Obituaries
Helen Padilla
Jun 2, 2012
Maria Elena Juanita Padilla also known as “Nena” and Helen, passed away suddenly on Saturday evening, June 2, 2012 at her home in Albuquerque, NM. Helen was born in Colonias, NM, and lived in Santa Rosa, NM for most of her life. Helen moved to Albuquerque, NM, around 2003. Helen was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
James R Chavez
Jun 1, 2012
Jimmy Raymond Chavez, age 67, passed away on June 1, 2012 at the V.A. Medical Center Hospice Unit in Albuquerque. James was born on March 21, 1945 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Antonio M. and Amelia (Segura) Chavez. At an early age he moved to Tucumcari. Jimmy married Mary Lydia Vigil in 1988 in Tucumcari. They made...
Ronald Michael Raposa
May 29, 2012
Rosary services for Ronald Raposa, 58 of Clovis, NM will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2012 from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis. The funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 2, 2012 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vaughn, NM with Father Simeon Wimmershoff officiating. Burial with military honors provided by...
Billy Wayne Dewbre
May 17, 2012
Billy Wayne Dewbre, 73 of Fort Sumner and formerly of Rio Rancho, NM died Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM following an illness. Billy was born January 28, 1939 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to the home of Alton Leroy “Jack” Dewbre and the former Roxie Mae Huskey. He attended schools West of Mountainair, NM; Moore,...
Gary Gaintner
May 2, 2012
Gary Wayne Gaintner, 66 a longtime Fort Sumner businessman died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Fort Sumner following an illness. His family was at his bedside. Gary was born December 10, 1945 in Chester, PA to the home of George W. and Dorothy (Maki) Gaintner. His family moved to Jal, NM where Gary attended school until the second grade. The...
Neal Vaughan
Apr 20, 2012
Neal Vaughan, 91 a longtime De Baca County farmer and cattle rancher died Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Vaughan family ranch south of Fort Sumner. His family was at his bedside. Clifton Neal Vaughan was born May 15, 1920 in Fort Sumner to the home of George Reber Vaughan and the former Emma Schooler. He attended and graduated from...
Glenda Ruth Collins
Apr 14, 2012
Glenda Ruth Collins, 65, of Prosperity, died Saturday, April 14, 2012, at Palmetto Health Richland. Born on February 14, 1947, in Clovis, NM, she was a daughter of Glenn and Ruth Winegeart Holland. Mrs. Collins was retired from South Carolina Oncology Associates and was a member of Zion United Methodist Church. She was reared in Fort Sumner, NM. On June...
Raymond Salas
Apr 13, 2012
Raymond Marc Salas, age 46, passed away on April 13, 2012 at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo following an illness. Raymond was born on January 3, 1966 in Tucumcari to the home of Raymond P. and Gloria (Apodaca) Salas. He was reared and attended schools in Tucumcari. Raymond love football and was hard nose Chicago Bear fan. He loved cooking...
Jose L. Garcia
Apr 6, 2012
Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 10, 2012 St. Anthony Catholic Church Jose L. Garcia, 91 of Fort Sumner, NM died Friday, April 06, 2012 at his home following an illness. Jose was born August 8, 1920 in Tigere Villanueva, Zacatecas, Mexico to the home of Lucio and Isidra (Lamas) Garcia. He married Maria Luisa Marquez on February 4, 1939...
Cecil West
Apr 4, 2012
Arnold Cecil West, 89 a lifelong Fort Sumner, NM resident died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his home. Cecil was born February 3, 1923 in Fort Sumner to the home of Ad C. and Grace (Lawson) West. He attended Fort Sumner schools where he excelled in football as a running back. Following his graduation in 1942, Cecil enlisted in the...
Field Irwin
Apr 2, 2012
SERVICES: 10:00 AM. Friday, April 6, 2012 at First Baptist Church in Fort Sumner, NM. Field H. Irwin, 59 of Fort Sumner died Monday, April 2, 2012 following an illness. He was born March 14, 1953 in Jordan, Montana the son of Dick and Virginia Irwin. He began his schooling in Montana before moving to Yeso, NM then Fort Sumner,...
Albert Lopez
Mar 29, 2012
Jose Alberto Lopez, Sr., age 88, of Fort Sumner passed away March 29, 2012 at the Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clovis, New Mexico. Albert was born April 7, 1923 in Los Ojitos, Puerto De Luna, New Mexico to the home of Gregorio and Valentina (Ronquillo) Lopez. Albert married Paulita G. Lopez on November 3, 1947. He served our...
Fay Moon
Mar 28, 2012
FAY “NONNIE” MOON, age 76, went home to be with our Lord on March 28th, 2012. Fay was born on July 19, 1935 in Santa Rosa, NM. She grew up in Santa Rosa, NM and during her life also lived in Albuquerque, Navajo Dam and Rio Rancho, NM. Fay was a retired member of the Navajo Dam Volunteer Fire Department....
Pamela Jean Newton
Mar 24, 2012
Pamela Jean Newton, 60 a resident of Lake Sumner, NM died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at her home following an illness. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, March 31, 2012 at her home, 7004 State Road 203, Lake Sumner, NM. Pam was born July 31, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Joseph...
Sister Jeannine Kalisz
Mar 19, 2012
Sister Jeannine Kalisz, OP of Grand Rapids (born Anna Kalisz in Melvindale, MI) died March 19, 2012. She was 88 years old and a Dominican Sister for 70 years. Sr. Jeannine's teaching assignments were at St. Rita, Saginaw; Holy Cross, Santa Cruz, New Mexico; St. Michael, Suttons Bay, Michigan; Our Lady of Fatima, Albuquerque, New Mexico; and St. John Seminary...
Joe Eddie Martinez
Mar 9, 2012
Joe Eddie Martinez, age 76, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2012 at his residence with his family at his side. Joe Eddie was born on February 25, 1936 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Joe P. and Frances (Marquez) Martinez. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Shortly after graduation Joe Eddie enlisted in the...
Zelma Gammill
Mar 5, 2012
Zelma Pearl (Zel) Gammill, 96 a longtime resident of the Fort Sumner valley died early Monday, March 5, 2012 at Prairie Acres Care Center in Friona, TX following an illness. She was born January 17, 1916 in Stony, Texas to the home of Auyer Robert Powers and the former Lizzie Mae Newton. She was reared in Floydada, Texas. Zelma married...
Adan Baca
Mar 5, 2012
Adan “Dan” Baca, 89 of Fort Sumner, NM died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Odyssey Care Hospice Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born April 16, 1922 in Colonias, NM to the home of Jose and Ludovica (Anaya) Baca. He attended schools in Santa Rosa. Adan married Rita Lopez on in Fort Sumner, NM in 1972. They made their home...
Jevern Vetterly
Mar 4, 2012
Jevern Vetterly, 76 of Lake Sumner, NM died Sunday March 4, 2012 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales, NM following an illness. She was born January 31, 1936 in Plainview, TX the daughter of Ray Raiford Daniel and the former Bettie B. Bledsoe. Jevern attended school at Olton, TX. She married Richard Vetterly on May 1, 1986 in Plainview,...
Terry B. Gutierrez
Mar 3, 2012
Terry B. Gutierrez, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 3, at Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque with her family at her side. Terry was born on July 28, 1934 in Sombrillo, NM to the home of Arcenio and Amalia (Cordova) Baca. She married Antonio Gutierrez in 1950 in Santa Rosa. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish....
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