Obituaries
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...
Pauline Chavez Kadell
Sep 8, 2026
Pauline Chavez Kadell, 65, of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Amarillo.
Pauline was born June 24, 1961, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, to Albert A. Chavez, Jr. and Carmen Velasquez Chavez. She was raised and attended school in Santa Rosa. She was a Catholic and a member of St. Rose of Lima...
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...
Andy Madrid
Sep 3, 2026
Jose Andres “Andy” Madrid, 72, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Andy was born on October 11, 1953, in Vaughn, New Mexico, to Narciso and Elena (Dodge) Madrid.
Andy was born and raised on his family’s farm and ranch in Puerto de Luna, New Mexico, a place that remained close to his heart throughout his life....
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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