Obituaries

Mary Bowlin

Mary Bowlin

Sep 21, 2014

Services for Mrs. Mary Bowlin, age 52, of the Rim Rock Ranch in the Ima Valley will be held at 10am Saturday, September 27, 2014 at House Baptist Church, House, NM with Rev. Sherman Martin officiating. Mary passed away Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Senior Community Assisted Living in Santa Rosa following an illness. She was born April 24,...

J. Julian Salazar

J. Julian Salazar

Sep 20, 2014

J. Julian Salazar, age 68, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and friend passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 20th, 2014, after a long battle with Cancer. He graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1964. He moved to Las Vegas, NM to attend New Mexico Highlands University in 1964. An Union Ironworker by trade, Julian worked all over...

Mary Donata Davis

Mary Donata Davis

Sep 19, 2014

Mary Donata Capello Davis passed from this life on September 19, 2014. She was 94 Years old. Mary had lived at the Indian Oaks Nursing Home in Killeen, Texas since 2010. Mary was born in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph Capello and Anna Nastari Capello on June 16, 1920. Joseph and Anna had four girls. The first one was named Mary...

Patricio Lucero

Patricio Lucero

Sep 18, 2014

Patricio Lucero, life-long resident of Milagro, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 surrounded by his family. A long time rancher in Milagro and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Lucero is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Todocia Lucero; 6 children, Carolina Lucero and husband Antonio Sanchez of Seattle, WA, Pat Lucero Jr. and...

Isabel V. Martinez

Isabel V. Martinez

Sep 10, 2014

Isabel (Velasquez) Martinez, age 82 of Santa Rosa, NM was born April 30, 1932 to the home of Aurelia and Hilario Velasquez in Dilia, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at her son's home in Albuquerque following an illness. Isabel attended schools in Santa Rosa, New Mexico where she met Eli A. Martinez, they were married...

Nell Candler

Nell Candler

Sep 7, 2014

Nell Bea Candler, 93 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2014 in a Mesquite, TX care center following an illness. Nell was born April 8, 1921 on a cotton farm near Greenville, Texas to the home of Charles Houston Candler and the former Nettie Jane Graham. She attended elementary school in Borger, TX and later attended...

Stella M Beltran

Stella M Beltran

Sep 4, 2014

Stella M. Beltran, beloved Mother, Grandmother and lifetime resident of Tucumcari, New Mexico, passed away Thursday Sept. 4th in her home with daughters Diana and Phyllis by her bedside. She encouraged and inspired many children while working as a teacher’s aide to continue with their education. She represented the elderly whenever state government officials visited Tucumcari. One of her most...

Arturo Padilla

Arturo Padilla

Aug 31, 2014

Arturo Teodoro Padilla, age 82, passed away on August 31, at his home in Albuquerque following an illness. Arturo was born on May 18, 1932 in Puerto De Luna, NM to the home of Jose and Rebecca Padilla. He was reared and attended schools in Puerto de Luna and Santa Rosa. He is preceded in death by his parents, his...

Randy Joe Ballard

Randy Joe Ballard

Aug 28, 2014

Randy Joe Ballard, age 55, of Ft. Sumner, New Mexico passed away on August 28, 2014 in Lea County, New Mexico. He was born on January 23, 1959 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Hilton D. Ballard and Velma J. Baker. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, September 1, 2014 from 4-7pm at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Lovington, New Mexico. Traditional...

Dan Lucero

Dan Lucero

Aug 26, 2014

Daniel Joe Lucero, age 74, passed away on August 26, 2014 at his home in Santa Rosa following an illness. Dan was born on October 23, 1939 in Pintada, NM to the home of Ernestino and Vicenta (Paiz) Lucero. He was reared in Pintada and Puerto De Luna. He married Siria Chavez on April 24, 1980 in Santa Rosa. Dan...

Bobbie Sue Beasley

Bobbie Sue Beasley

Aug 24, 2014

Bobbie Sue Beasley, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2014 following an illness. Bobbie was born November 14, 1935 in Booneville, Mississippi to the home of Lindsey and Josie Heavener. At the age of 18 she moved to Illinois where she married and had two daughters. Gwendolyn and Jacqueline. There she owned and operated a daycare and was...

Zola Grace Horney

Zola Grace Horney

Aug 18, 2014

Zola Grace Horney, 88 a resident of Fort Sumner, NM and Russellville, AR passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at her Russellville home following an illness. Zola was born June 23, 1926 in Negra, NM to the home of Harry Van Buren Lammon and the former Grace Libby Kephart. She attended school at Encino, Duran and Fort Sumner, NM. Zola...

Dale Bartz

Dale Bartz

Aug 17, 2014

Dale Estel Bartz passed peacefully the evening of August 17, 2014 in Kingwood, Texas, at the age of 91. Dale was born April 2, 1923 in Osage County, Lyndon Kansas. His parents were Herman Bartz Jr. and Leona McCormick Bartz. Siblings include 3 sisters, Naomi, Wilma and Levina. Dale was a veteran of 2 wars, serving in the Navy during...

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez

Aug 15, 2014

Julia Martinez, 91 of Encino, NM passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 with her family at her bedside. She was born December 20, 1922 in Derramadero, NM to the home of Luis B. and Aurelia (Velasquez) Marez. She grew up in Derramadero and attended schools in Encino. She was a longtime faithful member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church...

Louella Gauna

Louella Gauna

Aug 14, 2014

Louella Lucille Gauna, age 61, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014 at the home of her sister in Albuquerque with her family at her bedside. Louella was born on October 18, 1952 in Mountainair, NM to the home of Agapito and Antonia (Otero) Garcia. She was reared and attended schools in Willard. Louella lived in Vaughn for several years...

Jerry Tenorio

Jerry Tenorio

Aug 2, 2014

Jerry Tenorio, age 60, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 2, 2014. Jerry was born on June 1, 1954 in Anton Chico to the home of Jose C. and Rita (Segura) Tenorio. He was reared in Anton Chico and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Jerry Married Rose Olguin on January 20, 1973. He attended Luna...

Isabel Lopez

Isabel Lopez

Jul 17, 2014

Isabel Lopez age 67 of Albuquerque died July 17, 2014 after a long battle with diabetes. Isabel was born February 25,1947 in Ft. Sumner NM. She was the daughter of Adan Barela, and Nestora Coronado. She lived most of her life in Albuquerque NM. She attended Albuquerque High. Isabel worked for Albuquerque Public Schools for a number of years and...

Marie Charline Shanahan

Marie Charline Shanahan

Jul 16, 2014

Marie Charline Shanahan, 83 of Corona, NM passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the Santa Rosa Assisted Living. She was born December 23, 1930 in Windsor, Colorado to the home of Glen and Edith (Trullinger) Lovett. Additional obituary information is pending. Cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction...

Mylessa Lynn Denny

Mylessa Lynn Denny

Jul 15, 2014

Services for De Baca County Deputy Sheriff Mylessa Lynn Denny will be held at 10am, Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Fort Sumner Schools Football Stadium. Mr. Lecil Richards will lead the services. Pallbearers will be Lt. Robbie Tejas, Deputy Scott Conner, NMSP Officer Jimmy Butterfield, Mike Scovel, Deputy Chris Steele, Calin Wood, Staff Sgt. Colter West, and Ritchie Rud....

Benito Via

Benito Via

Jul 6, 2014

Benito Via, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Benito was born on July 17, 1937 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Benito and Eliza Lopez Via. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Benito married Angelina Delgado on February 8, 1958 in Santa Rosa, NM....