Candelaria) Gerhardt. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Eugenia, his brothers Fred Gerhardt...
Jimmy A. Hines
Jul 3, 2018
Jimmy Alvin Hines, 81 of De Baca County, NM passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. He was born June 3, 1937 in Laguna Beach, CA to the home of Otis Otto Hines and the former Daisy Mae Pixler. He grew up and attended schools in California. Jimmy made his home in New Mexico...
Quirino Villanueva
Jun 10, 2018
Quirino “Parson” Villanueva, 54 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2018, following an illness. Quirino was born in Tecolotito, NM to the home of Prudencio Villanueva and Maria (Urioste) Villanueva. Quirino made his home in Tecolotito where he worked as a mechanic and laborer. He was a member of...
Paul James Jaramillo, Jr.
Jun 4, 2018
Paul James Jaramillo, Jr., 48 of Moriarty, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 4, 2018 following an illness. Paul was born in Las Vegas, NM to the home of Paul Jaramillo, Sr. and Mary Saiz on July 15, 1969. He was reared in Anton Chico, NM where his family made their home. He attended schools in...
Leila Kyle
May 31, 2018
Leila Ione (Wilmeth) Kyle, age 82 passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Hillside Heights in Amarillo, Texas. She was born July 5, 1935 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of William Ross and Leila A. (Williams) Wilmeth. She attended Fort Sumner Schools. Leila married Vernon Glen “Red” Kyle on November 26, 1953 in Fort Sumner. Leila served...
Tom JED Freeman
May 27, 2018
Thomas JED Freeman, 54 of Cloudcroft, NM passed away at his home on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Tom was born July 21, 1963 in La Crosse, Wisconsin to the home of Gary and Karen (McMickle) Freeman. He grew up in Iowa and lived in West Branch, IA for several years. Tom moved to Cloudcroft with the Jack Burds family where...
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