Obituaries

Christopher John Rodela Sr.

Dec 9, 2024

Christopher John Rodela Sr. was born on May 17, 1964, and he left us on December 9, 2024. Christopher lived a life full of laughter and joy, known for his funny and charming personality. He had a big heart and was a flirt who could light up any room with his smile. Christopher loved to dance and often made those...

Zanagoliche Benally

Dec 8, 2024

Zanagoliche Virginia Benally, 69 years old, of Mescalero, NM passed away on to a better place free of pain and suffering on December 8, 2024, in Ruidoso, NM. Virginia was born on January 6, 1955, to Kee Benally and Angeline Bigmouth in Mescalero, NM.

Virginia was a mother to two sons, Alvin Benally and Percy Benally and daughter,...

Colleen Widener

Dec 5, 2024

Colleen Widener, age 84, passed away on December 5, 2024 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Colleen was born on January 4, 1940 in Littlefield, Texas. 

Colleen was a hard working woman, always working multiple jobs. Her and her husband owned properties all over the state. She retired from Visions after 35 years, and was always the life of the store. Colleen always...

Johnie Brady

Dec 4, 2024

Johnie Brady, 80 years young, moved from his worn out tent to his eternal mansion in heaven, December 4, 2024. He spent his final days living with his youngest brother Alan and sister in law Patricia Brady, after battling failing health for the past 7 years.

Johnie is survived by his daughter, Rose; grandsons, Jason, Christopher, Timothy, Josiah, and Nathan; five...

David Baca

Dec 3, 2024

David Chavez Baca was born on November, 19, 1945 to Julian and Raquel Baca in Corona, New Mexico. In David's younger adult life he worked on ranches in the Corona area. In 1977, he married Sally Baca and made his home in Carrizozo, New Mexico with her and their 3 children. David retired from the New Mexico Department of Transportation...

Zachary Malott

Nov 30, 2024

Zachary Brent Malott, 78, beloved Spouse, Grandfather, Father, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on November 30, 2024. He entered this world on August 15, 1946 in Carlsbad, NM, born to Clarence A Malott and Laura Elizabeth Seymore Malott. 

He is survived by his spouse, Rhonda Malott; granddaughter, Belle Camper; daughter, Melanie Malott; brother, Cary Mark Malott; grandson,...

Jose Roberto "Beto" Guillen

Nov 17, 2024

Jose Roberto "Beto" Guillen was called home to the Lord on November 17, 2024. He was born on August 14, 1961 in Mexico to Abraham Guillen and Margarta Ruiz. Beto was a great carpenter. He worked in Lincoln and Chaves county. 

He is survived by his parents, Abraham and Margarta; Becky, Isaac, Milika, and Kendy; four grandsons, Isaac, Kensaac, Malik, and...

Fredric James "Freddie" Second

Nov 14, 2024

Fredric James Second "Freddie", age 61, passed away on November 14, 2024 in Mescalero, New Mexico. He was born on March 11, 1963 to the late Ireta and Cedric Second. 

Fred ice skated in his adolescence. As a teen in high school he competed in cross country and was a marathon runner. Later in life, he enjoyed fighting fires in multiple...

Steven Guilez

Nov 7, 2024

Steven Gilbert Guilez, born in Tularosa, NM on April 13th 1967 left Earth on November 7th 2024 to do his biggest gig yet- in Heaven. Steve is going to be on lead guitar. Steve's dad Chon Guilez as back up guitar and lead vocals for his newest band. On drums is John Bonham (Formerly of Led Zeppelin) and on bass...

Pat Huey

Nov 6, 2024

Pat L. Huey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by loved ones who will forever cherish his memory.

Pat was born on April 3, 1939, in Gran Quivira, NM, to Kenneth A. and Gertrude Harrison Huey. He grew up in Claunch, NM,...

Ramona Nunez

Nov 5, 2024

Ramona M Nuñez was called home to our Lord on Tuesday November 5, 2024. Born on April 11, 1939 to Ysidro and Pablita Chavez of San Patricio, New Mexico. Ramona is survived by her 4 boys, Dwain (Diane), Larry (Kelly), Darrel (Barb), and Dody (Patty). Thirteen grandchildren, Kacee, Leslee, Joanne, Justin, Sofia, Joleen, Jared, Curtis, Amberlee, Tylor, Eric, Chelsie, and...

Richard Harris

Nov 2, 2024

Richard J. Harris was born November 6, 1959, in Hobart, OK to Dickie Joe Harris and Lydia Rose Salas. He took his last earthly breath and first heavenly breath on November 2, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was raised by his great-grandparents Salas. All who knew Richard knew of his love for his family. Especially...

Sabino Sandoval

Nov 2, 2024

Sabino Adler Sandoval, age 90, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Sabino was born on November 9, 1933, in Carrizozo, New Mexico to the late Santiago and Maria Sandoval.

Mr. Sandoval was known by many and loved by more. He was a jokester and always a happy soul. He enjoyed going for cruises and visiting...

Robert Stearns

Nov 2, 2024

Robert (Bob) Stearns of Nogal, New Mexico passed away in the early morning hours of November 2, 2024. Bob was born June 25, 1940 in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He attended school in both Carrizozo and in Vaughn. He graduated from Carrizozo High School in 1958. He attended NMSU for 1 1/2 years before joining the Air Force. He spent two...

George Lester Jr

Nov 1, 2024

George Parker Lester, Jr, age 60, of Mescalero passed away on November 1, 2024, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1964, to George Parker Lester, Sr. and Anita Louise Lester (Pesewonit) in Mescalero.

George is preceded in death his father and mother as well as sisters Annette Torres and Becky Lester, brother Joel Lester, and niece...

George Schlageter

Oct 29, 2024

George Jackson "Jack" Schlageter, born on November 2, 1950, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on October 29, 2024, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, along with his wife Jacquelyn.

Jack graduated high school in Grundy County, Tennessee, where he played the trumpet in the school band and was the captain his senior year. Following his education, he served...

Jacquelyn Schlageter

Oct 29, 2024

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Schlageter, born on February 16, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away tragically in an automobile accident on October 29, 2024, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, along with her husband George "Jack".

Jackie's journey of love began when she met her husband, George, at a movie theater while watching “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”. George had unknowingly sat in her seat, prompting...

Ivora Fossum

Oct 25, 2024

Ivora Lou Fossum, age 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 25, 2024.

Ivora was born on June 18, 1938, in Mescalero, New Mexico to Ashley Guydelkon, Chiricahua Apache of Ft. Still Oklahoma, and Evelyn Martine Gaines, Chiricahua Apache of Mescalero, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John G. Fossum, who passed away on August...

Richard "Dick" Cull

Oct 25, 2024

Richard "Dick" Cull, born on June 5, 1942, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. He was a man whose life was defined by his deep love for his family and his unwavering commitment to serving his country.

Dick served honorably in the United States Army Airborne as a Green Beret Special Forces, a testament to his bravery and dedication. His...

Betty Mills

Oct 20, 2024

In loving memory of Betty Mills, July 29th 1935 – October 20th, 2024

Betty Mills, born Betty Eidson to Inez and George-Ace Eidson, entered the world on July 29, 1935, in Crowder, Mississippi. Betty was born in a very small town where the midwife visited infrequently, which resulted in her not receiving a birth certificate until August 18, 1935. Despite this,...