Obituaries

Jan 23, 2023

Ervin A. Gutierrez, 42, beloved Father, Brother and Son was called to his eternal resting place on January 23, 2023. He entered this world on January 27th, 1980 in Ruidoso, NM. Born to Father Robert Gutierrez and Mother Della Torrez.

Ervin is survived by his children Ervin J. Gutierrez, Roman Gutierrez, Cielo Gutierrez and Children's Mother Rosa...

Jan 23, 2023

Thomas A. Jay (Tommy) of Ruidoso went home January 23, 2023. He was the son of Albert V Jay and Viola Harmon Jay. Born October 13, 1942, in Roswell, New Mexico. A true horseman from mucking stables at the racetrack as a boy graduating to trotting and riding horses as young man going on to breaking and training quarter...

Jan 10, 2023

Bill Pippin, 89, of Ruidoso, NM, crossed the finish line peacefully into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 30, 1933, in Portales, NM, to the late Mary (Lovorn) and Cleve Pippin. In his youth, Bill attended Portales High School, served in the US Army, and attended...

Dec 30, 2022

Linda Lou Carwile Burch 78 passed away on December 30,2022 at home in Carrizozo, NM surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Tularosa, NM to Ronald Earl & Sarah Carwile on Feb 13,1944. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend to all. Linda loved the lord, her family and friends with all her heart. She was loved...

Dec 19, 2022

Buddie Collin Vuicich, a wonderful, loving and gracious man, passed away on December 19, 2022 in Fredericksburg, Texas.   Originally from West Texas, Buddie was born in Seagraves, Texas and raised in Denver City, Texas.  Buddie attended San Angelo State University.  Buddie formerly owned and operated several retail businesses with his family in Lincoln County beginning in the 1980s.   The...

Dec 18, 2022

Karen DeLeeuw, 75, was called to her eternal resting place on December 18, 2022. She entered this world on October 29, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM. She was loved and will be missed by many. She is survived by her sons Tracy Morlack and Sean McCracken,. Grandchildren Cara Morlack, Warren McCracken and Kyle Morlack. Great grandchild Oliver McCracken. She...

Dec 16, 2022

Charles "Rex" Hartgraves, 85. Our beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Father-in-law passed away on December 16, 2022. Charles Rex was born in Artesia, NM on November 20,1937, to Cornelious Rex and Elizabeth Eileen Barnes Hartgraves. He spent his childhood in Southern New Mexico. Rex was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Nell Davis...

Dec 15, 2022

Barbara Anne Bailey passed away on December 15, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born to the home of Fred and Ivy (Brumley) Brough on February 16, 1937, in Leeds, England. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Joe Bailey, for forty-nine years. She was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary at Lincoln County Medical...

Dec 8, 2022

On Thursday December 8, 2022, Seliece Gray, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at age 83.

Seliece was born on August 26, 1939, in Robstown, TX to Les and Hilda (Gatzki) Cartwright. She received her degree from Texas Tech University in 1960. On December 8, 1962, she married Jack Gray. They raised two children,...

Nov 26, 2022

Bobby Wayne Bunch passed from this life on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Ruidoso, NM at the age of 56. He was born on June 9, 1966 in Osceola, Arkansas.  Bobby was a hard worker, loving husband, father and brother. He enjoyed helping others in need and protecting his family and friends with a passion. He loved dogs and...

Nov 25, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce that Pammy Beltran Zamora age 57, a lifelong resident of Carrizozo, New Mexico was called home to the Lord on Friday November 25, 2022. Pammy was born to Juan and Delia Beltran, on August 29, 1965 in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  She attended Carrizozo Public Schools and graduated in 1984, after high...

Nov 24, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Wayne David Folmer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 23, 2022

Lee Nanz, 47, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather was called home on November 23, 2022. He was born December 2, 1974, in Wichita Falls,Texas Pete and Gloria Nanz. Lee's family relocated to Ruidoso, New Mexico in 1982. This is where he called home until his passing. Lee is preceded in death by this father. He is survived by...

Nov 17, 2022

Richard (Rich) Jolly, passed away on November 17, 2022, at the age of 80. His recent medical issues showed his strength, courage and Faith as he faced these new life challenges. Rich served in the Air Force and retired from Transwestern Pipeline after 35 years. He enjoyed his retirement playing golf, going on adventures with his son, spending time with...

Nov 11, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and son, Juan Manuel Olvera, 62, of Ruidoso, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday November 11, 2022, surrounded by family. Juan was born on July 2, 1960, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, to Jose Trinidad Olvera and Kathryn Olvera Roff. He spent his first 20 years in Puerto Vallarta before moving to Ruidoso,...

Nov 8, 2022

Jovita H. Torres, a life-long Carrizozo resident, passed away quietly in the early hours of Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The +98 yr NM native is remembered as a "never idle", "hard-working" individual. She was the daughter of Maria Sandoval & Francisco Hernandez. She was born & raised in Carrizozo, she met and married her husband, Pedro (Pete) G. Torres....

Nov 5, 2022

Donald A. Miner, a resident of Ruidoso, NM, for over 40 years, passed away in his home on November 5th at the age of 83. Don was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri and graduated from high school in Loveland, Colorado. He moved with his family to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1973, and eventually made his way to Ruidoso in 1979....

Oct 28, 2022

Jesus (Chui) Melendrez Davalos of Bent, New Mexico, passed away at 90 years of age on October 28, 2022. Chui was born January 17, 1932, to Sotero and Jararada Melendrez in Vado, NM and was the 6th of 11 children. On September 12, 1949, Chui married Miguel (Mike) L. Davalos, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church Mescalero, New Mexico. She...

Oct 21, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Helen Klinekole, 74, of Mescalero, New Mexico left this earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly father, The Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home. She was born July 12, 1948 in Mescalero, New Mexico to Magdalena Magoosh and William Cansler. After the passing of...

Oct 17, 2022

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso would like to invite members of the community to join us in honoring forgotten hero Philip James Doyle. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery.