Obituaries

Victor Anaya

Victor Anaya

Jul 24, 2024

Victor Anaya, 77 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with his loving family at his side.

Victor was born on March 11, 1947 in Santa Rosa to Pelagio Anaya and Stella (Ortega) Anaya. Victor was raised in Santa Rosa—where he also attended school.

Victor married the former Anna Garcia on February 23, 1974 at Nuestra Señora...

Monte Guy Reagan

Monte Guy Reagan

Jul 23, 2024

Monte Guy Reagan, 66 of the Shipley Ranch north of Fort Sumner passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 23, 2024 following a sudden illness. He was born November 19, 1957 in Fort Sumner to the home of Lawrence Wendell Reagan and Carol Shipley Reagan.

Monte grew up in House and Tucumcari. He graduated from Tucumcari High School in 1975. Monte attended New...

Margaret Crim

Margaret Crim

Jul 23, 2024

Margaret Crim 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Tulalip, Washington at her home with family by her side.

Margaret was born December 6, 1937 in Fruita, Colorado, the daughter of Porter and Emma May Denton. She married Marvin G. Crim on September 9, 1955 in Grand Junction, Colorado. The two were each other’s lifelong companions and friends for...

Donnie Neese

Donnie Neese

Jul 20, 2024

Donnie Neese, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at home in Tucumcari on July 20, 2024. Donnie, a lifelong resident of Tucumcari, was born August 23, 1953 to Delos (“Duck”) and Mary Helen Mundell-Neese. Donnie is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of fifty-one (51) years, Paula; their son, Joe Bair (Joseph Blair),...

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Urban

Jacqueline "Jackie" J. Urban

Jul 18, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Urban, 59 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Colonias, NM.

Jackie was born on February 12, 1965 in Santa Rosa to Emery Urban, Sr. and Cecelia (Hoehne) Urban. Jackie was raised in Santa Rosa, where she attended school—graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1983.

Jackie worked as a cashier in retail and...

Elvira Abeyta

Elvira Abeyta

Jul 16, 2024

Vera was a strong, hardworking woman who touched the lives of many people around her.

Vera was born to Antonio and Dolores (Maestas) Romero in San Ignacio, New Mexico, where she spent her childhood growing up. She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Reynaldo (2-T) Campos Jr., the father of her children Reynaldo Campos Sr., her late husband...

Eloy Sandoval

Eloy Sandoval

Jul 12, 2024

Eloy Sandoval, 89 of Dilia, NM, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at his niece, Ernestine Encinias’ residence.

Eloy was born on April 15, 1935 in Dilia, NM to Miguel and Teodorita (Chavez) Sandoval. He was reared and attended school in Dilia and Santa Rosa—graduating from Santa Rosa High School. 

A life-long Catholic, Eloy was a parishioner and caretaker of Sacred Heart...

Evelyn Rodgers

Evelyn Rodgers

Jun 28, 2024

Evelyn Marie Rodgers passed away on June 28th, 2024. She was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico on September 15th, 1930, to parents Lloyd and Nellie Irwin. Evelyn had a wonderful 93 years of life.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Nellie, her husband Sonny Rodgers, and a daughter Sharon Olds.She is survived by her son Jim...

Jan Reardon

Jan Reardon

Jun 28, 2024

Janet Dean Reardon, 72 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday, June 28, 2924 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas following a sudden illness. Janet was born September 16, 1951 in Elida, New Mexico to the home of Robert Lee Broyce and Billy Jo Johnson. She attended schools in southeastern New Mexico, including Alamogordo High School. She received her...

Jeffrey Kirk Perez

Jeffrey Kirk Perez

Jun 27, 2024

Jeffrey Kirk Perez, 64 of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. 

Jeffrey was born on July 18, 1959 in Ft. Sumner, NM to the home of Ernest and Jewel (Spencer) Perez. Jeffrey was raised in Encino, NM, where he also attended school—graduating in 1977.

A life-long Catholic, Jeffrey was a parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in...

