Obituaries

Elauterio Martinez, Sr.

Elauterio Martinez, Sr.

Sep 4, 2026

Elauterio Martinez, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Elauterio was born February 23, 1944, in El Llano del Medio, New Mexico, to Domingo and Paula (Garcia) Martinez. He attended school in El Llano and later made his home there.

Elauterio dedicated 35 years of service to the Guadalupe County Road Department. In addition to his work...

Tina L. Aragon

Tina L. Aragon

Sep 2, 2026

Tina L. Aragon, 87 of Anton Chico, NM, passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Tina was born July 7, 1939 to Pedro and Luisa (Gonzales) Lucero in Ojitos Frios, NM. She was raised in Anton Chico, where she also attended school and later graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1956. Following...

Randall Wade

Randall Wade

Aug 28, 2026

Randy Wade 73 of Santa Rosa, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Randy was born July 30, 1953 in Denver, Colorado to Stanley Randall Wade and Myrna (Cole) Wade. He was raised in Torrance, California and graduated from Carson High School, later attending Los Angeles Harbor College. Throughout his working years, Randy was employed at an oil refinery...

Mary F. Arias

Mary F. Arias

Aug 27, 2026

Mary F. Arias of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Mary was born March 29, 1962 to Joe and Lou Arias in Tucumcari, NM. She attended school in Tucumcari, graduating from Tucumcari High School and later attended Mesalands Community College.

In her career, Mary worked for Headstart and as non-emergency personnel...

Naomi Gunn

Naomi Gunn

Aug 22, 2026

Naomi Nell Gunn, 88, of Fort Sumner passed away at her home on Saturday, August 22, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born December 11, 1937 in Taiban, New Mexico to the home of Willie and Zelma Gammill. She was the first girl and would be known as Sis to her other 8 siblings. Naomi attended elementary school at...

Linda Turner

Linda Turner

Aug 21, 2026

Linda Kathleen Turner, 79, of Fort Sumner passed away at her home on August 21, 2026. Linda was born February 8, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri to the home of Walter Sterling Price and the former Joyce Elizabeth Farmer.  She was raised in Benton, Illinois and graduated from Benton High School with the class of 1964.

Linda lived in Missouri, Arizona, Texas,...

Jim Bell

Jim Bell

Aug 14, 2026

James Gordon Bell, age 82, known as “Jim” to all his family and friends, passed away at his home on Friday, August 14, 2026. Jim was born May 31, 1944 in Fort Sumner to the home of Edward Leo Bell and the former Virginia Caroline Norris. Jim grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended Fort Sumner Schools graduating with...

Serina Marquez

Serina Marquez

Aug 9, 2026

Serina Marquez, a cherished member of the La Loma community, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 9, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on June 18, 1973, in Albuquerque, NM, Serina lived a life rich with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and community.

Serina was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Pauline Marquez, and...

Aurora Lucero Duran

Aurora Lucero Duran

Aug 2, 2026

“Go forth, Christian soul, from this world in the name of God the almighty Father, who created you, in the name of Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who suffered for you, in the name of the Holy Spirit, who was poured out upon you, go forth, faithful Christian. May you live in peace this day, may your home...

Betty Upton

Betty Upton

Jul 28, 2026

Betty Frances (Whorton) Upton, 97, of Melrose, New Mexico passed from this world to be with her Lord and Savior on July 28, 2026, in Clovis, New Mexico. Betty was born on November 6, 1928, in Durino (Taiban), New Mexico to Joseph Hightower and Rachel Eva (Thompson) Whorton. Betty always said she was born on the day that Herbert Hoover...

Robert Mares

Robert Mares

Jul 24, 2026

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, and Pop, Robert Mares. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, July 24, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 25, 1938, in Yeso, New Mexico and served his country proudly from January...

Powhatan Carter

Powhatan Carter

Jul 22, 2026

The funeral service for Powhatan Carter will be live streamed.

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Powhatan “Pow” Carter, III, 76, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, NM, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Amarillo, TX, following an illness. Pow was born on November 1, 1949, in Fort Sumner, NM, to Powhatan Jr. and Beverly Carter. Pow grew up on the family ranch north of Fort...

Sammie Weatherford

Sammie Weatherford

Jul 21, 2026

Sammie Rae Weatherford, age 87, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at her home following an extended illness. She was born December 1, 1938 in Lancaster, California to the home of Samuel and Minnie (Ferguson) Serratt. She grew up and attended schools in Sudan, Texas.

Sammie was a member of Fort Sumner Church of Christ....

George L Gonzales

George L Gonzales

Jul 15, 2026

George L. Gonzales, 82, a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 15, 2026. George was born June 16, 1944, in Fort Sumner to Albert and Louisa (Lopez) Gonzales. He attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the Class of 1962.

After high school, George moved to Albuquerque. He was employed by Ed...

Caroline Felicia Lucero

Caroline Felicia Lucero

Jul 11, 2026

Caroline Felicia Lucero, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM.

Born January 13, 2000 in Las Vegas, NM, Caroline was the beloved daughter of Severo Lucero and Christina Apodaca. Caroline was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school.  She was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School, with the class of 2018.  Caroline worked at several...

Maria Elisa "Elsie" Sisneros Rubio

Maria Elisa "Elsie" Sisneros Rubio

Jul 9, 2026

Maria Elisa "Elsie" Sisneros Rubio 82, a lifelong resident of Vaughn passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 9, 2026 at her daughter's home in Clovis. She was born April 22, 1944 in Vaughn, NM to the home of Merenciano and Adelina Maldonado Sisneros. She grew up attending Vaughn Schools and graduated with the VHS class of 1964.

Elsie...

Alfredo Flores

Alfredo Flores

Jul 7, 2026

Alfredo Flores, born on June 2, 1935, departed this world on July 7, 2026. His passing leaves a profound absence in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

Alfredo’s life spanned over ninety-one years, years marked by steadfast devotion to his family and friends, and by the deep connections he maintained within his community. Those fortunate enough to have...

Tommy Cordova

Tommy Cordova

Jul 5, 2026

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Tommy Cordova, a man full of love for others and for life itself. In spite of suffering from dementia for 19 years, Tommy never complained and always maintained his child-like faith and his sense of deep gratitude. Tommy was born on July 22, 1954 to Demetrio and Rose (Martinez) Cordova. He transitioned...

Mike Scott

Mike Scott

Jul 4, 2026

George Michael “Mike” Scott, 73 of Vernon, Texas, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Church in Vernon, Texas, under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home with Dr. Dusty Johnston officiating.

George Michael “Mike” Scott — a husband, father, grandfather, teacher, artist, roper, storyteller, and...

Abel Abeyta

Abel Abeyta

Jun 30, 2026

Abel Kirk Abeyta, 28 of Clovis, NM  passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Abel was born November 30, 1997 in Clovis, NM, the son of Anthony Joshua Kirk Abeyta and Elaine (Bishop) Abeyta. He grew up in Fort Sumner and Clovis. He attended school in Fort Sumner and Clovis, graduating from Clovis High...