Obituaries

Jul 16, 2021

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24, at St. Joseph's Apache Mission for Mary Jane Chino of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Burial will take place following the services at the Mescalero Cemetery. Mary Jane was born on September 28, 1959, in Mescalero, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at home in Alamogordo with her...

Jul 13, 2021

Barney Leo Newton, 86, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, died July 13, 2021.

Mr. Newton was born September 30, 1934, in Decatur, Texas, to J. Frank and Lilla Newton.

Barney attended Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Texas.  He attended University of North Texas graduating in 1955 with a degree in Education. He later received his master’s...

Jul 10, 2021

Christopher Mack Bigmouth, 30, of Mescalero passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Albuquerque.  He was born July 21, 1990 in El Paso, Texas and had lived in Mescalero all of his life.

Rosary service will be Friday, July 16, in St. Joseph Mission at 9:00 A.M. with the funeral mass to follow at 10:00 A.M. with...

Jul 10, 2021

Dana John Terlecky went to his eternal life on July 10, 2021.  He was born to John and Ruth Terlecky on April 13, 1952 in Yonkers NY.  As a young man, he joined the United States Air Force where he worked as an aircraft mechanic.  He proudly served his country for 13years, his last post of duty was in...

Jul 8, 2021

Jocelyn Raye Nasewytewa of Mescalero passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Alamogorodo, NM, she was born September 6, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was a retired school teacher.

She is survived by her daughter, Rainey Enjady; son, Skye Luna; her twin sister, Nadine Tafoya; sister, Marva Washington; brothers, Jonah Washington and Elk Silver.

Her funeral service will...

Jul 6, 2021

It is with the heaviest hearts and greatest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Karen Michele (née Barna) Wall, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home in Nogal, New Mexico. She was 78 years old.

She was born on May 5, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Laval Theodore...

Jul 5, 2021

Barbara Roth Smith moved from this life to life eternal peacefully on July 5, 2021 in her home in Ruidoso,  New Mexico. Barbara has lived in New Mexico for 18 years with her husband Ronnie.  She leaves behind her son Bill Horan and wife Karen, daughter Tammy Adams, son Tim Horan and wife Denise, grandchildren Tyler Horan and wife...

Jul 5, 2021

Melvin Yuzos Jr. passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in Las Cruces, he was born September 2, 1972 in Mescalero and had lived there all of his life.

His graveside service will be Tuesday, July 13, at 9:30 AM at the Mescalero Cemetery.

Jul 5, 2021

In Memory of Russell Kay Harrison

10/17/1942-7/5/2021

Russell was born October 17th, 1942 to Russell Harrison and Opal Maples in St Helena, Oregon. Russell graduated from Lovington High to the University of the Southwest and finishing his education at Eastern New Mexico University. He had spent 4 years with the Navy on the USS Hunley...

Jul 3, 2021

Daisy Marie Valdez, 72, of Mescalero passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.  She was born September 16, 1948 at Mescalero and had lived there all of her life.  She was retired Office Administrator for BIA.

Her rosary service will be Saturday, July 10, at 9:00 A.M. with the funeral  mass to follow...

Jun 27, 2021

Ray Silver Shush, 90, of Mescalero passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.  He was born May 12, 1931 in Mescalero to Rose and Lisandro Mendez.  He served the Navy during the Korean War.

His Rosary service service will be Friday, July 2, 2021 at 9:00 AM at St. Joseph Mission where the funeral...

Jun 20, 2021

Lyle Lindmark, 68, died Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Lyle passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Ruidoso, NM surrounded by family. He was born in Boone, Iowa, to Keith and Dorothy Lindmark and was the youngest to an older brother, Larry Lindmark. He married Becky Brent in Dalhart, TX and they had two sons, Jason and...

Jun 16, 2021

Louise Tidwell, 74, of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 25, 1946, in Lubbock, Texas to Clovis and Reba Branum.  She married Tony Tidwell Sr. on Marcy 18, 1966 in Amarillo, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Tidwell Sr. of Ruidoso; daughter, Amy Tidwell and son-in-law Mike...

Jun 14, 2021

Pam J Preciado born March 29, 1958 returned to God June 14, 2021, at the age of 63. Surviving family Johnny Preciado, kids Carlos and Jenna Preciado. Grandkids Zavior,Teison, Colby and Bradley Preciado. Our mother was a beautiful teacher, provider, child of God and a woman of great courage. She will be forever loved and missed by all.

Jun 8, 2021

Jessica Louise Chavez was born in Ruidoso New Mexico on Tuesday, October 27, 1987. She was residing inCapitan New Mexico when she continued her journey with God Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Jessica is survived by husband, Frank R. Chavez and her sweet son, Antonio Baca, and her beautiful daughter, Sararose Chavez. She is also survived by her...

Jun 8, 2021

John Pleitch McWilliams went to play chess with God on June 8, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Nogal, New Mexico.

He leaves behind his loving Wife of 52 years, Anna, his, Daughter, Grace, his Son, Andrew and his 5 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

John was the firstborn son...

Jun 5, 2021

Arlene was born to Arlis and Oleta Richardson on February 3, 1933 at their home in Muleshoe, Texas.  To determine her weight they took a 4 lb bag of sugar in one hand and her in the other, said she wasn't quite 4 lbs but put that on her birth certificate.

After losing her mother at 5...

Jun 2, 2021

Chuck Wynne, 76, of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 20, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas.  He served in the Army during Vietnam.  He married Jolene Williamson on November 18, 1977, and they moved to Ruidoso in April 2007 from Amarillo.

He is survived by his wife, Jolene; daughter, Janna...

May 31, 2021

Heather Lotz Garrett, age 47, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, in a tragic flash flood accident near her home in Tinnie, New Mexico.

Heather was born February 1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated in 1992, having attended Scotlandville Magnet and Belaire High Schools. She proudly served in the Army as a combat medic for 24...

May 20, 2021

Robert Leslie Lomax was born October 10, 1931, and passed away in the early morning of Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the age of 89.  He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and lived in Leadville for most of his early life before moving to various places, including California and Florida for work before retiring to Ruidoso.

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