Obituaries

Holly Volquardsen

Feb 4, 2024

Holly Dianne Volquardsen, age 68, of Nogal, New Mexico, passed from this life at her home on February 4, 2024. She was born on August 20, 1955, in El Paso, the daughter of Fred Volquardsen and Anne Preston Haworth.

Holly is remembered as loving, kind, caring and smiling even in the worst situations of her life. She would give the shirt...

Virgil Reynolds

Jan 28, 2024

On January 28th Virgil Reynolds got the call that his work on Earth was done surrounded by his loved ones and with a full heart said his goodbyes and was ready to meet his Lord Jesus. He was born on April 13th, 1944, in Hagerman New Mexico to George and Lucy Reynolds. He married the love of his life Betty...

Thomas John Histen

Jan 27, 2024

Thomas John Histen, a renowned chef who dedicated his entire career to the culinary arts, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born on March 6, 1951, Thomas became well-known in culinary circles in La Jolla, CA, Aspen, CO, and Lincoln County, NM.

While Tom's professional accomplishments are impressive, it is his personal attributes that truly defined him. He was an amazing...

Jerilyn Morgan

Jan 27, 2024

Jerilyn Lee Morgan, age 53, passed away on January 27, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1971, to Henrietta Johnson and Jerry Mancito.

She is survived by her siblings, Clyde Davis Jr., Brandon Mendez, Kerwin Lester, Jerry Lester, Timothy Johnson, Jennifer Lester, Edwina Rosie Shanta, and Joycelyn Mancito; numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Clyde Davis III, Danan...

Charles William McMahan

Jan 22, 2024

Charles (Charlie) William McMahan, age 78, passed away on January 22, 2024, in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He was born on October 28, 1945, in El Paso, Texas to the late Mack and Alicia McMahan.

Charlie was a Vietnam Veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army, Gary Owen 1st Battalion Seventh Calvary C Company as a medic from 1965-1967.

He...

Robert George Dunn

Jan 17, 2024

Robert “Bob” Dunn, 72, beloved and proud Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2024, in Ruidoso, NM.

Bob was born on November 12, 1951, in Berthoud, Colorado to George & Dorothy Dunn. He often reminisced of his childhood spent in many colorful places including Colorado, Washington, Germany, France, and New Mexico....

Drew J. Gomber

Jan 15, 2024

Drew J. Gomber, an esteemed Old West Historian and author of Lincoln County, New Mexico, passed away on Jan 15, 2024, leaving behind a legacy as enduring as the legends he devoted his life to.

Born to John F. Gomber and Annamay Gomber, (nee O’Neill) of Waldwick, NJ, Drew's fascination with the untamed spirit of the American frontier was sparked at...

Mae Bell Padilla

Jan 15, 2024

Mae Bell Padilla, age 78, of Capitan, NM, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024. A longtime resident of Capitan, Mae was born on January 4, 1946, in Oklahoma, to Clarence and Goldie McClarty. Mae is one of twelve siblings.

She is survived by her two sons, Anthony Padilla, and Troy Padilla; and by her grandchildren, and great...

Miguel Valdez, Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

Miguel Valdez, Jr., a compassionate and generous soul whose acts of kindness were too numerous to mention, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone he encountered. Born on July 11, 1954, Miguel brought boundless joy and warmth into the world until his peaceful passing on January 15, 2024.Throughout his remarkable life, Miguel cherished the values of compassion...

Mary Lou Hall

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Lou Hall, age 87, passed from this life on January 14, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born on November 5, 1936, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Georgiana and Beader Sanders.

Mary Lou loved sports, especially football and basketball. It was not surprising to find both her televisions on with a different game playing on each one. She...

Curtis Nelson

Jan 12, 2024

Curtis John Nelson, age 88, went home to his heavenly father on January 12, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1935, to parents Rasmus and Ada Nelson who precede him in death.

Curt served in the United States Air Force beginning in October 1955. After being stationed in Bitburg, Germany, he was honorably discharged in August of 1959....

Steven Wheeler

Jan 9, 2024

Steven Wheeler, a kind-hearted and selfless individual known for his giving nature, passed away on January 9, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1956. Throughout his life, Steven touched the hearts of many with his acts of kindness and unwavering support for those around him.One of Steven's fondest memories was dressing up as Santa Claus during Christmas. His dedication...

Vernelle Stoneman Hightower

Jan 3, 2024

Vernelle Stoneman Hightower, 98, went to be with her Lord Jesus on January 3, 2024. Vernelle was born to Eva Lee and Charles Stoneman in Brownfield, Texas, on May 15, 1925.

When she was 3 years old her father died. So, her grandmother, Mary Stoneman, took Vernelle, her mother, and little sister, Margie, (Wee) into her home. When Vernelle was...

Marie Carlin Slaten

Dec 31, 2023

Marie Carlin Slaten, age 71, passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on July 17, 1952, in Hobbs, New Mexico to the late Bruce and William Carlin.

Marie was a voracious reader that worked for the village of Ruidoso for 23 years. Aside from loving her books, she loved music, skiing, sewing and her animals. She was a...

Frances Berry

Dec 30, 2023

 

Frances Virginia Berry was born January 13,1931 and died December 30,2023 at the age of 92. She was born in Meadow, Texas and lived on the family farm between Meadow and Brownfield. Growing up, she went to school and worked on the farm.

Frances’s parents were William Thomas Bell and Ollie Wilkerson Bell. She had two sisters, Emma Lou...

Donovan L. (Buck) Buckland

Dec 26, 2023

Retired Air Force Master Sergeant, Donovan L. (Buck) Buckland, age 89, passed away on December 26, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Buck was born on February 27, 1934, to the late Homer Buckland and Faye Graves.

Buck served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years. After his military career, he worked for and retired from Western...

Susan McNutt

Dec 25, 2023

Susan McNutt, age 72, passed away December 25, 2023, in Capitan, New Mexico. She was born on January 7, 1951, in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Patsy and Russell Thrasher.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Steven Malcolm McNutt. Susan is survived by her daughter, Stefani McNutt; grandchildren, Ruby Max Alley, and Stella Ames Alley; sister, Sally...

Chris R. Williams

Dec 24, 2023

Retired Sergeant Major Chris R. Williams, a dedicated military veteran, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born on December 31, 1950, Chris lived a fulfilling life as a compassionate individual who touched the lives of many.

Chris had an illustrious career in the military that spanned over three decades. With unwavering commitment and a deep sense...

Nick Skogland

Dec 24, 2023

In loving memory of Nick Skogland, born on February 28th, 1949, in Taylorville Illinois, & peacefully departed from this world on December 24, 2023, in Capitan, NM. Being a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran & retired from the State of NM as a maintenance manager at Fort Stanton, Nick embodied kindness & was a friend to many across the county, always...

Lela Jo Townley

Dec 24, 2023

Lela Josephine (Moore) Townley, also affectionately known as Jo Townley, passed away at her home in Capitan, on December 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Lela was born on March 26, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Bruce Lawrence Moore and Olivia Lois (Cate) Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr., and Mrs. B.L. Moore. Her...