Obituaries
Rosita Saenz
Apr 6, 2017
Rosita Saenz born in Ruidoso N.M. on March 9, 1955 passed away surrounded by her family who loved her dearly on April 6, 2017. Rosita was proceeded in death by her parents Alfred and Cidelia Gonzales also of Ruidoso NM. She is survived by her 2 children; C.J. Saenz from Dallas, Tx. and Kristina Arlene Guererro and her husband,...
Irene Riva
Apr 5, 2017
Irene Barreras La Riva, our beloved wife, mother, auntie and grandma left this earth for her forever place in heaven on Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She passed away peacefully at home that afternoon, in Tinnie, NM with her husband Roman at her side. Irene, or "Tiny" as she was known to many, was born in Wilmington, CA on March...
Eldon Spitty
Apr 5, 2017
Eldon D. Spitty, 68, of Mescalero passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at his home. He was born February 6, 1949 at Mescalero and had lived at Mescalero all of his life. Eldon was an Evangelist who preached in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Nevada. Recently he founded and pastored the Calvary Victory Center at Mescalero. He...
Fred Knapp
Mar 27, 2017
Fred C. Knapp, 80, of Alto, NM passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 at his home. He was born February 22, 1937 at El Paso, Texas. After graduating high school Fred was in the Seabees in 1955. He retired as a fireman for the City of El Paso then moved to Ruidoso in 1982. In Ruidoso he served as...
Paul Jones
Mar 25, 2017
Paul A. Jones February 18,1927 - March 25,2017 Born to Dan & Mattie Jones on February 18, 1927 at the Jones' homestead near Angus, New Mexico where Paul A. Jones grew up with his 6 sisters and 3 brothers. He served 2 years in the US Army (1944-1946) during WWII. He came home and finished High School graduating from...
Nathaniel Sanchez
Mar 25, 2017
Nathaniel "Nate" Sanchez, 23, of Glencoe passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017. He was born March 8, 1994 at Ruidoso and had lived in Las Cruces and Lincoln County. He graduated from Ruidoso High School in 2012 and worked for the State Highway Department in Capitan. He is survived by his son, Urijah David Sanchez; his mother and...
Joe Hobbs
Mar 19, 2017
Born on a homestead near the Gran Quivera ruins as one of 11 kids, Joe Wesley Hobbs grew up on the ranches of New Mexico, Arkansas and Texas. At a ranch bonfire & marshmallow roast in 1950, he met a skinny girl named Nedra Mae Smith. He wasn't a fan at the time, but that sure changed after a...
William Padilla
Mar 7, 2017
William Santiago Padilla was a life long resident of Lincoln County died on March 7, 2017. William is survived by his parents, Jimmy Padilla, Debbie Padilla; children, Joshua Onsurez, William Padilla Jr.; sister, Melanie Smith and brother-in-law Larry Smith; nephews, Gage Whipple, Jacob Smith, Austin Smith; nieces, Chloe Whipple, Haven Whipple, Gabby Smith, Sophia Smith and Grandmother Gloria Aldaz....
Kateri Waites
Mar 6, 2017
Kateri was born in Ruidoso, NM on July 20 1985 and was raised with her 3 brothers in both Mescalero, NM and Lordsburg, NM. She graduated from Lordsburg High School and also studied Aerospace engineering at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. She then resided back in Mescalero with her family and raised her 2 children, Jaden and...
Marilyn Schoof
Mar 2, 2017
Marilyn Schoof, 81, completed her mission on earth Thursday, March 2, 2017 and has begun another journey. Many Ajoites will remember her for her many talents-music(she was a member of the Ajo Desert Music Club, she taught piano lessons for many years, LDS church choir director), educator(she taught kindergarten and touched the lives of many kids), politician(Ajo school board...
Haden Williams
Mar 1, 2017
Haden Aaron Williams, age 23, of Capitan,NM went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2017. He was bom October 25, 1993 in Odessa, TX. Haden was bom the son of Charlotte Hull of Lubbock, Tx. He lived the majority of his life with his grandparents Bobby and Debbie Williams of Capitan,NM. Haden attended Capitan Schools and graduated...
Kathy Westbrook
Feb 17, 2017
Kathy Westbrook passed away peacefully in her home on February 16th at the age of 62. Along with her husband, Mark she was a long time resident of Capitan, New Mexico. Kathy was known for her kindness, generosity and faith in God. She was always available to help others, especially those less fortunate. Kathy's cheerfulness brought ease and comfort...
William Sheehan
Feb 7, 2017
William F. Sheehan (Frank), 77 years old, passed away Tuesday, February 7,2017 in Carrizozo. Frank was born in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland on January 22,1940. Frank immigrated from Ireland in 1957 to Connecticut where he lived for 10 years before joining the United States Air Force in 1967. During his military service he served in Vietnam as well as...
Faustino Salcido
Feb 7, 2017
Faustino Leo "Byito" Salcido, 61, of San Patricio passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 in Albuquerque. He was born May 30, 1955 in Roswell and had lived in Lincoln County all of his life. He was a self- employed contractor. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Salcido; his children, Faustino J. Salcido, Leo Salcido and Gilbert Salcido; his...
Lula Mcneil
Feb 6, 2017
Lula Marie Sadler "Marie" McNeil passed away on February 6, 2017. She was a resident of The Arbors of Del Rey in Las Cruces, NM. Marie was born in Mt. Blanco, Texas, on September 27, 1923, on the family farm. Her parents were Fernando (Ferd) and (Clara) Gladys Sadler. Marie had one sister (Mary Lois) Toby, who all preceded...
Rudy Gonzales
Jan 28, 2017
Rudy Gonzales, 76, of Ruidoso passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born April 2, 1940 at Raton, NM to Violet and Henry Gonzales. He moved to Lincoln County in 1952 at the age of 12 after following the Horse Racing Circuit. He won the All American Futurity as a trainer in 1967. Besides...
Beverly Kirgan
Jan 21, 2017
Visitation for Beverly Kirgan,77, of Mescalero will be Thursday, January 26, from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at Lagrone Funeral Chapel. Prayer service will be Thursday, January 26, at 7:30 P.M. at St. Joseph's Mission where the funeral mass will be on Friday, January 27, at 10:00 A.M. with the burial to follow at the Mescalero Cemetery. Beverly passed...
Riley Smith
Jan 20, 2017
Riley Smith, 81, of Capitan passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Ruidoso. He was born July 6, 1935 at LaLuz, NM to Amanda and Roy Smith, he was raised in Weed, NM. He is Past President of the Eddy County Fair Board and was a strong supporter of Eddy County FFA and 4-H. He moved to Lincoln County...
Claude Hobbs
Jan 19, 2017
Claude Marion Hobbs was born to George Marion Hobbs and Dona Aber Hobbs, at the Holcradle Stage Stop in Ancho, New Mexico on October 9, 1920. He entered his Heavenly rest on January 19, 2017 at the age of 96. His 96 years where filled with love for others, the Cowboy lifestyle- being brought up on a home stead...
Kemp Christian
Jan 15, 2017
This world lost a benevolent soul when Kemp Christian passed peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on January 15th at his home in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Kemp George was born to Laura Teresa and Kemp C. Christian, Jr. on March 26, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ. He was raised in Coronado, CA, attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Coronado High School, graduated from...
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