Obituaries
Gene L. Gutierrez
Feb 8, 2023
Gene L. Gutierrez, 86 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on February 8, 2023.
Gene was born on May 17, 1936 in Santa Rosa, NM to Gonzalo Gutierrez and Donaciana (Ortega) Gutierrez. Gene was raised in Santa Rosa, where he also attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. While in...
Dr. Malcolm Stuart Foster
Feb 7, 2023
Malcolm S. Foster
D.D.S. "Doc" Marine Veteran "Sarge"
Malcolm, 73, of Santa Rosa peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 07, 2023 at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM with his family at his side.
He was born on November 30, 1949 in Winchester, Massachusetts to the home of Benjamin Emerson Foster and Hattie Novello Foster in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
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Addilyn "Sissy" Marie Romero Maldonado
Feb 5, 2023
Estevan Arturo “Peewee” Romero-Maldonado and Addilyn Marie “Sissy” Romero-Maldonado passed away on February 5, 2023 in Tecolotito, NM.
Estevan, born July 11, 2019 and Addilyn, born October 1, 2020, children of Sara Romero and John Maldonado, were born in Albuquerque, NM and raised in Tecolotito, and were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anton Chico. Estevan and Addilyn spent...
Estevan "Peewee" Arturo Romero Maldonado
Feb 5, 2023
Estevan Arturo “Peewee” Romero-Maldonado and Addilyn Marie “Sissy” Romero-Maldonado passed away on February 5, 2023 in Tecolotito, NM.
Estevan, born July 11, 2019 and Addilyn, born October 1, 2020, children of Sara Romero and John Maldonado, were born in Albuquerque, NM and raised in Tecolotito, and were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anton Chico. Estevan and Addilyn spent...
Sally C. Griego
Feb 3, 2023
Sally C. Griego, 85 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away at UNM Hospital Sandoval, in Rio Rancho, NM.
Sally was born on May 20, 1937 in Cuervo, NM to Bernardo L. Griego and Genoveva (Benavidez) Griego. Sally was raised in Cuervo and Santa Rosa, where she attended school and graduated from Santa Rosa High School.
Sally worked as a...
Martin Vargas
Feb 1, 2023
Martin Vargas Ortega, 62, of Tucumcari, NM, passed away suddenly at home, on February 1, 2023.
Martin was born on November 11, 1960 in San Jose Babicora, Chihuahua, Mexico to Manuel Vargas and Soledad Ortega.
Martin is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Alfredo, Rudolfo, Luis and Manuel Vargas, and his sisters: Hortensia, Carmen and Maria Soledad.
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Emilia "Emma" Romero
Jan 28, 2023
Emilia B. Romero
(May 21, 1938 – January 28, 2023)
Emilia B. "Emma" Romero, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Milagro, New Mexico, with her family by her side. Emma was born in San Ignacio, New Mexico, to the home of Jose Efren Martinez and Albina Madrid-Martinez. Emma grew up in San Ignacio and lived...
Francis Martinez
Jan 26, 2023
Francis Martinez, 39 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Rust Presbyterian Hospital in Rio Rancho, NM. Francis was born December 08, 1983 in Fort Sumner to the home of Sandy and Margie (Sena) Martinez. Francis was raised in Fort Sumner and attended Fort Sumner Schools. Francis met the love of his life Jennifer Hoy in...
Pete Baca
Jan 25, 2023
Pete Baca, 78 of Bernalillo, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.
Pete was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 22, 1944 to Pablo and Catalina Gonzales. Pete was raised in Santa Rosa by Pete Baca and Frances (Martinez) Baca and graduated from...
Rufino "Tino" Rodriguez
Jan 24, 2023
Rufino "Tino" Rodriguez, 81 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Heartland Continuing Care Center in Portales following an illness. He was born September 16, 1941 in Matamoros, Coahuila, Mexico.
Tino made his home in Fort Sumner in 1978. He worked for Sprout's Cafe, as a welder for Mitchell's Windmill for 37 years. He also...
Janean Grissom
Jan 18, 2023
Lena "Janean" Grissom, 89 of Taiban, NM received her angel wings on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Midland, Texas. Her family was at her bedside. Janean was born May 8, 1933 in Clovis, NM to the home of Eugene “Buck” and Mabel Ayers Ellison. She grew up in Bovina, Texas.
Janean married C.W Grissom Feb 24, 1951 in Yuma Arizona. When...
Ramon Jaramillo
Jan 16, 2023
Ramon Jaramillo, 66 of Santa Rosa, NM passed away at his residence on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Ramon was born on January 16, 1957 in Santa Rosa to Agustine Gonzales and Gabrielita Jaramillo. Ramon was raised in Anton Chico, NM and attended school in Anton Chico and Santa Rosa. Ramon was a member of the Church of Christ and worked...
Ernest W Baker
Jan 14, 2023
Ernest "Ernie" W. Baker We are sad to announce the passing of our father, Ernie Baker, age 65 of Tucumcari, NM on January 14, 2023. Ernie is preceded in death by his beloved sister, Edythe "Sis" Aguilar and his mother and father, Sandra Oglesby and Gene Oglesby. He is survived by one brother, Joe Baker of Nevada. Ernie was a...
Lucy M. Sisneros
Jan 13, 2023
Lucy Sisneros, 88 of Vaughn, NM was welcomed home into the arms of her Lord and Savior on January 13, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Lucy was born on June 18, 1934 In Sombrillo, NM to the home of Guillermo and Bennie (Apodaca) Sisneros.
She is preceded in death by her parents Guillermo and Bennie Sisneros, son Robert, daughter Cuca,...
Linda Gail Quintana
Jan 9, 2023
Linda Quintana of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Santa Rosa. Linda was born May 5, 1950 in Pompano Beach, Florida to the home of George Andrews and Ruby Brown Andrews. She graduated from Pompano Beach High School in 1968. She worked as a legal secretary after graduating, before moving to Santa Rosa. She...
Gladys Katherine Romero
Jan 5, 2023
Gladys K. Romero, 62 of Anton Chico, NM, passed away on January 5, 2023. A full obituary will be made available at a later date. Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369. To place an online condolence or tribute, please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com.
Tena Renae Wisner
Jan 4, 2023
Tena Renae (Sexton) Wisner, 57, a resident of Fort Sumner passed away after a sudden illness on January 4, 2023. She was born May 03, 1965 in Stilwell, Oklahoma to the home of Emmett Sexton and Kahleetah (Eagle) Sexton. She grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and graduated with the Tahlequah High School class of 1983. Tena made her home in...
Peggy Myers
Dec 29, 2022
Peggy Joann Myers, 89 of Slaton, Texas passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born August 19, 1933 in Fort Sumner, NM in the two room adobe home of James T. and Margaret (Byars) West. Peggy attended school all twelve years in Ft. Sumner and attended college at New Mexico State University. She learned to play the saxophone in...
Lydia Griego Martinez
Dec 27, 2022
Lydia Griego Martinez, 82, a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa, NM. Lydia was born on February 28, 1940, in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Felix and Amalia (Duran) Griego. She grew up and attended school in Santa Rosa. A lifelong Catholic, Lydia...
Clara Romero
Dec 24, 2022
Clara Romero, 84 of Santa Rosa, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on December 24, 2022 at Guadalupe County Hospital. Clara was born on August 12, 1938 in Santa Rosa, NM to Leondro Pacheco and Ignacita (Montoya) Pacheco. Clara was raised in Santa Rosa, where she also attended school. A lifelong resident of Santa Rosa, Clara was...
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