Obituaries

Matthew Little

Matthew Little

Nov 28, 2011

Matthew Frank Little was born on earth on December 26, 1964 and woke up in heaven on November 28, 2011. He married Toni Ortega on June 21, 2003. He is survived by his mother, Margie Little wife Toni Little three sons, Brian Little, Mark Little and Lance Little one daughter, Hope Little two sisters, Jacqueline Little and Regina Garcia...

Harold Rushing

Harold Rushing

Nov 28, 2011

Harold Ray Rushing was born October 23, 1950 in Snyder, Texas. He passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 in Ruidoso. He was a long time resident of Ruidoso, NM. Harold married Juelan Stevenson Rushing on November 20, 1971 in Ruidoso. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Juelan Stevenson Rushing 3 sons,...

Mary Mcgill

Mary Mcgill

Nov 25, 2011

Graveside service for Mary McGill, 80, of Ruidoso will be Friday, November 2, at 2:00 PM at the Kermit Cemetery at Kermit, Texas. Mary passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 in Ruidoso. She was born May 30, 1931 at Daisetta, Texas. She moved to Ruidoso in 1994 from Kermit, Texas. She was a member of the First Christian Church...

Bradley Bennett

Bradley Bennett

Nov 22, 2011

Bradley Edward Bennett was called home during the late hours of November 21, 2011. His dual battle with Alzheimers and Parkinsons was over. Brad was born September 17, 1932 in Long Prairie, Minnesota to Agns and Jordan Bennett. He was an Eagle Scout, active in student government, and an excellent student. He attended the University of Minnesota and earned...

Roslynne Kastner

Roslynne Kastner

Nov 15, 2011

Funeral mass for Roslynne D. Kastner, 75, of Ruidoso will be Friday, November 18, at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church at Bent with burial to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. She passed away Tuesday, November 15, in Ruidoso. She was born May 19, 1936 at Lacey Springs, Alabama. She was a...

Eliott Sainz

Eliott Sainz

Nov 15, 2011

Prayer service for Eliott Sainz, 20, of Mescalero will be Sunday, November 20, at 6:00 PM in the Mescalero Reformed Church where the funeral service will be on Monday, November 21, at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at the Mescalero Cemetery. Eliott passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at Arabela, New Mexico.

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Victor Jaramillo Sr.

Victor Jaramillo Sr.

Nov 8, 2011

Prayer service for Victor Aragon Jaramillo Sr., 84, of Ruidoso Downs will be Saturday, November 12, at 9:15 AM at St. Eleanors Catholic Church followed with the funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow at St. Judes Catholic Cemetery at San Patricio, NM. Mr. Jaramillo passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his home, he was born June...

Virginia Wittkopp

Virginia Wittkopp

Nov 8, 2011

Memorial service for Virginia Louise Pie Wittkopp, 85, of Ruidoso will be Saturday, November 19, in Grace Harvest Church at 2:00 PM. Mrs. Wittkopp passed away Tuesday, November 8, in Ruidoso. She was born December 18, 1925 at Shawnee, Oklahoma. She moved to Ruidoso in 1979 from Artesia, NM. She was a homemaker and attended Grace Harvest Church. She...

Rodolfo Parra Sr.

Rodolfo Parra Sr.

Nov 6, 2011

Prayer service for Rudy Parra Sr., of Ruidoso will be Friday, November 11, at 3:00 PM at St. Eleanors Catholic Church. Mr. Parra passed away in Ruidoso on Sunday, November 6, 2011. He was born April 14, 1943 at Ysleta, Texas. He moved to Ruidoso in 1971 and was owneroperator of Parra Construction. He married Mary Lou on October...

August Jackson

August Jackson

Nov 5, 2011

Ruidoso, New Mexico resident of 40 years, August Milton Jackson passed away on November 5, 2011 at the age of 71. He was born May 14, 1940 to August and Elizabeth Jackson in La Luz, New Mexico. He married Pamela Denise Jolly Jackson on May 29, 1981. In 1959, Milton worked at the White Sands Missile Range and helped...

