Obituaries

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...

Mar 27, 2021

Kevin Patrick Sheehan, 47, passed away March 27, 2021 in Carrizozo, NM.  Kevin was born at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas on August 15, 1973.

Everyone who knew Kevin knew of his love for football, horseraces and his devotion to being a teacher and football coach at Picacho Middle School in Las Cruces, Fort Wingate High School...

Mar 23, 2021

Matthew Brian Gonzales, 30 years old, was born on December 21, 1990 in Ruidoso New Mexico. A precious gentle soul has gone to be with his Heavenly Father. He died on March 23,2021, in a tragic unforeseen motorcycle accident in Alamogordo New Mexico, where he had been living and working.

Matthew was a true blessing to our...

Mar 20, 2021

Mildred Kate "Nana" Taylor passed away following a brief illness on March 20th, 2021. Kate was born in El Paso, TX on October 18th, 1925. She married Carl Taylor on June 3rd, 1947 in Alamogordo NM. Her life’s joy was her family. She shared her love freely with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and was a welcoming force...

Mar 5, 2021

Raymond S. Sanchez was born August 9, 1944 in Arabela, NM to Olympia and E.C. Sanchez.

Raymond worked for the village of Ruidoso and retired after 25 years. Hard working and smart he studied and learned all the lines and knew them like the back of his hand. Raymond was a hard worker and inspired and encouraged...

Feb 22, 2021

Garrison Lewis Dolan, was a brother, cousin, uncle, companion, father and friend.

Garrison was born to Fabian Dolan, Sr. and Elizabeth Kaydahzinne Dolan in Mescalero on June, 19th, 1960. He had eleven siblings, he is survived by his three sisters; Cheryl Ann Kayitah,  Anita  Dolan of Mescalero and Sylvia Zap of San Angelo, TX; his is survived...

Feb 21, 2021

Maria Agatha (Montoya) Long entered into the hands of the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the age of 85. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, and best friend and will be dearly missed. Agatha was well known around Lincoln County; she took pride in her deep family roots in the area, and was...