Obituaries

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

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 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 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...

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...