Susan Pawlowski

Susan Pawlowski

Nov 3, 2011

Susan Pawlowski was born in Splawy Poland on May 5, 1921 and was called to God on November 3, 2011 in Ruidoso, NM. She is preceded in death by her husband, Zygmunt and is survived by her children Teresa Henriques husband Robert, of Kona, HI, Irene Pawlowski of Ruidoso, NM, Rick Pawlowski partner Michael Steele of Las Vegas, NV,...

William Gallacher Jr.

William Gallacher Jr.

Oct 30, 2011

William Bill Wilson Gallacher, Jr., was born October 18, 1929, to W.W. and Edna Gallacher in Carrizozo, NM. He went to rest in peace on October 30, 2011, with family by his side in Las Cruces, NM, where he was hospitalized. After graduating from Carrizozo High School, he went to New Mexico State University, where he got his B.S....

Vivian Morgan

Vivian Morgan

Oct 26, 2011

Vivian J. Morgan was called home by our Father, Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Vivian was born on June 13, 1920 in Covington, Kentucky. She married Philip Morgan in Washington, DC on St. Patricks Day in...

James Silva

James Silva

Oct 23, 2011

Willie Silva, 70, of Carrizozo died on October 23, 2011. He was born on January 16, 1941 in Fort Stanton NM. Willie attended Carrizozo High School and served in United States Marine Corps for six years. This is where he learned his culinary skills. He then settled in Carrizozo where he owned and operated the Four Winds Restaurant for...

L. Bergeron

L. Bergeron

Oct 20, 2011

It is with great sadness that the family of L Wayne Bergeron announces his passing on October 20, 2011 at the age of 73. Wayne was born in Eunice Louisiana to Will and Bernice Debarge Bergeron on February 14, 1938. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Susie McEver Bergeron and his parents. He is survived by...

Saffie Ortega

Saffie Ortega

Oct 19, 2011

Prayer services for Saffie Mark Ortega, 46 of Albuquerque, were held at Mescalero Assembly of God Church in Mescalero on Friday October 21, 2011 with Funeral services being on Saturday October 22, 2011 with Pastor Eldon Spitty officiating. Burial was in Rinconada Cemetery. Saffie was born on March 10, 1965 in Denver, Colorado to Shelton F. and Bonna D....

Richard Rocha Jr.

Richard Rocha Jr.

Oct 12, 2011

Prayer service for Richard Rocha Jr., 57, of Mescalero will be Friday, Oct. 14, at 6:00 PM at his residence at 11 Nana Court, the funeral mass will be Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10:00 AM at St. Josephs Mission with burial to follow at the Mescalero Cemetery. Mr. Rocha passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Mescalero. He was...

Carol Elliott

Carol Elliott

Oct 9, 2011

Carol Jane Elliott February 16, 1942 October 9, 20111012 After a courageous battle with a longterm illness, Carol Jane Elliott passed away peacefully at her home in Glencoe, NM. Carol Jane was born and raised in Houston. She was the youngest daughter of Mark and Ferne Storm and was the beloved wife of William H. Elliott for over 50...

Annette Torres

Annette Torres

Oct 5, 2011

Visitation for Annette Boogie Torres, 48, of Mescalero will be Friday, October 7, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Ruidoso from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM with the prayer service at 6:00 PM at the Mescalero Reformed Church. The funeral service will be Saturday, October 8, at 10:00 AM at the Mescalero Reformed Church with burial to follow at the...

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Oct 2, 2011

Virginia Ruth Williams, 92, of Ruidoso passed away Sunday October 2, in her home with her granddaughter Kim and 3 of her greatgrandchildren by her side. Funeral services will be held in Dallas, Texas. Virginia was born December 31, 1918 in Galveston, Texas. She loved to dance and taught dance for many years as a teenager and as an...