Obituaries

Woody Edwards

Woody Edwards

May 20, 2022

Grover “Woody” W. Edwards passed away on May 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 69. Woody is survived by his daughter, Dawn Stradford (Orion); son, Matthew Edwards (Megan); sister, Cindy Carrasco; five grandchildren; and uncle, Brown Franklin Edwards. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvia Edwards and Raleigh Edwards of Ft. Sumner; and his special...

Jose Ismael Lucero

Jose Ismael Lucero

May 16, 2022

Jose “Smiley” Lucero, 86, of Las Vegas, NM and formerly of Pintada, NM passed away Monday, May 16, 2022, at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM following an extended illness. Jose was born on April 2, 1936, in Pintada, NM to the home of Isidro Lucero and Elena (Saiz) Lucero. A lifelong Catholic, Jose was a member of Holy...

Lorenzo "Trinny" Chavez

Lorenzo "Trinny" Chavez

May 14, 2022

Lorenzo “Trinny” Chavez, 83 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Trinny was born on August 25, 1938 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Deluvino Chavez, Sr. and Rosa (Griego) Chavez. Trinny was raised in Puerto De Luna and attended school in Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1956. On June 15, 1963, Trinny...

Richard Montaño

Richard Montaño

May 13, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Richard Montaño, 71. Richard passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 13th at his home in Anton Chico. Richard was born in Las Vegas, NM on April 8, 1951. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. We will always remember Richard as a hard-working...

Jose Alfonso Encinias

Jose Alfonso Encinias

May 12, 2022

Jose Alfonso Encinias, 71 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away on May 12, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM. Jose was born on July 6, 1950 in Tecolotito, NM to Alfonso Encinias and Dionicia (Romero) Encinias. Jose was a life-long resident of Tecolotito. He attended schools in Anton Chico and Santa Rosa. Jose was a tractor mechanic in Tucumcari, NM for some...

Socorro Pallares

Socorro Pallares

May 11, 2022

Mr. Socorro Pallares, 85 of Elida, NM passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque following an illnesss. He was born January 21, 1937 in San Miguel de los Anchondos, Chihuahua, Mexico to the home of Bruno Pallares and Elena Pallares Meza. Socorro made his home in House, NM for many years. He raised his family,...

Mark Runyan

Mark Runyan

May 9, 2022

Mark Anthony Runyan of House NM passed away on May 9th 2022. Mark was born in Tucumcari, NM on October 17th 1958 to Bruce and Mayme Runyan of House, NM. He was raised in Quay County and graduated from House High school in 1976. He attended NMSU obtaining a degree and Agriculture Education. Mark married the love of his life,...

Magdalena Reynosa

Magdalena Reynosa

May 3, 2022

Magdalena Tenorio Reynosa, 89 of Pintada , NM, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 in Rio Rancho. Magdalena was born on September 10, 1932 in Pintada, New Mexico to Antonia Padilla de Tenorio and Santiago Tenorio. Magdalena was raised in Pintada, then moved to Clovis, NM and stayed with her Tia Rita Sena, to...

Vernon Lee Hines

Vernon Lee Hines

May 2, 2022

A true cowboy, Vernon Lee Hines passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 in Tucumcari NM. Vernon Lee was born on March 12, 1951 to Vernon and Birdie Mable Hines. Vernon Lee graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1970 where he ran track and played football. He received an athletic scholarship to play football at Eastern New Mexico University. He...

Daniel E. Abeyta

Daniel E. Abeyta

Apr 30, 2022

Daniel E. Abeyta, 61 of Vaughn, NM, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Daniel was born on June 14, 1960 in Vaughn, NM to Eddie Abeyta and Susana Crespin. Daniel was raised in Pinos Wells and Vaughn, NM. He attended school in Encino, NM—graduating from Encino High School in 1978. Daniel served his country honorably and was a veteran...

Maria L. Amaro

Maria L. Amaro

Apr 26, 2022

Maria L. Amaro, 63 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in Albuquerque. Maria was born on February 10, 1959 in Durango, Mexico to Salvador Muñoz and Sara Gonzales. Maria was raised in Durango, then moved to Tucumcari, NM in 1997. Maria worked at Days Inn, in Tucumcari for 14 years, then at the Super 8...

Melva Denison Marshall

Melva Denison Marshall

Apr 24, 2022

Melva Iva Ogden Denison Marshall, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Vitality Care Center in Lubbock, Texas. Melva was born on February 9, 1935 near Portales, New Mexico. In late 1937 the family moved to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, where Melva attended school and graduated from high school in 1953. She attended Eastern New Mexico University, worked...

Gilbert Roybal

Gilbert Roybal

Apr 13, 2022

Gilbert Joe Roybal, 65 of Melrose, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born October 26, 1956 in Yeso, NM to the home of Tiofilo and Lucy (Sanchez) Roybal. He was raised in Fort Sumner where he attended school, and participated in school sports. Gilbert graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1976. He...

Goldie Jester

Goldie Jester

Apr 11, 2022

Goldie Opal (Roach) Jester, age 99, was born in Clovis, NM on September 18, 1922, to the home of Newton Lon and Gertrude (Dean) Roach of the community of Field. She passed from this life to the next life in the early hours of April 11, 2022. She attended school at Field graduating in 1940. She enjoyed sports and was...

Ralph Antonio Garcia

Ralph Antonio Garcia

Apr 10, 2022

Ralph Antonio Garcia was called to his eternal home on April 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 13, 1941 in Logan, NM to Juan Fermin Garcia and Nicolasita (Cordova) Garcia. Ralph loved spending time in the kitchen, and his pies and food will be remembered for years to come. Ralph enjoyed spending time with...

Tommy "Tusa" Maestas

Tommy "Tusa" Maestas

Apr 4, 2022

Tommy “Tusa” Maestas, 63, of Dilia, NM passed away Monday evening April 4, 2022, with his family at his side. Tommy was born on June 8, 1958, in Las Vegas, NM to the home of Roberto and Dulcinea (Tenorio) Maestas. A lifelong catholic, he was a member of San Jose Catholic Church in Anton Chico. Tommy was raised in Dilia...

Reina "Chello" Gonzales

Reina "Chello" Gonzales

Apr 4, 2022

Reina “Chello” Gonzales Reina “Chello” Gonzales, 80 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home with her family at bedside. She was born December 22, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Manuel and Carmen Gallegos. She grew up in Albuquerque and attended Ernie Pyle High School. At the age of 16 she met...

Gloria M. Rivera

Gloria M. Rivera

Apr 2, 2022

Gloria M. Rivera, 74 of Carbon, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Gloria was born on June 19, 1947 in Tucumcari, NM to Benito Pacheco and Louisa (Chavez) Pacheco. Gloria enjoyed making puzzles, playing bingo, coloring pictures, listening to music and dancing and cooking; however, her greatest joy came from the time she spent with her family...

Norman Moore

Norman Moore

Mar 30, 2022

Norman Donald Moore 88 was born, August 15, 1933, in Ellis County, OK to the home of Leonard and Helena (Loewen) Moore. He arrived at his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. He was raised in Ellis County, OK and Higgins, Texas. Norman attended schools at Bishop and Higgins. Norman served in the U.S. Army; he was honorably discharged...

Kim Alan Hutchins

Kim Alan Hutchins

Mar 29, 2022

Kim Alan Hutchins, "Hutch", was born on August 4, 1946. He met his Lord and Savior in what we can only imagine was a glorious reunion on March 29, 2022 at the age of 75. Hutch was raised on a farm in Broadview, New Mexico where his passion for Agriculture, hard work, and the start of countless stories began. He...