Obituaries

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,...

Petra Sandoval

Jul 13, 2023

 

Petra Sandoval, age 88, passed away on July 12, 2023, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Petra was born on October 14, 1934, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to the late Martin and Lucia Vega.

Mrs. Sandoval was a hard worker, retiring as an administrative secretary for Lincoln County. Petra was an avid churchgoer and devout catholic. For many years...

Amos "Moss" Garcia Choneska

Jul 9, 2023

 

Amos “Moss” Garcia Choneska, age 41, passed away July 9, 2023, in Mescalero, New Mexico. Amos was born in Mescalero, New Mexico on February 19, 1982, to Rockland Choneska and the late Belva Rogene Choneska.

Mr. Choneska is preceded in death by his mother; grandparents, Natalia Choneska, and Paul Choneska,  Leonard Kanesewah Sr.; uncles, Addis Choneska Sr. , and...

Beverly Jane Holt

Jul 7, 2023

 

Beverly Jane Holt died 7 July 2023 in Ruidoso, NM after a beautiful life filled with many friends, a big family and great memories.  She was born 19 Jan 1939 as the youngest daughter to John and Mildred DeBolt whom at the time were living in Decatur, Indiana.  Beverly had five brothers Eldred, Chuck, Roger, Jack and Jimmy. While living in...

Trini Olvera

Jul 6, 2023

 



Viewing for Jose Trinidad Olvera Perez, 94, will be at 10:00am, Saturday the 8th, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00am, Monday the 10th, at St. Eleanor's Church,with a burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Flowers can be sent to LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Trinidad Olvera passed away peacefully in...

Sylvia Chavez

Jul 3, 2023

Sylvia Chavez, age 85, passed away on July 3, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born on March 27, 1938, in North Carolina to the late Timothy and Irene Kern.

Mrs. Chavez is survived by her sisters, Dorris Welch, Nell Daves, Terry Parsons, and Jeanna Black; brothers, Timothy Kern, and Mickey Kern; children, Pam Kern-Smith and...

Darolyn Valdez

Jun 29, 2023

Darolyn Valdez of Mescalero, New Mexico passed away on Jun 29, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Trudy Gaines

Jun 25, 2023

Trudy Yvette Gaines, age 59, passed from this life on June 25, 2023. Born on January 2, 1964, in Mescalero, New Mexico to Claudine Saenz. Later adopted by the late Amos and Evelyn Gaines, Trudy was blessed to be surrounded by loving parents.

A passionate student, Trudy attended Sante Fe Indian School. After graduation she continued her...

Pansy Pinto

Jun 22, 2023

Pansy Pinto, 82, Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Aunt, Cousin, was called home eternally on June 22, 2023 at her home in Elk Silver, Mescalero, New Mexico. Pansy was born on October 10, 1940 in Mescalero, NM. Her parents were Raymond Pinto & Salome Smith-Pinto. She also had numerous siblings who are all already entered into rest & have all...