Obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2019

Robert Cordova, 57, of Ruidoso New Mexico born September 21 ,1962 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Robert will always be remembered by those he met. To every person he met he treated them as equals. A man who made time for others. He will be remembered for his smile. Always full of life and joy. To his kids he was...

Dec 20, 2019

Crystal Ann DeLeon, 33, of San Patricio, NM passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM.  She was  born February 13, 1986 in Amherst, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Armando Ontiveros; her children, Gaby, Junior, Angeline, Ismael; her mother Charleen DeLeon; brothers, Geronimo Benavidez, Daniel Benavidez; sisters, Amber DeLeon and Ivett Benavidez; her...

Dec 17, 2019

Clarnece Beltran Sr., 55, of Ruidoso, NM passed away on December 17, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM.  He is survived by his wife, December Beltran; son, Clarence Beltran Jr. and his wife, Renee and their three children; sister, Liz Beltran and her wife, Chris and their seven children; brother Lenny Beltran and his three children of Las Cruces; and...

Dec 16, 2019

Fred apache, 73, of Mescalero passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 in Alamogordo.  He was born November 29, 1946 in Socorro, NM.  He had lived at Mescalero for over 40 years and was retired from the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

He is survived by his children, Karen Apache, Vivian Apache, Augustine Apache, Evangelne Apache, Glenna O'Reilly;...

Dec 11, 2019

Wanda Wynell Dobbs, 80, of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.  She was born October 2, 1939 in San Angelo, Texas.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a homemaker and an avid shopper who was loved by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Dobbs; mother, Frances...

Dec 7, 2019

Steve Chapman, 71, of Capitan passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 20, 1948 in Fullerton, California and moved to Lincoln County in 1974 from California.  He had served in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He had taught in many school districts in Southern New Mexico.  He married Katherine Leslie on July 2, 1971...