Obituaries
Paul J. "Santiago" Jaramillo, III
Feb 24, 2025
Paul J. “Santiago” Jaramillo, III passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Paul was born on April 4, 1990 in Santa Rosa, NM to Paul Jaramillo, Jr. and Consuelo Salazar. Paul was raised in Anton Chico, NM and in Albuquerque, NM, where he also attended school. A Catholic, Paul enjoyed listening to music, hunting and fishing, however his greatest joy came...
Hershel Martin
Feb 22, 2025
Hershel Edward Martin, 86, of Las Cruces, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, February 22, 2025 with his family by his side. Hershel was born July 21, 1938 in Logan, NM to the home of Andrew and Opal (Charter) Martin. Hershel grew up in Quay County where he attended school at Tucumcari, NM.
Hershel married his first wife Beverly...
Juan "Johnny" Cordova
Feb 18, 2025
Juan “Johnny” Cordova, of Logan, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, with his family by his side.
Juan was born on April 9, 1954, in Logan, NM to Juan and Tomasita (Ramirez) Cordova. Juan was raised in Logan, where he attended school and made his home. He was very active in the Logan community and was well-known to...
Brenda Lee Sullivan
Feb 17, 2025
Brenda Lee Sullivan was born on October 11, 1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Richard “Dickey” and Judy Grove. She was raised in Amarillo, where she attended schools. Known for her Rocky Mountain jeans and make-up on point, Brenda always lit up a room. She was the type of friend, mother and sister to have your back in all situations. Affectionately...
Chris Gomez
Feb 7, 2025
Juan “Chris” Gomez, 87 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Chris was born on December 15, 1937 in Santa Rosa to Guadalupe Gomez and Rosa (Garcia) Gomez. Chris was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1956.
On February 16, 1958, Chris married the former Maida Anaya in Santa Rosa....
Fred Gonzales
Feb 5, 2025
Fred Leo Gonzales, 78, of Clovis, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 with his family by his side. Fred was born July 05, 1946 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Albert and Louisa (Lopez) Gonzales. Fred grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of...
Bryan Christopher Sloan
Feb 1, 2025
Bryan Christopher Sloan, 39 a resident of Tucumcari, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2025. He was born October 31, 1985 in Tucson, Arizona the son of Derl Blayne Sloan Jr., and Ronda Jeanette McCormick. Bryan grew up in Tucumcari, NM from the age of 9, he attended Tucumcari schools. Bryan worked in building construction as a...
James Clayton Morgan, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
James ‘Jim’ Clayton Morgan Jr was born on January 29, 1943, in Denver, CO to Mr. and Mrs. James C. Morgan. Jim passed away on January 26, 2025, after a short battle with Bladder cancer.
Jim is survived by his loving wife Phyllis Morgan, two sons Travis and Lance, two daughters Kandi and Trisha, six grandchildren in order of age: Tyler,...
Gayl Sandoval
Jan 24, 2025
Gayl Sandoval, 83 a resident of To'hajiilee, NM passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Albuquerque Heights Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was born April 5, 1941 in Boise, Idaho to the home of Jesse and Dorles (Grimshaw) Wickham. Gayl's parents were very active in ministry which led to them move to New Mexico in 1957.
She met David Sandoval...
Louie Cordova
Jan 23, 2025
Luis “Louie” Cordova, 78, of Anton Chico, NM and formerly of Amarillo, TX, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Amarillo, TX.
Louie was born on May 26, 1946, in Las Vegas, NM to Remigio Cordova and Eloisa (Maestas) Cordova.
On November 18, 1972, Louie married the love of his life, Joyce Cordova in Amarillo, TX. Louie dedicated 32 years of...
Elizabeth Gallegos
Jan 22, 2025
Elizabeth Rose Gallegos, 65 was born February 16, 1959 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico the daughter of Jose Guadalupe and Rosie Gallegos. She passed away January 22,2025 in Tucson, Arizona. Elizabeth and her husband Robert Brown made their home in Payson, Arizona. Elizabeth was employed with the Arizona Department of Employment since 2013.
Elizabeth suffered a severe fall in her home...
Robert Howard Carr
Jan 22, 2025
Robert Howard Carr, 78, of Tucumcari, NM passed away on January 22, 2025 at his residence. Robert was born on March 19, 1946 in Chicago, IL to the home of Howard and Lorraine (Wike) Carr. Robert graduated from Foreman High School in Chicago with the class of 1964.
After high school Robert served in the United States Air Force for four...
Tristan Zane Valdez
Jan 13, 2025
Tristan Zane Valdez, 26 of Grants, NM passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Tristan was born on October 23, 1998, in Clovis, NM to Heather Jaramillo and Christopher Valdez. Tristan was raised in Santa Rosa, NM, where he attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 2017.
While in high school, Tristan worked as a lifeguard at Park Lake and was...
Steven L. Cordova
Jan 12, 2025
Steven L. Cordova, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Steven was born in Pastura, NM to Onofre Cordova and Veneranda (Campos) Cordova on June 5, 1947. Steven was raised in Puerto De Luna and attended school in Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School.
In April of 1975, Steven married...
Roberto Saenz
Jan 11, 2025
Roberto Saenz, 71 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on January 11, 2025 following an extended battle with Leukemia. He was born September 19, 1953 in Alice, Texas the son of Rafael and Mirtala (Barreras) Saenz. He grew up in Alice, Texas and attended and graduated from Ben Bolt High School in Ben Bolt, Texas.
Roberto worked in...
Margaret Flores
Jan 7, 2025
Margaret Maria Flores, 69 of Santa Fe, NM passed away surrounded by her children, brother, and sisters on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Margaret was born on August 11,1955 in Santa Rosa, NM in the home of Francisco Ocaña and Eufemia (Romero) Ocaña. Margaret grew up in Puerto De Luna, NM, where she attended Santa Rosa and graduated from Santa Rosa High...
Agustin "Bobby" Lopez
Jan 1, 2025
Agustin Robert Lopez, 74 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 after an extended illness. Bobby was born October 27, 1950 in Fort Sumner to the home of Augustine and Macedonia (Barela) Lopez. Bobby grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended Fort Sumner Schools. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States...
Aurelia Lynn Arias
Dec 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aurelia Lynn "Abby" Arias on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Abby was born on November 29, 1966, in Tucumcari, NM, to Marcos and Nellie Arias. She grew up in Tucumcari where she attended school graduating in 1985 and was a parishioner at St. Anne's Catholic Church.
Abby was a beloved Mother, grandmother,...
Moses Marquez
Dec 27, 2024
Moses Marquez, 64, of Las Vegas, N.M., passed away on December 27, 2024.
Moses was born in Las Vegas, NM, on February 8, 1960, to Filadelfio Marquez and Mary (Romo) Marquez, and raised in Anton Chico, NM. He attended Anton Chico Schools, and Santa Rosa High School, and graduated from West Las Vegas High School in 1978. Moses attended New Mexico...
Dan Craig
Dec 24, 2024
A memorial service will be held at 12:00pm Saturday, January 18, 2025 from the First Baptist Church in Fort Sumner with Dr. Joseph Bunce officiating. Interment of cremains will be held at a later date in the Craig family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery.
Dan Edward Craig age 74 and a longtime Fort Sumner resident passed away tragically on December 24, 2024...
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