Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and son, Juan Manuel Olvera, 62, of Ruidoso, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday November 11, 2022, surrounded by family. Juan was born on July 2, 1960, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, to Jose Trinidad Olvera and Kathryn Olvera Roff. He spent his first 20 years in Puerto Vallarta before moving to Ruidoso,...

Nov 8, 2022

Jovita H. Torres, a life-long Carrizozo resident, passed away quietly in the early hours of Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The +98 yr NM native is remembered as a "never idle", "hard-working" individual. She was the daughter of Maria Sandoval & Francisco Hernandez. She was born & raised in Carrizozo, she met and married her husband, Pedro (Pete) G. Torres....

Nov 5, 2022

Donald A. Miner, a resident of Ruidoso, NM, for over 40 years, passed away in his home on November 5th at the age of 83. Don was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri and graduated from high school in Loveland, Colorado. He moved with his family to Artesia, New Mexico, in 1973, and eventually made his way to Ruidoso in 1979....

Oct 28, 2022

Jesus (Chui) Melendrez Davalos of Bent, New Mexico, passed away at 90 years of age on October 28, 2022. Chui was born January 17, 1932, to Sotero and Jararada Melendrez in Vado, NM and was the 6th of 11 children. On September 12, 1949, Chui married Miguel (Mike) L. Davalos, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church Mescalero, New Mexico. She...

Oct 21, 2022

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Helen Klinekole, 74, of Mescalero, New Mexico left this earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly father, The Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home. She was born July 12, 1948 in Mescalero, New Mexico to Magdalena Magoosh and William Cansler. After the passing of...

Oct 17, 2022

LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso would like to invite members of the community to join us in honoring forgotten hero Philip James Doyle. Graveside services will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery.

Oct 7, 2022

Cherri Goodman passed away on Friday night, October 7, 2022 at the age of 77 after a long and arduous struggle with dementia. Cherri was born on August 23, 1945 in Littlefield, TX to F.C. (Bud) and Rose Thurman. She attended most of her school years in Eunice, New Mexico. After graduation from Eunice H.S. in 1963 she attended...

Oct 6, 2022

John A. Homerding, resident of Ruidoso, NM, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years at home on October 6, 2022. Born in Joliet, Illinois to John and Evelyn (Hassert) Homerding, John was raised on the family farm in Plainfield, Illinois. John is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, John and Jimmy Homerding. John is...

Sep 24, 2022

Maria Sara Navarro de Alvarado, 56, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1965 in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico to Enedino Navarro and Amelia Rios. Maria is survived by her husband Filiberto Alvarado; daughter Gabriela Alvarado-Navarro;daughter Susana Alvarado-Navarro; son Gilberto Alvarado-Navarro; and 5 grandchildren.

Sep 8, 2022

Frances Boling Tipton went to be with her Lord September 8, at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Carrizozo, NM at 10:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Texico, NM, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Burial will...

Sep 6, 2022

Odell Spurlin joined his beautiful wife in heaven on September 6, 2022. Odell was born on June 7, 1936, to Elmer Odell Spurlin and Gladys Spurlin in Haskell, Texas. Odell and his family made their way from Texas to Carlsbad, NM where his parents owned and operated Black River Village just outside of Carlsbad. On that land they ranched,...

Sep 1, 2022

Jerry Morgan, 77, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022. He entered this world on July 19, 1945 in Plainview, TX, born to John and Eula Morgan. He is survived by his wife Vicki Morgan; son Kirk Morgan and wife Cherie; daughter Gindy Villarreal and husband Pete; sister Linda Carey and...

Aug 30, 2022

Euel E Ross, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 30th at his home in Glencoe, New Mexico. Euel was born July 1, 1939 to Euel and Ruth Ross in Glencoe, New Mexico. The family moved to Dell City, Texas where he graduated from Dell City High School in 1956. Euel Married Wanna Bell Walker November 2, 1956. Euel worked for Aarow...

Aug 25, 2022

Sofia Christmas, 63, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 25, 2022. She entered this world on September 4, 1958 born to Edward and Mary Christmas. Sofia is survived by her sons Sterling Rel and Spencer Estrada; brothers Lee Christmas and Joe Christmas. Sofia was a woman loved by many and a woman...

Aug 17, 2022

Kenneth Lee Knobel who everyone calls Kenny was born on July 24, 1950 in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated high school in 1968 from Natrona County High School. After his basic training for the Wyoming National Guard, he went back to Casper and married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Stephenson on August 29, 1969. Kenny decided on a career as a...

Aug 13, 2022

George Louis Schlemeyer, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 after a trip to his favorite fishing hole and before he planned to go to the horse races - two of the many activities he enjoyed while living in Ruidoso, NM. Born on September 10, 1934 to Robert Louis "Louie" Schlemeyer and Alda Mae Weaver Schlemeyer in Wink, TX,...

Aug 7, 2022

Frank Walker, 80, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 7, 2022. He entered this world on December 16, 1941 in Roswell, NM, born to Frank and Inis Walker. Frank lived in Texas for many years, but returned to New Mexico living in Santa Fe, Alto, and Carrizozo. He was an...

Jul 12, 2022

The adventurous, free spirited and extraordinary life of Terri Rae Royston will be remembered with love, long after her passing. Terri experienced complete healing when she walked into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2022.  Her reunion with her momma, Janella Rae Stephens, daddy, Bill Green, sister, Amber Hicks and many beloved pets are certainly worthy of rejoicing. Terri...

Jul 7, 2022

We say farewell to Charles Craft. October 3, 1930 - July 7, 2022. Known to all his friends and family as "Bud" he was a loving family man who worked tirelessly to care for his wife and sons. Born in Pecos, TX in October 1930, his father, Albert, and mother Geneva, moved a good deal following work. Spending his...

Jul 4, 2022

JAMES ROBBINS

James Roche Robbins was born in Pampa, TX on June 6, 1937, and left this world on July 4, 2022, with friends and family present. He is now walking in heaven, getting a tour with Jesus! He was preceded in death by his parents Clark Alvin Robbins and Audie Pearl Bingham Husband Robbins, and three...