Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Patricia Louise “Patty” Spurlin went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022 at the age of 85.

Patty was born in Carlsbad, NM to Hershel A. Harty and Mary Frances Farrell.

She grew up in Carlsbad and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1954 and earned her bachelor’s degree in Home...

Jan 14, 2022

Stephanie Bowden, devoted Mother and Beautiful Soul was born August 31st, 1974, in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Stanley and Kathleen Wheeler, passed on January 14th, 2022, due to complications with COVID-19. Stephanie attended Capitan Municipal Schools and Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso before becoming an accountant.

Stephanie was a wonderful and selfless person who’s every wish was to...

Jan 13, 2022

It is with sadness the family of James Fermin Salas announce his passing on Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Ruidoso, NM.

James was born in Roswell, NM to Louise and Fermin Salas, on August 8, 1947. He attended and graduated from Hondo Valley Public Schools before enlisting in the Army where he served two tours in Vietnam....

Jan 13, 2022

Edna was born November 16, 1933, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Joe and Francis Stevens.   Edna was the youngest of eight siblings.  She attended school in Rexroat and Wilson, Oklahoma, starting early at the age of four.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, 5 sisters, a son, Rickey Lee Whitehead, and a grandson,...

Jan 10, 2022

Janet Sue Duff, 66, born on August 23, 1955 in Roswell New Mexico, was a longtime resident of Alto New Mexico passed away on January 10, 2022. She is survived by her husband Ted Duff, sons; Jason (Cynthia) Narvaez, Andrew (Connie) Duff, daughter; Rebecca Duff, Grandchildren; Jack Cash, Brighton, Basin, GoldenFlower, GoldNWinter, Vincent, Teddy: Parents; William and Lola Parrish,...

Jan 3, 2022

Mary Annell (Davis) Hartgraves was born into this life on March 11, 1939 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Homer and Isabel Davis. Their home throughout her life was on the Davis ranch in Wills Canyon, south of Cloudcroft.  She attended all of her school years at Cloudcroft Schools and graduated from Cloudcroft High School in 1956.

Jan 1, 2022

Family for Charles R. Stonestreet (Stoney)

Memorial Services for Charles R. Stonestreet (Stoney) Will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, July 22, 2022 at Flying J Ranch, Ruidoso, New Mexico. Interment will be at 16 Springs Canyon, Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Charles passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Charles was born January 3, 1936 in Charleston,...

Dec 25, 2021

Mother, in life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts, you hold a place, no one else will ever fill. Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. Our mother was a beautiful kind spirited soul that left us so many amazing memories, some that bring us laughter...

Dec 25, 2021

Jessica Lynn Brown, 37, of Capitan NM passed away Christmas Day December 25, 2021.  She was born on September 4, 1984 in Albuquerque NM to Scott and Suzanne Thomas.  She graduated from Independence High School in Albuquerque NM.  Jessica and J. D. Brown were married before friends and family in Albuquerque NM on December 2, 2006 .  They were...

Dec 24, 2021

James E. Gilbert, 93 of Capitan, NM passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at an assisted living facility in Ruidoso, NM with family by his side.

James was born in Mineral Wells, TX on November 30, 1928, to Earl Abraham Gilbert and Lela Velona Black Gilbert.

When James (preferred to be called Jim) was...

Dec 20, 2021

Billy Earl Shaffer left his earthly body to join his Heavenly Father  on December 20, 2021.  He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.  He was 92 years young.

Billy Earl Shaffer was born on June 10, 1929 to William Henry and Beulah Shaffer in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He grew up helping his father in an automotive...

Dec 20, 2021

Leo Patrick Joiner know to all as Pat or later years the grandkids renamed him Poppy passed away Monday morning December 20, 2021, at his home in Hondo NM from complications of COPD.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leo Joiner, Mary Louise Joiner, two sisters, Della Bonnell and her husband David, twin sister, Patsy Racher....

Dec 18, 2021

Mildred Marie Muse (Hall) was born on March 5, 1927 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico and entered her heavenly home Saturday, December 18, 2021.  She was one of ten children born to Marvin Richard Hall and Nina Mae Cannon.  Her siblings: Glenn Hall, Tommy Hall, Ben Hall, Charles (Chub) Hall, Billy Hall, Lois Morrison, Buddie Neier, Ruth Stokes, and...

Dec 14, 2021

On Tuesday, December 14th 2021, Judith Ann (Riggs) Beavers passed away, due to complications with pneumonia, at the age of 78. Judy was born October 27th, 1943 in Albuquerque, NM to William Albert and Laura Mae (Stubblefield) Riggs.

Judy graduated from Belen High school in 1961 and began working as a messenger for the Santa Fe Railroad....

Dec 14, 2021

Kent Eugene Eaker was born on August 17, 1959, in Roswell, NM to Betty McHenry and Norman Eaker. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 14, 2021.

Kent was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. Kent loved his wife fiercely and with all of his heart, they were happily married for...

Dec 12, 2021

Ronnie Byers Eldridge

December 12th, 2021, Ronnie Byers Eldridge went to his eternal home in heaven at the age of 34. Described by Teke as “good at everything” he was a gifted horseman, avid outdoorsmen and a true cowboy. He lived his life as a loving father, devoted husband, and great friend.  Ronnie’s memory will be cherished...

Dec 11, 2021

"Ask any pilot how they started flying and you will hear a love story…" – Captain Eric Auxier

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Travis Lee Leonard. He was the most beautiful of souls and endured far more than most in order to be with the ones he loved for...

Dec 9, 2021

Gisela Crabb, 85, of Ruidoso passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021. She was born February 15, 1936 in Kassel Germany. Mrs. Crabb was married to her late husband Carroll Crabb December 10, 1960 in France. They lived a very active military life in the Army, with their four wonderful children. Mrs. Crabb was a Licensed Vocational Nurse in different...

Dec 3, 2021

Steve Lenix Stroud passed away on December 3, 2021. Born in Weatherford, OK on May 24, 1930, to J.W. Stroud and Fern Stroud (Ward), Steve grew up south of Weatherford where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors while riding horses and helping his dad and brother to care for the family's land, crops, and animals. He later...

Nov 30, 2021

Karen Sue Williams Rose

On November 30, 2021, Susie finally got her wish and is now rejoicing with our Lord, past family and friends. She passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on March 15, 1936, to James Francis Williams and Sarah Katherine Tavener. When she was a small child,...