Obituaries
Maria Felicita Romero
Jun 29, 2020
Maria Felicita Romero, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2020 in Santa Rosa, NM following an illness. She was born on August 10, 1940 in Pintada, New Mexico to the home of Herman and Vitalia Romero and attended school in Santa Rosa. Maria worked as a waitress/server at several restaurants and was also a cook for the Senior Center...
Maria Elena Chavez
Jun 28, 2020
Maria Elena Chavez, age 60, passed away on June 28, 2020, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following an illness. She was born on January 4, 1960, in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Juan and Florencia Lopez. She attended school in Santa Rosa. On September 13, 1975, Maria Elena was united in marriage to Michael R. Chavez. A...
Brigida Ann Anaya
Jun 26, 2020
Brigida Ann Anaya, 56 of Tucumcari, NM passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 in Tucumcari following an illness. She was born June 18, 1964 in Fort Sumner the daughter of Nestora Coronado and Antonio Anaya. Brigida attended Fort Sumner schools and graduated from Fort Sumner High School. She made her home in Tucumcari, NM for the past 28 years. She...
Minnie Gallegos
Jun 23, 2020
Minnie I. Gallegos, 78 of Puerto De Luna, NM passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 23, 2020. Minnie was born on March 26, 1942 in Puerto De Luna, NM to the home of Luis Gallegos and Margarita (Moya) Gallegos. Minnie was a long-time resident of Puerto De Luna where she made her home....
Sandra Lopez
Jun 23, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sandra Lopez of Puerto De Luna, New Mexico who passed away on June 23, 2020, at the age of 74. She was strong, funny and vivacious. She will be deeply missed by everyone she encountered. Sandra is survived by her spouse Horacio, daughters Denise Salgado (Leonard), Kathryn Lopez (Craig...
Isidora "Lola" Saiz Miranda
Jun 21, 2020
Isidora “Lola” Saiz Miranda, 78 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at Vecinos Sanos Assisted Living in Santa Rosa. Lola was born on November 19, 1941 in Sombrillo, NM to the home of Abel Saiz, Sr. and Eufelia (Baca) Saiz. Lola was raised in Sombrillo and attended school in Santa Rosa. A long-time resident...
Miguel Mark Campos
Jun 14, 2020
Miguel Mark Campos, 36 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Miguel was born on August 16, 1983 in Santa Rosa to Steve Campos and Lucille Salas. Miguel was raised in Santa Rosa where he attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 2002. Miguel was currently a Sergeant at GEO, where he...
Virginia Jo Freeman
Jun 14, 2020
Virginia Jo Freeman, 89 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Virginia was born on March 4, 1931 in Midland, Texas to John Postelle and Edna (Blalock) Postelle. Virginia was laid to rest on June 18, 2020 at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa. All services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923...
Lugarda Jaramillo Deck
Jun 12, 2020
Lugarda Jaramillo Deck April 11, 1937 ~ June 12, 2020 “Together Again” Lugarda Jaramillo Deck, 83, of Roy, UT and formerly of Alamogordo, NM passed away June 12, 2020 from incidents due to dementia. Garda was born April 11, 1937 in La Palma, NM, the 4th child of Toribio and Margarita Salazar Jaramillo. She grew up mainly and went to...
Darrell Pullin
Jun 10, 2020
Darrell Pullin passed away June 10, 2020 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM following an illness. He made his home in Santa Rosa for several years and worked as a cook at Carl Jr's, and more recently at Popeye's. Darrell is a U.S. Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife Cleo (Apodaca) Pullin on January 6, 2017. No...
Stephanie S. Lamb
Jun 10, 2020
Stephanie S. Lamb, 69 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully, with her husband at her side at her home on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Stephanie was born on October 22, 1950 in Belen, NM to the home of Melvin Oyler and Vonne (Anderson) Oyler. Stephanie was raised in Belen where she attended school and graduated from Belen High School...
David Sena
Jun 7, 2020
David Sena, 61 of Albuquerque passed away Sunday, June 07, 2020 at Rust Presbyterian Hospital in Rio Rancho following an illness. He was born June 12, 1958 in Fort Sumner to the home of Anastacio A. and Antonia (Saiz) Sena. David attended Fort Sumner Schools and Eastern New Mexico Univeristy. He married the love of his life, Mary F. Betancourt...
Henry A Saiz
Jun 4, 2020
Enrique (Henry) Saiz, “Mr. Coors”, age 87 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at St. Anthony Healthcare in Clovis, NM following an illness. His wife, Sally, was at his bedside. Henry was born August 6, 1932 in Pintada, NM to the home of Hipolito and Julianita (Sena) Saiz. He grew up and attended school in Pintada....
Robert F Word
Jun 3, 2020
Robert F. Word, 77 of McAlister, NM passed away Wednesday evening, June 3, 2020 at his home following an illness. Robert was born February 26, 1943 in Clovis, NM to the home of Fred and Leota (Wikle) Word. He grew up in the McAlister community and attended school at House, NM. Robert served in the United States Marine Corps, he...
Oliver A. Nelson
Jun 2, 2020
Oliver A. Nelson, 70 of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas. Oliver was born on June 13, 1949 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Claudio Nelson and Rogaciana (Martinez) Nelson. Oliver was raised in Pintada and attended school in Santa Rosa, where he graduated from Santa...
Henry W. Campos
May 31, 2020
Henry William Campos (Enrique Guillermo Campos) 75, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM, Sunday, May 31, 2020, from natural causes. Henry was born on November 23, 1944, in Puerto De Luna, NM. He grew up in Puerto De Luna. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Epimena (Luna) Campos, as well as his siblings Willie, Reynaldo, Lillian,...
Filomena C Pacheco
May 29, 2020
Filomena C. Pacheco, 89, a former resident of Tucumcari and Garita, NM, passed away Friday, May 29, 2020, at Meadows Nursing Home at NMBHI in Las Vegas, NM. Filomena was born on September 12, 1930, in Garita, NM to the home of Felix and Cleofitas (Sena) Chavez. She also attended school in Garita. Filomena was united in marriage to Victor...
Terry A. Griego
May 18, 2020
Terry Griego, 83, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2020 at her residence in Santa Rosa surrounded by her family. She was born on July 31, 1936 in San Ignacio, N.M. to the home of Nicanor and Flora (Segura) Romero. Terry married Arturo Griego on November 22, 1960 in Santa Rosa and raised a daughter and three sons. Terry worked...
Selestino "Joe" Lovato
May 18, 2020
Selestino Joe Lovato, 87 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Retirement Ranch of Clovis following a short illness. Joe was born June 21, 1932 in Yeso, NM to the home of Juan R. and Tomasita (Aragon) Lovato. He attended schools in Yeso and graduated from Fort Sumner High...
Elijia Sanchez Price
May 9, 2020
Elijia (Lee) Price, a resident of Puerto de Luna NM passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at home. Elijia is preceded in death by her parents Benjamin and Rosa Sanchez, two brothers Jabien and Reynaldo Sanchez, and 3 sisters Rebecca Castillo, Paublita Romero, and Chrisofora Tapia, and 1 son Ernest Blaze Maestas. She is survived by her spouse Gary Lee...