All Obituaries

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso would like to invite members of the community to join us in honoring forgotten hero Philip James Doyle. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery.

Ervin A. Gutierrez, 42, beloved Father, Brother and Son was called to his eternal resting place on January 23, 2023. He entered this world on January 27th, 1980 in Ruidoso, NM. Born to Father Robert Gutierrez and Mother Della Torrez.  Ervin is survived by his children Ervin J. Gutierrez, Roman Gutierrez, Cielo Gutierrez and Children's Mother Rosa Serrano; Brother Kevin Torrez, January Zamora; Sister Erika Gutierrez,Eugene Hopper; Brother Gene Gutierrez and Sister Rhonda Gutierrez;...

Thomas A. Jay (Tommy) of Ruidoso went home January 23, 2023. He was the son of Albert V Jay and Viola Harmon Jay. Born October 13, 1942, in Roswell, New Mexico. A true horseman from mucking stables at the racetrack as a boy graduating to trotting and riding horses as young man going on to breaking and training quarter horses. His triumph was managing Eaves Horse Farm where he bred and foaled the likes of Fortune of Delight, Tres Seis, Deans Miracle, He's My Dasher, A Delightful Legacy...

Bill Pippin, 89, of Ruidoso, NM, crossed the finish line peacefully into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 30, 1933, in Portales, NM, to the late Mary (Lovorn) and Cleve Pippin. In his youth, Bill attended Portales High School, served in the US Army, and attended Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU), where he met Robbie Hatch, they married in August of 1955. Bill worked for the US Postal Service to pay for his education...

Linda Lou Carwile Burch 78 passed away on December 30,2022 at home in Carrizozo, NM surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Tularosa, NM to Ronald Earl & Sarah Carwile on Feb 13,1944. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend to all. Linda loved the lord, her family and friends with all her heart. She was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved to attend all her grandchildren's sports and other events. Linda...

Buddie Collin Vuicich, a wonderful, loving and gracious man, passed away on December 19, 2022 in Fredericksburg, Texas.   Originally from West Texas, Buddie was born in Seagraves, Texas and raised in Denver City, Texas.  Buddie attended San Angelo State University.  Buddie formerly owned and operated several retail businesses with his family in Lincoln County beginning in the 1980s.   The majority of his professional career was spent at Sierra Blanca Motors,...

Karen DeLeeuw, 75, was called to her eternal resting place on December 18, 2022. She entered this world on October 29, 1947 in Las Cruces, NM. She was loved and will be missed by many. She is survived by her sons Tracy Morlack and Sean McCracken,. Grandchildren Cara Morlack, Warren McCracken and Kyle Morlack. Great grandchild Oliver McCracken. She was preceded in death by her parents Leonard and Bernice Warren. Siblings Jerry Warren and Linda Gasparik. Son Kevin Morlack and husband Harold...

Charles "Rex" Hartgraves, 85. Our beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle and Father-in-law passed away on December 16, 2022. Charles Rex was born in Artesia, NM on November 20,1937, to Cornelious Rex and Elizabeth Eileen Barnes Hartgraves. He spent his childhood in Southern New Mexico. Rex was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Nell Davis Hartgraves, his youngest daughter, Kay Lynn Hartgraves, his brother John B. Hartgraves, his...

Barbara Anne Bailey passed away on December 15, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born to the home of Fred and Ivy (Brumley) Brough on February 16, 1937, in Leeds, England. Barbara was married to the love of her life, Joe Bailey, for forty-nine years. She was a volunteer with the hospital auxiliary at Lincoln County Medical Center. Barbara was also a member of First Baptist Church in Ruidoso. Left to cherish Barbara's memory are her daughters Andrea (Brad) Treptow of Ruidoso,...

On Thursday December 8, 2022, Seliece Gray, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at age 83. Seliece was born on August 26, 1939, in Robstown, TX to Les and Hilda (Gatzki) Cartwright. She received her degree from Texas Tech University in 1960. On December 8, 1962, she married Jack Gray. They raised two children, Jennifer Whitlock (Larry) and Brian (Nelly). Seliece had a passion for Christ and everything creative. She also loved to play bridge, shop and travel. She traveled...