Obituaries
Renee Rosalie Castillo
Jun 12, 2017
Renee Castillo, age 40, of Vaughn, NM passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident in Torrance County. Renee was born on August 7, 1976 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Baltazar and Lillian (Martinez) Romo. She was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa graduating from Santa Rosa High School in...
Herman C. Baca
Jun 9, 2017
Herman Crestino Baca, age 91, passed away peacefully, at his home in Albuquerque, on June 9, 2017. He was born July 24, 1925 in Bosque, NM to Remelia Peña and Rafael David Baca. The Baca family goes back many generations in New Mexico. He helped his dad on the farm and attended Belen High School. He was drafted into World...
John Carroll Brumley
May 25, 2017
A luncheon in memory of Carroll Brumley will be held from 11:30 - 1:30 on June 24, 2017 at Fred's Restaurant. His friends are invited to come and share a meal and memories of Carroll Brumley. Mr. John Carroll Brumley age 89 of Taiban, NM passed away at his home on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born January 18,...
Sherry Cortese Barfield
May 23, 2017
Sherry Arlene Barfield, 76 of Texico, NM passed away at her home Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born April 01, 1941 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of Mike and Dorothy (Erven) Cortese. She grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner schools, graduating with the class of 1959. Sherry married J. K. Barfield III in her...
Emma Fiedler
May 19, 2017
Emma E. Fiedler, 89, passed away peacefully on May 19, at her residence in Pastura. Emma was born on November 27, 1927 in Pastura, NM to the home of Placido and Pauline (Sanchez) Tapia. Emma married Walter Fielder on January 4, 1947 in Chicago, IL and soon moved to Miami, Florida where they owned and operated Streamline Service Station since...
Elsie Halderman Burton
May 15, 2017
Elsie Lee Halderman Burton went to walk the Streets of Gold on May 15, 2017. She will be welcomed into the loving arms of her husband, Melvin Sylvester (Peewee) Burton, her parents Edwin Channing and Mary Ellen Russell Halderman, brothers Roy, Ray, and John Halderman, and grandson Melvin Widner. Elsie was born January 22, 1931 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico...
Ethan Jessie Lopez
May 14, 2017
Ethan Jessie Lopez gained his Angels Wings on May 14, 2017 while being treated at the El Paso Children’s Hospital. A vibrant little boy, Jessie was brought into this world on December 18, 2013 where he greeted his parents Danny and Charlene (Baca) Lopez with a warm and tender smile. During his short 3 years Ethan touched the lives of...
Stella Romero
May 1, 2017
The Lord called our beloved mother, Stella M. Romero, to Heaven on Monday, May 1, 2017. She was 88 years. She was born to Abran and Beatrice Gallegos in 1928 and was married to Isidro Romero for 58 years. Stella, alongside Isidro, owned and operated several businesses including ranches for over 50 years. Her first and foremost devotion was to...
Leo Christian Koontz
Apr 30, 2017
Leo Christian Koontz was born April 27, 2017 to parents Lisa Koontz and Clay Koontz of Albuquerque. Leo's time with us, while short, provided many smiles and joy to everyone. The family and friends of Leo lovingly anticipated his arrival and looked forward to sharing our lives with him. Leo touched so many lives and was such a source of...
Wayne Reed
Apr 29, 2017
A memorial service for Wayne Reed will be held at 1pm Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner, NM with Anna Teeter-Gentile officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Honorary bearers will include Dale Propps, Joe Lovato, Frank Martz, Ralph Harrison, Carlos Romero and Jerry Webb. Carl Wayne Reed, 74 a resident of...
Kathryn (Kate) Edwards
Apr 23, 2017
Funeral services for Kathryn (Kate) Edwards will be held at 11am Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Sumner with Rev. John Rech officiating. Burial will follow in the Edwards family plot at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include David Edwards, Carl Parmer, Darrin Stafford, Kevin Wedeward, Woody Edwards, Tommy Edwards, and Kenny Edwards. Family...
Juan F. Maestas
Apr 21, 2017
Juan F. Maestas, age 72, passed away on April 21, 2017 at his residence in Dilia following an illness. Juan was born on July 20, 1944 in Anton Chico to the home of Juan and Estelita (Lucero) Maestas. Juan worked as a meat cutter at a meat packing plant in Colorado for many years until he returned back to Anton...
Dolores Ortega
Apr 21, 2017
Dolores D. Ortega, age 74, passed away on April 21, at the University of New Mexico Hospital following an illness. Dolores was born on May 12, 1942 in Fort Sumner, NM to the home of James Allen Dunn and Faviola (Gauna) Sena. She was reared and attended schools in Fort Sumner. Dolores married George Ortega on October 26, 1961 in...
Randy Joe Romero
Apr 20, 2017
Randy Joe Romero, 33 of Commerce City, CO and formerly of Fort Sumner passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Vail Medical Center, in Vail, Colorado following a motor vehicle accident. Randy was born November 19, 1983 in Albuquerque, NM. He grew up and attended school at Fort Sumner Public Schools. He worked as a plumber's assistant in Fort Sumner...
Melba Jo (Naylor) Ingram
Apr 18, 2017
Melba Jo (Naylor) Ingram, 92 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Retirement Ranch in Clovis, NM. She was born April 23, 1924 in Yeso, NM to the home of Adren and Lizzie Mae (Stradley) Naylor. She grew up in Yeso and and graduated from Yeso High School in 1942. Following graduation she began working for...
Margie Abeyta
Apr 12, 2017
Margie Abeyta, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis following an illness. Born Maria Angelina Margarita Abeyta on February 22, 1940 in Puerto De Luna to the home of Lucio and Arcelia (Flores) Abeyta. Margie as she was know to her many friends and family grew up in Puerto...
Lalo Padilla
Apr 12, 2017
Adelaido F. Padilla, age 83, of Vaughn, was born March 28, 1934 in Lake Arthur, New Mexico. He passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa. Lalo, as everyone affectionately referred to him, was raised by his beloved mother, Betty Padilla and Leandro Cordova in Santa Rosa, NM. Lalo grew up surrounded by his...
Filandro Inez Sandoval
Apr 11, 2017
Filandro Inez Sandoval, Sr., age 87, lifetime resident of Anton Chico, NM passed away at John Connally Medical Center in Floresville, TX on April, 11, 2017. He was born in Dahlia, NM on February 27, 1930 to the late Federico Sandoval, Sr. and Maria Devari Gallegos Sandoval. He married Merlinda Baca in 1950. In addition to his parents, he is...
Benito R. Baca
Apr 4, 2017
Benito R. Baca, age 80 of Anton Chico, NM passed away Tuesday evening, April 4, 2017 at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He was born March 21, 1937 in Anton Chico to the home of Fernando and Emilia (Romero) Baca. He grew up and attended school in Anton Chico. Benito was a lifelong Anton Chico rancher and farmer....
Leah Mae Barnes
Apr 3, 2017
Leah M. Barnes, 90 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 at her home. She was born May 3, 1926 in Clayton, New Mexico the daughter of Ray and Agnes (Corneilson) Byrd. Leah started school in Clayton, the family moved to Franktown, Colorado for a short time before settling in Raton. Leah attended and graduated from Raton...
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