Obituaries
Manuel S. Baca, Jr.
Jun 15, 2023
Manuel S. Baca, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 79. He was born on June 2, 1944 in Santa Rosa to Manuel Baca, Sr. and Estanislada (Gonzales) Baca.Manuel spent his entire life in Santa Rosa where he was raised and attended school. He was a land surveyor for over 20 years and...
Darlene "Gramma Coco" Gutierrez
Jun 15, 2023
Darlene "Gramma Coco" Gutierrez, beloved mother, wife, sister, and grandmother passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2023 in Las Vegas, NM at the age of 56. Born on December 17th, 1966 in Santa Rosa, NM to Abel Lucero and Maria Josie Salazar. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and attended school in Santa Rosa. Darlene...
Jose Luis Ceja-Segura
Jun 14, 2023
Jose Luis Ceja-Segura, 64 of Tecolotito, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Jose was born on February 15, 1959, in Sahuayo, Michoacan De Campo, Mexico to Antonio Segura Grimaldo and Maria Ceja Fajardo. Jose was self-employed and owned Laja Segura, a flagstone mining company. Jose also worked in construction with JR Striping,...
Ernesto Aragon
Jun 9, 2023
Ernesto Aragon, 76 of Vaughn, NM, passed away on June 9, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.
Ernesto was born on March 18, 1947 in Vaughn, NM to Frank P. Aragon and Eloisa (Gallegos) Aragon. Ernesto was raised in Vaughn, where he also attended school—graduating from Vaughn High School. Following graduation, Ernesto went on to attend NM Highlands University in Las Vegas,...
Ethel Mae Kyle
Jun 9, 2023
Ethel Mae Kyle, 89 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Friday morning, June 9, 2023. She was born January 4, 1934 in Corona, New Mexico to Roach Andrew Wilson and Blanche Stella Kiem. The family moved to Fort Sumner in 1938 where Ethel attended school. The family moved to Tucumcari, where Ethel later married Joseph Anderson Kyle on January...
Anthony M. Micelli
Jun 6, 2023
Anthony M. Micelli, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.
Anthony was born on August 4, 1956 in Santa Rosa, NM to Ramona Micelli. Anthony was raised in Santa Rosa, where he also attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. Following high school, Anthony joined...
Stevie Baca, Jr.
Jun 5, 2023
Stevie Baca, Jr., 53, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the family home in Puerto De Luna, NM. Stevie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.Born on January 6, 1970, to the home of Stevan and Dorothy (Tenorio) Baca in Tucumcari, NM. He was...
Manuel J Sena
Jun 4, 2023
Manuel John Sena, 70 of Clovis, NM passed away Sunday, June 04, 2023 at Plains Regional Medical Center following an illness. Manuel was born November 07, 1952 in Fort Sumner to the home of Ramon Alfredo and Ramona (Barela) Sena.
Manuel grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. He worked as a Nurses Aide at Pecos...
Tommy Rogers
Jun 2, 2023
Thomas Patrick Rogers passed away on June 2, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1954 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico to Vincent J. "VJ" Rogers and Agnes (Nelson) Rogers. Tommy attended Fort Sumner Schools and graduated with the class of 1973. He married Tauna Shaw on November 6, 1982 and they were blessed with two daughters, Amy Jolene...
Jack Campbell
May 27, 2023
Jack Andrew Campbell, 65 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Jack was born October 17, 1957 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Vonley Cephus Campbell Jr., and Carol Therese (Polk) Campbell.
Jack worked as a plumber in Fort Sumner for several years.
Cremation has taken place.
Additional obituary information is pending.
Arrangements are...
Dolores Drake
May 21, 2023
Maria Dolores Drake, 86 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the BeeHive Home in Clovis, NM following an illness. She was born May 01, 1937 in Fort Sumner to the home of L.F. “Chano” Silva and Lois (Pena) Silva. Dolores grew up in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools, graduating with the class of...
Sister Teresita Garcia
May 15, 2023
“I have called you by name…you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Sister Teresita Garcia OP entered eternal life on May 15, 2023 at the age of 90 after 72 years of religious life. We commend Sister Teresita to your prayers.
Evening Prayer with Remembering Service was held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 pm Chapel of the Word/Marywood. The Funeral...
Jessie Lee Green
May 7, 2023
Jessie Lee (Taylor) Green, 80 of House, New Mexico was born August 11, 1942 in Roseburg, OR to the home of Jess and Rosie (Woods) Taylor. Growing up she moved all over the west, living in many different locations from Montana to Washington, California, and Arizona.
A chef by trade there wasn't anything she couldn't cook. She was always able...
Denzel Finney
May 6, 2023
Denzel Ray Finney, 85 a longtime Fort Sumner valley farmer and Muleshoe, Texas dairyman passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX following an illness. Denzel was born January 23, 1938 in Petersburg, Texas to the home of Armond Lee Finney and the former Willie Vicie Blakney. Denzel made Fort Sumner his home at age...
Cristobal D Marquez
May 1, 2023
Cristobal D. Marquez, 84, passed away at his home in Santa Fe, NM on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Cristobal was born on October 12, 1938, in La Loma, NM to the home of David and Maria (Velasquez) Marquez. Cristobal was raised and attended school in La Loma. He married Maria Celia Griego on May 5, 1960, at San Jose Catholic...
Max "Bud" Linn
Apr 18, 2023
Max "Bud" Linn, 92, passed away early Tuesday morning, April 18, 2023, at his home in Ft. Sumner, NM. He was born April 06, 1931, in Whiteriver, AZ and grew up and was a longtime resident of Kingman. There he met his best friend and the love of his life Jean Guess. Bud married Jean in 1947. Together they operated several...
Julian Baca
Apr 17, 2023
Julian Baca, 91 of La Loma, NM, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Julian was born on April 8, 1932 in Dahlia, NM to Lorenzo Baca and Manuelita (Lucero) Baca. Julian was raised in Dahlia, where he also attended school. Julian was a butcher and rancher and a longtime resident of El Llano...
Tommy "Hokie" Quintana
Apr 15, 2023
Tommy “Hokie” Quintana, 73 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Tommy was born November 28, 1949 in Amarillo, TX to Patricio Quintana and Rose (Padilla) Quintana.
Tommy attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School from 1st through 8th grade where he played basketball as a St. Rose Hawk. He served as an...
Estella Alarid
Apr 13, 2023
Evangelina Estella Alarid, age 95, passed away April 13, 2023 at her home in Santa Rosa, NM.
Estella was born March 10, 1928 in Upper Dilia, Guadalupe County, NM to the home of Polito and Serafina Sanchez Baca. She married Candido Alarid December 17, 1945 and spent her entire life on ranches in Torrance and Guadalupe counties. A life-long...
Helen Griego
Apr 3, 2023
Helen Griego, 103, of Vaughn, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Helen was born on May 13, 1919, in La Palma, NM, to the home of Cayetano and Melita (Sandoval) Chavez. She was raised and attended school in Vaughn.
On September 25, 1939, Helen married Gilbert A Griego. Gilbert and Helen...
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