Obituaries

May 22, 2023

Gilbert Mark Sainz, age 66, passed from this life on May 22, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Gilbert was born on August 23, 1956, to the late Antonio and Delores Sainz in Tularosa, New Mexico.

Mr. Sainz was a dedicated employee and after many years of service he retired as a Mill Wright at Mescalero Service Products....

May 20, 2023

Billy Eugene Beck was born on June 1, 1967, to Larry and Lucille Beck in Mescalero, New Mexico where he lived all his life. He had two brothers and one sister. Billy was taken home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his spouse, Sharon Taazah and four...

May 11, 2023

David Lynn Moriarty, age 78, passed from this life on May 11, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. David was born on October 28, 1944, to Weldon Davis and Jeanne Stinson Davis. In 1946 he was adopted by James F. Moriarty.

Throughout his life, Dave loved riding motorcycles, dancing, and singing karaoke. He was a Lifetime Member of...

May 11, 2023

Louis Franklin Casteel II (Frank) left this world May 11, 2023, in his beloved town of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Frank was born on October 19, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Trimble Technical High School in Fort Worth before furthering his education at Kilgore College and the University of Colorado, earning a degree in business administration. Frank went...

May 6, 2023

Victor Manuel Ochoa falleció el dia 6 de mayo del 2023, a la edad de 39 años en Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Nacio en Bachiniva, Chihuahua el dia 2 de diciembre del año 1983, sus padres Yolanda Bustillos y Manuel Ochoa. Crecio en el pueblo de San Jose unto a sus hermanos German Ochoa(QEPD) y "Mony" Monica Yolanda Ochoa(QEPD), ysus...

May 6, 2023

Warren Joseph Morgan, also known as "Snork", was born on November 10, 1970, in Mescalero, New Mexico., to Carmen and Kenneth Morgan Jr. where he lived all his life. He was 52 years old. He gained his wings to Heaven on May 6, 2023, in Littleton, Colorado. He is survived by his parents, his son Gerard Darren Morgan, his...

May 5, 2023

Aleda Ruby Wright, was born on April 7, 1939 to Earl and Olive Lace, in Foster Quebec. The ninth child of a family of twelve. Aleda married husband Art on March 23, 1957. Aleda gave birth to their son Ron in 1957. Art and Aleda moved to California in 1965. Moving to Ruidoso in 1972 until 1976. After retiring...

Apr 25, 2023

Ernest Archuleta, 77, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on April 25, 2023. He entered this world on February 21, 1946, in Carrizozo, NM and was born to Florencio and Maria Archuleta.

After graduating from Carrizozo High School, he went on to join the United States Air Force....

Apr 23, 2023

George Henry Serna, passed away on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. George fondly known as Skinny Man, was born to Adelina and Alex Serna on July 26, 1956, in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He was a skilled heavy equipment operator that retired from the County of Lincoln after 30 years. He had a passion for muscle cars,...

Apr 21, 2023

Kari Nicole Southern, age 45, passed away April 21, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born January 25, 1978, in Texas City, TX to Michael Southern and Sherry Haynes.

Kari was born into a musical family and had an exciting childhood traveling the country from Alaska to Florida. Kari was a talented and wonderful artist who...

Apr 21, 2023

Charles Edwin Russell III, age 73, passed away April 21, 2023, in Alamogordo, NM. He was born on June 28, 1949, in Corpus Christi, TX to the late Edwin and Joyce Russell. Mr. Russell graduated from Texas A&M University Maritime Academy and was a maritime engineer consultant by trade. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling the world for business. Mr. Russell...

Apr 12, 2023

Gervase W. Peso, Sr., 87, beloved Husband, Son, Father and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2023. He was born on September 27, 1935 in Mescalero, NM, to William (Bill) and Sara Peso. He was the last grandson of Chief Peso, who was the last Chief of the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Gervase married Katherine...

Apr 9, 2023

Don A. Shelnutt was born April 8th, 1942, and passed away on April 9th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Kaydette, his parents Buran and Velma Shelnutt and brothers James, Leslie, Ronnie and Carold Shelnutt. He is survived by his two sons Scott and Jamie Shelnutt and three daughters Celeste Stone, Cyndie Walker and Cally Walker,...

Apr 2, 2023

Nina tortilla, 85, was born on September 12, 1937, to Eloise and Lee Antonio in the Elk district of Mescalero. She went to school at Elk Silver Day school and Carrizo day school until the 6th grade. She attended Albuquerque Indian school from 7th grade until she graduated high school in 1955, she stayed in Albuquerque to attend and...

Mar 29, 2023

Dee A. Woodward, 81, passed away on March 29, 2023. Dee was born in Tucson, Arizona to Ed and Dorothy Alsup on February 5, 1942 while her father was building natural gas pipelines to supply copper mines for World War II. In first grade she went to seven different schools in seven different states, as the family was following...

Mar 25, 2023

Naomi Rebecca Cleveland was born in Phoenix Arizona on November 13, 1988 and passed on March 25, 2023. She was 34 years old. She attended Seba Dalkai Boarding School till the fifth grade. She transferred to Ruidoso Middle school and completed High School in Grants, NM. Naomi is survived by her two sons; Isaac Verne Garcia (14 years) and Dominick...

Mar 23, 2023

George W. Morgan, 28, beloved Son, Brother, Cousin, and Grandson, was called to his eternal resting place on March 23, 2023. He entered this world on November 23, 1994, in Ruidoso, NM, born to Danny Morgan Sr and Veronica Treas. He is preceded in death by his furry companions Mary and Dro. He is survived by his furry companion Mary...

Mar 18, 2023

Bruce Comanche Sr, 76, of Mescalero, New Mexico died Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Alamogordo. He was born December 13, 1946, at Mescalero, New Mexico. He worked at Ski Apache for many years. He enjoyed playing his guitars and baking. A Wake will be held at his residence at 273 Kokopelli Dr starting at 5pm Wednesday March 22, 2023....

Mar 16, 2023

Cheryl Smith passed away on March 16, 2023. Her final days were spent with her loving husband on their beloved ranch. Cheryl's life may have been cut short, but she touched the hearts of many while she was with us. Cheryl was born on January 11, 1966, in Columbus, Ohio. Cheryl had a passion for family that was deeply...

Mar 15, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Mary (Maria) Padilla Romero, age 86, of Ruidoso Downs, NM passed away on March 15, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mary was born on October 17th, 1936, to Abran and Sarah (Padilla) Garcia in Capitan, NM. In 1947, the family moved to Dexter, NM. On June 27th, 1959 she married Ralph (Rafeil)...