Obituaries
Gilbert Sanchez Sr.
Jul 6, 2014
Gilbert Sanchez Sr., 74 of Fort Sumner was born September 23, 1939 in Dahlia, NM to the home of Abelino and Enriqueta (Nelson) Sanchez. He passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. Gilbert grew up on the family ranch in Dahlia, NM, he attended schools in Anton Chico, NM and later in...
Jessie A. Nielsen
Jul 5, 2014
Graveside services for Mrs. Jessie Nielsen, 87 of Clovis, New Mexico will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, July 10, 2014 at Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty, New Mexico with Rev. Clyde Fulfer officiating. Pallbearers will include Lonnie Wright, Joey Wright, Ken Jones, Mary Ann Jones, and Deena Qualls. Mrs. Nielsen passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at Clovis Healthcare...
Dorothy Vaughan
Jul 2, 2014
Dorothy Redick Vaughan was born September 1, 1922 in Gallup, NM to Charles Bryan Redick and Cleo Frances (Pierce) Redick. She passed away July 2, 2014 in Roswell, NM. Dorothy moved with her family to Fort Sumner in 1934 where Mr. Redick was superintendent of the schools. She lived in the Fort Sumner area for the remainder of her life....
Margaret "Peg" West
Jul 1, 2014
Margaret Ruth Shultz “Peg” West was born December 9, 1924 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Harold and Vivian (Kelley) Shultz. She passed away on July 1, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas following an illness. Peg was raised in Albuquerque and attended Albuquerque High School, graduating in 1943. She then attended Woodbury College in Los Angeles, California where she received a Bachelors...
Rumaldo Lopez
Jun 28, 2014
Rumaldo S. Lopez, age 79 passed away on June 28, 2014, peacefully at the home he built in Vaughn, New Mexico. He was surrounded by his family and his devoted wife who never left his side, Ines Lopez. Rumaldo was born on March 6, 1935 in Milargo, NM, where he worked on the ranch and at a young age learned...
Pete Romero
Jun 27, 2014
Pete (Pedro) E. (Eduardo) Romero, of Milagro, New Mexico, age 69, was surrounded by his children, siblings, family, and close friends, when he passed away on June 27, 2014 at Presbyterian Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque following an ongoing illness. He was born on August 13, 1944 in Pastura, New Mexico to Paublin N. Romero and Cleotilde A. (Armijo) Romero. He...
Chucky Patterson
Jun 27, 2014
Graveside services for Charles "Chucky" Patterson, 49 of Fort Sumner will be held at 10am Thursday, July 3, 2014 at St. Anthony Cemetery in Fort Sumner with Deacon Edward Sena officiating. Charles Oliver Patterson, was born July 2, 1964 in Calhoun, Michigan to the home of Charles Oliver Olson and the former Rayanna Patterson. He passed away on Friday, June...
Tommy Mares Jr.
Jun 22, 2014
Tommy Mares Jr., 67 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014 at St. Anthony Healthcare in Clovis, NM. Tommy was born May 26, 1947 in Fort Sumner to the home of Thomas and Josefa (Abeyta) Mares. He grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended school. For many years, Tommy could be found everyday walking along Sumner...
Chonita Romero
Jun 20, 2014
Concepcion “Chonita” Romero passed away peacefully at her family’s home on Friday, June 20, 2014, following a prolonged illness. She was born, March 10, 1927 in San Ignacio, New Mexico to Modesto H. and Josephita (Jaramillo) Romero. She graduated from Santa Rosa High School May 1946. She devoted 42 years of service with the New Mexico State Human Service Department,...
Franklin B. Willis
Jun 16, 2014
Services for Franklin B. Willis, 93 of Portales, NM will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2014 at First Baptist Church in Fort Sumner with Rev. Wes McAfee officiating. Burial with military honors provided by Cannon Air Force Base Honor Detail will follow at Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Willis, Kim Willis, Michael Willis, Damien Willis,...
Natividad "Nat" Sanchez
Jun 10, 2014
Natividad "Nat" Sanchez 72, of Vaughn, NM passed away at his home Tuesday, June 10, 2014 following an illness. Nat was born April 26, 1942 in Duran, NM to the home of Jose Antonio and Consepcion (Valencia) Sanchez. He grew up in Duran and graduated from Encino High School in 1961. Nat married Maria Dolores Aragon on August 11, 1962....
Charles Ray Franklin
Jun 9, 2014
Services for Charles R. Franklin will be held at 11am Friday, June 13, 2014 at First Baptist Church in House, NM. Burial with military honors will follow at Tolar Cemetery with Rev. Sherman Martin and Rev. Walter Greaser officiating. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Honorary bearers will be all his many friends and neighbors. Charles Ray Franklin, 83 of House,...
Dorothy M. Cortese
Jun 6, 2014
Dorothy M. Cortese, 93 of Texico, NM passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 in Texico with her family at her bedside. She was born September 22, 1920 in Cordell, Oklahoma to the home of Frank and Amanda (Wooten) Erven. Dorothy attended school in Campana, NM, Tucumcari, NM, and graduated from Fort Sumner High School in 1939. She married Mike Cortese...
Tom Gregory
Jun 4, 2014
Tom Gregory, age 73, went to be with his heavenly father on June 4, 2014 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following an illness. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leo and Honora Finucane of Askeaton County, Limerick, Ireland and John and Cecelia Kirby of Washington DC. His parents were Tom and Margaret Finucane of Chevy Chase, MD. Tom...
Earl Turnbow
Jun 2, 2014
Services for Earl Turnbow, 78 of Fort Sumner, NM will be held at 11am Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Fort Sumner Church of Christ with Mr. Gary Good officiating. Burial will follow in the Turnbow family plot, Fort Sumner Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Logan Turnbow, Tim Turnbow, Landon Turnbow, Jason Saiz, Donte Schlomer, Nick Pope, and Brody Dyer. Honorary...
Joe Alex Garnand
Jun 1, 2014
Joe Alex Garnand, age 78, passed away on June 1, at Kaseman Hospice in Albuquerque following an illness. Joe Alex was born June 19, 1935 in Milagro, NM to the home of Benjamin and Maria Hilaria (Selgado) Garnand. He served in the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged in January 1964. Joe Alex married Esther Soliz in December 1962....
Anthony Baca
May 24, 2014
Mark Anthony Baca, age 51 passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2014. Anthony as he was affectionately known was born on November 14, 1962 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Joe Maes and Ernestine Baca. He was reared and attended schools graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1980. Anthony worked as a cook and dishwasher in various...
Mabel Chavez
May 18, 2014
Mabel Chavez, age 83, of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 18, 2014. Mabel was born November 13, 1930 in Canyon Largo, NM to the home of Alfredo and Grabielita (Maes) Herrera. Mabel was a member of the Legion of Mary in Mosquero, NM. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, dancing, entertaining...
Augustine Casaus Jr.
May 18, 2014
A rosary for Augustine J. Casaus Jr., 68 of Ojo Encino, NM will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fort Sumner, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 am Thursday, May 22, 2014 with Father Paul Nkumbi officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Peggy J. Beck
May 13, 2014
Peggy J. Beck, 73 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was born September 16, 1940 in Artesia, NM to the home of Frank and Dorothy (Melton) Savoie. She attended and graduated from Artesia High School in 1958. Peggy married Buckie Bruce Beck on September 19, 1964...
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