Obituaries

Jean Evonne Ryan

Oct 8, 2023

Jean (Jeannie) Evonne (Pierson) Ryan, born May 29, 1938, was one who lived a life of compassion, enthusiasm, and love.  Jeannie passed on at the age of eighty-five to be with her Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus on October 8, 2023. 

She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class in Turner, Montana.  She then attended and graduated from Billings...

Daniel Castorena

Sep 22, 2023

 

Daniel Castorena, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on September 22, 2023, in Tinnie, New Mexico. He was born on January 3, 1967, in Downey, California.

Daniel had a zest for life that was evident in everything he did. He approached each day with enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. When he wasn't flying his...

Nancy Marie Osterberg

Sep 21, 2023

 

Nancy Marie Osterberg, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born on November 24, 1940, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Nancy touched the lives of many through her passion for literature and her kindhearted nature.With an unwavering commitment to knowledge and learning, Nancy pursued higher education and earned a Master’s degree. Armed with a wealth of...

Micheal Loyd Gladden

Sep 16, 2023

 

Mike Gladden departed this world wearing his Ruidoso Warriors hat while the sounds of Jimmy Buffett filled his room. Mike was born on August 31, 1944, in Kermit, Texas to H.D. and Clydise Gladden. Mike is survived by his immediate family - wife, Sandra Edmister Gladden, his daughter Kerry Gladden and her husband, Alan Eastep, and his grandsons Brooks...

Manuel Martinez

Sep 14, 2023

Manuel Martinez, a hardworking individual who dedicated his life to the service of others, has sadly passed away on September 14, 2023. Born on July 25, 1950, in Roswell, New Mexico, Manuel grew up in a nurturing environment and went on to graduate from Goddard High School in 1969. Throughout his remarkable career, Manuel immersed himself in the world of...

Johnny C Smith

Sep 1, 2023

 

Johnny C. Smith, 90, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, passed away at his home, on Friday, September 1, 2023, with his wife, Mary, and his son, James, by his side. A “Celebration of his Life” will be held with a graveside service on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, 200 Front Street, Cisco, Eastland County, Texas....

David Smith Lewis

Aug 29, 2023

Davey was born on November 26th 1953 to David and Eileen (Smith) Lewis. He grew up in Capistrano Beach CA. where he learned to surf at a young age and also developed a lifelong love of dirt bike riding and snow skiing. Davey worked at Vohanns Pottery and Kenney's Hardware in Capistrano Beach before joining the Carpenters Union and becoming...

Leeta Blazer

Aug 28, 2023

Leeta Rose (Cissnie) Blazer, 98, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister, crossed over to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of August 28th at her home in Mescalero, New Mexico.

Leeta was born to Olive Rose Cissnie and Lewis Chino on May 17th, 1925 in Mescalero. She grew up and spent her...

Larry Tillman

Aug 27, 2023

The world lost a kind-hearted soul when Larry Tillman left us on August 27, 2023. A native New Mexican through and through, Larry was born and raised in Wheatland, New Mexico. He carried the values of hard work and friendly banter with him his whole life.

Raised in farming and ranching, Larry graduated from Grady High School, married his...

David Arteche

Aug 17, 2023

David Aaron Arteche Jr. was born on April 6th, 1970, in Santa Rosa New Mexico, to David Aaron Arteche Sr. and Dorothy (Tapia) Arteche. On August 17th, 2023, he took his last ride on his Harley.

David graduated from Gallup High School in 1988. He was a prominent ranch foreman in Lincoln County, New Mexico for many years....

Erma Sanchez

Aug 17, 2023

Erma V. Sanchez went to be with the Lord on 8/17/2023. Erma was born in Dawson, NM 7/15/1927 to Roma and Sandy Valdez. She was the 4th of 7 children raised in Cimarron, NM. Erma met her husband of 65 years, Henry Sanchez, at Highlands University. Erma is survived by her three children Debbie Hudnall, Gary Sanchez and Tina Sanchez,...

Pearlita LaPaz

Aug 16, 2023

 

Pearlita LaPaz, age67, passed from this life on August 16, 2023. She was born July 7,1956 in Mescalero, New Mexico to the late Ricardo and Clarice Rocha. Pearlita was a loving woman who cherished her family. One of her favorite activities was watching her grandkids play sports. In her free time Pearlita enjoyed gambling, crosswords, and word searches. She...

Cheryl Bradley

Aug 14, 2023

Cheryl Lynn McCutcheon Bradley passed away suddenly at home on August 14, 2023. She was 67 years old at her passing.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents Leonard Edward McCutcheon and June Lois Stansell McCutcheon, as well as her sister Mary Lynn McCutcheon Browning. She is survived by her son Christopher Tull Bagnall, his wife...

Beverly F. LaPaz

Aug 9, 2023

 

Beverly F. LaPaz, age 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter, passed from this life on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at her home in Lower Elk Canyon on the Mescalero Apache Reservation.

 

Beverly was born to Arthur and Leeta (Cissnie) Blazer on November 26th, 1949 in Roswell, New Mexico. During her early childhood, she grew...

Berwyn Whitebird II

Aug 4, 2023

 

Berwyn Whitebird II, age 45, passed away on August 4, 2023. Berwyn was born on July 2, 1978, to Berwyn Whitebird Sr. and the late Joann Evelyn Kaydazinne.

Berwyn was a hard worker throughout his life. When not working, he loved spending time in nature.  He enjoyed fishing, hiking, taking long walks, and random drives through the beautiful mountains....

Jimmy Craig Goodwin

Aug 2, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jimmy Craig Goodwin on August 2, 2023. Born February 27, 1952, to parents who preceded him, CC and Cecelia Goodwin of Earth, Texas. Jimmy was 71 years old. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet Goodwin of Ruidoso, NM, a sister Fonda Goodwin DeWitt (Denton) of Texas,...

Nikki Lynn "Nick" Griffin

Jul 30, 2023

 

Nikki Lynn “Nick” Griffin, age 83, passed from this life on July 30, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Nick was born on April 7, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Warren Lee Griffin and Rosa Lee Walsh.  He was the eldest of three children. Nick married Linda Lou DeWoody on August 16, 1958 and had two children.He is preceded...

Sylvia "Pat" Townsend

Jul 22, 2023

Sylvia Pat Townsend of Ruidoso, N.M., spiritually ascended into the arms of her and our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Pat was born to John and Rosalie Aiello on May 12, 1938 in Gallup, N.M. where Mrs. Aiello's family maintained significant business ties. Later the family relocated to Trinidad, CO., the hometown of Mr. Aiello and where...

Rosanna Breuninger

Jul 22, 2023

 

Rosanna was born February 1, 1983, in Mescalero New Mexico to Danny H. Breuninger Sr. and Christine Duffy Kozine.

Rosanna is survived by her brother Danny Breuninger Jr., Sister Wendolyn Murphy, Sister Cassandra Breuninger, brother Eric Breuninger, and stepbrothers and sisters, Tanda Roberts, Chelsey Calvin, Justin Calvin, Sam O’Rourke, John O’Rourke, Justin Marshal and Richard Marshal, numerous cousins, nephews...

Harvey Storms

Jul 22, 2023

Harvey Dennis "Stormy" Storms, Sr. drew his first heavenly breath on July 22, 2023. He was born on June 7, 1933, in Bladen County, NC to Alton Dennis Storms and Vivian Pearl Green Storms. Stormy is one of seven children.

Stormy was preceded in earthly death by his parents and four siblings as well as his and Ella's first grandchild,...