Obituaries
James "Bozo" Cordova
Aug 30, 2025
James “Bozo” Cordova, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully in Amarillo, Texas, with his loving family at his side, on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Bozo was born January 28, 1948 in Santa Rosa, NM to Andalecio Cordova and Bicentita (Barela) Cordova. He was raised in Santa Rosa, attending St. Rose Catholic School and graduated from Santa Rosa High School...
Otilia Muniz
Aug 26, 2025
Otilia Muniz, 94 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Otilia was born August 22, 1931 in Milagro, NM to Candido Lucero and Carolina (Maes) Lucero. Otilia was raised in Milagro, where she also attended school. On July 18, 1951, she married Jose Francisco Muniz.
Otilia was a homemaker for most of...
Juan Blancarte Arvizu
Aug 22, 2025
Juan Manuel Blancarte Arvizu, 55 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Juan was born September 5, 1969 in Nuevos Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Tereso Blancarte and Teresa Arvizu. He was raised in Nuevos Casas Grandes and later made his home in Santa Rosa in September 2010.
Juan was married to Lucia Varela Holguin in 1987. A...
Sam Lopez
Aug 21, 2025
Sam Lopez, 86 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Sam was born May 7, 1939 in Borica, NM to Adolpho and Regina Lopez. Sam attended school in Borica and in Fort Sumner—graduating from Fort Sumner High School. Following high school, he attended Eastern New Mexico University for two years.
In his...
Linda Garza
Aug 15, 2025
Linda Garza, 64 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis following an illness. Linda was born September 29, 1960 in Olton, Texas to the home of Francisco and Rose (Garcia) Garza. She is one of 14 children born to this home.
Linda grew up in Olton, TX and Fort Sumner, NM....
Geraldine Hisel
Aug 14, 2025
Geraldine "Gerry" Hisel, 92 of Clovis, NM passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Gerry was born August 12, 1933 in Tajique, NM to the home of C.A. "Slim" and Owassa Alice (Tingle) Robinson. She grew up in Pie Town and Yeso, New Mexico and attended Fort Sumner Public School.
Gerry married George Bush...
Jose Andalecio "Andy" Cordova, III
Aug 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend, Jose Andalecio (Andy) Cordova III, who left us far too soon on August 13, 2025, at the age of 35.
Born on February 24, 1990, Andy brought warmth, laughter, and light to everyone who knew him. He had a deep love for the outdoors...
Catherine Marie Garcia
Aug 11, 2025
Catherine Marie Garcia, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 11, 2025, in her hometown of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Born on May 13, 1972, Catherine’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her career in healthcare.
Catherine graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1991 and pursued her passion for helping others by earning...
James "Jimmy" Anaya
Aug 9, 2025
James “Jimmy” Anaya, 74 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday morning, August 9, 2025.
Jimmy was born April 3, 1951, to Frederico Anaya, Jr. and Florentina (Garcia) Anaya in Santa Rosa, NM. Jimmy was raised in Santa Rosa and Puerto De Luna. He made his home in Albuquerque, where he worked in the construction...
Loretta Senaida Campos
Aug 7, 2025
Loretta Senaida Campos, 79 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 7, 2025.
Loretta was born November 25, 1945 in Santa Rosa to Luciano Serrano and Mary (Martinez) Serrano. She was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1962. Loretta married Gilbert Campos on April 4,...
Jose Andalecio "Brody" Cordova, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Jose Andalecio “Brody” Cordova, Jr., 70, of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Hereford, Texas surrounded by his loving daughter Ashley and son-in-law Angel.
Jose was born on July 21, 1955, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Jose Andalecio Sr. and Vicentita (Barela) Cordova. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1975. Jose worked...
Lola Ann Welch Lucero
Aug 4, 2025
Lola Welch Lucero, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, in her hometown of Tucumcari, New Mexico. Born on January 1, 1949, Lola lived a life marked by love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community. She was 76 years old at the time of her passing. Lola was the...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Archibeque
Aug 4, 2025
Rodolfo “Rudy” Archibeque, 90, a resident of Trujillo, N.M., passed away Monday, August 4, 2025 in Las Vegas, NM. He was born May 6, 1935, in Trujillo, N.M., to the late Ferminia (Baca) Archibeque and Melecio Archibeque.
Rudy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife: Frances, son: Frank, and great-granddaughter: Aviannah,...
Polly Baca
Aug 2, 2025
Apolonia “Polly” Baca, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2025 in Santa Rosa, NM.
Polly was born April 22, 1930 in Anton Chico, NM to Nabor Aragon Tenorio and Julia (Nelson) Tenorio. She was raised in Anton Chico, where she also attended school—and later graduated from Santa Rosa High School.
Polly was a parishioner at St....
Kay Rogers
Jul 31, 2025
Kay Rogers, 82, of Clovis, NM passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM. She was born October 5, 1942 in Vernon, TX to the home of Arthur and Izyal (McElroy) Stout.
Kay grew up in Vernon, TX and Davidson, Oklahoma. She graduated from Fredrick Oklahoma High School. Kay married Otho Rogers on May 21,...
Jerry Lee Rogers
Jul 28, 2025
Jerry Rogers, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025.
A graveside service, with Military Honors, will take place Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10AM at Evergreen Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Reverend Ernest Copeland will officiate the service.
Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM...
Lucinda Salazar
Jul 27, 2025
Lucinda Salazar, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Lucinda was born February 10, 1948 in Santa Rosa to Presiliano Salazar and Julia Almendarez Salazar. She was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school.
Lucinda worked in the hospitality industry in Santa Rosa. In her spare time she enjoyed relaxing at the lake, dancing, spending time...
Dominic Gilbert Romero
Jul 27, 2025
Dominic Gilbert Romero, 61 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away from a lengthy illness on Sunday July 27, 2025.
Dominic was born on January 30,1964 in Santa Rosa, NM to Gilbert and Agnes Romero. He was raised in Santa Rosa where he attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School through 8th grade and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1982.
Dominic...
Richard Elworth
Jul 26, 2025
Richard John Elworth, 83 a resident of House, New Mexico for the past 33 years passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home following an illness. He was born August 3, 1941 in Kaukauna, Wisconsin to the home of Clarence Joseph and Stella Marie (StCyr) Elworth.
Richard attended college at St. Meinrad Seminary School of Theology in Indiana. He...
Frances Diaz
Jul 24, 2025
Frances Diaz, 79 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Frances was born November 13, 1945 in Dilia, NM to Ruperto Baca, Jr. and Crestina (Serna) Baca. She was raised in Tucumcari, where she attended school. On August 20, 1966, Frances married Mike J. Diaz, Jr and they moved to Friona, Texas,...
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