Obituaries

Aug 25, 2021

Donna Mae (Cloud) Cox, age 85, of Nogal, NM, passed away August 25, 2021 at Lincoln County Medical Center.

Donna Cox was born of her parents Rosco Delmere Cloud and Lydia Dill Cloud on Feb 21, 1936, in St. Joseph, Michigan.

The family moved to Capitan after her father had gotten tuberculosis so that he...

Aug 24, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Romero, 53, entered joyfully into the presence of the Lord on August 24, 2021.  Born to Paul (former) and Carmen Romero in Clovis, NM, on May 28, 1968, he was raised in Corona, NM, where he graduated Corona High School in 1986.

A jack-of-all-trades, Tony pursued multiple professions over the years.  Notably, as a journeyman...

Aug 24, 2021

Victor Piollet was born April 20, 1953, in Miami, Florida to Victor and Kathleen Piollet who had preceded him in death.  He passed away August 24, 2021, in Ruidoso.  He is survived by Victor and Jody Mills.  Victor lived in Ruidoso and loved his community and the community loved him.  He worked at Walmart for a short period of...

Aug 18, 2021

In Memory of Adelita Chavez Gomez, she was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born on July 4, 1920, to Ysidro and Paublita Chavez of San Patricio, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by husbands; Jimmy Lariosa, Bill Quizon, Manuel Gomez and siblings; Grace, Amarante, Inez, Senon, Sipio, Oralia, Luvin, Emiliano, Danny, Humphrey, Efrain,...

Aug 9, 2021

Gayla Pearson, 82, of Ruidoso, NM passed away at her home August 9, 2021, surrounded by family.  Gayla was born in Abilene, Texas, to Ira (“Top”) and Gaynell Lambert on May 27th, 1939.  When Ira returned from WWII, the family moved from Bangs, TX to Abilene where Gayla would spend her beloved school age years.  She loved being the...

Jul 24, 2021

Dale O. “Snort” Snodgrass CAPT USN (Ret.) embodied the Navy motto of Semper Fortis – Always Courageous

Dale O. “Snort” Snodgrass CAPT USN (Ret.) a celebrated naval officer and aviator for 27 years, talented demonstration pilot, and dedicated chief pilot died tragically in his SIAI-Marchetti taking off from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport in Idaho on 24 July...

Jul 18, 2021

Nazario Zamora, 75, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 18, 2021. He entered this world on October 2, 1945 in Carrizozo, NM, born to Vicente Aragon and Bernadette Zamora. Nazario is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lee Zamora; sons Benny Zamora and Adam (Alicia) Zamora; daughter Darlene Fernandez; daughter-in-law Andrea...

Jul 16, 2021

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 24, at St. Joseph's Apache Mission for Mary Jane Chino of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Burial will take place following the services at the Mescalero Cemetery. Mary Jane was born on September 28, 1959, in Mescalero, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021, at home in Alamogordo with her...

Jul 13, 2021

Barney Leo Newton, 86, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, died July 13, 2021.

Mr. Newton was born September 30, 1934, in Decatur, Texas, to J. Frank and Lilla Newton.

Barney attended Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Texas.  He attended University of North Texas graduating in 1955 with a degree in Education. He later received his master’s...

Jul 10, 2021

Christopher Mack Bigmouth, 30, of Mescalero passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Albuquerque.  He was born July 21, 1990 in El Paso, Texas and had lived in Mescalero all of his life.

Rosary service will be Friday, July 16, in St. Joseph Mission at 9:00 A.M. with the funeral mass to follow at 10:00 A.M. with...

Jul 10, 2021

Dana John Terlecky went to his eternal life on July 10, 2021.  He was born to John and Ruth Terlecky on April 13, 1952 in Yonkers NY.  As a young man, he joined the United States Air Force where he worked as an aircraft mechanic.  He proudly served his country for 13years, his last post of duty was in...

Jul 8, 2021

Jocelyn Raye Nasewytewa of Mescalero passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Alamogorodo, NM, she was born September 6, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was a retired school teacher.

She is survived by her daughter, Rainey Enjady; son, Skye Luna; her twin sister, Nadine Tafoya; sister, Marva Washington; brothers, Jonah Washington and Elk Silver.

Her funeral service will...

Jul 6, 2021

It is with the heaviest hearts and greatest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Karen Michele (née Barna) Wall, on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at her home in Nogal, New Mexico. She was 78 years old.

She was born on May 5, 1943 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Laval Theodore...

Jul 5, 2021

Barbara Roth Smith moved from this life to life eternal peacefully on July 5, 2021 in her home in Ruidoso,  New Mexico. Barbara has lived in New Mexico for 18 years with her husband Ronnie.  She leaves behind her son Bill Horan and wife Karen, daughter Tammy Adams, son Tim Horan and wife Denise, grandchildren Tyler Horan and wife...

Jul 5, 2021

Melvin Yuzos Jr. passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 in Las Cruces, he was born September 2, 1972 in Mescalero and had lived there all of his life.

His graveside service will be Tuesday, July 13, at 9:30 AM at the Mescalero Cemetery.

Jul 5, 2021

In Memory of Russell Kay Harrison

10/17/1942-7/5/2021

Russell was born October 17th, 1942 to Russell Harrison and Opal Maples in St Helena, Oregon. Russell graduated from Lovington High to the University of the Southwest and finishing his education at Eastern New Mexico University. He had spent 4 years with the Navy on the USS Hunley...

Jul 3, 2021

Daisy Marie Valdez, 72, of Mescalero passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.  She was born September 16, 1948 at Mescalero and had lived there all of her life.  She was retired Office Administrator for BIA.

Her rosary service will be Saturday, July 10, at 9:00 A.M. with the funeral  mass to follow...

Jun 27, 2021

Ray Silver Shush, 90, of Mescalero passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.  He was born May 12, 1931 in Mescalero to Rose and Lisandro Mendez.  He served the Navy during the Korean War.

His Rosary service service will be Friday, July 2, 2021 at 9:00 AM at St. Joseph Mission where the funeral...

Jun 20, 2021

Lyle Lindmark, 68, died Sunday, June 20, 2021.

Lyle passed away peacefully after a brief illness in Ruidoso, NM surrounded by family. He was born in Boone, Iowa, to Keith and Dorothy Lindmark and was the youngest to an older brother, Larry Lindmark. He married Becky Brent in Dalhart, TX and they had two sons, Jason and...

Jun 16, 2021

Louise Tidwell, 74, of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at her home.  She was born October 25, 1946, in Lubbock, Texas to Clovis and Reba Branum.  She married Tony Tidwell Sr. on Marcy 18, 1966 in Amarillo, Texas.

She is survived by her husband, Tony Tidwell Sr. of Ruidoso; daughter, Amy Tidwell and son-in-law Mike...