Obituaries

Jul 18, 2020

Lamb "Dowd" Jameson passed away peacefully at his home in Ruidoso, NM on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of 97.  Dowd was preceded in death by his wife, Billy Jean; his parents, John S. Jameson and Naomi Dowd Jameson; his siblings, William Jameson and Mary Nell Jameson.

Mr. Jameson was born in Bowie, Texas on...

Jul 8, 2020

Ruth Wilson, 90, of Ancho, New Mexico, went peacefully to her eternal home on July 8, 2020.

Ruth was born to Anna and Henry Dishroon of Tahoka, Texas on July 30, 1929, the youngest of eight children. She graduated as Valedictorian of Seagraves High School before moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she worked as a...

Jul 4, 2020

James Benjamin Northcutt, 42, of Carrizozo, NM earned his wings on Jul 4, 2020.

James was born February 17, 1978 in Ft. Worth, Texas.  He graduated from high school in 1991, the attended Texas Tech receiving a Bachelor’s in Engineering.  James enjoyed spending time with family and friends, drawing n his spare time, checking out old cars...

Jul 4, 2020

Julieta Teresa Herrera-Martinez was 25 years old and passed on July 4, 2020.  Julieta was born May 22, 1995 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Amadeo Herrera and Socorro Martinez.

She was the youngest of two. Julieta was a wonderful mother to her two children Antonio and Joseph. She worked for Region IX as a teacher and loved...

Jun 27, 2020

William Charles (Bill) Kelley (age 89) was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ on June 27,

2020. In Heaven he has joined his parents Hoyt and Bessie Kelley as well as his beloved

youngest sister, Barbara Grimes Edwards. He also joins in Heaven his wife of 69 years Pat Kelley who passed away May...

Jun 24, 2020

George Walton Mitchell passed away on June 25, 2020 in Alto, New Mexico. Born on October 2, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Geraldine Bigham Mitchell and Jack Benson Mitchell, both deceased.

A proud and loving father, to his two sons Chuck and Logan, George leaves behind his surviving family, Chuck of Steamboat Springs, CO, wife Suzi and...

Jun 8, 2020

Bobby (Buzzard) Zamora 69, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Ruidoso Downs. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Capitan, NM to Boney and Trina Zamora.

He graduated from Capitan High School in 1970 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Bobby’s hobbies included collecting marbles, buttons, glass objects and just about...

Jun 8, 2020

Ramon J. Sanchez, 60, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 8, 2020. He entered this world on May 26, 1960 in Ruidoso, NM, born to Silvano and Pilar Sanchez.

He is survived by his daughter Marisa Sanchez; daughter Mia Sanchez and 5 grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Wife,...

Jun 6, 2020

Darold Wayne Moorhead, of Ruidoso Downs,  passed away June 6, 2020.  Darold was born October 10 1944 to Alpha and Melvin Moorhead in Kansas City, MO. Darold joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and served his country honorably for 4 years, including the Vietnam War.

Darold met Olivia in NM and they  were married in...

May 26, 2020

Audrey Marie LaPaz-Sundayman passed on Tuesday May 26, 2020 in Ruidoso, NM. She was born on September 7, 1939 in Mescalero, NM. She attended St. Johns Indian School and completed middle school in Laveen, AZ, then graduated from Bellflower Highschool while living in Long Beach, CA. She returned to Mescalero in the 1960’s and began a long pursuit of...

May 25, 2020

Marvin E. Tuinstra, age 86, went to Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Ruidoso, NM,  (Formerly of Verndale, MN).  Marvin was born on January 29, 1934 in Rock County, MN to Ed and Cornelia Marie Tuinstra.  On October 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jonny Dee (Kindt) at Fort Belvoir, VA. ...

May 25, 2020

Nora Mackey Silva, 92 of Capitan, was called to her Heavenly home on May 25, 2020. Born right before the Great Depression to John and Senaida Mackey in San Patricio, NM, the family experienced many trials and tribulations struggling to make end meet. Nora married Trankie Silva from the Tucson Mountains. To this union they had three children -...

May 25, 2020

It is with very broken hearts we remember and cherish the time we had with a loving husband, beloved son, and friend, Tyler Skeen, 34. E.T. phoned home on May 25, 2020. Tyler was a light to all who knew him, full of wit, sarcasm, kindness, generosity and orneriness. He entered this life on December 1, 1985 in Roswell,...

May 23, 2020

Imogene B. Jones passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020; of Capitan, NM where she lived for 42 years.  She was born on July 23, 1929 in Dublin, TX.  Imogene was the last surviving child of Lenzy D. and Annie Mae Berna.  She is preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Gay Dunee, the children’s father, Thomas B. Hall and...

May 23, 2020

Morton Wayne Simmons of Mescalero NM passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020.

He was born October 13, 1948 in Loma Linda, California. He served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by two sons: Jason Simmons and Christoper Simmons; nieces: Anita Valenzuela Molina, Coral Simmons, Diane Kie, Yolanda Adams, Irene Hernandez, and Teena Schmider Priscilla...

May 6, 2020

Mary Ann Sedillo, 71, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 6, 2020.

Mary Ann is preceded in death by her father Daniel Ortiz, mother Sofia Ortiz, brother Dan Ortiz, and sister Mary Alice Gonzalez.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie Sedillo, Sr., of 49 years, married...

May 1, 2020

Orlando Samora, 57, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 1, 2020.

Orlando is predeceased by his brother Anthony Samora, Father Antonio Samora Jr., mother Virginia Samora, and sister Theresa Luna.

Orlando is survived by his loving wife, Leslie Samora, of 36 years. They were married in Albuquerque,...

Apr 22, 2020

Rick D. Stevens, 59, passed away in the early morning hours of April 22, 2020.

Born in April, 1961, in Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, Rick lived in many different locales before his family settled in Chicago, Illinois.

Rick remained in Chicago and became a stationery engineer where he worked and raised his family.  When his daughters...

Apr 19, 2020

Ysabel V. Hernandez, 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Ysabel was born on July 8, 1925 in Carrizozo, New Mexico, to Lucas and Maria Ventura. She grew up in Carrizozo with two brothers and five sisters. Ysabel was in the first 8th grade graduating class from...

Apr 19, 2020

Jessa’ Lee Booky passed from this life on April 19th 2020, at the age of 96 in Ruidoso NM.  She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on April 29, 1923 to Ralph and Jessie Hovey.  She had one brother, Howard Dallas Hovey.

After her mother died, Lee and her dad moved from Kansas to the Hondo Valley...