Obituaries
Lorene Delgadillo
Dec 15, 2025
Lorene Anaya Delgadillo, 74 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at her home on Monday, December 15, 2025 following a sudden illness. She was born May 24, 1951 in Santa Rosa to the home of Eduardo and Nora (Casaus) Anaya. She grew up in Fort Sumner, and attended Fort Sumner Schools.
She worked for Home Health Care, and helped clean houses...
Richard Saiz
Dec 12, 2025
Richard Saiz, passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2025, at Guadalupe County Hospital. Born on October 22, 1975, in Ft. Sumner, NM, Richard was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and later built a life rich with family, work, and interests that brought him joy.
As a self-employed mechanic, Richard dedicated himself to his craft, honing his skills while...
Peggy Beth Sultemeier
Dec 12, 2025
Peggy Beth (White) Sultemeier passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Peggy was born November 3, 1928 in Wellington, Texas to Vista Jeffee Terry White and Robert James White. She was the youngest of five children—Geneva Morris, Sam White, Robert (Bob) White and Joe (Putt) White, all of whom preceded her in death. She was preceded in death by two...
Clorinda Magdalena Romero
Dec 11, 2025
Clorinda Magdalena Romero, born on October 28, 1931, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. A devoted homemaker and life-long Catholic, Clorinda dedicated her life to her family and faith, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
Clorinda began her educational journey in Santa Rosa and California, before continuing her studies in Tucumcari...
Celestino Telles
Dec 10, 2025
Celestino Lee Telles, 58 of Shamrock, Texas passed away in Vaughn, New Mexico on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 following a sudden illness. For the past year Celestino worked as a heavy equipment operator for Blattner Energy on the wind farm south of Vaughn.
He was born in California, was raised and educated in Hemsted, Texas. Celestino was preceded in death by...
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...
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