Obituaries

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,...

Michael Rankin

Oct 14, 2024

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Michael Wayne Rankin, 68 of Ruidoso, NM. Mike Rankin passed away October 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, 2024, at Angus Church of the Nazarene, 103 Bonita Park Rd, Angus, NM 88316, with Rev. Jan Sweeney officiating. A private interment will take...

Gilbert Carpenter

Oct 8, 2024

Gilbert Warren Carpenter, 84, passed away at his home in La Luz, NM on October 8, 2024. Gilbert was born in Ruidoso Downs, NM to Warren and Anna Carpenter on August 23, 1940.

Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 55 years, Diane Carpenter; daughter Tracy Candelaria; granddaughter Kinsey Brook Candelaria; and sister Patsy Rucker.

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Sherman Blake

Oct 7, 2024

Sherman "Johnna" Benedict Blake, III., was born on March 23, 1995, in Ruidoso, New Mexico and passed on October 7, 2024, in Mescalero, New Mexico. Sherman is preceded in death by his father, Sherman "Ben" Blake, Jr., and his brother Clint P. Blake. He is survived by his mother Janelle Tso-Blake, his partner Valencia Hirner, and nephew Santana Blake, which...

William Arthur McNay

Oct 6, 2024

William "Bill" McNay, age 87, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Ruidoso.

Bill served our country in the United States Army for over ten years.

A memorial service with military honors will be held 10:00am Thursday, October 17, 2024, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.

A full obituary will be published soon.

Courtney Meredith Pollock-Neeley

Oct 3, 2024

Courtney Meredith Pollock-Neeley was born on December 11, 1976, in Austin, Texas. She passed from this life on Thursday, October 3, 2023, in Ruidoso.

As a kiddo she was always smiling and loved her grandma and grandpa. She was in red hots and hot tots at Sierra Blanca and learned to ski at a very young age. At five, that girl...

Hector Alvarez

Oct 3, 2024

Hector Alvarez, age 83, passed away on October 3, 2024 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. 

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Alvarez; sons, Michael Alvarez, and Jeffrey Alvarez; brothers, Jesus Alvarez, Lionel Alvarez, and David Alvarez; sister, Lorinda Ortiz; and a large extended family.