Obituaries

Jonathan J. Hale

Mar 17, 2025

Jonathan James Hale April 28, 1947 - March 17, 2025

Johnny was a lifelong resident of Ruidoso, a descendant of the pioneering ranch family that first came to Lincoln County in 1856. Johnny was a 1965 graduate of Ruidoso High School where he was a stand out and skilled basketball player. After high school, Johnny enlisted in the United States Army....

Luis Armendariz

Mar 7, 2025

It is with deepest sadness that the family of Luis Armendariz Cerros is to pronounce his passing. Luis Armendariz 64 has passed with family at his side on March 7, 2025. Luis was born August 18, 1960, in Camargo, Chihuahua, Mexico to his parents Celestino and Maria Armendariz.

Luis had a special love for photography and nature, he often...

Barbara Mader

Mar 7, 2025

Barbara Ann Meneley Mader went to her heavenly home on March 7, 2025. She was born and raised in rural central Illinois and graduated from Burnham School of Nursing in 1953, where she was chosen most likely to succeed in her class. She married George Edward Mader in April of 1954, they had four children: Theresa, Julie, David, and George....

Marcia Friberg

Mar 6, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Marcia Montoya Friberg, age 75, on March 6, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Surrounded by her family, she peacefully concluded her courageous battle with cancer.

Marcia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Douglas Friberg; her son, Douglas Allen Friberg; her parents, Alfredo and Virginia Montoya; and her grandson, Sean Andrew...

Coleman Kanseah

Mar 5, 2025

Coleman Kanseah, born on December 27, 2000, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was just 24 years old.

Coleman graduated high school in Alamogordo. He was known for his wrestling skills and was a proud member of the Alamogordo Tigers. School came easy to Coleman; he often found himself bored in class due to his high intelligence. Always eager to...

Prospero Felix Gonzales

Mar 5, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Prospero Felix Gonzales, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who departed this earthly life on March 5, 2025, in his lifelong home of Glencoe, New Mexico. He was 90 years old, leaving behind a legacy rich with love, hard work, and an unwavering spirit. 

Born on February 18, 1935,...

Gary Dorsey

Feb 26, 2025

Gary Lee Dorsey

July 11, 1948 - February 26, 2025

Gary Lee Dorsey, 76, of Capitan, NM, stepped into eternity on February 26, 2025, meeting his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face.

Born on July 11, 1948, in Texarkana, AR, to Ernest L. and Cleo L. Dorsey, Gary lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and service. After graduating from Arkansas...

Mary Randolph

Feb 23, 2025

Mary is survived by Husband Mike Bryant, Daughter Roberta Roser, Son-In-Law, Scott, Son Randy Randolph, daughter in law, Amber, and Son Anthony Randolph, Granddaughters Marley and Sadie Roser, Sister Candy Guevarra, Brother Raymond Griego, and many Nieces and Nephews.

Services:

Saturday March 1st at St. Eleanor's Catholic Church

Rosary 10:30 AM

Mass 11:00 AM

(Mary hated black, please wear purple if possible.)

Mary was born as...

Roy Parker

Feb 21, 2025

Roy Parker, age 94, passed away on February 21, 2025, in his beloved mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Roy was born on July 29, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Gerda and Joel Parker. He grew up in Chicago where in school he lettered in skating, diving, and gymnastics. 

Roy was competitive in nature, winning two sets of silver skates...

Sadie Comanche

Feb 19, 2025

Sadie Lester Comanche, born June 2, 1947, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born in Mescalero, New Mexico and raised in the Windmill Area. The daughter of Frank Lester Sr and Paula Lester, Sadie was the last of the Lesters. 

Sadie worked as a Mental Health Tech for Indian Health Services for 32 years....

Gary Skin

Feb 12, 2025

Raymond Montano Jr

Feb 11, 2025

IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RAYMOND 'PETE" MONTANO. RAYMOND PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 62 IN ROSWELL NM ON FEBRUARY 11, 2025. BELOVED HUSBAND TO EMILEEN MONTANO AND DEVOTED FATHER TO MELANIE COBB, JAMIE GARCIA, ANGELIE GARCIA, RAYMOND MONTANO AND LUIS MONTANO.

HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS PARENTS RAYMOND MONTANO SR...

Michael Patrick Schuster

Feb 3, 2025

Michael Patrick Schuster left this world as we know it on February 3, 2025 at age 62. Born March 17, 1962 in Sisseton, South Dakota. Mike graduated from Roslyn High School and continued his education by obtaining his Bachelors in Economics and an Associates of Nursing degree. 

As a registered nurse, Mike dedicated his career to our little hospital here in...

Wendell Duffy Jr

Jan 31, 2025

Wendell "Ashto" Duffy Jr. born June 17,1951. Passed on January 31, 2025. Funeral mass Thursday February 6th, St. Joseph Apache Mission at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Duffy Family Cemetery.

Wendell is survived by his children Wendy & Thomas Duffy. His grandchildren Christa, Cheyenne, Jaelyn, Isaiah. Two great grand children Nyah & Ilana. His brothers Elroy, Alan, Austin and sisters...

D.V. Cook Jr.

Jan 29, 2025

D.V. Cook, Jr. passed away on January 29, 2025, in Ruidoso, NM, at the age of 81. Born April 19, 1943, in Merkel, TX, D.V. dedicated his life to his family and the cotton gin industry. D.V. began working in cotton gins at an early age. He took great pride in his work and was generous to share his knowledge...

Will McBee Landrum

Jan 27, 2025

Will McBee Landrum passed away suddenly on January 27, 2025, in Alto, New Mexico.

McBee (known as Mac to most of his friends) was born in Jackson, Mississippi on August 9, 1951, to Alice May McBee Landrum and Roger Carlton Landrum. He grew up in Jackson and received his bachelor’s degree before moving to Texas to pursue a career in banking...

Adam Lutzweiler

Jan 26, 2025

Adam Lewis Lutzweiler, Jr. was born on 12/4/1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Rev. Adam Lewis and Margaret (Dallas) Lutzweiler. He was preceded to heaven by his parents, brother David Lutzweiler and sister, Ruth Gervase Hansen. He is survived by his brother, Jim (Shelly) Lutzweiler of Jamestown, North Carolina; sister, Esther (Bob) Erwin of Greenville, Texas; Son, Dirk Lutzweiler of Greenville,...

Fernando Shosh

Jan 17, 2025

Fernando Andrew Shosh Jr.,"Piper", 58 of Mescalero, New Mexico went on his final hunt on January 17th, 2025.

He was born to Fernando, Sr. and Amy Shosh on November 23, 1966. He was the only son of three children, he was spoiled rotten. Pipe went to grade school in Tularosa and high school at Dulce High. After school, he...

John R. "Jack" Ward

Jan 17, 2025

John R. “Jack” Ward, passed away at 67 years old, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He spent his final years enjoying the peace and quiet of his 100-acre spread. 

Jack was known for his work ethic, adventurous spirit, and diverse interests. An avid gold miner who also enjoyed logging, tinkering with old trucks, and four-wheeling, he embraced life...

Charles Smelker

Jan 13, 2025

Charles Smelker, 81, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 13, 2025, in his home in Ruidoso where he has lived for the past 28 years. His story starts on September 25, 1943, on the plains of eastern Colorado. He grew up on the family homestead outside of Stratton Colorado with his 4 brothers and sisters and many cousins and kin. Charles...