Obituaries

Lawrence Peter Page

Lawrence Peter Page

May 23, 2025

Lawrence Page, aged 64, of Bosque Farms, New Mexico, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Albuquerque after a courageous battle with illness.

Born on November 26, 1960, in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Lawrence was the cherished son of Patricio and Antonia (Gonzales) Page. He grew up in Tucumcari and graduated from Tucumcari High School. Throughout his career, Lawrence dedicated several years...

Charles James Bryson

Charles James Bryson

May 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Charles James Bryson

A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived

Charles James Bryson, born on October 30, 1952, departed from this world on May 19, 2025. James, as he was affectionately known, leaves behind a legacy of love, music, and cherished memories that will endure in the hearts of those who were privileged to know him.

Raised by his Great...

Janell E. Capehart

Janell E. Capehart

May 16, 2025

Janell Edith Capehart was born to S.W. McDonald and grace Etta McDonald on April 30, 1935, in Pocola, Oklahoma.

She is one of fifteen brothers and sisters. She attended Pocola High School and was a star basketball player for the girls’ varsity basketball team. Shortly after graduating from high school, she met Marvin Capehart, at Fourth Baptist Church in St. Louis,...

Erminio R. Chavez

Erminio R. Chavez

May 14, 2025

Erminio R. Chavez passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 21, 1947 in Santa Rosa, NM to Eloy Chavez and Agneda (Lucero) Chavez, Erminio was raised in Santa Rosa where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. On August 3, 1968, Erminio married the former Corrine Ulibarri at Saint Rose of...

John P. Sanchez

John P. Sanchez

May 8, 2025

John P. Sanchez passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at his residence in Pecos, NM.

Born February 3, 1957 to Jose Benedito Sanchez and Rose Celia (Olivas) Sanchez in Santa Rosa, NM, John graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1976. He served as a Service Advisor for various auto dealerships in Northern NM before dedicating himself to being the...

Margaret Tompkins

Margaret Tompkins

May 4, 2025

Margaret Tompkins, 80 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born November 5, 1944, in Tucumcari, NM to Darrel D. Hornsby, Sr. and Henrietta (Shrewsbury) Hornsby. Margaret was raised in Albuquerque, NM where she also attended school—graduating from Cibola High School. Following high school, she attended Eastern New Mexico University.

In...

Edward Barthel

Edward Barthel

Apr 27, 2025

Graveside services for Edward Barthel will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, May 9, 2025 from Fort Sumner Cemetery, Fort Sumner, New Mexico with Powhatan Carter officiating.

Edward C. Barthel, age 71 years, a resident of Vienna, Illinois passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 27, 2025, at 2:05 P.M. at Deaconess Illinois – Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois. 

Edward was born...

Robert Roybal

Robert Roybal

Apr 22, 2025

Robert Roybal, 73 a lifelong resident of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home Tuesday, April 22, 2025 following an illness.

He was born October 31, 1951 in Fort Sumner to the home of Sylvester and Chonita (Sanchez) Roybal. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner school. He is a graduate of Fort Sumner High School. He...

Patsy Howard-McClung

Patsy Howard-McClung

Apr 20, 2025

Patsy Howard-McClung, age 77, passed away Sunday evening, April 20, 2025 in Idalou, Texas following an illness. A Graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, April 26, 2025 from the Garden of Love at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Randal Howard, Beau Howard, Blake Howard, Cash Howard, Ben Ratcliffe.

Patsy was born June 2, 1947 in Clovis,...

William F Staats

William F Staats

Apr 13, 2025

William "Bill" Staats, 81, a resident of Lake Sumner passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Hillside Heights Nursing Home in Amarillo, TX following a sudden illness. Bill was born March 21, 1944 in Great Falls, Montana to the home of Alvin Frederick Staats and Frances (Lehman) Staats.

Bill married Jeannettea Mullins in Pensacola, Florida in 1974. Together they traveled the...

Jose Adolf Sanchez

Jose Adolf Sanchez

Apr 10, 2025

Jose Adolf Sanchez 74, a lifetime resident of Fort Sumner passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at his home following an illness. Adolf was born in Fort Sumner, NM on September 10, 1950 to the home of Adolf Lopez Sanchez and Fedelena (Garcia) Sanchez. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools, graduating with the class...

Lucio Samora

Lucio Samora

Mar 30, 2025

Lucio Samora, 75 of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 30, 2025. His family was at his side. Lucio was born June 3, 1949 in Fort Sumner to the home of Nicholas and Leonorita (Gauna) Samora. He grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. While in school he participated in Fox...

Florencio S. Gutierrez, Jr.

Florencio S. Gutierrez, Jr.

Mar 27, 2025

Florencio S. Gutierrez, Jr. (88) of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on March 27, 2025 with family at his side.

He was born on June 20, 1936 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Florencio Gutierrez, Sr. and Lucinda (Salazar) Gutierrez. Florencio graduated from Santa Rosa High School where he played on the winning 1955 and 1956 Santa Rosa Lions NM Boys...

Terri Oudin

Terri Oudin

Mar 27, 2025

Terri Lee Oudin, 68 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at her home Thursday, March 27, 2025 following an illness. She was born January 7, 1957 in Spearfish, South Dakota to the home of Bobby Lloyd and Wilma Evelyn (Saunders) Oudin.

She is survived by a sister, Linda Cianfrocca of Columbus, Ohio and her friend Priscilla Casaus of Fort Sumner.

Interment was...

Braulio Rodriguez, Jr

Braulio Rodriguez, Jr

Mar 23, 2025

Braulio Rodriguez, Jr., 67, resident of Vaughn, NM passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Braulio was born on May 1, 1957 in Vaughn, NM to Braulio Rodriguez Sr. and Lucy Sisneros. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy, Coast Guard and New Mexico National Guard.

Braulio was raised in Vaughn, where he also attended school....

Earl Borden

Earl Borden

Mar 23, 2025

Graveside services for Floyd Earl Borden, 88 of Clovis, NM will be held at 11:00 am Friday, April 4, 2025 in the family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery with Dr. Joseph Bunce officiating.

Earl passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at NW Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas following an illness. Earl was born in Fort Sumner, NM on September 30, 1936...

Jerilyn McMayon

Jerilyn McMayon

Mar 21, 2025

Jerilyn McMayon, 69 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at her home on Friday, March 21, 2025. Interment took place on March 28, 2025 at St. Anthony Cemetery in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.

She is survived by a son Luke Degelia and a brother Arley McMayhon.

Arrangements were under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, NM....

Crystal Ann Cones

Crystal Ann Cones

Mar 19, 2025

A graveside service for Crystal Cones will be held at 4:00 P.M. Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Fort Sumner Cemetery with Tommy Irwin officiating.

Crystal Ann Cones, 44 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at University of NM Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. She was born September 18, 1980 in Fort Sumner, the daughter of of...

Martin M. Martinez

Martin M. Martinez

Mar 17, 2025

Martin M. Martinez, 59 of Albuquerque, NM passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 17, 2025.

Martin was born on August 17, 1965 in Santa Rosa, NM to Joe Eddie Martinez and Elizabeth (Anaya) Martinez. He was raised in Santa Rosa, where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. He attended ENMU in Portales, earning a Bachelor of Science...

Ernest Gentile

Ernest Gentile

Mar 16, 2025

A TRIBUTE TO THE EXEMPLARY LIFE OF ERNEST B. GENTILE



On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Heaven welcomed Ernest B. Gentile home. He was 95.

Ernest was married to the lovely Anna Teeter, lifetime resident of Fort Sumner and a pastor at The Church on the Hill.

A Memorial Service will be held on April 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at The Church on...