Obituaries

Lela Jo Townley

Dec 24, 2023

Lela Josephine (Moore) Townley, also affectionately known as Jo Townley, passed away at her home in Capitan, on December 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Lela was born on March 26, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Bruce Lawrence Moore and Olivia Lois (Cate) Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr., and Mrs. B.L. Moore. Her...

Virginia McNeill

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Virginia McNeill (Ginger), age 87, passed from this life to her heavenly home on December 19th.

She was born in Amarillo, TX, but moved to Clovis as a child and graduated from Clovis High School in 1954. She married Monty Jack McNeill in 1955. They have had a wonderful life together for 68 years living in Clovis until...

Judith Millar

Dec 12, 2023

Judith "Judy" Templeman Trumble Millar was born in Petrolia, TX to Opal and Tomy Templeman. Her sunrise was January 18, 1942 and her sunset was December 12, 2023.

She spent her younger years growing up in Clovis, NM and Plainview, TX. She moved to Lubbock, TX where she married Dale Trumble in 1960.

Dale and Judy raised two...

Brian Mosher

Dec 7, 2023

Brain J. Mosher "Mosh", 66 of Ruidoso, NM passed away on December 7, 2023. He was raised in Los Alamos, NM by his late parents, Donald and Joyce Mosher. He is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Carroll, his beloved son, Travis Mosher, and his beautiful daughter, Lia Mosher. He is also survived by three sisters, Gail Sterns, Jan Mosher...

Tom Rheingans

Dec 7, 2023

Tom Rheingans, age 72, passed peacefully on December 7, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico with his two daughters and grandson by his side. He was born on June 10, 1951, to Wilfred Rheingans and Eddie Leota (Smith) Rheingans in Odessa, Texas.

Tom graduated from Permian High School and went on to Texas Tech, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education....

Kalayiah Graveline

Dec 4, 2023

 

Heaven’s Rocking Chair

 

Are there rocking chairs in Heaven,

Where little babies go?

Do the angels hold you closely,

And rock you to and fro?

 

Do they talk silly baby talk

To get a smile or two,

And sing the sleepy lullabies

I used to sing to you.

 

My heart is aching for you

My angel...

Peggy Sue Scott

Dec 3, 2023

Peggy Sue Sensing Scott was born on September 28, 1958, in Jackson, Mississippi to Martha and Conrad Sensing. She passed from this life on December 03, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her dad, Conrad Parks Sensing, Aunt Eula Mae Eskridge, Aunt Katherine Ornelas, Uncle Tom Fuller, and Cousin Bobby Fuller.

She is survived by her husband Mike Scott;...

Thomas J. Reed

Nov 29, 2023

 

Thomas J Reed was born in 1948, as the only child of Jim and Dot Reed. He grew up on large, remote ranches that his father managed and there he learned the independence and work ethic necessary for ranching and success in life.

 

Tom was born with a charismatic personality that attracted people. When he entered a room...

Paul Allen Smith

Nov 25, 2023

Born in 1933 in Woodville, Oklahoma, Paul Allen Smith passed away after an incredible life of 90 years. He was known to most as P.A. and displayed a life of generosity and was an outstanding horseman and cattleman. He lived life his way and was a true cowboy up to the end. Paul is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jeannette L’Hommedieu

Nov 19, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Jeannette Elizabeth L'Hommedieu, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, who peacefully left us on November 19, 2023, in Ruidoso, NM. Born on July 4, 1962, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, Jeannette's life was marked by her vibrant spirit, warm heart, and passionate dedication to her work.

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Ruby Ann Foley Day

Nov 19, 2023

Ruby Ann Foley Day was born February 16, 1938, in Mexia Texas. She was a remarkable woman who lived her life to the fullest, leaving a lasting impression on all those who had the pleasure of crossing paths with her.  Ann was known for her adventurous spirit, her stunning inner and outer beauty, and her unwavering determination to conquer fear.From...

Lawrence "Larry" Herbert Mann

Nov 16, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Herbert Mann, age 68, passed away on November 16, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Larry was born on July 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Berneice and Harry Mann.

Larry was known for his free spirit and love for adventure. He loved hiking, camping, and anything that gave him the peace he found outdoors. Larry could...

Elizabeth Begaye

Nov 4, 2023

Elizabeth Begaye, age 41, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in El Paso, Texas.

Elizabeth enjoyed crafting. She made numerous necklaces, bracelets, crosses, and dream catchers. She was an outdoor person. She loved to cut trees, grass, and she loved her time being a firefighter. Anyone who knew her can agree, she was a hard worker. She was a...

Donald A. Wolfel M.D.

Nov 3, 2023

Donald A. Wolfel M.D., age 95, passed away on November 3, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Dr. Wolfel was born on July 25, 1928, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late William and Myrtle Wolfel.

Dr. Wolfel had a long and dedicated career in medicine, graduating from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1952. In 1953 he entered the...

Genevieve Dingman

Oct 29, 2023

Genevieve May Dingman, born on April 25, 1930, in Mason City, Iowa, and long time resident of Ruidoso, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2023, at the Mescalero Care Center, Mescalero, New Mexico.

Genevieve, a remarkable woman with a heart full of warmth and love, will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known...

Rene Gene Marrujo

Oct 26, 2023

Rene “Reney” Gene Marrujo, age 62, passed away on October 26, 2023. Rene was born on June 14, 1961, in Otero County, New Mexico to the late Dorothy and Prospero Marrujo.

As Reney enters eternal peace, we shall remember him as a wonderful man and an awesome father, brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend. The one who was always the life...

Frank Otey

Oct 25, 2023

My dear 'DADDY', Frank Scott Otey III, suddenly went to Heaven to be with his precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, one month ago Wednesday morning October 25, 2023, He can now rejoice forever because Jesus himself said in Revelation 21:4, "And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor...

James (Jim) Henry Sexe

Oct 24, 2023

James (Jim) Henry Sexe, 90, of Ruidoso, NM passed away peacefully at his home with family members by his side on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Jim was born on May 5, 1933, in Humboldt, Iowa, to Henry Gaylord and Laura Pate Sexe.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Lee (Parnell) Sexe and their four-legged furry companion, Kiya....

Deslie Anderson

Oct 13, 2023

Deslie (Des) Lynn Anderson passed away on October 13, 2023 at the young age of sixty-four, in Ruidoso NM at the cabin she loved so much.

Des was born August 4, 1959 in Safford AZ to Les and Lois Davis. She is preceded in death by her Daughter LaSchelle Kay Anderson, Dad Sewell Goodwin, Father Les Davis, and...

John Ashcraft

Oct 12, 2023

John Charles Ashcraft, born Dec. 20, 1967 (55) in Farmington, NM to Charles "Chuck" and Charlene Ashcraft, passed unexpectedly in Ruidoso, NM on Oct. 12, 2023. 

The Ashcraft family moved to Weatherford, OK in 1977, where John would start his passion for running, that he would carry on to his grandchildren.  He graduated from Weatherford high school as a state champion...