Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

Ramon J. Sanchez, 60, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 8, 2020. He entered this world on May 26, 1960 in Ruidoso, NM, born to Silvano and Pilar Sanchez.

He is survived by his daughter Marisa Sanchez; daughter Mia Sanchez and 5 grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Wife,...

Jun 8, 2020

Bobby (Buzzard) Zamora 69, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Ruidoso Downs. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Capitan, NM to Boney and Trina Zamora.

He graduated from Capitan High School in 1970 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Bobby’s hobbies included collecting marbles, buttons, glass objects and just about...

Jun 6, 2020

Darold Wayne Moorhead, of Ruidoso Downs,  passed away June 6, 2020.  Darold was born October 10 1944 to Alpha and Melvin Moorhead in Kansas City, MO. Darold joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and served his country honorably for 4 years, including the Vietnam War.

Darold met Olivia in NM and they  were married in...

May 26, 2020

Audrey Marie LaPaz-Sundayman passed on Tuesday May 26, 2020 in Ruidoso, NM. She was born on September 7, 1939 in Mescalero, NM. She attended St. Johns Indian School and completed middle school in Laveen, AZ, then graduated from Bellflower Highschool while living in Long Beach, CA. She returned to Mescalero in the 1960’s and began a long pursuit of...

May 25, 2020

Marvin E. Tuinstra, age 86, went to Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Ruidoso, NM,  (Formerly of Verndale, MN).  Marvin was born on January 29, 1934 in Rock County, MN to Ed and Cornelia Marie Tuinstra.  On October 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jonny Dee (Kindt) at Fort Belvoir, VA. ...

May 25, 2020

Nora Mackey Silva, 92 of Capitan, was called to her Heavenly home on May 25, 2020. Born right before the Great Depression to John and Senaida Mackey in San Patricio, NM, the family experienced many trials and tribulations struggling to make end meet. Nora married Trankie Silva from the Tucson Mountains. To this union they had three children -...

May 25, 2020

It is with very broken hearts we remember and cherish the time we had with a loving husband, beloved son, and friend, Tyler Skeen, 34. E.T. phoned home on May 25, 2020. Tyler was a light to all who knew him, full of wit, sarcasm, kindness, generosity and orneriness. He entered this life on December 1, 1985 in Roswell,...

May 23, 2020

Imogene B. Jones passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020; of Capitan, NM where she lived for 42 years.  She was born on July 23, 1929 in Dublin, TX.  Imogene was the last surviving child of Lenzy D. and Annie Mae Berna.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Gay Dunee, the children’s father, Thomas B. Hall and...

May 23, 2020

Morton Wayne Simmons of Mescalero NM passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born October 13, 1948 in Loma Linda, California. He served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by two sons: Jason Simmons and Christoper Simmons; nieces: Anita Valenzuela Molina, Coral Simmons, Diane Kie, Yolanda Adams, Irene Hernandez, and Teena Schmider Priscilla...

May 6, 2020

Mary Ann Sedillo, 71, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 6, 2020.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her father Daniel Ortiz, mother Sofia Ortiz, brother Dan Ortiz, and sister Mary Alice Gonzalez.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Sedillo, Sr., of 49 years, married...

May 1, 2020

Orlando Samora, 57, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 1, 2020.

Orlando is predeceased by his brother Anthony Samora, Father Antonio Samora Jr., mother Virginia Samora, and sister Theresa Luna.

Orlando is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Samora, of 36 years. They were married in Albuquerque,...

Apr 22, 2020

Rick D. Stevens, 59, passed away in the early morning hours of April 22, 2020.

Born in April, 1961, in Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, Rick lived in many different locales before his family settled in Chicago, Illinois.

Rick remained in Chicago and became a stationery engineer where he worked and raised his family.  When his daughters...

Apr 19, 2020

Ysabel V. Hernandez, 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Ysabel was born on July 8, 1925 in Carrizozo, New Mexico, to Lucas and Maria Ventura. She grew up in Carrizozo with two brothers and five sisters. Ysabel was in the first 8th grade graduating class from...

Apr 19, 2020

Jessa’ Lee Booky passed from this life on April 19th 2020, at the age of 96 in Ruidoso NM.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 29, 1923 to Ralph and Jessie Hovey.  She had one brother, Howard Dallas Hovey.

After her mother died, Lee and her dad moved from Kansas to the Hondo Valley...

Apr 18, 2020

Raymona J. McAdams was born in Rotan, Texas on May 17, 1939.  She passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Ruidoso.  Ramona spent most of her childhood years in Hobbs, New Mexico, graduating high school in 1957.  She attended the University of New Mexico and graduated in 1961.  She later completed her Masters at SMU.  She then taught school...

Apr 14, 2020

Howard D. Hughes “Mickie”, passed Tuesday April 14, 2020; of Capitan, New Mexico where he lived for 34 years. Born on August 31, 1932 in Wheeler County, Nebraska.  Howard was the last surviving child of John D. and Amanda Royer Hughes.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Ellen, and his wife of 59 years, Patricia E....

Apr 7, 2020

Marilyn Barnes, 72, of Ruidoso, NM grew up on a farm in Godley, Texas. She taught high school in Lubbock, Texas where she resided until she and her husband retired and built their dream home in the mountains of Ruidoso.

Marilyn was a very devoted friend to so many and she loved volunteering and being involved in...

Apr 6, 2020

Harry James Edmondson, age 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020, in Alamogordo, NM.  Harry was born in Washington State in December 1945 to Roy and Virginia Edmondson where after attending school, he joined the Navy and was a Vietnam War Veteran.

Harry met and married Irene in May 1981. They lived in CA until...

Mar 30, 2020

Allen Duane Miller, 70, passed away March 30th at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. Originally from Gurley, NE, Allen and his wife of 48 years, Christine, called Ruidoso home for over 25 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margene Miller.  He is survived by brothers Barry Miller, David Miller, Kurt Miller and sister...

Mar 21, 2020

Harry Leslie Wheeler Jr born June 6, 1980, he passed away March 21, 2020 at the age of 39.

He is survived by the love of his life Angel Aragon, his 3 kids Harry L. Wheeler 111, Darius R. Wheeler and Anavay M. Wheeler; one grandson Xander R. Wheeler; two dogs (sons) Bud & Bubbles; his parents...