Obituaries
David Velasquez
Aug 15, 2022
David Velasquez, 85 of Santa Rosa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his Family on Monday August 15, 2022. David was born on November 18, 1936, to the home of Juan and Elena (Gonzales) Velasquez. He is preceded in death by his Parents and all his Siblings - Trinidad, Gilbert, Arturo, Jose, Lorenzo, Cayetano, and Sisters - Maria Marquez...
William "Bill" Capps
Aug 13, 2022
William “Bill” Capps was born in Cuervo, NM on November 11th, 1932 to Lottie Yates and Arthur Capps. Bill was born after his brothers Roy Elmer and James and followed by three more brothers and two sisters: Floyd, Opal, Ronnie, Faye, and Richard. Bill served in the Marines from 1/16/52 to 1/15/1955 with most of them being stationed in Korea...
Jose Elijio Lucero
Aug 11, 2022
Jose Elijio Lucero, 92 of Encino, NM passed away Thursday evening, August 11, 2022 at Bee Hive Homes in Edgewood, NM. He was born August 24, 1929 in Palma, NM, grew up in Plaza Vieja, south of Palma, NM. He moved to Encino as a young boy with his parents, Jose and Eva (Jaramillo) Rivera. Jose married Emma Chavez on...
Viola M. Pacheco
Aug 7, 2022
It is with great sadness and joy that we announce that our mother, Viola Lopez Pacheco, the love of all her children, grandchildren, and many friends, is now with our Lord in Heaven on August 7, 2022. A loving wife of 66 years, a mother of 11 children and grandmother of 23 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Viola is preceded in...
Angela Susan Hatton
Aug 1, 2022
Angela S. Hatton (Trujillo), who many know lovingly as "Susie", was born March 25 1960 in San Francisco California to her parents Genevieve Gardener and Wesley Hatton. She was the second oldest of many siblings and was very close to her loved ones. Angela had many hobbies, mostly to do with some type of art. She was a wonderful artist...
Sam Boyd
Jul 29, 2022
Samuel “Sam” Boyd, 73 a resident of the Fort Sumner valley passed away at his home Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born January 11, 1949 in Carlsbad, NM to the home of Dean and Vennie Lou (Nichols) Boyd. Sam grew up in Carlsbad. He graduated from Capitan High School in Capitan, NM and received his Bachelor Degree from New...
Steve Flores
Jul 28, 2022
Steve Flores Stephen Nathaniel Flores was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 5, 1969 to the home of Daniel and Lupita Flores. His family then moved to Santa Rosa, NM, where his dad became a school teacher. Steve attended Santa Rosa High School, graduating in 1988, and was an accomplished athlete in football, basketball and track. Steve graduated from Highlands...
Merle E. Guinn
Jul 27, 2022
After a full life of 82 years, Merle Guinn entered into eternal rest, at his home, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born in Amarillo, Texas on August 17, 1939 to the home of Andy and Thelma Guinn. The family moved to Santa Rosa and Merle started grade school there. In 1958 he joined the Marine Corps; he served...
Ezequiel Garcia, Jr.
Jul 26, 2022
Ezequiel Garcia, Jr. 92 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Ezequiel was born on May 30, 1930 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Ezequiel Garcia, Sr. and Victoria (Angel) Garcia. Ezequiel attended school in Puerto De Luna and later served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...
Silvester J Roybal
Jul 24, 2022
Visitation for family and friends of Silvester Roybal will be held Friday, July 29, 2022 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am followed by the funeral Mass. Father Sotero A. Sena will officiate. Pallbearers will include Mario Roybal Perdoza, Joey Lopez, Christopher Roybal, Martin Roybal,...
Henry "Hank" Cordova
Jul 15, 2022
Henry “Hank” Cordova, 65 of Logan, NM, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 in Amarillo, Texas. Henry was born on July 9, 1957 in Logan, NM to Juan Cordova and Tomasita (Ramirez) Cordova. Henry was raised in Logan, where he also attended school. Henry was active as a volunteer fire fighter with the Logan Fire Department, and honorably retired from...
Frank McRee
Jul 14, 2022
Frank McRee, 94 a longtime De Baca County rancher passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales, NM. Frank was born June 9, 1928 on the McRee Family ranch north of Fort Sumner to the home of James Paul McRee and Bess Hazel Zion. He attended and graduated from Fort Sumner High School with the...
Brown Edwards
Jul 3, 2022
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 9, 2022 in the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Joe Bunce officiating. Interment with military honors and Masonic Services will follow in the family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include David Edwards, Sam Edwards, Kevin Wedeward, Johnny Reeves, Howard Edwards, Billy Edwards, Robby Edwards, and Denver Edwards. Brown...
Corina Gonzales
Jul 3, 2022
Corina Gonzales, 88, passed away at her home in Clovis, New Mexico on July 3, 2022. She was born on January 30, 1934 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Anastacio and Gregoria (Garcia) Aragon. A life long Catholic, Corina was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Fort Sumner. Corina married Demetrio "Tony" Gonzales on May 23,...
James Enriquez
Jun 22, 2022
James "Jim" Vincent Enriquez, 72, of Tucumcari, NM passed away at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following an illness on June 22, 2022. Jim was born on November 16, 1949 in Nyack, New York to Ishmael and Mary (Caputo) Enriquez. Jim was raised in Chicago, Illinois and where he attended school, and later went to Northern Illinois University where he...
Lisa Moncayo
Jun 21, 2022
Lisa Moncayo, 57 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Lisa was born on November 17, 1964 in Santa Rosa, NM to Florencio A. Moncayo and Mary Jane (Cordova) Moncayo. Lisa was raised in Santa Rosa where she also attended school. Lisa worked as a housekeeper for motels in Santa Rosa. Lisa is preceded in death...
Frank Saiz
Jun 21, 2022
Frank Saiz, 95 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on June, 21, 2022. Frank was born on May 28, 1927 in Sombrio, NM to Abel Saiz and Eufelia (Baca) Saiz. Frank was raised in Sombrio and attended school in Santa Rosa. Frank was married to the former Fabiola Madrid on October 15, 1951 at...
Silver Sisneros
Jun 19, 2022
Dr. Silver Cree Sisneros, age 56, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Dr. Sisneros graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1984. He went on to earn his doctorate degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in Ontario, CA. Doctor Sisneros lived in and practiced medicine in NM, CA, AZ, TX, OH and MO. He was...
James "Beak" Quintana
Jun 17, 2022
Jimmy “Beak” Quintana, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022. Jimmy was born on August 29, 1955 in Santa Rosa, NM to Patricio Quintana and Rose (Padilla) Quintana. Beak loved the Santa Rosa Lions and the Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed having all his friends over for cookouts, enjoying frosties, and loved making everyone laugh—Beak will...
Russell Gene Grant
Jun 16, 2022
Russell Grant, 67 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2022. Russell was born on July 23, 1954 in Santa Rosa, NM to Marjorie (Fox) Grant. Russell was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Russell was a self-employed carpenter and at times, worked for various local contractors. Russell...
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