Obituaries
Joseph Sprissler Jr
Dec 8, 2025
Joseph “Joe” James Sprissler, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by family after a long and full life lived with curiosity, humor, and a deep love for the people around him. Born on October 12, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Joe grew up with a strong sense of family and a quiet...
Garry Gerald Salas
Dec 7, 2025
Garry Gerald Salas, a beloved resident of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 7, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on April 18, 1958, in Santa Rosa, Garry lived a life filled with hard work, family, and a deep appreciation for the great outdoors.
Garry's career began at Rivera Construction, where he honed his...
Leonard Dean Tapia
Dec 4, 2025
Leonard Dean Tapia of Conchas Dam, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2025 at Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital in Tucumcari, NM at age 69. He was born September 8, 1956 in Tucumcari to Vicente and Cornelia Tapia.
Leonard spent his childhood in Pastura and Glenrio, NM and graduated from San Jon High School in 1975. He spent his...
Rinda Roundy Bell
Nov 28, 2025
Our Mamo has gone home and oh, how we will miss her!! She was born on a cool crisp morning on October 29, 1928, at her parents’ home in Bluewater, New Mexico. She was delivered by her mother’s sister, Aunt Belle. This would be her home where she was raised until she married. She was named after her mother, Clarinda...
Frank Lucero Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Frank Lucero Jr, 73, of Clovis, NM passed away at his home on November 26, 2025. Frank was born in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Frank Lucero Sr and Rena Rosa (Lopez) Lucero on May 31, 1952. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. He was an athlete and played football, basketball and track...
Tito S. Vigil
Nov 25, 2025
Tito S. Vigil "Blue", 76 of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his Fort Sumner home. Tito was born on November 1, 1949 in Cuervo, NM to the home of Agapito Vigil and Dorotea Benavidez Vigil. He attended Cuervo schools, and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1967.
Tito married Cathy Blea on...
Robert S. Chavez
Nov 23, 2025
Robert S. Chavez, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 23, 2025, at the age of 64. Born in Belen, New Mexico, on June 3, 1961, Robert's life was enriched by the many roles he embraced and the community he cherished.
Throughout his career, Robert worked as a commercial glass installer...
Art Leroy Moyer
Nov 22, 2025
Funeral services will be live streamed beginning at 10 am. https://m.youtube.com/@fbcfortsumner9119/streams
Art Leroy Moyer, 75, of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Lubbock, TX. He was born May 12, 1950 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska to the home of Loyal and Vaudie (Curry) Moyer. He was raised and attended school in Tucumcari, NM. He graduated from Tucumcari...
Lori Moyer-Saiz
Nov 19, 2025
Funeral services will be live streamed beginning at 10 am. https://m.youtube.com/@fbcfortsumner9119/streams
Lori Lynn Moyer-Saiz, 53, of Fort Sumner, NM passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 in Littlefield, TX. She was born in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Art and Janis Moyer on June 8, 1972. She grew up in Fort Sumner, and attended Fort Sumner Schools graduating...
Mary K. Wall
Nov 18, 2025
Mary K. Wall, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 18, 2025, at Autumn Blessings in Logan, New Mexico. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Perrin, Texas, to Armond and Ada Lucile (Johnson) Heath.
Mary dedicated her professional life to being a bookkeeper for an automobile dealership, a role she fulfilled with diligence and dedication. However,...
Josefina Martinez
Nov 14, 2025
Josefina Martinez, beloved homemaker and cherished family matriarch, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2025, at Guadalupe County Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1936, in Santa Rosa, NM, to Leandro and Ignacia Pacheco. Josefina was known for her deep love of family, vibrant creativity, and dedication to her community, serving as a devoted parishioner at Saint Rose of...
John L. Sanchez
Nov 12, 2025
John L. Sanchez, a cherished member of the Tucumcari community, passed away peacefully at his residence on November 12, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on August 18, 1949, in Tucumcari, NM, John lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and numerous accomplishments.
A dedicated parishioner at St. Anne's Catholic Church, John was deeply rooted in his faith and community....
Gerald Amadeo Maestas
Nov 9, 2025
Gerald Amadeo Maestas, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 9, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 58. Born on February 8, 1967, in Las Vegas, NM, Gerald was a life-long resident of Dilia, where he made lasting contributions to his community and was deeply respected by those who knew him.
A proud graduate of...
Toni Zamora Brasher
Nov 5, 2025
Toni Zamora Brasher, age 91 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. She was born June 13, 1934 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. She attended New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She married her high school sweetheart, Tony Brasher on November 29,1958. He preceded her in death in June 1998. They lived in Panhandle, TX and...
Amanda Rae Saiz
Nov 4, 2025
Amanda Rae Saiz, a beloved Home Healthcare Attendant, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 4, 2025, in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Born on October 17, 1987, in Albuquerque, she was a true pillar of her family and community.
Amanda was a proud graduate of Los Lunas High School and dedicated her career to serving others, particularly the elderly. Her compassion...
Dale Propps
Nov 4, 2025
Lester Dale Propps, 76 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Heart Hospital of Lubbock, Texas following an illness. He was born November 26, 1948 in Fort Sumner to the home of Lester and the former Frances Wilson Propps. He attended school and was raised in Fort Sumner, graduating from Fort Sumner High School...
Dolores E Weber
Nov 2, 2025
Dolores E. Weber passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025 at her home in Logan, NM at the age of 92. Dolores was a native New Mexican, growing up and graduating from high school in Maxwell, NM. In 1950, she moved to the Shoe Nail Cattle Company near Logan, NM where her 3 daughters were raised, and then later to the...
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...
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