Obituaries
C. J. Schilling
Sep 6, 2016
Cornelius John “C.J.” Schilling died September 6, 2016 at the Los Amigos Assisted Living Facility in Santa Rosa, NM. Schilling was born October 21, 1928 to Jacob and Lydia (Martel) Schilling on the family farm located nine miles north and two miles west of Bowdle, SD. He grew up on the farm and attended country school until his family moved...
Jodie D'Arrel Freeman
Aug 28, 2016
A memorial service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at First Assembly of God Church, 745 El Rito Avenue, Santa Rosa, NM with Pastor Lorenzo Delgado officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Santa Rosa. Jodie D’arrel Freman, age 57, passed away unexpectedly of August 27 at her home. D’arrel as she was...
Rita Olivas
Aug 25, 2016
Heaven has gained another Angel. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to our Lord on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Rita Valeria Olivas was born on November 27, 1945, to John Martinez Sr. and Dora Garcia-Martinez in Santa Rosa NM. She attended schools in Santa Rosa and was a graduate of Santa Rosa High School. She...
Susanne (Bailey) Eldridge
Aug 20, 2016
Susanne (Bailey) Eldridge, 70 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Retirement Ranch in Clovis following an illness. A luncheon and celebration of Susanne's life will be held at 12:00 noon, Saturday, August 27, 2016 at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. It was Susanne's request that her family, friends, and co-workers come together to share...
Joann M. Chavez
Aug 14, 2016
Joann M. Chavez, 59 of Vaughn, NM passed away unexpectedly at her home early Sunday morning, August 14, 2016. She was born April 8, 1957 in Duran, NM to the home of Guadalupe and Dionesia (Jaramillo) Madril. Joann grew up in Duran, she attended schools in Duran and Encino. She married Margarito Chavez on June 12, 1976 in Vaughn. Joann...
Guadalupe "G.P." Sandoval
Aug 13, 2016
Guadalupe "G.P." Sandoval, 83, a resident of Albuquerque, formerly of Duran, NM passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Lovelace Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1933 in Duran, NM to the home of Abran and Francesquita (Madril) Sandoval. He attended school in Duran and Vaughn where he graduated in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in...
Ludena Maestas
Aug 2, 2016
Ludena A. Maestas, age 68, of Dilia, NM passed away suddenly on August 2, at the Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa. Ludena was born on October 17, 1947 in Cubero, NM to the home of Manuel and Gertrude (Armijo) Salazar. She was reared and attended schools in Cubero. Ludena married Jose Rumaldo Maestas on December 7, 1968 at the...
Juanita Sandoval
Jul 27, 2016
Rosary services for Juanita V. Sandoval were held Saturday, July 30, at 9:00 AM from the Sacred Heart Church in Dilia. Mass of Christian burial followed with Father Antonio Mondragon officiating. Burial followed at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Dilia. Serving as Pallbearers were Juanita’s immediate family. Juanita was born on July 10, 1938 in Dilia, NM to the home...
Naomi Romero
Jul 27, 2016
Naomi Romero, 27 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Guadalupe County Hospital. She is the daughter of Jessie P. Romero and Leslie Sandoval Sanchez. Naomi Renae Romero was born October 27, 1988 in Las Vegas, NM. She grew up in Las Vegas and Santa Rosa and is a 2007 graduate of Santa Rosa High...
Kathie Fisher
Jul 19, 2016
Kathleen “Kathie” Alice Fisher, 64 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at University of NM Hospital in Albuquerque following an illness. Kathie was born December 30, 1951 in Belen, NM the daughter of Robert Wayne and Emily Alice (Woodmansee) Jensen. Kathie attended schools at Silver City and Santa Fe. She graduated from Santa Fe high school...
Anastacio Silva
Jul 14, 2016
Anastacio V. Silva, affectionately known as “Tacho”, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 14, 2016 at his home following an illness. Tacho was born January 22, 1921 in Puerto de Luna, NM to the home of Valentin and Maria (Gutierrez) Silva. At an early age Tacho worked as a sheepherder and served in the Civilian...
Molly Dodge
Jul 12, 2016
Molly Dodge, 60, of Santa Rosa, NM was born in Borger, TX on December 25, 1955. She took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven on July 12, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She is preceded in death by her father George Dodge, Sr, step father Ted Williams, husband Eddie Romo, a son Edward Romo, and...
Art Ortega
Jul 7, 2016
Arthur Ortega, age 75, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe following an illness. Arthur was born on February 28, 1941 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Aurelio and Antonia (Chavez) Ortega. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Arthur served his community as a County Commissioner, School...
Linda G. Malone
Jul 2, 2016
Linda Gayle (Smith) Malone, 78 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016 at Providence Hospice Place in Waco, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born January 14, 1938 at the 100 Ranch in Roosevelt County, to the home of J.W. and Vera (Wampler) Smith. She graduated from Floyd High School in Floyd, NM in...
Neuman Merritt
Jun 27, 2016
Neuman Merritt, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home Monday, June 27, 2016. He was born October 23, 1929 in Kerr County, Texas to the home of L.K. and Katie (Rose) Merritt. He attended school in Hunt, TX until the 7th grade, 8th grade in San Antonio, TX and his freshman and sophomore year in Corona, NM,...
Antonio L. Serna
Jun 25, 2016
Antonio L. Serna, 80 of Fort Sumner passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Antonio was born April 13, 1936 in Fort Sumner to the home of Marcos and Louisa (Lopez) Serna. He worked as a welder and carpenter and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. He enjoyed listening to spanish...
Alex Gazolas
Jun 16, 2016
Alex Gazolas, 84 of Vaughn, NM passed away in Albuquerque Thursday, June 16, 2016 following an illness. He was born July 28, 1931 in Vaughn to the home of Jean Leon and Julia (Panebouef) Gazolas. He attended and graduated from Vaughn High School. Following graduation he served in the U.S. Air Force from December 22, 1950 until his honorable discharge...
Corinne M Chavez
Jun 12, 2016
Rosary services for Corinne M. Chavez, age 76, will be held on Thursday, June 16, at 7:00 PM from St. Rose of Lima Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 17, at 10:00 AM also from St. Rose of Lima Church with Father Sotero A. Sena Officiating; burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Serving as...
Josephine Sisneros
May 28, 2016
Josephine Sisneros, 100, a lifetime resident of New Mexico was born April 10, 1916. She went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2016 at Taos, NM.. She is preceded in death by her husband Julian Sisneros, son Pete Sisneros, grandson Pete Sisneros Jr. Siblings: Clemente Salinas, Vidal McLane, Zorida Angel, Rafael Salinas, Ramon Salinas, Reynaldo Salinas, Mela...
Pablo Chavez
May 28, 2016
Pablo Chavez, 94 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Clovis Healthcare following an illness. Pablo was born October 13, 1921 in Yeso, NM to the home of Pablo and Rosenda (Montoya) Chavez. He grew up and attended school in Yeso. He married Evelyn Sena in 1966 at Fort Sumner. Pablo worked as a section hand...