Obituaries
Donna Sue Crandall
Feb 16, 2026
Donna Sue Crandall, age 77, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Donna's greatest dream in life was to be a mother, and she lived that dream with her whole heart. Her family was her pride and her purpose, and she gave them her unwavering love every single day. A devoted wife and true partner, Donna...
Marcos Concepcion Sosa Rios
Feb 14, 2026
Marcos Concepion Sosa Rios, of Tinnie, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, February 14th of 2026.
Celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 28th 2026 at 10am-1pm, at Sosa Residence: Hwy 70 & MKT RD 289, Tinnie, New Mexico 88351.
Marcos was born on December 8th 1947 in San Carlos Coahuila, Mexico to the late Maria Sosa Vasquez (Mother)...
Gwendolyn Chico
Feb 14, 2026
Gwendolyn Chico, a beloved member of her community, aged 71, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in her hometown of Mescalero, New Mexico. Born on January 29, 1955, Gwendolyn lived a life marked by love, family, and vibrant social connections.
Gwendolyn and her husband, Rayburn Chico, created many cherished memories together, particularly during their adventurous skiing trips with their daughters,...
Bobbie Don Harmon
Feb 8, 2026
Bobbie Don “BD” Harmon, a respected New Mexico horseman known for his grit on the track and vibrant spirit off it, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, at the age of 69.
Born in Raton, NM with an inherited passion for racing. BD's career included jockeying from 1976 - 2009 and acting as jockey agent 2009 through...
Sofia G. Peso
Feb 3, 2026
Sofia G. Peso, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 3, 2026, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Born on November 5, 1942, in Tularosa, New Mexico, Sofia touched the lives of many in her community with her nurturing spirit and unwavering kindness.
For over twenty years, Sofia dedicated herself to the Mescalero Apache Tribe, serving as the Center...
Eddi Valenzuela
Jan 28, 2026
Eddi Noris Valenzuela was born on May 6th, 1985, to his mother Maria Valenzuela and his father Jose Angel Valenzuela. He attended Hondo Valley Public School where he met and married his high school sweetheart Angelica Valenzuela welcoming a son, Nathaniel Valenzuela and a daughter, Aaliyah Valenzuela and later in life being blessed with the opportunity to provide nurture in...
Phyllis Ann (Chupco) Platta
Jan 19, 2026
Phyllis Ann (Chupco) Platta, a beloved educator and cherished member of her community, passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on April 5, 1954, Phyllis dedicated her life to nurturing and uplifting the minds of countless students during her remarkable 35-year career as a teacher at Mescalero Apache Schools.
Described by all who knew her as...
Jesus Cadena
Jan 19, 2026
Jesus R. Cadena "Jesse", age 84 of Ruidoso Downs, NM, passed away at his home on Monday January 19, 2026.
Jesse was born on August 6, 1941, in Presidio, TX to Manuel Cadena and Consuelo Ramirez Cadena, he spent 67 years as the loving husband to his teenage sweetheart Isabel (Garcia) Cadena, together they had 5 children Jesse G. Cadena...
Christopher "Chris" Sidney Berryhill
Jan 14, 2026
Christopher Sidney Berryhill was born on December 10, 1966. Chris was a believer, a first-born son to Robert and Betty Berryhill, a brother to three, a cousin to dozens, a nephew, a husband to Jami, a father to Travis, Wyatt, Nate and George, a grandfather to Sawyer and Riley, to Violet and Evelyn, to Carson, Lincoln, Payette and Canyon, to...
Marvin Roberts
Jan 10, 2026
Marvin Bryan Roberts passed away January 10, 2026 at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his wife, Norma and survived by sister, Victoria Deuel; niece, Dena (David) Mackey, and great nephew Reid Mackey.
Marvin was born on January 5, 1937, in South Gate, California. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Air Force. During this...
George Booher
Jan 8, 2026
Olan Booher was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico, to Odis and Lorene Booher, who preceded him in death. He was one of six children and is survived by his sister, Faye Burch of Ignacio, Colorado, and Cousin Martha Oldaker of Roswell, New Mexico.
Olan married Glenda Booher (of Capitan) in January of 1966 in Plainview, Texas. Together, they raised four children....
Hazel Miller
Jan 7, 2026
Hazel Verne Miller passed away peacefully at her home in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, on January 7, 2026.Hazel was born on March 2, 1927, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Leslie Trice and Josephine Hope Gordon Trice. She was the eldest of two children. A gifted student, Hazel graduated as valedictorian of Las Cruces High School in 1944 and earned the highest...
Francis Rocha
Dec 31, 2025
Francis John Rocha, affectionately known by family and friends as "Babe," passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, in Alamogordo, NM. He was surrounded by the love of his family at Christus Health-Advanced Wound Care. Babe was a beloved spouse, father; grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His humble heart and humorous honesty touched the lives of many.
Born on July...
Lisa (Sissy) Farran
Dec 31, 2025
Melissa Gayle Townley, commonly known as Lisa or Sissy to many family and friends, was born on June 10, 1958 in Portales, New Mexico to Lela Jo and Samuel H. Townley. Her family moved to Capitan, New Mexico in 1972. Lisa had many passions but above all else she put her family first. She had a great passion and love...
Sharlene Glossop
Dec 21, 2025
Sharlene Glossop, a beloved soul, was born on September 11, 1962, and departed this world on December 21, 2025. For 22 remarkable years, Sharlene dedicated her life to serving as a slot attendant supervisor at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, where her work ethic shone brightly and earned her the utmost respect from her colleagues and guests alike.
As a...
Elissa Phillips
Dec 19, 2025
Elissa Mae Phillips, 92, of Lincoln, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home on her 92nd birthday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born December 19, 1933, in Lake Arthur, New Mexico, to Ben and August Frazier, Elissa developed lifelong passions for music and art. A blind date arranged by her Dexter high school classmate Joe Duran...
Gregorio Obregon
Dec 16, 2025
With profound love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of a remarkable man, Gregorio Alfredo Obregon, whose presence touched countless hearts across many countries and communities.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 56 loving years, Rebecca Obregón, who stood by his side through every chapter of their 61 year journey together. He is also survived by his daughters, Veronica and...
Patricia Ann Schear-Carpenter
Dec 15, 2025
Patricia Ann Schear-Carpenter entered into the presence of Jesus on December 15, 2025. Pat was born December 27, 1944, in Portales, New Mexico to Chester and Thelma Sullins.
She lived in Roswell, New Mexico most of her life and graduated with honors from Roswell High School in May, 1962. On June 15, 1962, she married Tony Perkins with whom she had...
Weaver Marion Ballard
Dec 15, 2025
Weaver "Butch" Marion Ballard passed away on December 15, 2025. A full obituary will be published at a later date.
Winston Cochise
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Winston Brien Cochise, who left us on December 4, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on August 13, 1970, in Mescalero, New Mexico, Winston was a proud member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, where he spent his life making lasting connections and sharing his talents with those around...
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