Obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

William Vee “Bill” Harvey, 70, passed away March 17, 2020 at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.  He was born September 16, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of J.C. Harvey and Charlotte Stowe.

Bill graduated from Estancia High School, Class of 1968.  He was married to Sharon DePuy Lackey for 13 years and they had four children. ...

Mar 12, 2020

Frankin Red Elk Gallerito

Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, friend; Franklin was born on January 25, 1942, in Mescalero, NM, and was called home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2020, also in Mescalero, NM. He was born to Bessie Marden and John Gallerito. Frank was married to Andrea Enjady-Gallerito, they shared...

Mar 9, 2020

John M. Townsend of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, March 9th 2020 at the age of 76. Over the past few years, he dealt with a myriad of progressive health issues that affected his physical and cognitive functioning and although we are very sad that he is no longer with...

Mar 7, 2020

Our beloved Kenan Charles John Zuazua was born on July 10, 1979 in Mescalero, New Mexico to Florine Smith and the late Gilbert Zuazua. Kenan passed away and went on to be with the Lord on March 7, 2020.

Kenan is survived by his mother, Florine Smith; his sisters, Kristi LaPaz, Kathryn Rocha, Sharon Chino and Annette...

Feb 26, 2020

Frances M. Bubser, 64, died Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 of a sudden heart attack in his office, “his happy place”.    Frank was born in Marburg, Germany, September 3rd, 1955, he was adopted by Frances Bubser and Else Bubser in 1963 where Frank’s father was serving for the U.S. Airforce.

Frank was a great father, grandfather, husband and...

Feb 25, 2020

Wilma Mansfield, 91, of Albuquerque and formerly of Ruidoso passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was born November 25, 1928 in Dryden, Texas.

Wilma was a retired schoolteacher, she loved to play bridge and was an active member of The Women’s Club in Ruidoso.  She made Lincoln County her permanent home in 1990, moving here from...

Feb 19, 2020

Nedra Mae "Smith" Hobbs passed from this world on February 19, 2020.  Born to Terrell Alexander Smith and Orene Mae Jones of February 26, 1941, Nedra was the youngest of 5 siblings and the only girl.  She graduated from Los Lunas a year early, then was working as a bank teller when she met her One Great Love, Joe...

Feb 11, 2020

The Reverend Doctor James M. Smith died at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 29, 1944 to James Manley and Alice L. (Magoon) Smith. Jim graduated from College High School in Pittsburg, KS and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Phillips University in 1966.  He received...

Feb 1, 2020

Frances Earlene Powell of Ruidoso, New Mexico departed this life on February 1st, 2020 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born May 31st, 1939, in Paducah, Texas to Edward and Nelma Beck. She married Bob Powell on June 1st, 1957. They were married for 50 years.

They owned Powell Office Supply and Printing in Paducah and Childress....

Jan 31, 2020

Willie Mae Hobbs, 90, of Capitan, NM passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in Roswell, NM.  She was born July 1, 1929 in Abilene, Texas to Norris and Willie Ann Wright who both precede her in death.  She attended school in Abernathy, Texas.

She loved and participated in man community events, she was a member of Friends...

Jan 25, 2020

Manuel Carabajal, 77, of Carrizozo passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his home.  He was born June 17, 1942 in Lincoln, New Mexico and had lived in Lincoln County all his life.  He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and loved to hunt.  He worked as a guard at the Lincoln County Detention Center for 12...

Jan 16, 2020

In Loving Memory

Wilbur D. Conley

Wilbur Conley passed away peacefully, at home with his immediate family, on the evening of January 16, 2020.  Wilbur and his family had been long term residents of Lincoln County,  Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs.

Wilbur was born in Riverside, CA on September 4,...

Jan 15, 2020

Kenneth Nosker and Ella Irene Bonnell Nosker married on May 1, 1947. Kenneth and Irene were lifelong residents of Lincoln County. Kenneth and Irene owned the Standard Service Station in Ruidoso before buying a farm in Glencoe. Their apple orchards were destroyed in the 1965 flood and they began ranching both sheep and cattle. They owned Nosker’s Fresh Meats,...

Jan 14, 2020

Dianne Anderson, 68 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday January 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Dianne was born on June 12, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA.

Dianne was married to her High School Sweetheart, Patrick Anderson for 50 years. She lived in Tularosa, NM for many years. After retirement, she moved to Datil, NM where she was surrounded...

Jan 14, 2020

Emily Joyce McMath, 78, a nurse and an administrative worker for the city peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in Alamogordo.

Visitation 9:00 AM -11:00 AM on Monday, January 20, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Funeral Chapel with the funeral service at 1:30 PM also at LaGroneFuneral Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery....

Jan 8, 2020

Joseph Shanta Jr., 85, of Mescalero passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Ruidoso.  He was born September 7, 1934 in Mescalero and had lived there all of his life.  He was the head of the Mescalero Apache Tribe Maintenance Department until his retirement.  He attended St. Joseph Mission in Mescalero.  He married Ceda Ann Magoosh on December 2,...

Jan 6, 2020

Homer Ray Clark, 89, passed away at home on January 6, 2020. Homer was born in Burbank Oklahoma on May 16, 1930 to Charley (Williams) and Richard E. Clark. Homer is survived by his daughter Clarissa “Kitty” Solomon of the home, son Ray Clark of Mountainair, NM and daughter Cassie and husband William Caster of Mountainair, four grandchildren, nine...

Jan 1, 2020

Born in 1939 to Theodore and Ina Holloman (Fort) in Hobbs. New Mexico, Myrna N. Fritsch grew up to be an accomplished painter, avid horsewoman, animal lover, well known flower gardener in Ruidoso where she lived her last 30 plus years, and generous supporter of animals, military and first responders. She was a faithful Christian and loved her Lord...

Dec 31, 2019

On December 31, 2019, William T. Stevens “Tony”, 53 years of age passed into eternity.  He was born to William O. Stevens of Alabama and Orlinda Stevens of Mescalero, NM.

Tony loved working with and being around his friends at Ski Apache.  Tony loved is family and worked so hard to provide not only what they needed...

Dec 27, 2019

Michael Kraft, 73, of Alto passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at his home.   He was born August 18, 1946 at Quanah, Texas.  He moved to Lincoln County from Evanston, Wyoming.  He attended Trinity Baptist Church in Capitan.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Jason Kraft and his wife Stefanie; daughter, Jennifer Chavez and her...