Eddie A. Calbert

Eddie A. Calbert

Jun 27, 2024

Eddie A. Calbert, 65, of Tucumcari, NM, passed away at home on Thursday, June 28, 2024, with his family at his side.

Eddie was born on December 17, 1958, in Tucumcari, NM to the home of Apolonio and Maria (Romero) Calbert. He was raised and attended school in Tucumcari, graduating from Tucumcari High School. After high school he attended college for...

Aaron Robert Cook Jr.

Aaron Robert Cook Jr.

Jun 23, 2024

Aaron Robert Cook Jr, 49, of Clovis, NM passed away June 23, 2024 in Tucumcari, NM. Aaron was born January 24, 1975 in St. Louis, Missouri to the home of Aaron Robert Cook Sr and Dorothy Lee (Meyers) Cook. Aaron grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he attended school.

He later made his home in Clovis, NM with his longtime companion...

Blas Lopez

Blas Lopez

Jun 21, 2024

Blas Lopez, 86 of Tucumcari, NM, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024.

Blas was born on March 6, 1938 in Tucumcari, NM to Carlos Lopez and Felipita (Martinez) Lopez. Blas was raised in Tucumcari, where he attended St. Anne’s Catholic School. 

Blas was married to Nellie Lopez at St. Anne’s on May 13, 1961. A life-long resident of Tucumcari, Blas worked...

Jimmie B. Snipes

Jimmie B. Snipes

Jun 15, 2024

Jimmie Baxter Snipes, 89 a longtime McAlister, NM cattle rancher passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his ranch home following a short illness. His family was at his bedside. 

Jimmie was born February 11, 1935 in Hassell, NM, the son of Huey Baxter and Opal Beulah (Smith) Snipes. He grew up in Hassell and House, and attended House schools, graduating...

Daniel Chavez

Daniel Chavez

Jun 15, 2024

Daniel Chavez, age 59, of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on June 15, 2024. 

 Daniel was born August 15, 1964, in Tucumcari, NM to Felimon and Mabel Chavez. He enjoyed working as a mechanic, listening to music, entertaining his family and friends.

  His joy was his son Daniel Chavez Jr. and Shredder (his dog)....

Paula Foote

Paula Foote

Jun 15, 2024

“To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die.” Carl Sagan

In those terrible moments when a cherished loved one’s passing is too soon and too swift, the loss is too much to bear. But shoulder the loss we must as the hole in our lives is filled with undying love, remembrances of times past, times...

Antonio Cordova Sr.

Antonio Cordova Sr.

Jun 13, 2024

Antonio Cordova Sr. (58) of Clovis, New Mexico suddenly passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico. 

Antonio Cordova Sr. was born Saturday, June 4,1966 in the family home on La Loma in Anton Chico, New Mexico to parents Nicasio Cordova and Maria Teresa Jaramillo - Cordova. Antonio is preceded in eternal rest by both of his parents,...

Sofie Cynthia Whitney

Sofie Cynthia Whitney

Jun 9, 2024

Sofie Whitney, 55 of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with her loved ones by her side.

Sofie was born on April 18,1969 in Tucumcari, NM to Isabel and Mary A. Cordova.  Sofie was raised in Tucumcari and was a parishioner at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, where she also received all her sacraments.  Sofie attended school in...

Alicia Mora

Alicia Mora

Jun 8, 2024

Alicia Mora, 74 of Santa Rosa, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

Alicia was born on February 14, 1950.  Alicia was a coast-to-coast truck driver, with her husband Raymond.  Alicia enjoyed arts and crafts—making and selling jewelry.   She also loved to bake and rescue animals.  Alicia’s greatest joy came from the time she spent with her friends.

Alicia is preceded...

Irene Sanchez

Irene Sanchez

Jun 4, 2024

Irene Sanchez, 68 of Vaughn, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

Irene was born on May 22, 1956 in Encino, NM to Antonio D. Garcia and Helen (Peña)  Garcia.   Irene was raised in Encino, where she also attended school—graduating from Encino High School.  On June 9, 1974, Irene was married to Johnny...