Obituaries
Aurelio Lopez
Apr 4, 2026
Aurelio Gilbert Lopez, 46 of Fort Sumner passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2026 in Fort Sumner, NM. Aurelio was born October 5, 1979 in Clovis, NM to the home of Dario and Ellen Maes Lopez. He grew up in Clovis, and attended Clovis Public Schools.
Aurelio and his family moved to Fort Sumner in 2002.
Aurelio worked as a plumber for...
Sophie Julia Howe
Apr 5, 2026
Sophie Julia Howe, née Ortega, passed away peacefully at her home on April 5, 2026, following an illness. Born on September 16, 1937, in Santa Rosa, Sophie was a devoted homemaker whose life was deeply rooted in the community where she was born and raised, attending school there and nurturing her family with love and care.
Throughout her life, Sophie found...
Mary Renfro
Apr 5, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary Renfro. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. At the time of her death, she was at home at the Morada Senior Living facility in Albuquerque, NM. Mary was the ripe old age of 99 years, just shy of her 100th birthday.
She was preceded in death by her...
Randolph Lee Turner
Apr 4, 2026
It’s Easter Sunday, outside the sun is shining, the wind is howling and 5 precocious, tired-from-egg-hunting kids are anxiously waiting for Easter dinner. Many years, seemingly a few blinks blink later and here we are, celebrating the life and mourning the passing of Randolph Lee Turner. Randy was born to Dina McDaniel and Boyce Turner, the eldest of Dina’s kids,...
Barbara A. Serrano
Mar 31, 2026
Loving and Cherished Wife, Grandmother, Bereaved Mother, Sister, Aunt and Friend Barbara passed away on March 31, 2026, with her husband and family by her side at her residence in Santa Rosa, NM. She was born February 1, 1964, to the home of Amador Romero and Alice Barela Romero in Santa Rosa, NM.
As with many youth of her generation, attending...
Sonia Monette Griego
Mar 27, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Sonia M. Griego, 55, of Tucumcari, NM, who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 21, 1970, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Sonia was the daughter of the late Robert Griego. A 1988 graduate of Tucumcari High School, she dedicated over 20...
Nancy R Hoff
Mar 26, 2026
Nancy Ruth Hoff, 79 of Tucumcari, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Autumn Blessings Assisted Living in Logan, New Mexico. She was born January 11, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. She attended and graduated from high school in Cleveland. She married Ronald Hoff in Tucumcari, New Mexico. According th her family, Nancy enjoyed dancing.
She is preceded in...
Tomas "Tommy" Tapia
Mar 25, 2026
Tomas "Tommy" Tapia, a cherished member of the Santa Rosa community and devoted family man, passed away on March 25, 2026, at his residence in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, after a period of illness. Born on January 30, 1938, in Palma, NM, Tomas lived a life marked by dedication, creativity, and deep love for his family.
Tomas graduated from Moriarty High...
Judy Servis
Mar 23, 2026
Judy Servis, age 87, passed away on March 23, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her daughters and her dog, Patches, just the way she wanted it. Judy was born on June 16, 1938, in Portales, New Mexico, to Lowell Green and Oleta (Lane) Green. She lived in Clovis with her parents and brother, Jere Green, until 1945,...
Gladys Clarke
Mar 16, 2026
Gladys Marie Clarke, age 100 passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Wheatfields Senior Living in Clovis, New Mexico. She was born January 31, 1926 in Graton, California the daughter of Jesse and Augusta Brittell.
Cremation has taken place. A complete obituary is pending.
You may share a favorite memory, leave a note of condolence or sign the guest book at...
William "Bruce" Franks
Mar 16, 2026
William “Bruce" Franks, age 73, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on March 16, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He fought a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Ft. Sumner, New Mexico to William and Charlene Franks.
He had a wonderful childhood filled with riding bikes, playing sports, building forts, and playing with his cousins and friends. He...
Daniel Garcia
Mar 15, 2026
Daniel Garcia, 75, of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on March 15, 2026. Born in Encino, NM, on July 26, 1950, to Blas and Ursula Garcia, Daniel lived a life defined by jokes, laughter, and family.
Daniel spent most of his career as an independent truck driver, and had a deep love for classic cars, antiques,...
Lydia Chavez
Mar 14, 2026
Lydia Chavez, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and a devoted member of her community, passed away peacefully at her residence on March 14, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Born on August 9, 1937, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, Lydia was the beloved daughter of the late Pablo and Eloisa (Fajardo) Romero.
Lydia’s early years were spent in Santa Rosa, where she...
Gerald Sena
Mar 6, 2026
Gerald L Sena, age 58 went to be with His Lord and Savior on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Gerald was born on October 7, 1967 in Fort Sumner, NM, the son of Mariano and Romana Sena. Gerald attended school in Fort Sumner, NM where he also helped with the family...
Refugia Vigil
Feb 26, 2026
Refugia Vigil, born on November 24, 1933, in Sabinoso, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 26, 2026, after a long illness. Refugia was a devoted custodian and housekeeper, a role she embraced with warmth and dedication throughout her life.
In March of 1976, Refugia married Ben Vigil in Dalhart, Texas, embarking on a journey that was filled...
Beverly Duncan
Feb 23, 2026
Beverly Lynne Duncan, 74 a longtime Clovis resident passed away February 23, 2026 following an illness at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. She was born in Soap Lake, Washington on October 17, 1951 to the home of James Lendon Duncan and Wanda Lee Harris . She grew up in Clovis, and attended Clovis and Texico Schools. She graduated a year...
Luecious Bubba Lucero
Feb 20, 2026
Luecious Xavior "Bubba" Lucero, 21 a resident of Melrose, New Mexico passed away in an auto accident near Kermit, Texas on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Visitation hours for family and friends will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, February 27, 2026 at...
Pam Kay Richards
Feb 19, 2026
To livestream Mrs. Richards memorial service use the following link to the Fort Sumner Church of Christ’s Facebook page
https://facebook.com/events/s/pam-kay-richards-memorial-live/1241338614032187/
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we are announcing that our beautiful, wonderful, amazing mother, grandmother, wife, teacher, and friend, Pamela Kay Richards passed away unexpectedly in her home in Ft. Sumner, NM on February 19th, 2026. Pam was 70...
Cornelia Fidelia Vigil Grooms
Feb 18, 2026
Cornelia Fidelia Vigil Grooms, affectionately known as "Phoebe" passed away on February18, 2026, at White Sands Nursing Home in Hobbs, New Mexico. Born on December 5, 1935, in El Corazon, New Mexico, she lived a life marked by love, kindness, and a deep connection to her family and community.
Phoebe dedicated many years to working as a server in the food...
Kerry Zane Lassiter
Feb 9, 2026
On the 9th day of February, 2026 Kerry Zane Lassiter of Clovis New Mexico went home to his savior, he was 63 years old. Kerry was born in Ft Sumner New Mexico June 11, 1962. He was the eighth child and fourth son born to Charles and Shirley Garrett Lassiter. Kerry and his family made their home in Yeso New...
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