Obituaries

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...

Preston Royal Naiche Jr.

Sep 16, 2024

Preston Royal Naiche Jr., age 57, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024 in Mescalero, New Mexico surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on July 16, 1967 to the late Mary Elizabeth and Preston Royal Naiche Sr. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus...

Anthony Salas

Sep 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear, Anthony Jessie James Salas. He was born December 5, 2007 He left this world too soon, on September 15,2024 in Ruidoso, New Mexico at the tender age of 16 years old. 

He is survived by his mom, Darlene Salas; and brother and sister Alex and Jasmine Salas. He...

Milford "Obie" O'Brien

Sep 14, 2024

Milford "Obie" O'Brien, a cherished soul whose laughter and warmth touched the hearts of many, passed away on September 14, 2024 just two days after celebrating his 94th birthday. Born on September 12, 1930, in Elmira, New York, Obie’s spirited nature was evident from a young age. He was very active in sports at Elmira High School, where he distinguished...

Michael Mitchell

Sep 12, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we want to share the sad news that Mike "Mitch" Mitchell has lost his

battle with cancer. Mitch never met a stranger and he always made everyone feel like they had

known him all of their lives.

Michael Thomas "Mitch" Mitchell was born in Pipestone, MN on February 8, 1953, to Merrill

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Dickie Fred Harp

Sep 5, 2024

On September 5th, 2024, as you can imagine, the shenanigans must’ve really begun in Heaven as Dickie Fred Harp went home to be with family and friends who went on before him. As he left this world, he had his 3 girls and family by his side.

Dick Harp was born on November 15th, 1947 in Portales, NM to Lowell &...

Teddy Andrew Fisher

Sep 2, 2024

Teddy Andrew Fisher, known to friends and family as Ted, passed peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Ruidoso, New Mexico at the age of 78, due to complications from a fall during the recent fire evacuation. Ted was born on October 18, 1945, in Lawton, Oklahoma to the late Russell John Fisher and Angelia Emma Maltese Fisher. Ted lived a...

Glenneth Shafer

Aug 31, 2024

Glenneth Jan Shafer, age 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on August 31, 2024. Glenneth was a cherished resident of Capitan, New Mexico.

Glenneth was born on November 24, 1947, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, to John W. and Nettie LaMay. She attended school in Carrizozo and Capitan, New Mexico.

Glenneth married Joe D. Shafer on April 16, 1964, at the Parsons...

Rebecca Campbell

Aug 18, 2024

Rebecca "Beckie" Martin-Campbell, 80, of Ruidoso, New Mexico was called peacefully into heaven on August 18, 2024 surrounded by her close family. She entered this world on May 27, 1944 in Wewoka, Oklahoma born to Cranston "Daddy Hicks" and Maryetta "Lois" Martin. She grew up in Eunice, New Mexico where she graduated high school in 1962 as a proud "Cardinal"....

Kevin Cheatham

Aug 18, 2024

Kevin Dwayne Cheatham, 51 years old, passed away on August 18, 2024, in his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Kevin was born on January 27, 1973, to Ken and Teresa Cheatham in the Army hospital at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland. Shortly after his birth his family moved back to Lubbock, Texas. Kevin’s early years were spent in the company of...

Joy Carlene Kitchens

Aug 13, 2024

Joy Carlene (Karlene) Kitchens passed away on August 13, 2024 at the age of 96. She lived a full and vibrant life and touched the lives of many along the way with her humor and charm.

Born in San Angelo TX on March 23, 1928, she was the only child of Essie and Ted Bradford. She was very close to her...