Obituaries

Mary Marquez

Mary Marquez

Dec 19, 2009

Mary Grace Marquez, age 71, of Santa Rosa, NM passed away December 19, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque following a sudden illness. Mary was born on April 4, 1938 in Canoncito, NM to the home of Alfredo and Patricia Saiz Roybal. Mary was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church. She enjoyed spending time with her children and...

Author Winfield Rasmussen

Author Winfield Rasmussen

Dec 18, 2009

Author Winfield Rasmussen, 75 of Melrose, NM died Friday, December 18, 2009 at his home following an illness. He is survived by his wife Alana of Melrose, NM. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner.

Michael G. Oliver

Michael G. Oliver

Dec 17, 2009

Michael G. Oliver, 53 of La Loma, NM and formerly of Farmington, NM died Thursday, December 17, 2009 in La Loma following a sudden illness. Cremation has taken place. Local arrangements were under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home in Fort Sumner. (575) 355-2311.

Bill Earnhardt

Bill Earnhardt

Dec 15, 2009

William “Bill” Earnhardt, 77 of Fort Sumner passed away at his home Tuesday evening, December 15, 2009. His family was at his bedside. Bill was born April 24, 1932 in East Spencer, NC the son of Clarence Calvin and Lala Earnhardt. He was attended school in Salisbury, NC; and graduated from American School in Chicago, Illinois on January 2, 1953....

Luis Serrano

Luis Serrano

Dec 11, 2009

LUIS P. SERRANO, 89, Rosary Services will be held on Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. from Nuestra Senora de Refugio Church in Puerto de Luna, New Mexico. FUNERAL MASS will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 also from Nuestra Senora de Refugio with Father Joseph Thomas, CMI officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's...

Gene Foster

Gene Foster

Dec 9, 2009

Raymond “Gene” Foster, 76 of Fort Sumner died Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis, NM following an illness. Gene was born May 8, 1933 in Amarillo, TX to the home of Frank Howard Foster and the former Hattie Jeanette Larimore. He was reared in Fort Sumner and spent his early years in Amarillo and Vega,...

Aurora Garcia

Aurora Garcia

Dec 8, 2009

Aurora Garcia, age 86, passed away on December 8, 2009 at the Pueblo Care and Rehabilitation Center in Pueblo Colorado. Aurora was born on November 12, 1923 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Andres and Martinita Chavez Moncallo. She made her home in Pueblo, Colorado 6 years ago. Aurora was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic...

Linda R. Maes

Linda R. Maes

Dec 7, 2009

Ermalinda (Linda) Romero Maes born December 28, 1928 in Encino N.M. returned to her Heavenly Father on December 7, 2009, following a 12-year battle with illness. She is preceded, in death by her loving parents Lee and Rosie Romero, brothers: Albert and Alfred Romero, sister Lucille Gomez, nieces: Juanita Romero and Rosie Romero, Jimmy Johnson, father of her sons :Bill...

Scott Lee

Scott Lee

Nov 29, 2009

Robert Scott Lee of McAlister, NM passed away at his home at the age of 47 on November 29, 2009. He was born in Tucumcari, NM on March 24, 1962 to Bob and Doris Lee. He was raised in McAlister and attended school at House where he graduated in 1980. He was married to Aprile Martin on February 15, 1985...

Sara Salas

Sara Salas

Nov 25, 2009

Sara Salas passed away peacefully at an Albuquerque Hospital following an illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 4:00 PM from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel, Father Joseph Thomas officiated. Burial followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. A full obhituary will be posted at a later time.

Patricia Louise Cones

Patricia Louise Cones

Nov 25, 2009

Memorial services for Pat Cones, 64 of Fort Sumner will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, November 28, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Fort Sumner officiated by Anna Teeter. Mrs. Cones died Wednesday evening November 25, 2009 at her home following an illness. Pat was born April 26, 1945 in Mesilla Park, NM to the home of George Randleman...

Remigio S. Cordova

Remigio S. Cordova

Nov 24, 2009

Remigio S. Cordova, 88, a lifelong resident of La Loma, NM died Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at his home following an illness. Mr. Cordova was born August 19, 1921 in Anton Chico, the son of Fidel Cordova and the former Aurelia Sandoval. He worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and the C F & I in Pueblo, CO. Mr. Cordova...

Gene Sherman

Gene Sherman

Nov 18, 2009

Emmett Eugene “Gene” Sherman, 86, of Fort Sumner died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Northwest Texas Medical Center in Amarillo following an illness. Gene was born December 22, 1922 in Williamson County, Texas to the home of Emmett Sherman and the former Lilla Mae Taylor. He was reared in Briggs, TX where he graduated from Briggs High School. Gene married...

Luis N. Archuleta

Luis N. Archuleta

Nov 15, 2009

Luis Nestor Archuleta, age 80 of Fort Sumner, NM and formerly of Pojoaque, NM died Sunday, November 15, 2009 at his Fort Sumner home with his family at his bedside. Luis was born October 25, 1929 in La Jara, Colorado the son of Eduardo Archuleta and the former Virginia Roybal. Luis moved with his parents to Pojoaque from La Jara...

Johnny Ray Aragon

Johnny Ray Aragon

Nov 14, 2009

Johnny Ray Aragon, age 56, passed away on November 14, 2009 at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Johnny was born on April 2, 1953 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Juan and Mary Casaus Aragon. Johnny Ray attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Santa Rosa High School graduating in 1972. During his his...

Helen Saiz

Helen Saiz

Oct 23, 2009

Helen Saiz, age 62, passed away on October 23, 2009 at her son’s residence in Albuquerque following an illness. Helen was born May 14, 1947 in Santa Rosa, NM to the home of Carlos and Maggie Aragon Gutierrez. She was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Helen loved to dance, cook, visiting with her family and especially her grandkids....

Mayo P Campos

Mayo P Campos

Oct 14, 2009

Mayo P. Campos, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2009 at the Guadalupe County Hospital. Mayo was born on April 18, 1946 in Pastura, NM to the home of Pedro and Annie Martinez Campos. He was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Mayo married Virginia Vigil on July 24, 1971 in Santa Rosa. Mayo worked construction was...

Lee Garcia

Lee Garcia

Oct 3, 2009

Liborio (Lee) Garcia, age 65, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2009 at the Guadalupe County Hospital in Santa Rosa. Lee was born on April 23, 1944 in Encino, NM to the home of Julian and Florinda Chavez Garcia. He was reared and attended schools in Vaughn. Lee married Tina Flores on February 19, 1966 in Santa Rosa. Lee was...

Siria Lucero

Siria Lucero

Sep 20, 2009

Siria Lucero, age 75, passed away on September 20, 2009 at the Guadalupe County Hospital following a long illness. Siria was born on April 8, 1934 in Santa Rosa to the home of Isidoro and Sarita Lerman Chavez. She was reared and attended schools in Santa Rosa. Siria married Daniel Lucero on April 24, 1980. Siria worked as a waitress...

Betty B. Sanchez

Betty B. Sanchez

Sep 19, 2009

Betty B. Sanchez, 73 of Corona, NM died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at her home following an illness. She was born July 9, 1936 in Corona to the home of Valentin and Timotea (Selgado) Baros. She was reared and attended school in Corona. She married Octaviano Sanchez on July 25, 1953. Betty worked for the Corona schools and the Senior...