Obituaries
Art Ortega
Jul 7, 2016
Arthur Ortega, age 75, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe following an illness. Arthur was born on February 28, 1941 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Aurelio and Antonia (Chavez) Ortega. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Arthur served his community as a County Commissioner, School...
Linda G. Malone
Jul 2, 2016
Linda Gayle (Smith) Malone, 78 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born January 14, 1938 at the 100 Ranch in Roosevelt County, to the home of J.W. and Vera (Wampler) Smith. She graduated from Floyd High School in Floyd, NM in...
Neuman Merritt
Jun 27, 2016
Neuman Merritt, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home Monday, June 27, 2016. He was born October 23, 1929 in Kerr County, Texas to the home of L.K. and Katie (Rose) Merritt. He attended school in Hunt, TX until the 7th grade, 8th grade in San Antonio, TX and his freshman and sophomore year in Corona, NM,...
Antonio L. Serna
Jun 25, 2016
Antonio L. Serna, 80 of Fort Sumner passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Antonio was born April 13, 1936 in Fort Sumner to the home of Marcos and Louisa (Lopez) Serna. He worked as a welder and carpenter and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed listening to spanish...
Alex Gazolas
Jun 16, 2016
Alex Gazolas, 84 of Vaughn, NM passed away in Albuquerque Thursday, June 16, 2016 following an illness. He was born July 28, 1931 in Vaughn to the home of Jean Leon and Julia (Panebouef) Gazolas. He attended and graduated from Vaughn High School. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force from December 22, 1950 until his honorable discharge...
Corinne M Chavez
Jun 12, 2016
Rosary services for Corinne M. Chavez, age 76, will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 7:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 17, at 10:00 AM also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Sotero A. Sena Officiating; burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as...
Pablo Chavez
May 28, 2016
Pablo Chavez, 94 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Clovis Healthcare following an illness. Pablo was born October 13, 1921 in Yeso, NM to the home of Pablo and Rosenda (Montoya) Chavez. He grew up and attended school in Yeso. He married Evelyn Sena in 1966 at Fort Sumner. Pablo worked as a section hand...
Josephine Sisneros
May 28, 2016
Josephine Sisneros, 100, a lifetime resident of New Mexico was born April 10, 1916. She went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2016 at Taos, NM.. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Sisneros, son Pete Sisneros, grandson Pete Sisneros Jr. Siblings: Clemente Salinas, Vidal McLane, Zorida Angel, Rafael Salinas, Ramon Salinas, Reynaldo Salinas, Mela...
Rita R. Muniz
May 27, 2016
Rita Romero Muniz, 80 of Milagro, NM passed away peacefully Friday, May 27, 2016 in Puerto De Luna, NM with her family at her bedside. Rita was born August 5, 1935 in Pastura, NM to the home of Paubline and Cleotilde (Armijo) Romero. She grew up in Los Terreros near Pastura. She attended schools in Pastura and Santa Rosa. Rita...
Bobby Roberto Lucero
May 24, 2016
Bobby R. Lucero 62 a longtime resident of Fort Sumner passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at his home in in Las Vegas, NM. Bobby was born February 14, 1954 in Fort Sumner to the home of Frank Sr. and Rosa Lopez Lucero. Bobby attended Fort Sumner schools. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged...
Larry Duane Batts
May 21, 2016
Larry Duane Batts, 66 of Hobbs, NM passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 12, 1949 in Deming, NM to the home of U.J. and Hazel (Hobbs) Batts. He attended and graduated from Deming high School. Larry married Joy Marlene Roberts on August 17, 1967 in...
Patrick Paul Madrid
May 21, 2016
Patrick Paul Madrid, 46 of Scottsdale, AZ and formerly of Vaughn, NM passed away unexpectedly May 21, 2016 in Scottsdale, AZ following a brief illness. He was born June 8, 1969 to the home of Paul and Luggie Madrid. He grew up in Vaughn where he attended school, graduating as valedictorian of Vaughn High School class of 1987. While in...
James "Jim" Wells
May 20, 2016
A memorial service for James "Jim" Wells, 76 of Portales, NM will be held at 10am Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner. Jim passed away Friday evening, May 20, 2016 at Lubbock Heart Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born September 30, 1939 in Portales. Jim married Patricia Terry, they made their...
Arturo Gonzales
May 16, 2016
Arturo Gonzales, 82, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on May 16, 2016 in Fort Sumner. He was born on August 8, 1933 in Fort Sumner to the home of Rumaldo and Aurora Gonzales. He married Dolores M. Griego on May 23, 1951 in Fort Sumner, NM. Mr. Gonzales was a loving father, son, brother and grandfather....
Keith Wylie
May 12, 2016
Ronnie Keith Wylie of Clovis, NM formerly of Ft Sumner, NM passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 at his home in Clovis. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Faith Christian Family Church with Pastor David Swann officiating. Pallbearers will be Tiffany Hunter, Ronnie Wylie, James Lucero, Robert Lucero, Carisa Bartee, Justin Jennings, Heather...
Anita Saiz
May 6, 2016
Anita Maria Saiz, 86 of Vaughn, NM passed away at her home Friday, May 6, 2016 following an illness. She was born April 22, 1930 in Pintada, NM to the home of Polito and Julianita (Sena) Saiz. Anita attended schools at Sombrillo and Pintada. Maria made her home in Vaughn for many years. She was employed for Lalo's Cash &...
Myron Lee Morris
May 4, 2016
Myron Lee Morris, 63 of Amherst, Texas passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas following an illness. Myron was born June 4, 1952 in Roswell, the son of Myron and Melbalene Benton Morris. Myron Lee graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1970 and was the valedictorian of his class. He played the cornet...
Wanda (Harris) Wade
Apr 26, 2016
Wanda Lee (Harris) Wade, 83 of Clovis, NM passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Wheatfields Senior Living Community, Clovis, New Mexico. She was born June 5, 1932 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the home of Esther Curtis "Jack" Harris and the former Wilma Iola Gragg. She grew up in central Oklahoma before moving to Fort Sumner in 1944. She...
Orlando Tenorio
Apr 18, 2016
Orlando Tenorio, 86 of Pintada, New Mexico passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vagas, Nevada, He is now resting in paradise. Death is the last chapter in time, but the first chapter in eternity. Orlando (Lando) was born on January 12, 1930, to the home of Santiago and Antonia Padilla Tenorio in Pintada, New Mexico ....
Enrique G. Lovato
Apr 13, 2016
Enrique G. Lovato, 78 of Fort Sumner passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home. A rosary will be recited at 6pm Friday, April 15, 2016 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Mass will be celebrated from the church at 10am Saturday, April 16, 2016, with Father Christopher Bernabe officiating. Burial with military honors provided by Cannon...
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