Obituaries
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...
Eldon Enjady Iii
Jan 14, 2017
Corporal Eldon Wallace Enjady III, "Budge" was born on September 19, 1987 to Rena J. Mendez and Eldon W. Enjady Jr. in Ruidoso, NM. He is survived by his parents; wife, Dashina Cochise-Enjady, their children, Skyla Enjady(10 years old), and Eldon Enjady IV(6 years old); his brothers, Justin Enjady, Patrick Platero and Becenti Platero; sisters, Lozen Enjady, Karen Hinojosa,...
Gilbert Prins
Jan 14, 2017
Gilbert John Prins, 84, of Mescalero passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Mescalero. He was born May 26, 1932 at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He was in the Army during the Korean War, was a Cowboy at Cow Camp #1, worked as a Red Hat with U.S. Forestry and worked at the B.I.A. road department. He lived most...
Wallace Whiteley
Jan 7, 2017
Wallace Dillon Whiteley, 85, of Ruidoso passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Ruidoso. He was born September 6, 1931 in Artesia, NM to Verdie and Harry Whiteley who both have preceded him in death. He attended Ruidoso High School and loved to play football and basketball and graduated in 1950. After graduation he joined the Navy and...
Walter Nowak
Dec 29, 2016
Walter Carl Nowak, (Walt), passed away, peacefully, in his home, on Thursday, 29 December, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He was born the youngest of three sons, on 27 July, 1940, to Polish immigrants, Andrew and Katarzyna Nowak, in Cudahay, Wisconsin. He would later move to California, where he graduated from USC, with a master's degree in Electrical...
Charmain Naiche
Dec 28, 2016
Charmain "Kandi" Naiche, 34, of Mescalero passed away December 28, 2016. She was born March 21, 1982 at Alamogordo, NM. She was half Apache & half Navajo. She enjoyed doing bead and yarn work, she loved being around her family and was known for her big smile. She was raised at Mescalero and was a homemaker. She is survived...
Gregg Russell
Dec 28, 2016
Tribute to Gregg M. Russell Entrepreneur extraordinaire, ski master, Club Med king, professional world traveler, and so much more. On Dec 28th we lost our father, our friend, our rock. He is survived and loved by his son, daughter, and grandson. A private and intimate remembrance will take place to raise a glass to the one and only legend...
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