Obituaries

Jun 29, 2022

Martha Joe Hudson

Martha Joe Hudson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2022 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born November 14, 1941in Henderson, Texas. She was the youngest of four daughters born to her parents Willie (Bill) Ramsey Hudson and Ted {L.W.) Hudson. When she was born, her father was anticipating a boy and had already...

Jun 17, 2022

Jerry Widener, 86, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on June 17, 2022. He entered this world on March 15, 1936 in Portales, NM, born to Marvin and Henry Lucille Widener.

Jerry always had a smile on his face and loved telling jokes. He also enjoyed spending time with family and...

Jun 12, 2022

Ted Edward Duff February 12, 1958 – June 12, 2022

Ted was born to Arthur and Reba Duff and grew up In Albuquerque, N.M. he graduated from Manzano High in 1976. He then went to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and petroleum engineering became his life. One of his favorite passions in the world was...

Jun 11, 2022

Nancy Helen Hollis, 73, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Albuquerque.  She was born May 21, 1949 at Valentine, Nebraska to Allegra “Lee” and Dwayne “Shorty” Buechler who both have preceded her in death.  Nancy had worked for Ruidoso State Bank and then in the business office at Lincoln County Medical Center retiring when she turned 65.

May 26, 2022

Norma Hamilton, beloved mother, sister, friend, grandma, and great grandma departed her loving family on May 26, 2022, at her home in Ruidoso, NM surrounded by family, friends, and pets.

Norma was born and raised in Wilson, Oklahoma on November 7, 1938.  She raised two sons, John Paul and Rocky Craig Kirk.

Norma was a...

May 12, 2022

James passed away peacefully in his home in Elk, NM May 12, 2022.  He was born in Ft. Collins Colorado on July 19, 1957, to Bill and Francis Muldowney.

James grew up in the mountains of Montana and the plains of Kenya. Enjoying his many outdoor passions especially hunting and fishing and more fishing and a wee...

May 12, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Favia. She was born and raised in Lincoln, NM. She married Ben Dalton on September 12, 1955. She retired from Fort Stanton Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ben, and her son Gilbert Montoya. She is the loving mother of Theresa...

May 9, 2022

USAF MSgt (RET) Harold W. Scheiner

Harold W. Scheiner, 76, of Hayden, died at his home Monday evening, May 9th, 2022.

Harold was born on July 10th, 1945 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Edward A. & Besse Scheiner, and moved with his family to Swanton, Ohio in 1950. Harold attended and graduated Swanton High School...

May 8, 2022

Billy Joe Brady died peacefully at home in the early morning of May 8, 2022, at the age of 90. Born on December 31, 1931, he lived most of his life in Hondo, NM.

He is survived by his wife, Laura, his children, Lynda, Billy, Scott, Frieda, Naomi, Donna, Rosey, Joseph, and stepson, John, as well as...

May 6, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dorothy Nell Borchardt, our beloved and devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend to all those lives she touched in her 92 years of life. On May 6, 2022 she left us surrounded by her family. Dorothy had just celebrated her 92nd birthday on April 30, 2022.

Born in Celeste,...

May 4, 2022

Barbara Gail Satterfield, wife, mother & grandmother passed Wednesday, May 4, 2022, away unexpectedly & peacefully in Ruidoso N.M.

Survived by her husband William, her 2 children, Kimberly & Matthew, her 4 grandchildren, Amber, Katelyn, Ella & Coraline & her 2 great grandchildren, Rosamae & Michael.

A small service is planned for Tuesday, May 10,...

May 2, 2022

David William Berg, 52 years of age, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 after a prolonged illness. David was born November 11, 1969, in Houston, Texas. After graduating in Brenham, Texas, David went on to a career in construction and property management for his family. A patriotic conservative, David believed strongly in the goodness and strength of our country...

Apr 13, 2022

Paula Dever Stirman, passed away at her home on April 13th, 2022.

Paula was born in Big Spring, Texas on March 19, 1943

to Robert Lee Dever and Iola Goodman Dever. Paula grew up in many communities across New Mexico as her father Robert worked for Armstrong Construction Company building roads across the state. When...

Apr 11, 2022

Randall Dean English “Randy” passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 11, 2022.  He was born November 2, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was raised in Roswell, New Mexico.

He attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he met his wife of 39 years, Jane Greig.  They moved to Bonita Lake Road in Lincoln...

Apr 10, 2022

Ricky Lynn Riddle, age 72, of Alto, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 9th, 2022. Rick grew up in small towns across Oklahoma. In his teenage years, his family (parents Sue and AC, and sister Celia) moved to Arizona where he attended Palo Verde High School in Tucson Arizona, playing both golf and football. With opportunities to play both...

Apr 4, 2022

Frances Mae Peters McKinney, 86, a resident of Ruidoso, took flight to the stars on Monday April 4, 2022. Frances was born October 9, 1935, in Denver, Colorado. She lived in Roswell and Las Cruces before moving to Ruidoso in 1985. She graduated from Roswell High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

Frances's passions were...

Apr 3, 2022

Harry E. Ray, Jr., loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022. He was born in Denton, Texas on March 2, 1942.

Harry graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in Education in 1965.  He moved to Odessa, TX, taught and coached there for eight years.  Harry then   moved...

Mar 31, 2022

Wayne Mark Soloman, 84, of Nogal passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at his home.  He was born January 19, 1938, in Polk County, Oklahoma to Blanche and Mark Solomon who both have preceded him in death.

He moved to Lincoln County 4 years ago from Los Lunas and was a real estate appraiser.

He...

Mar 30, 2022

Elizabeth (Lizzy) Candelaria was called home to heaven on Wednesday March 30, 2022. She passed away at her home in San Patricio, NM surrounded by her loving family.

Lizzy was born on July 13, 1959, in Ruidoso, NM to Edward and Amelia Candelaria. She spent most her life in the beautiful San Patricio valley. She graduated from...

Mar 25, 2022

Services for Gary Lee Ryen, 57, of Capitan NM will be held at One Church in Ruidoso Downs on April 9th at 10 am.

Gary completed his journey of life on this earth on Friday, March 25, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, NM following a battle with cancer....