Obituaries
Dorothy M. Cortese
Jun 6, 2014
Dorothy M. Cortese, 93 of Texico, NM passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 in Texico with her family at her bedside. She was born September 22, 1920 in Cordell, Oklahoma to the home of Frank and Amanda (Wooten) Erven. Dorothy attended school in Campana, NM, Tucumcari, NM, and graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1939. She married Mike Cortese...
Tom Gregory
Jun 4, 2014
Tom Gregory, age 73, went to be with his heavenly father on June 4, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leo and Honora Finucane of Askeaton County, Limerick, Ireland and John and Cecelia Kirby of Washington DC. His parents were Tom and Margaret Finucane of Chevy Chase, MD. Tom...
Earl Turnbow
Jun 2, 2014
Services for Earl Turnbow, 78 of Fort Sumner, NM will be held at 11am Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Fort Sumner Church of Christ with Mr. Gary Good officiating. Burial will follow in the Turnbow family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Logan Turnbow, Tim Turnbow, Landon Turnbow, Jason Saiz, Donte Schlomer, Nick Pope, and Brody Dyer. Honorary...
Joe Alex Garnand
Jun 1, 2014
Joe Alex Garnand, age 78, passed away on June 1, at Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque following an illness. Joe Alex was born June 19, 1935 in Milagro, NM to the home of Benjamin and Maria Hilaria (Selgado) Garnand. He served in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged in January 1964. Joe Alex married Esther Soliz in December 1962....
Anthony Baca
May 24, 2014
Mark Anthony Baca, age 51 passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2014. Anthony as he was affectionately known was born on November 14, 1962 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Joe Maes and Ernestine Baca. He was reared and attended schools graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1980. Anthony worked as a cook and dishwasher in various...
Mabel Chavez
May 18, 2014
Mabel Chavez, age 83, of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 18, 2014. Mabel was born November 13, 1930 in Canyon Largo, NM to the home of Alfredo and Grabielita (Maes) Herrera. Mabel was a member of the Legion of Mary in Mosquero, NM. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, dancing, entertaining...
Augustine Casaus Jr.
May 18, 2014
A rosary for Augustine J. Casaus Jr., 68 of Ojo Encino, NM will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 am Thursday, May 22, 2014 with Father Paul Nkumbi officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Peggy J. Beck
May 13, 2014
Peggy J. Beck, 73 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was born September 16, 1940 in Artesia, NM to the home of Frank and Dorothy (Melton) Savoie. She attended and graduated from Artesia High School in 1958. Peggy married Buckie Bruce Beck on September 19, 1964...
Juanita Garza
May 8, 2014
Rosary services for Mrs. Juanita Garza were held on Friday, May 9, at 2:30 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial celebrated by Father Thomas Kayammakal. Burial followed at the St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers were Alex Chavez, Steven Chavez, Lucas Garza, Bennie Garza, Brandon Chavez and Gabriel Garza. Juanita passed away...
Ellen Charlene Ferguson
May 7, 2014
Ellen Charlene Ferguson, 65, born in Valley Station, Kentucky, on March 19, 1949, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. She is survived by her two sons, David Ferguson and Jon Ferguson, David’s wife, Christine, five grandchildren, Rebekah, Emily, Justin, Sarah, and Jack, her mother, Nellie Matthews, one sister,...
Tamara Achen
May 5, 2014
Mrs. Tamara Kay Achen, 75 of Yeso, NM passed away at her home on Monday, May 5, 2014 following an illness. Tamara was born on March 28, 1939 in Park Rapids, MN to the home of Veldon Paul Szuszitzky and the former Mariam Ester Myres. She was raised and went to school in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High...
Dora Baca
May 2, 2014
Dora M. Baca, age 68, of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following a short illness. Dora was born on March 21, 1946 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Andalecio and Bicentita (Barela) Cordova. She was reared and attended schools in Santa...
Arsenio C. Sanchez
Apr 24, 2014
Deacon Arsenio C. Sanchez, age 85 of Puerto De Luna, NM passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness.On Monday, April 28, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Cathoiic Church, a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6pm followed by a rosary at 7pm for the Parish and community, Father Thomas Kayammakal will officiate the Mass.At...
Rose M. Perea
Apr 23, 2014
Services for Rose M. Perea, 63 of Santa Rosa will be held Friday, April 25, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, the rosary will begin at 11am followed by the funeral Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with Father Thomas officiating. Pallbearers will be her nephews Phillip Gage, K.J. Flores, Juan Perea, Zeke Sena, Anthony Moncayo, Joseph Lopez...
Mary Frances Via
Apr 23, 2014
Mary F. Via, age 82, passed away on April 23, 2014 in Santa Fe following an illness. Mary was born on June 1, 1931 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Jose Maria and Josefita (Casaus) Gonzalez. She was reared and attended schools in Borica and Santa Rosa graduating from Santa Rosa High School. She married Arturo Via in...
Lorenzo Sena
Apr 23, 2014
Rosary services for Lorenzo Sena, age 84 will he held on Sunday, April 27, at 7:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 28 at 10:00 AM also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Thomas Kayammakal officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with Max Velasquez, Chris...
Anthony Gallegos
Apr 22, 2014
Anthony “Tony” Gallegos, age 39, was born on September 24, 1974 and returned home to our Father on April 22, 2014. Anthony was the youngest son of Raymond and Janet Gallegos, He is survived by his loving parents, brothers, Victor Gallegos and wife Tracie, Lawrence Gallegos and his sister Christine Aragon and husband Dwaine. He was the best Uncle in...
Lawrence C. Kenyon
Apr 21, 2014
Lawrence Kenyon, age 81, a longtime Fort Sumner farmer passed away at his home Monday, April 21, 2014 following an illness. His family was at his bedside. Lawrence was born November 19, 1932 in Vaughn, NM the son of Lester and Nellie (Barnett) Kenyon. His family moved to the Fort Sumner valley when Lawrence was 15. He graduated from Fort...
Rebecca Gauna
Apr 18, 2014
Rebecca Gauna, age 89, passed away on April 18, 2014 at the Princeton Place in Albuquerque following an illness. Rebecca was born on March 15, 1925 in Yeso, NM to the home of Procopio and Macedonia (Trujillo) Gauna. She was reared in Yeso and Vaughn where she graduated High School. During her High School years, Rebecca began working at the...
Paul Chavez
Apr 14, 2014
Paul Chavez, age 67, passed away April 14, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Paul was born on January 3, 1947 in Santa Rosa to the home of Juanita Chavez. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Paul worked as a cook for various restaurants and also as a bartender in Santa Rosa for many...
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