All Obituaries

Ruth Wilson, 90, of Ancho, New Mexico, went peacefully to her eternal home on July 8, 2020. Ruth was born to Anna and Henry Dishroon of Tahoka, Texas on July 30, 1929, the youngest of eight children. She graduated as Valedictorian of Seagraves High School before moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she worked as a secretary of the Agriculture Economics Department at New Mexico A&M. As secretary of the Ag Econ department, Miss Dishroon graded student’s papers, including the...

Julieta Teresa Herrera-Martinez was 25 years old and passed on July 4, 2020.  Julieta was born May 22, 1995 in Ruidoso, New Mexico to Amadeo Herrera and Socorro Martinez.  She was the youngest of two. Julieta was a wonderful mother to her two children Antonio and Joseph. She worked for Region IX as a teacher and loved what she did. She was very ambitious. Julieta was working towards her bachelor’s degree while fighting cancer. Julieta was a ray of sunshine, always had a...

James Benjamin Northcutt, 42, of Carrizozo, NM earned his wings on Jul 4, 2020. James was born February 17, 1978 in Ft. Worth, Texas.  He graduated from high school in 1991, the attended Texas Tech receiving a Bachelor’s in Engineering.  James enjoyed spending time with family and friends, drawing n his spare time, checking out old cars and driving in the mountains. He was married on July 2, 2008 to Connie and enjoyed his life for 12 years, with his step-children, Michelle...

William Charles (Bill) Kelley (age 89) was called home to our Lord Jesus Christ on June 27, 2020. In Heaven he has joined his parents Hoyt and Bessie Kelley as well as his beloved youngest sister, Barbara Grimes Edwards. He also joins in Heaven his wife of 69 years Pat Kelley who passed away May 28, 2020. He leaves behind an older sister he adored, Elise Ball Steelman, as well as two beautiful daughters Janna White and Sharon Kelley Hudgins and their respective husbands and son-in-laws...

George Walton Mitchell passed away on June 25, 2020 in Alto, New Mexico. Born on October 2, 1944 in Dallas, Texas to Geraldine Bigham Mitchell and Jack Benson Mitchell, both deceased. A proud and loving father, to his two sons Chuck and Logan, George leaves behind his surviving family, Chuck of Steamboat Springs, CO, wife Suzi and their children Kristina, Ellie and Rowan. Logan of Roswell, NM, wife Carmen and their daughter Katerina (Kitty), his first wife Carolyn Mitchell of Roswell, NM...

Ramon J. Sanchez, 60, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 8, 2020. He entered this world on May 26, 1960 in Ruidoso, NM, born to Silvano and Pilar Sanchez. He is survived by his daughter Marisa Sanchez; daughter Mia Sanchez and 5 grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his Wife, Cirri Sanchez, son, Thunder Conner, three brothers, Reynaldo, Juan, and Chris, and one sister, Mary along with multiple nieces and nephews.   Ramon was a lover of...

Bobby (Buzzard) Zamora 69, passed away on June 8, 2020 in Ruidoso Downs. He was born on February 18, 1951 in Capitan, NM to Boney and Trina Zamora. He graduated from Capitan High School in 1970 and went on to serve in the United States Navy. Bobby’s hobbies included collecting marbles, buttons, glass objects and just about anything with rust on it. He is survived by his sons, Bonifacio Zamora (Melanie), Bobby Ray Zamora ( Mary), Elijah Zamora (Becky) and Pablo Barraza (Lisa);...

Darold Wayne Moorhead, of Ruidoso Downs,  passed away June 6, 2020.  Darold was born October 10 1944 to Alpha and Melvin Moorhead in Kansas City, MO. Darold joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and served his country honorably for 4 years, including the Vietnam War.  Darold met Olivia in NM and they  were married in 1968.  They were married for 49 years, before her passing in 2017.  Together they worked hard and raised their children in Ruidoso, NM....

Audrey Marie LaPaz-Sundayman passed on Tuesday May 26, 2020 in Ruidoso, NM. She was born on September 7, 1939 in Mescalero, NM. She attended St. Johns Indian School and completed middle school in Laveen, AZ, then graduated from Bellflower Highschool while living in Long Beach, CA. She returned to Mescalero in the 1960’s and began a long pursuit of higher education. Audrey succeeded by obtaining an Associates Degree from ENMU then earned her Bachelor’s Degree from ENMU-Portales in...

Nora Mackey Silva, 92 of Capitan, was called to her Heavenly home on May 25, 2020. Born right before the Great Depression to John and Senaida Mackey in San Patricio, NM, the family experienced many trials and tribulations struggling to make end meet. Nora married Trankie Silva from the Tucson Mountains. To this union they had three children - Becky, Frank, and Janice. Nora and Trankie spent three and a half years in Mexico to help their government eradicate the hoof and mouth disease. Along...