Obituaries

Mae Bell Padilla

Jan 15, 2024

Mae Bell Padilla, age 78, of Capitan, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024. A longtime resident of Capitan, Mae was born on January 4, 1946, in Oklahoma, to Clarence and Goldie McClarty. Mae is one of twelve siblings.

She is survived by her two sons, Anthony Padilla, and Troy Padilla; and by her grandchildren, and great...

Miguel Valdez, Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

Miguel Valdez, Jr., a compassionate and generous soul whose acts of kindness were too numerous to mention, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he encountered. Born on July 11, 1954, Miguel brought boundless joy and warmth into the world until his peaceful passing on January 15, 2024.Throughout his remarkable life, Miguel cherished the values of compassion...

Mary Lou Hall

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Lou Hall, age 87, passed from this life on January 14, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born on November 5, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Georgiana and Beader Sanders.

Mary Lou loved sports, especially football and basketball. It was not surprising to find both her televisions on with a different game playing on each one. She...

Curtis Nelson

Jan 12, 2024

Curtis John Nelson, age 88, went home to his heavenly father on January 12, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1935, to parents Rasmus and Ada Nelson who precede him in death.

Curt served in the United States Air Force beginning in October 1955. After being stationed in Bitburg, Germany, he was honorably discharged in August of 1959....

Steven Wheeler

Jan 9, 2024

Steven Wheeler, a kind-hearted and selfless individual known for his giving nature, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1956. Throughout his life, Steven touched the hearts of many with his acts of kindness and unwavering support for those around him.One of Steven's fondest memories was dressing up as Santa Claus during Christmas. His dedication...

Vernelle Stoneman Hightower

Jan 3, 2024

Vernelle Stoneman Hightower, 98, went to be with her Lord Jesus on January 3, 2024. Vernelle was born to Eva Lee and Charles Stoneman in Brownfield, Texas, on May 15, 1925.

When she was 3 years old her father died. So, her grandmother, Mary Stoneman, took Vernelle, her mother, and little sister, Margie, (Wee) into her home. When Vernelle was...

Marie Carlin Slaten

Dec 31, 2023

Marie Carlin Slaten, age 71, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Bruce and William Carlin.

Marie was a voracious reader that worked for the village of Ruidoso for 23 years. Aside from loving her books, she loved music, skiing, sewing and her animals. She was a...

Frances Berry

Dec 30, 2023

 

Frances Virginia Berry was born January 13,1931 and died December 30,2023 at the age of 92. She was born in Meadow, Texas and lived on the family farm between Meadow and Brownfield. Growing up, she went to school and worked on the farm.

Frances’s parents were William Thomas Bell and Ollie Wilkerson Bell. She had two sisters, Emma Lou...

Donovan L. (Buck) Buckland

Dec 26, 2023

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Donovan L. (Buck) Buckland, age 89, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Buck was born on February 27, 1934, to the late Homer Buckland and Faye Graves.

Buck served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years. After his military career, he worked for and retired from Western...

Susan McNutt

Dec 25, 2023

Susan McNutt, age 72, passed away December 25, 2023, in Capitan, New Mexico. She was born on January 7, 1951, in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Patsy and Russell Thrasher.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Malcolm McNutt. Susan is survived by her daughter, Stefani McNutt; grandchildren, Ruby Max Alley, and Stella Ames Alley; sister, Sally...

Chris R. Williams

Dec 24, 2023

Retired Sergeant Major Chris R. Williams, a dedicated military veteran, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born on December 31, 1950, Chris lived a fulfilling life as a compassionate individual who touched the lives of many.

Chris had an illustrious career in the military that spanned over three decades. With unwavering commitment and a deep sense...

Nick Skogland

Dec 24, 2023

In loving memory of Nick Skogland, born on February 28th, 1949, in Taylorville Illinois, & peacefully departed from this world on December 24, 2023, in Capitan, NM. Being a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran & retired from the State of NM as a maintenance manager at Fort Stanton, Nick embodied kindness & was a friend to many across the county, always...

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...