Obituaries
Geraldine Montes
Oct 5, 2026
Geraldine “Gerri” Sanchez Montes was born January 10, 1945, in Artesia, New Mexico, to her loving parents, Roman Sanchez and Florinda Salsberry Sanchez. She grew up in the “Valley,” also known as San Patricio, New Mexico, surrounded by family, love, and the simple joys that would become some of her most treasured memories.
As a young girl, Geraldine enjoyed picking fruit...
Bill Runyan
Sep 30, 2026
Bill Runyan, 77, of House, New Mexico, changed his permanent address to Heaven on September 30, 2026. He was born June 12, 1949, in Tucumcari, New Mexico.
Bill was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, rancher, farmer, teacher, mentor, and, above all, a faithful servant of God. He was a man of deep integrity, strength, and genuine humor. His Christian faith...
Raul Alejandro Rodriguez
Sep 27, 2026
Viewing and visitation for Raul's family and friends will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at the Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Cremation arrangements will follow. A Celebration of Life will take place at 12:00pm on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at the Quay County Fairgrounds Community Building.
Raul Alejandro Rodriguez,...
Anna Marie Gonzales
Oct 8, 2026
Anna Marie Gonzales was born in Las Vegas, NM on April 8, 1964, to the home of Jose Ortega and Aurora (Crespin) Ortega. She was raised by her hardworking, widowed father in Las Vegas, where she attended school, graduating from West Las Vegas High School. She later attended Luna Vocational Technical Institute and earned her Dental Assistant certification.
She was united...
Edward Müller
Oct 1, 2026
Edward Müller, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Las Vegas, NM.
Edward was born October 6, 1959 to Eric Edward Müller and Elizabeth Maria (Liebenberg) Müller in Wynberg, South Africa, where Edward was raised and attended school. Furthermore, he was a proud veteran of South Africa.
In his working career, Edward worked in farming and...
Jonathan Romero
Oct 1, 2026
Jonathan Romero passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM, with his family at his side.
Jonathan was born September 14, 1967 in Santa Rosa, NM to Johnny Romero and Fern (Ortega) Romero. He was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School. He later married the former Virginia Baca on September 14, 1993.
Jonathan worked...
Preciliano "Percy" Romero
Sep 28, 2026
Preciliano “Percy” Romero, 87 of Upper Anton Chico, NM, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Percy was born July 30, 1939 in Upper Anton Chico to Antonio Romero and Rosa (Castillo) Romero. He was raised in Upper Anton Chico and attended school in Anton Chico. Following school, Percy worked as a furniture upholsterer in California, and later worked as a...
Marie Demecia Hall
Sep 21, 2026
Marie Demecia Sisneros de Hall, 88, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2026. She was born to the late Ramon Sisneros, Sr. and Vicenta (Romero) Sisneros on March 31, 1938 in Colonias, New Mexico and was the sixth of seven children. She was raised in Colonias and attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School...
Ronald "Ronnie" Vineyard
Sep 20, 2026
A livestream of Ronnie’s funeral service is available at:
https://meet.google.com/mnh-jscm-kew
Ronald “Ronnie” Dwight Vineyard, 79, of Melrose, New Mexico, passed away on September 20, 2026. Ronnie was born August 9, 1947, in Clovis, New Mexico, to John and Pearl Vineyard. He was raised in the Melrose community.
Ronnie married Kay Lynn Williams in Hereford, Texas on July 29, 1965, and they shared 61...
Lela Kelly
Sep 14, 2026
Lela Verlane Kelly, age 81 of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 14, 2026. Her family was at her bedside. Lela was born May 6, 1945 in Hutchinson, Kansas to the home of Leland and Elizabeth (Rector) Wray. Lela suffered from Polio as a child. Her family moved to Tucson and Mesa, Arizona for her...
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...
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
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...
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