Obituaries

Aug 22, 2020

James F. Salas Jr., 46, born February 20, 1974 unexpectedly passed away on August 22, 2020 at UMC in El Paso, Tx. He was born in Ruidoso, NM and lived the majority of his life in Lincoln County or the surrounding area.

James is survived by his father James Salas Sr. of Hondo, NM; mother Theresa Lynn...

Aug 22, 2020

Jack went to his heavenly home on August 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on January 3, 1938.

He is survived by his wife Donna and daughters Carrie Perkins & husband, David, Robyn Nowlin & husband Stan, and Jodi Navarrette & husband Chapo, six grandchildren, Brandon, Erikka, and Trey Navarrette,...

Aug 12, 2020

Frederick Roy Kimbrell, 61, of Ruidoso Downs passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 26, 1959 in Ruidoso and had lived in Lincoln County all of his life.

He is survived by his mother Eva S. Kimbrell and step-father, Armando Valdez; brothers, Roderick and his wife, Elena of Ruidoso, Broderick and...

Aug 11, 2020

Donna Marie Bonds, 64, went to be with the Angels on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her mother Jeanne Ravenelle and her father Louis Ravenelle.

Mrs. Bonds was born on January 13, 1956 in Putnam, Connecticut to Jeanne (Bellrose) and Louis Ravenelle.  Donna was a graduate of Tourtellotle High School in North...

Aug 7, 2020

Mauriece (Maury) Annette DeWald St. John – August 16, 1940 – August 7, 2020

Maury passed away peacefully after battling a chronic disease. Maury was born in Waxahachie, TX to Reverend Ernest and Ophelia DeWald and followed by a sister, Ernestine, 13 years later. As a minister’s daughter, Maury had many hometowns during her early years. In...

Aug 7, 2020

Paul "Arthur" Dunn, 69, beloved Husband and Father, passed onto his heavenly reward on August 7, 2020. Born on June 28, 1951 in Las Cruces, NM to Frances and Lydia Dunn. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Dunn; son Nathaniel (Susan) Dunn; son Timothy (Laurisa) Dunn: and daughter Valerie (Jason) Staten; his brother Jim Dunn.

He...

Aug 3, 2020

Donnie Lynn McMasters unexpectedly met the Lord on August 3, 2020 at 69 years of age.  He was born February 1, 1951 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Helen and L.A. McMasters, who greeted him at Heaven’s gate.  Donnie attended Duncan High School until he joined the Marine Corps in 1969 where he made friends and brothers for life who nicknamed...

Jul 27, 2020

Justin Ray Riley, 35, of Capitan was born October 20,1984 in Roswell N.M. to Clyde and Delois Riley of Capitan N.M.   From his earliest days as small child, he had a love and passion for the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and being with his four-legged friends, which always filled his heart and put that contagious smile on his face.

Jul 18, 2020

Lamb "Dowd" Jameson passed away peacefully at his home in Ruidoso, NM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 97.  Dowd was preceded in death by his wife, Billy Jean; his parents, John S. Jameson and Naomi Dowd Jameson; his siblings, William Jameson and Mary Nell Jameson.

Mr. Jameson was born in Bowie, Texas on...

Jul 8, 2020

Ruth Wilson, 90, of Ancho, New Mexico, went peacefully to her eternal home on July 8, 2020.

Ruth was born to Anna and Henry Dishroon of Tahoka, Texas on July 30, 1929, the youngest of eight children. She graduated as Valedictorian of Seagraves High School before moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she worked as a...

Jul 4, 2020

James Benjamin Northcutt, 42, of Carrizozo, NM earned his wings on Jul 4, 2020.

James was born February 17, 1978 in Ft. Worth, Texas.  He graduated from high school in 1991, the attended Texas Tech receiving a Bachelor’s in Engineering.  James enjoyed spending time with family and friends, drawing n his spare time, checking out old cars...

Jul 4, 2020

Julieta Teresa Herrera-Martinez was 25 years old and passed on July 4, 2020.  Julieta was born May 22, 1995 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Amadeo Herrera and Socorro Martinez.

She was the youngest of two. Julieta was a wonderful mother to her two children Antonio and Joseph. She worked for Region IX as a teacher and loved...

Jun 27, 2020

William Charles (Bill) Kelley (age 89) was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ on June 27,

2020. In Heaven he has joined his parents Hoyt and Bessie Kelley as well as his beloved

youngest sister, Barbara Grimes Edwards. He also joins in Heaven his wife of 69 years Pat Kelley who passed away May...

Jun 24, 2020

George Walton Mitchell passed away on June 25, 2020 in Alto, New Mexico. Born on October 2, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Geraldine Bigham Mitchell and Jack Benson Mitchell, both deceased.

A proud and loving father, to his two sons Chuck and Logan, George leaves behind his surviving family, Chuck of Steamboat Springs, CO, wife Suzi and...

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 -...