Obituaries
Helen Romero Madrid
Dec 12, 2015
Our beautiful Mama, Helen (Elena) R. Madrid was born on February 19, 1921. She was married to the late Toribio C. Madrid. She was the daughter of Epifiano and Petra Romero. Helen was a long life resident of Santa Rosa. She was an avid and talented seamstress for many years. Helen was a member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic...
Danny Paul Bishop
Dec 11, 2015
A memorial graveside service for former Fort Sumner resident, Danny Paul Bishop, age 61, will be held at 11am Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in the Bishop Family Plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery with Anna Teeter officiating. Danny Paul is survived by brothers Kenneth Bishop of Sioux City, Nebraska and Glen Bishop of Artesia, NM, two sons, Darrell Bishop (Jody) of Bovina,...
Kali Jo Allgood
Dec 8, 2015
Visitation hours for Kali Jo Allgood, 33 of Fort Sumner were held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. Kali passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Kali is survived by three children, daughters Breanna Allgood and Taya Allgood of Surprise, AZ, a son Austin Rhoads of Fort Sumner, mother...
Ernestine G. Sena
Nov 28, 2015
Ernestine G. Sena, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales following an illness. She was born July 6, 1929 in Dilia, NM to the home of Jose Rosauro and Juanita (Casaus) Gallegos. She attended schools in Dilia. She made her home in Fort Sumner where she worked as a...
Frank Lueras
Nov 19, 2015
Frank Lueras, 56 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 in Santa Rosa. He was born February 19, 1959 in Mountainair, NM to the home of Vernal and Mary Lou (Tapia) Lueras. He moved with his parents to various communities where his father worked construction including Gallup, Mountainair, and Las Vegas. He made his home in Santa...
Buford Lockett
Nov 11, 2015
James Buford Lockett, age 88 passed away November 11, 2015 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, TX following an illness. He was born October 6, 1927 in Vernon, TX to the home of John Bell and Edith (Litchfield) Lockett. He attended school in Lockett, TX graduating from South Lockett High School in 1945. While in high school he was active...
Belle Martinez
Nov 5, 2015
Elizabeth Corrine Martinez, a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on November 5, 2015 surrounded by her family, she was 79 years old. Elizabeth (Belle) was born on May 2, 1936 in Puerto De Luna, NM to Pelagio and Stella Anaya. She was married to her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Judge Joe...
Josie Alirez
Nov 5, 2015
Rosary services for Mrs. Josie Alirez will be held on Saturday, November 7, at 10:00 AM from St. Teresa Catholic Church in Corona with Mass of Christian Burial to follow, Father Mike Williams will be officiating. Burial will follow in the family plot at the Corona Cemetery. Serving as Pallbearers will be Norbert Chavez, Freddie Montano, Raymond Lueras, Jr., Thomas...
Obie A. Lewis
Nov 4, 2015
Obie Ardona Lewis, 53 of Fort Sumner passed away November 4, 2015 following a short illness. Additional obituary information is pending. Cremation has taken place. Services will be held in Maryland. Local arrangements were under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 830 N. Fifth Street, Fort Sumner, New Mexico. (575) 355-2311.
Leticia S. Webb
Oct 31, 2015
Leticia S. Webb, 76 of Fort Sumner, walked into the arms of her Heavenly Father, Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Her family was at her bedside. Leticia was born February 25, 1939 in Ricardo, NM to the home of Nicholas Jose and Leonorita (Gauna) Samora. She attended schools in Yeso and Fort Sumner. Leticia...
Virginia Romo
Oct 6, 2015
Virginia Romo, 81, of Santa Rosa NM, has gone to Heaven. She passed away October 6, 2015 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis NM. She was born on July 1, 1934 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Bruno and Silverina (Olguin) Romo. Virginia purchased her home in Santa Rosa where she dedicated her life to raising her...
Mary Ann Saiz
Oct 6, 2015
Services for Mary Ann Saiz will be held at 10am Saturday, October 10, 2015 at The Church on The Hill in Fort Sumner with Buddy Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jason Saiz, Jared Dees, Jacob Saiz, Luke Cortese, Arron Cortese, Deion Lopez, and Tristen Cortese. Honorary bearers will include Perry Lopez...
Reba Holcomb
Sep 30, 2015
Reba Dean Childers Holcomb was born at home in Aylesworth, Oklahoma, January 12, 1914. The farm is now in the middle of Lake Texhoma. She was the ninth child of John H. Childers and his wife, Sannie Norris Childers. She joined siblings: Veva, Beatrice, Orion, Theto, Marden, Lena, Estie, and Elva. The family moved to Slide, Texas when she was...
Stanley F. Newton
Sep 28, 2015
Stanley Fred Newton, 85 years old, passed away September 28, 2015 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in Olustee, Oklahoma on September 17, 1930. Dressed in a bow tie and black suit coat at the tender age of seven years old, he was first put to work bussing tables at the family restaurant. Thus began the life of...
Dorothy Louise Gutierrez
Sep 27, 2015
Dorothy Gutierrez, 63 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015 following an illness. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am Thursday, October 1, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, NM with Father Christopher Bernabe officiating, burial will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Santiago Lopez, Catarino De Los Santos,...
Caleb Alexander Fuchs
Sep 27, 2015
Caleb Alexander Fuchs, born April 16, 1993, passed from this life on September 27, 2015 at the age of 22 after suffering cardiac arrest during a soccer game. He was the second of five sons born into the home of Ethan and Dianne Fuchs. He was an active, determined young man who lived life on purpose. Throughout his life he...
Henry Gerhardt
Sep 24, 2015
Enrique “Henry” Gerhardt, age 90, was born 2 August 1925 in Puerto de Luna, New Mexico and passed away peacefully on 24 September 2015 after a short stay at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque. Fiercely independent until the very end, Henry was living independently and alone. Three weeks ago he was still at home reveling in the delightful presence of...
Mary Ellen Yates
Sep 21, 2015
Ms. Mary Yates, age 93, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso following an illness. She was born August 23, 1922 in Cuervo to the home of Thomas J. and Minnie (Henley)Yates. Her family homesteaded to a ranch 7 miles north of Cuervo in 1908. She attended True Community School. Mary spent most of...
Clarita S. Marquez
Sep 13, 2015
Clarita Sandoval Marquez, age 89, of Anton Chico passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015 in Albuquerque surrounded by her family. Clarita was born on July 14, 1926 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Juan and Erminda Sandoval. She was he eldest of 10 children. Clarita married Frank Marquez in 1943. During their marriage they had 5...
Jerry J Gonzales
Sep 6, 2015
Jerry J. Gonzales, age 62, passed away on September 6, 2015 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Jerry was born on March 13, 1953 in Anton Chico, NM to the home of Pablo Valencia and Felicita Jaramillo. He was reared in Anton Chico and attended schools in Anton Chico and Santa Rosa. Jerry married Yolanda Trujillo on March...
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