Obituaries

Ramona Nunez

Nov 5, 2024

Ramona M Nuñez was called home to our Lord on Tuesday November 5, 2024. Born on April 11, 1939 to Ysidro and Pablita Chavez of San Patricio, New Mexico. Ramona is survived by her 4 boys, Dwain (Diane), Larry (Kelly), Darrel (Barb), and Dody (Patty). Thirteen grandchildren, Kacee, Leslee, Joanne, Justin, Sofia, Joleen, Jared, Curtis, Amberlee, Tylor, Eric, Chelsie, and...

Richard Harris

Nov 2, 2024

Richard J. Harris was born November 6, 1959, in Hobart, OK to Dickie Joe Harris and Lydia Rose Salas. He took his last earthly breath and first heavenly breath on November 2, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was raised by his great-grandparents Salas. All who knew Richard knew of his love for his family. Especially...

Sabino Sandoval

Nov 2, 2024

Sabino Adler Sandoval, age 90, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Sabino was born on November 9, 1933, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to the late Santiago and Maria Sandoval.

Mr. Sandoval was known by many and loved by more. He was a jokester and always a happy soul. He enjoyed going for cruises and visiting...

Robert Stearns

Nov 2, 2024

Robert (Bob) Stearns of Nogal, New Mexico passed away in the early morning hours of November 2, 2024. Bob was born June 25, 1940 in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He attended school in both Carrizozo and in Vaughn. He graduated from Carrizozo High School in 1958. He attended NMSU for 1 1/2 years before joining the Air Force. He spent two...

George Lester Jr

Nov 1, 2024

George Parker Lester, Jr, age 60, of Mescalero passed away on November 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1964, to George Parker Lester, Sr. and Anita Louise Lester (Pesewonit) in Mescalero.

George is preceded in death his father and mother as well as sisters Annette Torres and Becky Lester, brother Joel Lester, and niece...

George Schlageter

Oct 29, 2024

George Jackson "Jack" Schlageter, born on November 2, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on October 29, 2024, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, along with his wife Jacquelyn.

Jack graduated high school in Grundy County, Tennessee, where he played the trumpet in the school band and was the captain his senior year. Following his education, he served...

Jacquelyn Schlageter

Oct 29, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Schlageter, born on February 16, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on October 29, 2024, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, along with her husband George "Jack".

Jackie's journey of love began when she met her husband, George, at a movie theater while watching “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. George had unknowingly sat in her seat, prompting...

Ivora Fossum

Oct 25, 2024

Ivora Lou Fossum, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 25, 2024.

Ivora was born on June 18, 1938, in Mescalero, New Mexico to Ashley Guydelkon, Chiricahua Apache of Ft. Still Oklahoma, and Evelyn Martine Gaines, Chiricahua Apache of Mescalero, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John G. Fossum, who passed away on August...

Richard "Dick" Cull

Oct 25, 2024

Richard "Dick" Cull, born on June 5, 1942, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. He was a man whose life was defined by his deep love for his family and his unwavering commitment to serving his country.

Dick served honorably in the United States Army Airborne as a Green Beret Special Forces, a testament to his bravery and dedication. His...

Betty Mills

Oct 20, 2024

In loving memory of Betty Mills, July 29th 1935 – October 20th, 2024

Betty Mills, born Betty Eidson to Inez and George-Ace Eidson, entered the world on July 29, 1935, in Crowder, Mississippi. Betty was born in a very small town where the midwife visited infrequently, which resulted in her not receiving a birth certificate until August 18, 1935. Despite this,...

Michael Rankin

Oct 14, 2024

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Michael Wayne Rankin, 68 of Ruidoso, NM. Mike Rankin passed away October 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2024, at Angus Church of the Nazarene, 103 Bonita Park Rd, Angus, NM 88316, with Rev. Jan Sweeney officiating. A private interment will take...

Gilbert Carpenter

Oct 8, 2024

Gilbert Warren Carpenter, 84, passed away at his home in La Luz, NM on October 8, 2024. Gilbert was born in Ruidoso Downs, NM to Warren and Anna Carpenter on August 23, 1940.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Diane Carpenter; daughter Tracy Candelaria; granddaughter Kinsey Brook Candelaria; and sister Patsy Rucker.

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Sherman Blake

Oct 7, 2024

Sherman "Johnna" Benedict Blake, III., was born on March 23, 1995, in Ruidoso, New Mexico and passed on October 7, 2024, in Mescalero, New Mexico. Sherman is preceded in death by his father, Sherman "Ben" Blake, Jr., and his brother Clint P. Blake. He is survived by his mother Janelle Tso-Blake, his partner Valencia Hirner, and nephew Santana Blake, which...

William Arthur McNay

Oct 6, 2024

William "Bill" McNay, age 87, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Ruidoso.

Bill served our country in the United States Army for over ten years.

A memorial service with military honors will be held 10:00am Thursday, October 17, 2024, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.

A full obituary will be published soon.

Courtney Meredith Pollock-Neeley

Oct 3, 2024

Courtney Meredith Pollock-Neeley was born on December 11, 1976, in Austin, Texas. She passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2023, in Ruidoso.

As a kiddo she was always smiling and loved her grandma and grandpa. She was in red hots and hot tots at Sierra Blanca and learned to ski at a very young age. At five, that girl...

Hector Alvarez

Oct 3, 2024

Hector Alvarez, age 83, passed away on October 3, 2024 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Alvarez; sons, Michael Alvarez, and Jeffrey Alvarez; brothers, Jesus Alvarez, Lionel Alvarez, and David Alvarez; sister, Lorinda Ortiz; and a large extended family. 

Fredrick "Rick" Evans

Sep 26, 2024

Rick Evans, 76, of Glencoe, NM, departed this world on the morning of September 26, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and children, wrapped in the love of those closest to him. Though his passing comes with great sorrow for those he left behind, his spirit remains a guiding light for his entire family, near and far, who carry...

Leigh Burnett Carr

Sep 26, 2024

Leigh Burnett Carr, born on August 6, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas, passed away on September 26, 2024 in Ruidoso. She lived a life filled with dedication, love, and accomplishments that touched many.

Leigh began her career as a legal secretary/paralegal in Austin, Texas. With hard work and determination, she and her husband, Ruben Sanchez, established R&L Surveying Company in Frederick,...

Don Zimmerman

Sep 19, 2024

Don Zimmerman was born on July 6, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to George W. and Edith C. Zimmerman. Although his mother hoped he’d arrive on the 4th of July, he made his appearance two days later. Don grew up with his sister in California, but his family moved frequently due to his father's work. Eventually, they settled in Littleton,...

Barbara Ann Culbertson

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara Ann Culbertson, 93, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away September 16, 2024. She was born 24 July 1931 in Milton, Indiana to Harold Vesper Helmsing and Ruth Alice McCoy Helmsing. 

After graduating from Milton High School, Barbara continued to enhance her keyboard skills and musical education through private study on both piano and organ. On March 11, 1951, she...