Obituaries
Luis J. Flores
Feb 1, 2016
Luis Jose Flores, 83 a longtime New Mexico educator and administrator passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Vecino Sanos Assisted Living in Santa Rosa following an illness. He was born June 2, 1932 in Puerto De Luna to the home of Pablo Jose and Romana (Chavez) Flores. He grew up in Puerto De Luna where attended school, he graduated...
Beto Lopez Jr.
Jan 24, 2016
Jose Alberto "Beto" Lopez Jr., age 65 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home Sunday, January 24, 2016. He was born October 27, 1950 in Fort Sumner to the home of Jose Alberto and Paulita (Garcia) Lopez. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. Beto enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corp on September 8,...
Frances Romero
Jan 14, 2016
Rosary services for Mrs. Frances Romero will be held on Monday, January 18, at 10:00 AM from St. Rose of Lima Church with Mass of Christian Burial to follow celebrated by Father Sotero A. Sena. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers for Frances will be her grandsons, Louie Romero, Jr., Evy Duran, Vincent Castillo, Jr.,...
Butch Carnell
Jan 13, 2016
Butch Carnell, age 79 passed away on January 13, 2016 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX following an illness. He was born Lucian Leroy Carnell on November 5, 1936 in Halls, Tennessee to the home of Ivan Hall Carnell and the former Juanita Pearl Talbott. He was born during the great depression and his family moved across the country...
Jack Achen
Jan 5, 2016
A graveside service for longtime De Baca County rancher, Jack Achen, of Yeso, NM will be held at 10am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Yeso Cemetery, Mr. Charlie Overton will officiate. Pallbearers will include Lee Groff, Ronnie Merritt, Chris Copeland, Lewis Hisel, Cole Gardner, Dennis Cleaver, James West, and Paul Horney. Honorary bearers will include all his friends and neighbors....
Socorro Baca
Dec 28, 2015
Socorro Baca, 91, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2015 at the home of her daughter Louisa Ulibarri in Bloomfield, NM. She was born on March 22, 1924 In Pintada, NM to the home of Antonio and Aurora (Gauna) Esquibel. She attended schools in Pintada. Socorro enjoyed spending time with her beloved dog, Juju. In her younger days Socorro loved...
Eloisa G. Lopez
Dec 24, 2015
Eloisa G. Lopez, age 104 years, 11 months, and 14 days passed away peacefully at her home with her family at her bedside. She was born January 10, 1911 in Cuervo, New Mexico to the home of Justo and Getruditas (Lopez) Griego. She attended schools at La Garita and Cuervo, NM. Her grandfather was one of the first homesteaders at...
Barbara Woollums Landrum
Dec 15, 2015
Graveside services for Barbara Landrum, age 68 will be held at 11am Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Fort Sumner Cemetery, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Barbara passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Lubbock Heart Hospital following a sudden illness. Barbara Jean (Woollums) Landrum was born February 19, 1947 in Taiban, NM to the home of Jewel Arthur and Lennie Mae...
Helen Romero Madrid
Dec 12, 2015
Our beautiful Mama, Helen (Elena) R. Madrid was born on February 19, 1921. She was married to the late Toribio C. Madrid. She was the daughter of Epifiano and Petra Romero. Helen was a long life resident of Santa Rosa. She was an avid and talented seamstress for many years. Helen was a member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic...
Danny Paul Bishop
Dec 11, 2015
A memorial graveside service for former Fort Sumner resident, Danny Paul Bishop, age 61, will be held at 11am Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the Bishop Family Plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery with Anna Teeter officiating. Danny Paul is survived by brothers Kenneth Bishop of Sioux City, Nebraska and Glen Bishop of Artesia, NM, two sons, Darrell Bishop (Jody) of Bovina,...
Kali Jo Allgood
Dec 8, 2015
Visitation hours for Kali Jo Allgood, 33 of Fort Sumner were held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. Kali passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Kali is survived by three children, daughters Breanna Allgood and Taya Allgood of Surprise, AZ, a son Austin Rhoads of Fort Sumner, mother...
Ernestine G. Sena
Nov 28, 2015
Ernestine G. Sena, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales following an illness. She was born July 6, 1929 in Dilia, NM to the home of Jose Rosauro and Juanita (Casaus) Gallegos. She attended schools in Dilia. She made her home in Fort Sumner where she worked as a...
Frank Lueras
Nov 19, 2015
Frank Lueras, 56 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Santa Rosa. He was born February 19, 1959 in Mountainair, NM to the home of Vernal and Mary Lou (Tapia) Lueras. He moved with his parents to various communities where his father worked construction including Gallup, Mountainair, and Las Vegas. He made his home in Santa...
Buford Lockett
Nov 11, 2015
James Buford Lockett, age 88 passed away November 11, 2015 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX following an illness. He was born October 6, 1927 in Vernon, TX to the home of John Bell and Edith (Litchfield) Lockett. He attended school in Lockett, TX graduating from South Lockett High School in 1945. While in high school he was active...
Josie Alirez
Nov 5, 2015
Rosary services for Mrs. Josie Alirez will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 10:00 AM from St. Teresa Catholic Church in Corona with Mass of Christian Burial to follow, Father Mike Williams will be officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Corona Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Norbert Chavez, Freddie Montano, Raymond Lueras, Jr., Thomas...
Belle Martinez
Nov 5, 2015
Elizabeth Corrine Martinez, a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on November 5, 2015 surrounded by her family, she was 79 years old. Elizabeth (Belle) was born on May 2, 1936 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Pelagio and Stella Anaya. She was married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Judge Joe...
Obie A. Lewis
Nov 4, 2015
Obie Ardona Lewis, 53 of Fort Sumner passed away November 4, 2015 following a short illness. Additional obituary information is pending. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held in Maryland. Local arrangements were under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.
Leticia S. Webb
Oct 31, 2015
Leticia S. Webb, 76 of Fort Sumner, walked into the arms of her Heavenly Father, Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Her family was at her bedside. Leticia was born February 25, 1939 in Ricardo, NM to the home of Nicholas Jose and Leonorita (Gauna) Samora. She attended schools in Yeso and Fort Sumner. Leticia...
Virginia Romo
Oct 6, 2015
Virginia Romo, 81, of Santa Rosa NM, has gone to Heaven. She passed away October 6, 2015 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis NM. She was born on July 1, 1934 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Bruno and Silverina (Olguin) Romo. Virginia purchased her home in Santa Rosa where she dedicated her life to raising her...
Mary Ann Saiz
Oct 6, 2015
Services for Mary Ann Saiz will be held at 10am Saturday, October 10, 2015 at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner with Buddy Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jason Saiz, Jared Dees, Jacob Saiz, Luke Cortese, Arron Cortese, Deion Lopez, and Tristen Cortese. Honorary bearers will include Perry Lopez...
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