All Obituaries

Allen Duane Miller, 70, passed away March 30th at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. Originally from Gurley, NE, Allen and his wife of 48 years, Christine, called Ruidoso home for over 25 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Margene Miller.  He is survived by brothers Barry Miller, David Miller, Kurt Miller and sister Patti Scholz and 3 daughters and sons-in-law: Jennifer and Jerold Tercero of Ruidoso, Melissa and James Willams of Longview, WA, and Julie and Steve...

Harry Leslie Wheeler Jr born June 6, 1980, he passed away March 21, 2020 at the age of 39.  He is survived by the love of his life Angel Aragon, his 3 kids Harry L. Wheeler 111, Darius R. Wheeler and Anavay M. Wheeler; one grandson Xander R. Wheeler; two dogs (sons) Bud & Bubbles; his parents Harry Sr & Serena Wheeler; three brothers, Syrus Wheeler, Coty ‘Ox’ & Sarah Gray-Wheeler, Raymond & Joani Wheeler; one sister Maywe & Ron Benally ; and many...

William Vee “Bill” Harvey, 70, passed away March 17, 2020 at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.  He was born September 16, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of J.C. Harvey and Charlotte Stowe. Bill graduated from Estancia High School, Class of 1968.  He was married to Sharon DePuy Lackey for 13 years and they had four children.  In 1972, Bill took his family to Pecos, TX where he worked for Reeves County Feeders.  In a short time, he returned to New...

Frankin Red Elk Gallerito Our beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, friend; Franklin was born on January 25, 1942, in Mescalero, NM, and was called home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2020, also in Mescalero, NM. He was born to Bessie Marden and John Gallerito. Frank was married to Andrea Enjady-Gallerito, they shared 54 wonderful years with one another. Together they had 5 children; Veronica Enjady, Frank Bow Gallerito, Lillian Gallerito, Thurman Gallerito,...

John M. Townsend of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Monday, March 9th 2020 at the age of 76. Over the past few years, he dealt with a myriad of progressive health issues that affected his physical and cognitive functioning and although we are very sad that he is no longer with us, we are comforted by the fact that he is no longer suffering. John had an incredible work ethic which led to a long career in retail management and he also owned a...

Our beloved Kenan Charles John Zuazua was born on July 10, 1979 in Mescalero, New Mexico to Florine Smith and the late Gilbert Zuazua. Kenan passed away and went on to be with the Lord on March 7, 2020. Kenan is survived by his mother, Florine Smith; his sisters, Kristi LaPaz, Kathryn Rocha, Sharon Chino and Annette Smith; his brother, Darron Valdez, Sr. and his beautiful children, Kenan G. Zuazua, Kaleena Zuazua, Kolin Zuazua, Karyssa Zuazua and Kobe Zuazua. Kenan is preceded in death by...

Frances M. Bubser, 64, died Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 of a sudden heart attack in his office, “his happy place”.    Frank was born in Marburg, Germany, September 3rd, 1955, he was adopted by Frances Bubser and Else Bubser in 1963 where Frank’s father was serving for the U.S. Airforce. Frank was a great father, grandfather, husband and coworker.  He touched many hearts with his generosity and warm personality.  Frank was most known for his work...

Wilma Mansfield, 91, of Albuquerque and formerly of Ruidoso passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was born November 25, 1928 in Dryden, Texas. Wilma was a retired schoolteacher, she loved to play bridge and was an active member of The Women’s Club in Ruidoso.  She made Lincoln County her permanent home in 1990, moving here from El Paso, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Mansfield and a daughter, Pixie Arthur. She is survived by a daughter, Jimmy...

Nedra Mae "Smith" Hobbs passed from this world on February 19, 2020.  Born to Terrell Alexander Smith and Orene Mae Jones of February 26, 1941, Nedra was the youngest of 5 siblings and the only girl.  She graduated from Los Lunas a year early, then was working as a bank teller when she met her One Great Love, Joe W. Hobbs.  They married on March 21, 1959. Nedra raised 4 children while following Joe from jobs on the railroads, feedlots, and eventually settling in...

  The Reverend Doctor James M. Smith died at home on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 29, 1944 to James Manley and Alice L. (Magoon) Smith. Jim graduated from College High School in Pittsburg, KS and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Phillips University in 1966.  He received his Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University in 1969. He went on to earn his Doctorate in Theology from the San Francisco...