All Obituaries

Emmerson Kurt Pino was born on August 4, 1978 in Alamogordo, NM to Patsy Ann Tortilla, of Mescalero (deceased) and Edward Pino of Alamo Navajo (deceased). Emmerson passed on to be with the Lord on September 14, 2020 in El Paso, Tx.   Emmerson is survived by his sons Erick Craig Pino, Danny Pino, and John Shay Pino Padilla. Brothers are Bennie and his wife, Annette Pino of Las Cruces, Joseph and wife, Joella Herrera of Mescalero, and sister Sybil Herrera of Mescalero, numerous aunts,...

A Glencoe, Lincoln County lifelong resident, Della Bonnell passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 83.  Della was a devoted wife and cowboy sweetheart, a caring mother, a supportive sister and daughter, a proud grandmother and great grandmother, and a good friend to both old-timers and newcomers who she welcomed with open arms.  She was a postmaster, artist, gardener, farm and rancher’s wife, and a brave and determined cancer survivor. She is survived by three...

Joann Marie Hall passed peacefully on to Heaven on August 24, 2020 just days after her 86th birthday. She was born in Clay Center, Kansas on August 20, 1934 to Charles R. Martin, Jr. and Achsa Marie Caudle Martin.  Joann and her parents moved to Ruidoso when she was 11 and later welcomed her sister, Diane Lee Martin Varbel, who has provided great and loving care for Joann for the last 3 years. She graduated from Ruidoso High School in 1952 and continued many friendships with her...

James F. Salas Jr., 46, born February 20, 1974 unexpectedly passed away on August 22, 2020 at UMC in El Paso, Tx. He was born in Ruidoso, NM and lived the majority of his life in Lincoln County or the surrounding area. James is survived by his father James Salas Sr. of Hondo, NM; mother Theresa Lynn Zamora of Albuquerque, NM; his children, Alexandria Salas of San Diego, Ca, son Elliot Salas of Tumwater, Wa, son Bo Salas of Las Cruces, NM, and son Cooper Salas of Alamogordo, NM; brothers...

Jack went to his heavenly home on August 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on January 3, 1938. He is survived by his wife Donna and daughters Carrie Perkins & husband, David, Robyn Nowlin & husband Stan, and Jodi Navarrette & husband Chapo, six grandchildren, Brandon, Erikka, and Trey Navarrette, Nathan and Josh Perkins, and Emily Thomas, and five great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his sister Le Ann and husband Kelly Smith....

Frederick Roy Kimbrell, 61, of Ruidoso Downs passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home.  He was born January 26, 1959 in Ruidoso and had lived in Lincoln County all of his life. He is survived by his mother Eva S. Kimbrell and step-father, Armando Valdez; brothers, Roderick and his wife, Elena of Ruidoso, Broderick and his wife, Effie of Roswell, Derrick and his wife Gabby of Las Vegas, NV and Errick and his wife, Chelsea of Ruidoso.  He was preceded in death by his...

Donna Marie Bonds, 64, went to be with the Angels on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her mother Jeanne Ravenelle and her father Louis Ravenelle. Mrs. Bonds was born on January 13, 1956 in Putnam, Connecticut to Jeanne (Bellrose) and Louis Ravenelle.  Donna was a graduate of Tourtellotle High School in North Grosvenordale, Connecticut and a graduate of New Mexico Junior College with an Associate’s Degree in Science.  She worked at Lea Regional...

Paul "Arthur" Dunn, 69, beloved Husband and Father, passed onto his heavenly reward on August 7, 2020. Born on June 28, 1951 in Las Cruces, NM to Frances and Lydia Dunn. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Dunn; son Nathaniel (Susan) Dunn; son Timothy (Laurisa) Dunn: and daughter Valerie (Jason) Staten; his brother Jim Dunn. He leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Caleb, Ethan (Mikaela) and Adam Dunn; Brooke, Camryn, Riley and Dakota Staten; London and Grayson Dunn. He is...

Mauriece (Maury) Annette DeWald St. John – August 16, 1940 – August 7, 2020 Maury passed away peacefully after battling a chronic disease. Maury was born in Waxahachie, TX to Reverend Ernest and Ophelia DeWald and followed by a sister, Ernestine, 13 years later. As a minister’s daughter, Maury had many hometowns during her early years. In 1967, Maury met Don St. John at a skating rink and was immediately attracted to Don because of his Army uniform, his convertible, and...

Donnie Lynn McMasters unexpectedly met the Lord on August 3, 2020 at 69 years of age.  He was born February 1, 1951 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Helen and L.A. McMasters, who greeted him at Heaven’s gate.  Donnie attended Duncan High School until he joined the Marine Corps in 1969 where he made friends and brothers for life who nicknamed him Hoss. He was married to Lorri McKnight for 21 years and they had a daughter, Sara McMasters. He is also survived by daughters Diana...