Obituaries
Mary E. Sena
Oct 31, 2025
Mary E. Sena, 84 of Rockport, Texas and a native of Vaughn, New Mexico passed away at her daughter's home in Socorro, NM on Friday evening, October 31, 2025 following an illness.
Mary was born February 15, 1941 in Vaughn, New Mexico to the home of Nicomades and Ponciana (Garcia) Griego.
Additional obituary information is pending.
Funeral service arrangements are pending with Chavez...
Denise C. Castillo
Oct 31, 2025
Denise C. Castillo, a cherished member of the Vaughn community, passed away on October 31, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on August 6, 1974, in Ft. Sumner, NM, to the home of Mike and Susie (Garcia) Baca. Denise was raised in Vaughn and graduated from Vaughn High School in 1992. She crafted a remarkable career as...
Magdalena Garcia
Oct 29, 2025
Magdalena Garcia, beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on October 29, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born September 5, 1939 in Derramadero, NM. She was raised in the communities of Carnero and Encino, where she cultivated a deep connection to her roots and to the people around her.
Magdalena...
Guadalupe "Flory" Tapia
Oct 27, 2025
Guadalupe (Flory) Tapia, a cherished sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, passed away surrounded by family on October 27, 2025 in Las Vegas, NM at the age of 77. Born February 20, 1948 in Vaughn, NM, she was the daughter of Cipriano and Guadalupe (Peña) Tapia. She attended and graduated from Vaughn Municipal Schools and New Mexico Highlands University in...
Cheryl Ann Lewis
Oct 21, 2025
Cheryl A. Lewis, 72, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, in her home in Ridgecrest, California, after an extended battle with illness, surrounded by family and friends. Born on August 4, 1953, in San Diego, California, to the home of Barbara A. Lewis-Prendergast and James Riley Lewis Sr.. Cheryl lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and deep devotion...
Rogene Alford
Oct 21, 2025
Rogene Alford, 91, a long time Corona, NM rancher passed away on October 21, 2025 at the Bee Hive Home in Portales, NM, surrounded by his family. Rogene was born June 16, 1934 in Nara Visa, NM to the home of Allen and Jessie (Kelly) Alford. Rogene grew up in Nara Visa, and quickly became the man of the house...
Becky Marie Segura
Oct 21, 2025
Becky Marie Segura,74, of Clovis NM passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born July 10 ,1951 in Bridgeport, CT to the home of Ralph and Blanche Tuscano. Becky grew up in Connecticut. She attended schools in Bridgeport and Southington, CT.
Becky married Joe Fred Segura on May 15, 1970. They made their home in...
Phyllis Sue Morgan
Oct 10, 2025
Phyllis Sue Morgan was called home to the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025 at the age of 79, after a long battle with COPD.
Phyllis was born on December 8, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri and later moved with her family to Conchas, NM. She later graduated from Tucumcari High School.
Phyllis loved spending time with her family, cooking (and man, could...
Jerry "Pork Chop" Webb
Oct 9, 2025
Jerry "Pork Chop" Webb, age 76 a longtime Fort Sumner valley farmer passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque following an illness. He was born May 29, 1949 in Roswell, NM to the home of Carl E and Naomi "Oma" (Beverage) Webb. He grew up in Vaughn, and attended elementary school there. He...
Charlene Mitchell
Oct 9, 2025
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 11, 2025 in the Mitchell family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery with Dr. Joe Bunce officiating. Pallbearers will include Richard Terrell, Steve Gallegos, Marcus Giannini, Glen Crenshaw, John Duke, and Lyndal Bonds.
Charlene Mitchell, 90 a lifetime resident of Fort Sumner, passed away on October 9, 2025 at BeeHive Homes in Clovis...
Jason Lee Gage
Oct 8, 2025
Jason Lee Gage, born on May 25, 1983, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on October 8, 2025, at Guadalupe County Hospital. He was 42 years old and leaves behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love for his family and community.
Raised in Coweta, Oklahoma, Jason graduated from Coweta High School and embarked on a noble career in public service. He...
Mike West
Oct 4, 2025
Longtime local rancher Mike West passed away at his home on October 4, 2025, with his family by his side. Michael Bob West born in Denver, Colorado on June 26, 1950 to the home of Bob and Ann (Steele) West. Mike grew up in Fort Sumner, and graduated with the class of 1969. He attended New Mexico State University and...
Benny Marquez
Sep 30, 2025
Benny Marquez, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, at the age of 84. Born on October 16, 1940, in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, Benny was a man whose life was defined by tenacity, spirit, and unwavering devotion to family and faith.
A proud graduate of Santa Rosa High School,...
Adam Garcia
Sep 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Adam Garcia, who left us on September 29, 2025, in Lyman, Wyoming. Born December 23, 1969, in Los Angeles, California to Patrick Garcia and Frances (Barreras) Garcia, Adam was raised in Tucumcari, New Mexico, where he graduated from Tucumcari High School. He went on to study renewable energy by...
Soledad "Sally" Saiz
Sep 26, 2025
Soledad "Sally" Saiz, 84 a longtime resident of Fort Sumner passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at Mission Arch Care Center in Roswell. Sally was born November 4, 1940 in Pastura, New Mexico to the home of Pabulin and Cleotilde (Armijo) Romero.
Sally was a faithful member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner where she served as a Minister...
Dorothy Martinez
Sep 19, 2025
Dorothy Ann Martinez, a cherished resident of Tucumcari, NM, gracefully departed this life on September 19, 2025, at the age of 71. Surrounded by her beloved family in the warmth of her home, Dorothy’s peaceful journey into the next realm reflects the love she cultivated throughout her life.
Born on November 6, 1953, to Joe and Josie (Sandoval) Martinez, Dorothy’s roots...
Shirley Garcia
Sep 16, 2025
Shirley Fay (Brady) Garcia 70, passed away on Tuesday September 16, 2025 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Shirley was born October 17, 1954 in Tucumcari, NM to the home of C.O. and Betty (Lumpee) Brady. She grew up all over New Mexico, wherever her dad's job at the NM Road Department took their family. Most of her high...
Jose Ricardo Romo
Sep 16, 2025
Jose Ricardo “Ricky” Romo 87, passed away at his home in Albuquerque on September 16, 2025. Jose was born on September 16, 1938, in Anton Chico, New Mexico, to Justo and Estella Castillo Romo.
Ricky honorably served in the United States Army. He enlisted early at 17 years, becoming a Missile Specialist for four years. After his discharge from the US...
David Allen Spegal
Sep 11, 2025
David Allen Spegal 69, passed away at his home in Fort Sumner on September 11, 2025. David was born on November 11, 1955, in Covington, Kentucky, to the home of Theodore and Mary Helen (McKinney) Spegal.
David honorably served in the United States Air Force. He enlisted at 17 and was a pavement maintenance specialist for four years, earning an honorable...
Troy Best
Sep 9, 2025
Dr. Troy L. Best, a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, educator and friend passed away at his home in Fort Sumner, NM on September 9, 2025.
Troy, an Emeritus Professor at the Auburn University Department of Biological Sciences earned his M.S. – Zoology and Ph.D. – Zoology degrees at the University of Oklahoma. He began his tenure at Auburn in 1988 as...
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