Obituaries
Gloria Aldaz
Sep 25, 2025
Gloria Marie Aldaz
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Gloria Marie Aldaz, 90, on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home in Lincoln, New Mexico. She was born on November 22, 1934, to Daniel and Juanita Gomez. Gloria married Tommy Edward Aldaz on March 26, 1949. They had three amazing children and built...
Janke S. Pritchett
Sep 25, 2025
Janke S. Pritchett, a cherished soul who illuminated the lives of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born on December 6, 1934 in Amsterdam Holland, she graced this world for nearly 91 years, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, warmth, and countless beloved memories.
Those fortunate enough to experience Janke's vibrant spirit will forever remember...
Judith K. Lester
Sep 25, 2025
Judith K. Lester, age 80, passed away at her home on September 25, 2025. She was born in Mescalero, New Mexico on September 4, 1945, the daughter of Melford Yuzos and Kathleen (Hosetosavit) Yuzos.
Judith is survived by her husband, Baldwin Lester; daughter, Clar Eyelash; son, Walter Wilson and wife Patty Wilson; grandchildren, Kawauney Beck (Jimmy Baca), Wilma Salas and husband...
Robert G. Clarke
Sep 24, 2025
Robert G. “Bob” Clarke, 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2025, in Rosenberg, Texas, with his family close by.
Bob was born on April 4, 1931, in Buffalo, New York, to Richard and Mildred Clarke. He grew up in New Mexico, graduated from high school in Socorro, and later attended Western New Mexico University in Silver City,...
Elizabeth Montoya
Sep 23, 2025
Elizabeth Montoya, born on April 20, 1931, in Mescalero, New Mexico, left this world peacefully on September 23, 2025, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. We have lost a cherished elder, a matriarch whose love and dedication forever shaped the lives of her family and friends.
Elizabeth was not just a mother; she was a connector of generations, the one who remembered everyone...
Thomas J. Abernathy
Sep 17, 2025
Thomas J. Abernathy passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025. Tom will be remembered for being the kindest, most gentle person, and an amazing and loving husband, dad, brother, and friend. Tom retired as the fire Lieutenant for the Ruidoso Fire Department, and a retired security guard with the Inn of the Mountain Gods. He enjoyed serving his community and...
Roberto Gonzales
Sep 14, 2025
Robert Gonzales, 91, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Born on September 6, 1934, in Houston, Texas, Robert lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith and family and was married to Gloria Doria Gonzales since December 16, 1966. He was born to Teofilo and Amelia Espinosa Gonzales.
Robert dedicated much of his professional...
Carol Mound
Sep 6, 2025
Carol Ann Priesnitz Mound, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was 88 years old.
Carol was born on September 27, 1936, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Fritz and Marian Priesnitz. She grew up in Carlsbad and later attended New Mexico State University, where she met the...
Mildred "Millie" Mae Loverin
Sep 5, 2025
Mildred “Millie” M. Loverin of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away at the young age of 96 on September 5, 2025 at her home in Ruidoso.
Millie was born on May 21,1929 in rural Grundy County, Iowa to Linn and Hazel (Arnold) Doak. She graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1947, and later married Richard D. Loverin. They had two sons...
Jerrick Jim
Sep 2, 2025
Jerrick Jim, born on June 30, 1989, in Gallup, New Mexico, passed away on September 2, 2025, in Mescalero, New Mexico.
Jerrick was a blackjack dealer at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. He was known for always lending a helping hand and greeted everyone he met with warmth, making friends easily through his talkative and joking personality. Jerrick had a...
Warren Bernard Mendez
Aug 31, 2025
Warren Bernard Mendez, a beloved member of the Mescalero community, passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on October 24, 1969, in Mescalero, New Mexico, Warren, also known as Beaver, was known for his fun-loving personality, infectious smile, and his unwavering commitment to helping others, whether spiritually, physically, or financially.
Warren was pursuing higher education by...
Charles Bickmore
Aug 26, 2025
Charles Wesley Bickmore, 75, died August 26, 2025
Charles was born October 17, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Carver Bickmore and Kate Charlotte Bisbee Bickmore. He married his best friend, Althea Ann Richins in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 28, 1970. Charlie graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City, class of 1967, served a year with...
Adele Shanta
Aug 22, 2025
Adele "Ena" Shanta returned home to be with her Lord on August 22, 2025. Ena was born on February 16, 1953. She was raised in Three Rivers, New Mexico and attended school in Tularosa, New Mexico.
Ena moved to Berkeley, California where she graduated high school. She returned home to Mescalero and worked as a painter, cook, and home maker.
Ena is...
Haley Michelle Randolph
Aug 19, 2025
Haley Michelle Randolph, a beloved Pre-K teacher and cherished friend, passed away on August 19, 2025, at the tender age of 26. Born on December 12, 1998, Haley was a radiant spirit whose love for her students and passion for education defined her life.
Graduating with honors from Ruidoso High School in 2017, Haley was an active member of the National...
Earnest Dwayne Kuntz
Aug 16, 2025
On August 16, 2025, Earnest Dwayne Kuntz of Ruidoso NM , passed away at the age of 89. Dwayne is survived by his wife of 65 years Sue, daughter Kim Turner (Rob), son Jim Kuntz (Lisa), grandchildren Cameron Kuntz (Lindsey), Kailey Kuntz Chambers (Case), Nick Turner, Dylan Turner and his sister Connie Wheeler. Last year’s highlight was the birth and...
Edgar Smith Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Edgar Smith Jr. passed from this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home in Mescalero surrounded by his family. He was born on March 2, 1960 in Mescalero to Edgar Smith Sr. and Rosaria Enjady Smith.
Edgar was always working and was determined to continue learning. He enjoyed biking, hiking, horse riding, cutting wood, skiing, joy rides, and shopping.
He...
Douglas Siddens
Aug 4, 2025
Douglas Lynn SiddensSeptember 1956 - August 2025
Douglas Lynn Siddens, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away in the community he loved so deeply-Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Doug never met a stranger. With a warm smile, a firm handshake, and an endless supply of stories, he quickly became a fixture in the Ruidoso community. He spent 48 years in...
Joe Sanchez
Aug 3, 2025
Joe Gallegos Sanchez, affectionately known as "Cowboy Joe," was born on May 30, 1956, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, to Eduardo and Verlinda Sanchez. He was the sixth of twelve children in a lively and close-knit family: Josie, Margie, Raymond, Baby Joe, Kathy, Joe, Pauline, Mary, Robert, Nellie, Benny, and Richard. The Sanchez family has grown with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews...
Michael Hamm
Aug 3, 2025
Michael Alan Hamm of Breckenridge, Texas passed away on August 3, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Mikey was born July 2, 1996, in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Michael L. Hamm and Valari M. Wilcox.
He was raised in Capitan, New Mexico and graduated from Capitan High School in 2014.
He met the love of his life Shelly Wright...
Dr. Roger L. Harrell (1935-2025)
Aug 1, 2025
Dr. Roger Leon Harrell, 89, of Alto, NM, peacefully passed away at home on August 1, 2025, with his wife at his side. Born November 25, 1935, in Clovis, NM, he was a devoted husband of 68 years to Dr. Mary Rose Harrell and a loving father to John Harrell, Kelli Miller, and Jill Bauer.
He attended elementary school in Melrose,...
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