Obituaries

Daniel Fender

Aug 7, 2024

Daniel Paul Fender passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on August 7, 2024. We have no doubt that he was greeted at the gates of Heaven by Geneva and a host of family and friends who have gone before.

Dan was born on July 11, 1939 to Charles P. And Notra Fender in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He...

Tia Cecilia Torivio

Aug 5, 2024

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tia Cecilia Torivio, who tragically departed from this life on August 5, 2024, in Bent, New Mexico. Tia was born on January 16, 1990, in Phoenix, Arizona, and brought immense joy and love to all who knew her.

Tia's vibrant and loving personality touched the lives of...

Juelan Rushing

Aug 4, 2024

Juelan Rushing, a beloved member of the community passed away on August 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and unwavering commitment. Born on March 20, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas, Juelan lived a life filled with passion and enthusiasm for her work and her family.

Juelan dedicated over 53 years of her life as a cashier in Ruidoso, where...

April Kastman Capper

Aug 2, 2024

April Kastman Capper, born on December 25, 1949, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, gracefully rode into the next chapter of her journey on August 2, 2024. She was a talented court reporter from 1969 to 1999 and touched the lives of many through her dedication.

April's story took a beautiful turn when she crossed paths with James Capper in Florida. Their shared passion...

Perida Tso

Jul 31, 2024

Perida Tso, age 77 of Mescalero, passed peacefully in her home on July 31, 2024.

She served 38 years as a dietician at the Mescalero Indian Hospital.

Perida is survived by her daughter Clara Rice and husband Wallace; grandsons Christopher Kayitah and Cody Rice as well as one great-granddaughter Khole Kayitah all of Mescalero. She is also survived...

Theodore Rodriguez

Jul 17, 2024

Theodore Rodriguez, age 86, passed away on July 17, 2024. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso. Funeral services will be Monday, July 29, 2024 at St Joseph Apache Mission with a rosary to begin at 9:30 am and mass to follow. Interment will be...

Kent Martin

Jul 16, 2024

Kent Christie Martin, 91, of Alto, NM sadly left us on July 16, 2024, following complications due to an infection.

Kent was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois and after graduating high school he enlisted in the United States Army following the outbreak of the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany and served as a driver. Upon his...

Charles Douglas Friberg

Jul 9, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Douglas Friberg, age 75,  passed away on July 9, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. He was born on October 16, 1948, in Odessa, Texas.

Charlie is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marcia. He leaves behind a loving family, including his sister Debra Parsons (Stan) and brother John Friberg (Sue), his sons Michael Charles Friberg (Kayla), Andrew...

William Marshall Riggles III

Jul 3, 2024

Bill grew up in Florida and almost immediately after high school he joined the US Forest Service as a Hot Shot Firefighter in 1976. This took him all over western United States. Although he was one of the Smokey Bear Hot Shots, and based in Ruidoso, New Mexico, he went where he was needed. One place he was stationed most...

Maria "Merche" Peso

Jun 21, 2024

Maria "Merche" Peso, a cherished matriarch and proud Castilian, will be tenderly remembered as a beacon of love and strength. Born on September 24, 1938, in Barcelona, Spain, Maria embodied grace and warmth throughout her life. Her journey on Earth peacefully concluded on June 21, 2024, in Mescalero, NM.

Maria was preceded in death by her daughter, Michelle Peso.

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Sashay Mills

Jun 20, 2024

The Creator has called Sashay Mills to his divinity because she was ethereal and we fully believe that as sick as this world is, her gift of having a supercharged soul is part of a plan we have no understanding of...yet. Sashay, inheriting her mother, Shamie Mills' traits of stepping in and making it all right again, did do us...

Paul Crown

Jun 12, 2024

Remembering Paul Hawkins Crown



Family members, friends, acquaintances, and strangers enjoyed life when they were in the presence of Paul Crown. He lived 9 Sep 1949 to 12 Jun 2024 and died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Ruidoso, NM. Paul was 74 years old.



Paul Hawkins Crown was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Frank...

Marc E. Miller

Jun 11, 2024

Marc Edsel Miller 

Born July 13, 1933

Heaven Bound June 11, 2024

From a young age, he exhibited an astounding intellect, rebuilding his first motorcycle at the age of 6, he countuied his love of tinkering and mechanics throughout his life. At the age of 21 he met Carolyn, or Carrie as he affectionately called her, and they were married in January of...

Arden Eckersley

Jun 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Arden Lyle Eckersley, a dedicated husband, loving father, and proud retiree of the United States Army. Arden was born on April 26, 1937, in Logan, UT, and peacefully passed away from natural causes on June 8, 2024, at his home in Ruidoso Downs, NM. He was 87 years old.

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George Scott Fitzgibbon

Jun 4, 2024

Scotticus 

As we honor the life of George Scott Fitzgibbon, we are reminded of a man whose light shone brightly in the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 10, 1977, Scott’s journey came to an early end on June 4, 2024, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. 

Scott was a true Renaissance Man in every way. Most...

Wayland Lee Hill

May 24, 2024

Wayland Lee Hill, 82, passed into eternity on May 24, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Carrizozo, New Mexico. He also had family in east Texas, his father having moved to NM to work with the CCCs. Following graduation, he and his High School sweetheart, Opal, married and started their family. 

Wayland had many jobs and occupations over the years:...

Jo Ann "Jody" Haines

May 22, 2024

Psalm 34:18 says The LORD is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. 

Our world grew dark, our hearts lost a spark, our lives changed in the blink of an eye. How did we know we’d have to say goodbye?

On Wednesday, May 22nd the Lord called to His kingdom our beautiful mother Jo Ann aka...

Brandon John Bruer

May 8, 2024

It is with broken hearts, but abiding faith, that we sadly announce the passing of Brandon Bruer. Brandon was born on November 7, 1988 to John and Louella Bruer, in Ruidoso, NM and entered into eternal rest on May 8, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.

Brandon was a proud member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. He had the distinction of being full...

Eleanor Shockey (Bonnell)

May 1, 2024

Eleanor Yvonne Bonnell was born to Ralph and Jewell Bonnell in Glencoe, New Mexico on July 5, 1927.  She passed away on May 1, 2024 just shy of 97 yrs old.    

She was a descendant of a large pioneer family.   Her three great-grandfathers, George Coe, Frank Coe and Edwin Bonnell came to Lincoln County to homestead in the...

Mary Hargis

Apr 28, 2024

Mary Hargis passed into the hands of our Lord and Savior Sunday April 28th 2024. Mary was born to Milton and Wilma Savoie on July 20, 1958 in Lockport, Louisiana. Mary was 65 years old. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Steven Hargis; her brother, Tony Savoie; nieces, Fawn and Tiffany Savoie; sister-in-law, Valerie Delano; brother-in-law, Dwayne Delano;...