Obituaries

Jun 8, 2021

John Pleitch McWilliams went to play chess with God on June 8, 2021, surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Nogal, New Mexico.

He leaves behind his loving Wife of 52 years, Anna, his, Daughter, Grace, his Son, Andrew and his 5 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

John was the firstborn son...

Jun 8, 2021

Jessica Louise Chavez was born in Ruidoso New Mexico on Tuesday, October 27, 1987. She was residing inCapitan New Mexico when she continued her journey with God Tuesday, June 8, 2021.

Jessica is survived by husband, Frank R. Chavez and her sweet son, Antonio Baca, and her beautiful daughter, Sararose Chavez. She is also survived by her...

Jun 5, 2021

Arlene was born to Arlis and Oleta Richardson on February 3, 1933 at their home in Muleshoe, Texas.  To determine her weight they took a 4 lb bag of sugar in one hand and her in the other, said she wasn't quite 4 lbs but put that on her birth certificate.

After losing her mother at 5...

Jun 2, 2021

Chuck Wynne, 76, of Ruidoso passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his home.  He was born June 20, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas.  He served in the Army during Vietnam.  He married Jolene Williamson on November 18, 1977, and they moved to Ruidoso in April 2007 from Amarillo.

He is survived by his wife, Jolene; daughter, Janna...

May 31, 2021

Heather Lotz Garrett, age 47, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, in a tragic flash flood accident near her home in Tinnie, New Mexico.

Heather was born February 1974 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated in 1992, having attended Scotlandville Magnet and Belaire High Schools. She proudly served in the Army as a combat medic for 24...

May 20, 2021

Robert Leslie Lomax was born October 10, 1931, and passed away in the early morning of Thursday, May 20, 2021, at the age of 89.  He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado and lived in Leadville for most of his early life before moving to various places, including California and Florida for work before retiring to Ruidoso.

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May 19, 2021

Bennie Ruth Caffey Goines, 74, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 19, 2021 in Ruidoso, NM.

Bennie was a loving and honorable person and changed many lives for the better. She was born on May 7, 1947 in Snyder, Texas. Her parents were Raymond and Katy Phipps. In 1969, she moved to Odessa,...

May 16, 2021

Richard Michael Gross, age 75, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 surrounded by love in the comfort of his ranch home. He was born in New York, New York to Bruno and Rosemarie Gross. He was the oldest of two boys. As a young boy he enjoyed playing stickball in the streets of New York. After graduating from...

May 15, 2021

It is with great sadness that we lost our mother Rosalie Norma Gutierrez she was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday May 15th, 2021.  Born on June 30, 1944 to Amarante and Lola Chavez of San Patricio, NM.

Rosalie is survived by her two children, Rhonda and Eugene Gutierrez; three granddaughters, Sarah Ann Zaragoza,...

May 12, 2021

Cherie Lorene Orr McCowen Peterson was born December 9, 1927, on her grandparents’ farm near Tulia, Texas. The first of four children of Alma and Warren Orr, she graduated from Tulia High School and enrolled as a science student at West Texas State College in Canyon, where she met her future husband, Daniel Duncan McCowen. In early 1946, Cherie...

May 8, 2021

It is with great sadness that family and friends of Ismael “Ish” Ysasi, announce his unexpected journey into eternal life on Saturday May 8, 2021 at the age of 48.

Ish was born in Ruidoso, NM on April 2, 1973. He was a graduate of Ruidoso High School, and after spending many years in Ohio, Indiana and...

May 6, 2021

Philip Neil Best was born in Chadron, Nebraska February 28, 1927 and died May 6, 2021 at the age of 94.

He joined the Coast Guard at the end of WW 2 at 17. He delivered mail, drove a Greyhound for years, drove for Navajo and retired from ABF Freight in Albuquerque, and worked as a courier...

May 1, 2021

In Memory of Fernando Jose’ Gutierrez was called home to our Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021.  Fern was born on December 3, 1973, to Robert and Rosalie Gutierrez of Hondo New Mexico.

Fernando is survived by his daughter Miracle Alsup, his Parents Robert, Rosalie Gutierrez, Stepmom Della Torrez,

Five siblings, Eugene Gutierrez, Rhonda Gutierrez,...

May 1, 2021

Our Beloved son, Keith Andrew Gomez, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 1, 2021.  Keith was born in Ruidoso, NM on June 28, 1994 to Rose and Simon Gomez Jr. and was the youngest of three children.

When Keith smiled, he smiled with his whole heart.  He loved everyone, and everyone loved...

Apr 28, 2021

In Memory of Josephine C. Herrera was called home to our Lord on Wednesday April 28, 2021.  Born on May 18, 1934, to Ysidro and Paublita Chavez of San Patricio, New Mexico and was married to Benito B. Herrera.

Josephine is survived by her 6 children, Frank, Yvonne (Reyes), Sylvia, Randy (Marie), Kim (Bruce), and Loretta (Leroy). ...

Apr 26, 2021

Bill Gill passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at home surrounded by his wife and children.  He was an Alto resident since 1993.  Bill was born in Bradshaw, TX on July 11, 1929 to Billie and Ella (Strickland) Gill.  He spent his early years in west Texas and attended both Texas A & M and Texas Tech University. ...

Apr 12, 2021

Laura La Riva was an energetic and loving daughter, mother, grandmother and Auntie who now resides in Heaven after passing away at home in Tinnie, NM on Monday April 12, 2021. Born in Wilmington, CA to Roman and Irene La Riva she was a happy and active child who at the age of 7 began ice skating and soon...

Apr 3, 2021

Juan Felipe Gomez, also known as Johnny Gomez, left this world on April 3, 2021, Sabado de Gloria, the blessed day before Easter.  He had recently celebrated his 80th birthday.  He was born to Grace Chavez Gomez, and Frank Gomez, in San Patricio, N.M. on February 20, 1941.  Johnny grew up in San Patricio, N.M.  He attended San Patricio...

Mar 30, 2021

Visitation for Ethan Omar Cuevas will be on Friday April 9th, 2021 at 2:30pm to 4pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.

Ethan Cuevas was the firstborn Son, grandson and nephew. He was a true blessing to our family. He loved to listen to music, dance and crack jokes with no worries in mind. He loved hanging...

Mar 27, 2021

Joanie Bingerman was the first Daughter of Robert Bingerman and MaryAnn Padilla. She was born in Alamogordo, NM on December 1, 1979. She was raised in Carrizozo, NM her entire life. Joanie was a sister to Robert Jr., Ciji, and Elizabeth Bingerman. Throughout her life she was always around children whether it be in relationships or her career. Joanie...