Obituaries

Oct 6, 2022

John A. Homerding, resident of Ruidoso, NM, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 years at home on October 6, 2022. Born in Joliet, Illinois to John and Evelyn (Hassert) Homerding, John was raised on the family farm in Plainfield, Illinois. John is preceded in death by his parents and two sons, John and Jimmy Homerding. John is...

Sep 24, 2022

Maria Sara Navarro de Alvarado, 56, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on September 24, 2022. She was born on September 30, 1965 in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico to Enedino Navarro and Amelia Rios. Maria is survived by her husband Filiberto Alvarado; daughter Gabriela Alvarado-Navarro;daughter Susana Alvarado-Navarro; son Gilberto Alvarado-Navarro; and 5 grandchildren.

Sep 8, 2022

Frances Boling Tipton went to be with her Lord September 8, at the age of 93. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022, at First Baptist Church, Carrizozo, NM at 10:00 a.m. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Texico, NM, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time). Burial will...

Sep 6, 2022

Odell Spurlin joined his beautiful wife in heaven on September 6, 2022. Odell was born on June 7, 1936, to Elmer Odell Spurlin and Gladys Spurlin in Haskell, Texas. Odell and his family made their way from Texas to Carlsbad, NM where his parents owned and operated Black River Village just outside of Carlsbad. On that land they ranched,...

Sep 1, 2022

Jerry Morgan, 77, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2022. He entered this world on July 19, 1945 in Plainview, TX, born to John and Eula Morgan. He is survived by his wife Vicki Morgan; son Kirk Morgan and wife Cherie; daughter Gindy Villarreal and husband Pete; sister Linda Carey and...

Aug 30, 2022

Euel E Ross, 83, passed away Tuesday, August 30th at his home in Glencoe, New Mexico. Euel was born July 1, 1939 to Euel and Ruth Ross in Glencoe, New Mexico. The family moved to Dell City, Texas where he graduated from Dell City High School in 1956. Euel Married Wanna Bell Walker November 2, 1956. Euel worked for Aarow...

Aug 25, 2022

Sofia Christmas, 63, beloved Mother and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 25, 2022. She entered this world on September 4, 1958 born to Edward and Mary Christmas. Sofia is survived by her sons Sterling Rel and Spencer Estrada; brothers Lee Christmas and Joe Christmas. Sofia was a woman loved by many and a woman...

Aug 17, 2022

Kenneth Lee Knobel who everyone calls Kenny was born on July 24, 1950 in Casper, Wyoming. He graduated high school in 1968 from Natrona County High School. After his basic training for the Wyoming National Guard, he went back to Casper and married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Stephenson on August 29, 1969. Kenny decided on a career as a...

Aug 13, 2022

George Louis Schlemeyer, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 after a trip to his favorite fishing hole and before he planned to go to the horse races - two of the many activities he enjoyed while living in Ruidoso, NM. Born on September 10, 1934 to Robert Louis "Louie" Schlemeyer and Alda Mae Weaver Schlemeyer in Wink, TX,...

Aug 7, 2022

Frank Walker, 80, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on August 7, 2022. He entered this world on December 16, 1941 in Roswell, NM, born to Frank and Inis Walker. Frank lived in Texas for many years, but returned to New Mexico living in Santa Fe, Alto, and Carrizozo. He was an...

Jul 12, 2022

The adventurous, free spirited and extraordinary life of Terri Rae Royston will be remembered with love, long after her passing. Terri experienced complete healing when she walked into the arms of Jesus on July 12, 2022.  Her reunion with her momma, Janella Rae Stephens, daddy, Bill Green, sister, Amber Hicks and many beloved pets are certainly worthy of rejoicing. Terri...

Jul 7, 2022

We say farewell to Charles Craft. October 3, 1930 - July 7, 2022. Known to all his friends and family as "Bud" he was a loving family man who worked tirelessly to care for his wife and sons. Born in Pecos, TX in October 1930, his father, Albert, and mother Geneva, moved a good deal following work. Spending his...

Jul 4, 2022

JAMES ROBBINS

James Roche Robbins was born in Pampa, TX on June 6, 1937, and left this world on July 4, 2022, with friends and family present. He is now walking in heaven, getting a tour with Jesus! He was preceded in death by his parents Clark Alvin Robbins and Audie Pearl Bingham Husband Robbins, and three...

Jun 29, 2022

Martha Joe Hudson

Martha Joe Hudson passed away peacefully on June 29, 2022 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born November 14, 1941in Henderson, Texas. She was the youngest of four daughters born to her parents Willie (Bill) Ramsey Hudson and Ted {L.W.) Hudson. When she was born, her father was anticipating a boy and had already...

Jun 17, 2022

Jerry Widener, 86, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on June 17, 2022. He entered this world on March 15, 1936 in Portales, NM, born to Marvin and Henry Lucille Widener.

Jerry always had a smile on his face and loved telling jokes. He also enjoyed spending time with family and...

Jun 12, 2022

Ted Edward Duff February 12, 1958 – June 12, 2022

Ted was born to Arthur and Reba Duff and grew up In Albuquerque, N.M. he graduated from Manzano High in 1976. He then went to New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and petroleum engineering became his life. One of his favorite passions in the world was...

Jun 11, 2022

Nancy Helen Hollis, 73, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022 in Albuquerque.  She was born May 21, 1949 at Valentine, Nebraska to Allegra “Lee” and Dwayne “Shorty” Buechler who both have preceded her in death.  Nancy had worked for Ruidoso State Bank and then in the business office at Lincoln County Medical Center retiring when she turned 65.

May 26, 2022

Norma Hamilton, beloved mother, sister, friend, grandma, and great grandma departed her loving family on May 26, 2022, at her home in Ruidoso, NM surrounded by family, friends, and pets.

Norma was born and raised in Wilson, Oklahoma on November 7, 1938.  She raised two sons, John Paul and Rocky Craig Kirk.

Norma was a...

May 12, 2022

James passed away peacefully in his home in Elk, NM May 12, 2022.  He was born in Ft. Collins Colorado on July 19, 1957, to Bill and Francis Muldowney.

James grew up in the mountains of Montana and the plains of Kenya. Enjoying his many outdoor passions especially hunting and fishing and more fishing and a wee...

May 12, 2022

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Favia. She was born and raised in Lincoln, NM. She married Ben Dalton on September 12, 1955. She retired from Fort Stanton Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ben, and her son Gilbert Montoya. She is the loving mother of Theresa...