Obituaries

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...

Nov 1, 2021

Timothy Nelson Spitty was born on January 2, 1977, to Rema P. Spitty and Oral Spitty, Sr., and passed away on November 1, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rema P. Spitty, and survived by his wife Letitia A. Spitty, sons Tristen J. Spitty and Cullen U. Spitty, father Oral Spitty, Sr.,...

Oct 29, 2021

John Edward Vance Jr. (Fast Eddie) passed away Friday October 29, 2021, in Ruidoso Downs, NM.  Eddie was born October 6th, 1948, in Wheeling West Virginia. His family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona when he was just a young boy. Eddie played baseball and football but his main interest was cars. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s he was...

Oct 23, 2021

Peter B. Renich slipped peacefully away on October 23, 2021 at his home in Capitan, NM.  Born on May 28, 1938 in Milwaukee, WI, Peter migrated to the Village of Capitan in 1997.  Thrifty and rugged, he constructed a 12 x 12 foot shed where he lived while building his permanent home at 133 Lavano Drive.  Peter was dedicated...

Oct 22, 2021

Gregory Dee Parham passed away on October 22, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

He said from the beginning that “God’s got this.”

He was born on October 28, 1957 to Joe Parham and Patricia Parham Holder.  He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Parham and his step mother Doris Parham.

Oct 17, 2021

Graveside service for Sandee Marlene Balatche will be Friday, October 22, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. in the Mescalero Cemetery.  She passed away in Albuquerque Sunday, October 21, 2021.  She was born January 31, 1983 in Ruidoso.

Oct 15, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Pauline Barnes, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all whose lives she touched. She passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2021 in Capitan, New Mexico.

Pauline was born in June 1937 to Eutilio and Maria Lopez in Tulare, CA. She went to Tulare Joint Union...

Oct 7, 2021

Our beloveds only walk this earth for a short time. Their departure reminds us that angels are watching over us. Julie (Bechtol) Wilson rejoined her heavenly family on October 7, 2021, and gained her wings. She was 66 years old.

Through Julie, we know what resilience, strength, and perseverance truly look like. No matter how sick she...

Oct 5, 2021

Michael Derek Tomison of Alto NM and Levelland TX completed his spiritual journey with his last breath as he continued into eternity with Jesus.  Derek died as a result of complications of COVID Presbyterian Hospital in Ruidoso NM on October 5, 2021 at the age of 46. He was born on September 10, 1975 in Lubbock TX into a...

Oct 2, 2021

Marjorie Woodul-Hinkle (Marge, Margie) died on October 2 in Ruidoso, NM. Born on December 5, 1931, in El Paso, TX, Marge was the daughter of Rose Mullen Abbott and Grover Abbott, one of six children. She was raised at the smelter in El Paso (where her father worked), and attended El Paso High School. In 1948, she married Dick...

Oct 1, 2021

My younger brother died today (Oct. 1), 2021.  It wasn't supposed to happen this suddenly; and isn't the younger sibling supposed to bury the older one?  Our mortality is the last thing we want to discuss in our younger days, but keeps creeping into our conversations as we grow older, especially with the passing of friends and family.  At...

Sep 30, 2021

Calvin Russell Thrasher passed away September 30, 2021 in Capitan, N.M.  He was born in 1925 in Jones Prairie, TX to Bert and Nettie Thrasher.   He was a lifelong U.S. Patriot and served in WWII in the 3rd Army Infantry under General George Patton. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree &...

Sep 23, 2021

Charlotte Kay Bradberry, 56, of Ruidoso passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, in Ruidoso and she was born May 1, 1965, Big Lake, Texas.  She attended Roscoe High School in Roscoe, Texas.

She is survived by Randy Bradberry from Texas and their daughter Sara and (Corey) Clay and their children (her grandchildren) Tayvien and Kiyah Clay of...

Sep 21, 2021

Tony Moreno, 82 of Ruidoso Downs was born May 10, 1939, in Fort Stockton, Texas and he passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home in Ruidoso Downs, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Camilla Moreno, his niece Danielle Brady. He is survived by his wife Valerie Fath; two daughters; Terri Harbison and Tina...

Sep 20, 2021

Bobby Smith, 64, beloved Son, Brother and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2021. Bobby Joe entered this world on June 30, 1957 in Artesia, NM, born to Riley and Alma Smith. He is survived by his mother Alma Smith; sister Juhree Cope husband Robert; brother Gene Smith; son Braden Smith; daughter Ryleigh Smith;...

Sep 17, 2021

Clint was born on Thanksgiving morning November 26, 1987, in Ruidoso NM, and passed away peacefully September 17, 2021. Clint was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. He is survived by his daughters, Henzlee, Lynnlee and Everlee Wetzel and stepson, Dow Rogers, parents, Paul and Twylla Wetzel, sister, Torrey Bellon (Michael Bellon) nieces, Elleigh, Madisyn, Alyse and Blaire Bellon,...