Obituaries

Dec 24, 2021

James E. Gilbert, 93 of Capitan, NM passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at an assisted living facility in Ruidoso, NM with family by his side.

James was born in Mineral Wells, TX on November 30, 1928, to Earl Abraham Gilbert and Lela Velona Black Gilbert.

When James (preferred to be called Jim) was...

Dec 20, 2021

Leo Patrick Joiner know to all as Pat or later years the grandkids renamed him Poppy passed away Monday morning December 20, 2021, at his home in Hondo NM from complications of COPD.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leo Joiner, Mary Louise Joiner, two sisters, Della Bonnell and her husband David, twin sister, Patsy Racher....

Dec 20, 2021

Billy Earl Shaffer left his earthly body to join his Heavenly Father  on December 20, 2021.  He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.  He was 92 years young.

Billy Earl Shaffer was born on June 10, 1929 to William Henry and Beulah Shaffer in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He grew up helping his father in an automotive...

Dec 18, 2021

Mildred Marie Muse (Hall) was born on March 5, 1927 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico and entered her heavenly home Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was one of ten children born to Marvin Richard Hall and Nina Mae Cannon.  Her siblings: Glenn Hall, Tommy Hall, Ben Hall, Charles (Chub) Hall, Billy Hall, Lois Morrison, Buddie Neier, Ruth Stokes, and...

Dec 14, 2021

On Tuesday, December 14th 2021, Judith Ann (Riggs) Beavers passed away, due to complications with pneumonia, at the age of 78. Judy was born October 27th, 1943 in Albuquerque, NM to William Albert and Laura Mae (Stubblefield) Riggs.

Judy graduated from Belen High school in 1961 and began working as a messenger for the Santa Fe Railroad....

Dec 14, 2021

Kent Eugene Eaker was born on August 17, 1959, in Roswell, NM to Betty McHenry and Norman Eaker. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 14, 2021.

Kent was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. Kent loved his wife fiercely and with all of his heart, they were happily married for...

Dec 12, 2021

Ronnie Byers Eldridge

December 12th, 2021, Ronnie Byers Eldridge went to his eternal home in heaven at the age of 34. Described by Teke as “good at everything” he was a gifted horseman, avid outdoorsmen and a true cowboy. He lived his life as a loving father, devoted husband, and great friend.  Ronnie’s memory will be cherished...

Dec 11, 2021

"Ask any pilot how they started flying and you will hear a love story…" – Captain Eric Auxier

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Travis Lee Leonard. He was the most beautiful of souls and endured far more than most in order to be with the ones he loved for...

Dec 9, 2021

Gisela Crabb, 85, of Ruidoso passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born February 15, 1936 in Kassel Germany. Mrs. Crabb was married to her late husband Carroll Crabb December 10, 1960 in France. They lived a very active military life in the Army, with their four wonderful children. Mrs. Crabb was a Licensed Vocational Nurse in different...

Dec 3, 2021

Steve Lenix Stroud passed away on December 3, 2021. Born in Weatherford, OK on May 24, 1930, to J.W. Stroud and Fern Stroud (Ward), Steve grew up south of Weatherford where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors while riding horses and helping his dad and brother to care for the family's land, crops, and animals. He later...

Nov 30, 2021

Karen Sue Williams Rose

On November 30, 2021, Susie finally got her wish and is now rejoicing with our Lord, past family and friends. She passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on March 15, 1936, to James Francis Williams and Sarah Katherine Tavener. When she was a small child,...

Nov 22, 2021

Alfred Leroy Montes went home to be with our Lord November 22, 2021 in Capitan, NM. Leroy grew up in the Hondo Valley where he attended school. He loved sharing stories of playing basketball as a Hondo Eagle. He also had a love of animals and was an avid horseman. He always had horse advice to share with his...

Nov 17, 2021

William Gerald Dean Jr. 1942-2021

William Gerald Dean Jr. (known by many as PA Dean) passed away peacefully in his home on November 17th.

Gerald was born July 30, 1942, in Hobbs New Mexico to William Gerald Dean Sr. and Mary Irene Wallace Dean.

He is preceded in death by his son William...

Nov 17, 2021

Ruby Lucero Montes was born August 28, 1944, in Villanueva, New Mexico, to Clorinda Lucero.  Ruby was raised in Grants, NM, and later moved to Albuquerque, NM.Ruby married Efren Montes at Saint Anne's Catholic Church on July 13, in Albuquerque.

Ruby passed away November 17, 2021, in Ruidoso Downs surrounded by her loved ones.  Ruby was cared...

Nov 14, 2021

Jack Kannady Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in his home November 14, 2021. He was born in El Paso, Texas to Jack and Evelyn Kannady. They moved to Van Horn, TX for 2 years, Bisbee, AZ for 4 years, back to El Paso, TX for 8 years, Carlsbad, NM for 2 years and then to Ruidoso, NM.

He...

Nov 11, 2021

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

Lois Jean Frye joined our heavenly father, November 11, 2021.  She was 86 years old.

Known by friends and family as Jean, she was a loving mother and grandmother.  Born in Chatfield, Minnesota, August 26, 1935 to Thomas and Alma Bailey, she...

Nov 8, 2021

“ So We Wrote Your Name in Our Hearts and That’s Where It Will Remain Forever.”

Carolina L. Sanchez, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 8, 2021, at the Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso N.M.  She was born June 6, 1946 in Carrizozo N.M. to Josefita Barela Lopez and Rafael Marrujo Lopez.  She was...

Nov 6, 2021

Carl Glen Burch born July 28, 1959, passed away on November 6, 2021 in Capitan, New Mexico. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges. Despite the pain, Carl stayed strong in his faith in the Lord until the end.

Carl was fearless as was witnessed throughout his life...

Nov 4, 2021

Father, son, brother, uncle, ACTs brother and Retreat leader, prison minister, husband and friend, Christopher Bryan Hisel, 72, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, after fighting prostate cancer for more than fourteen years - like a boss.

Chris was born the youngest child to Lucille Dunham Hisel and Warren Bryan Hisel in Wichita Falls, Texas in 1949....

Nov 4, 2021

Ernest James Booky, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2021.  He was born in Derry, New Hampshire to the parents of James and Alice (Pellitier) Booky.  He attended the historic Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire and was an active athlete in high school playing football, basketball, and track.  He was a very active member...