Obituaries

Dec 11, 2021

"Ask any pilot how they started flying and you will hear a love story…" – Captain Eric Auxier

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Travis Lee Leonard. He was the most beautiful of souls and endured far more than most in order to be with the ones he loved for...

Dec 9, 2021

Gisela Crabb, 85, of Ruidoso passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born February 15, 1936 in Kassel Germany. Mrs. Crabb was married to her late husband Carroll Crabb December 10, 1960 in France. They lived a very active military life in the Army, with their four wonderful children. Mrs. Crabb was a Licensed Vocational Nurse in different...

Dec 3, 2021

Steve Lenix Stroud passed away on December 3, 2021. Born in Weatherford, OK on May 24, 1930, to J.W. Stroud and Fern Stroud (Ward), Steve grew up south of Weatherford where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors while riding horses and helping his dad and brother to care for the family's land, crops, and animals. He later...

Nov 30, 2021

Karen Sue Williams Rose

On November 30, 2021, Susie finally got her wish and is now rejoicing with our Lord, past family and friends. She passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on March 15, 1936, to James Francis Williams and Sarah Katherine Tavener. When she was a small child,...

Nov 22, 2021

Alfred Leroy Montes went home to be with our Lord November 22, 2021 in Capitan, NM. Leroy grew up in the Hondo Valley where he attended school. He loved sharing stories of playing basketball as a Hondo Eagle. He also had a love of animals and was an avid horseman. He always had horse advice to share with his...

Nov 17, 2021

Ruby Lucero Montes was born August 28, 1944, in Villanueva, New Mexico, to Clorinda Lucero.  Ruby was raised in Grants, NM, and later moved to Albuquerque, NM.Ruby married Efren Montes at Saint Anne's Catholic Church on July 13, in Albuquerque.

Ruby passed away November 17, 2021, in Ruidoso Downs surrounded by her loved ones.  Ruby was cared...

Nov 17, 2021

William Gerald Dean Jr. 1942-2021

William Gerald Dean Jr. (known by many as PA Dean) passed away peacefully in his home on November 17th.

Gerald was born July 30, 1942, in Hobbs New Mexico to William Gerald Dean Sr. and Mary Irene Wallace Dean.

He is preceded in death by his son William...

Nov 14, 2021

Jack Kannady Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in his home November 14, 2021. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Jack and Evelyn Kannady. They moved to Van Horn, TX for 2 years, Bisbee, AZ for 4 years, back to El Paso, TX for 8 years, Carlsbad, NM for 2 years and then to Ruidoso, NM.

He...

Nov 11, 2021

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

Lois Jean Frye joined our heavenly father, November 11, 2021.  She was 86 years old.

Known by friends and family as Jean, she was a loving mother and grandmother.  Born in Chatfield, Minnesota, August 26, 1935 to Thomas and Alma Bailey, she...

Nov 8, 2021

“ So We Wrote Your Name in Our Hearts and That’s Where It Will Remain Forever.”

Carolina L. Sanchez, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso N.M.  She was born June 6, 1946 in Carrizozo N.M. to Josefita Barela Lopez and Rafael Marrujo Lopez.  She was...

Nov 6, 2021

Carl Glen Burch born July 28, 1959, passed away on November 6, 2021 in Capitan, New Mexico. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges. Despite the pain, Carl stayed strong in his faith in the Lord until the end.

Carl was fearless as was witnessed throughout his life...

Nov 4, 2021

Father, son, brother, uncle, ACTs brother and Retreat leader, prison minister, husband and friend, Christopher Bryan Hisel, 72, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, after fighting prostate cancer for more than fourteen years - like a boss.

Chris was born the youngest child to Lucille Dunham Hisel and Warren Bryan Hisel in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1949....

Nov 4, 2021

Ernest James Booky, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2021.  He was born in Derry, New Hampshire to the parents of James and Alice (Pellitier) Booky.  He attended the historic Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire and was an active athlete in high school playing football, basketball, and track.  He was a very active member...

Nov 1, 2021

Timothy Nelson Spitty was born on January 2, 1977, to Rema P. Spitty and Oral Spitty, Sr., and passed away on November 1, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rema P. Spitty, and survived by his wife Letitia A. Spitty, sons Tristen J. Spitty and Cullen U. Spitty, father Oral Spitty, Sr.,...

Oct 29, 2021

John Edward Vance Jr. (Fast Eddie) passed away Friday October 29, 2021, in Ruidoso Downs, NM.  Eddie was born October 6th, 1948, in Wheeling West Virginia. His family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona when he was just a young boy. Eddie played baseball and football but his main interest was cars. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s he was...

Oct 23, 2021

Peter B. Renich slipped peacefully away on October 23, 2021 at his home in Capitan, NM.  Born on May 28, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI, Peter migrated to the Village of Capitan in 1997.  Thrifty and rugged, he constructed a 12 x 12 foot shed where he lived while building his permanent home at 133 Lavano Drive.  Peter was dedicated...

Oct 22, 2021

Gregory Dee Parham passed away on October 22, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He said from the beginning that “God’s got this.”

He was born on October 28, 1957 to Joe Parham and Patricia Parham Holder.  He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Parham and his step mother Doris Parham.

Oct 17, 2021

Graveside service for Sandee Marlene Balatche will be Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. in the Mescalero Cemetery.  She passed away in Albuquerque Sunday, October 21, 2021.  She was born January 31, 1983 in Ruidoso.

Oct 15, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Pauline Barnes, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2021 in Capitan, New Mexico.

Pauline was born in June 1937 to Eutilio and Maria Lopez in Tulare, CA. She went to Tulare Joint Union...

Oct 7, 2021

Our beloveds only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Julie (Bechtol) Wilson rejoined her heavenly family on October 7, 2021, and gained her wings. She was 66 years old.

Through Julie, we know what resilience, strength, and perseverance truly look like. No matter how sick she...