All Obituaries

Jonathan Dewey Porter, age 40, ended his life on April 26, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with mental illness and addiction. He is preceded in death by his father, Calvin Dewey Porter; dear friend, Shay Holmgren; and his best dog, Ceelo. Survivors include his mother, Linda Porter; sister, Darci Porter; nephew, Jordan Rollison; and close friends, Kyle Haynie, Harry “Bud” Olden, Steve Anderson, Travis Marshall, Ryan McGinnis, and Malik Smith; all of whom will miss Jon...

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Robert T. Lopez, lifelong resident of Tularosa, NM passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Robert and the love of his life, Irene Lopez, made their life together and raised 5 children. Robert retired after 23 years of service in the Army National Guard. Robert worked 11 years as a police officer in the City of Tularosa, NM. He retired from the Inn of the Mountain Gods after 25 years of service.  He is proceeded in death by the love of his life, Irene...

Jeffery Lane Dale was born on November 1,1967, to Johnnie and Jimmie Kay in Alamogordo, NM. He went to be with Jesus on April 21, 2024.  Jeff is survived by the love of his life, Traci, along with his 6 kids, Lane and his wife Kyndrah, Lana and James, Lance and his wife Steffanie, Cheyenne, Trace, and Ty; 8 grandkids who he loved dearly, Jase, Adelyn, Skylar, Raeleigh, Kacen, Cabella, Sage, and Sonora. Jeff is also survived by his parents, Johnnie Dale and Jimmie Kay Williams; his...

I cannot explain adequately what it is like to watch my mother die. Memories flood my mind, no more "binkie" and bottle as it is time to become a toddler, or when the "blankie" was removed because it is time to grow up. I feel like my security and comfort is leaving me as my mom moves from earth into the arms of Jesus. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Mary Nell Bennett joined her parents, Leonard R Stout and Nellie (LeBrun) Stout; her brothers,...

Deborah Ann Bizzell, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  Deborah was born on May 23, 1963, in Oberlin, OH to the late John E. Rand and Janice L. Rand.  Deborah served in the United States Air Force from September 6, 1983, until September 29, 1992, where she met her beloved husband, David Bizzell, while stationed at Homestead Air Force base in 1985. After honorably serving 9 years in the Air Force, Deborah and her husband settled in Alamogordo where she...

Matthew Jordan Vega, 32, passed away on April 15, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on January 17, 1992, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Mark and Natalia Vega.  Survivors include his parents, Mark and Natalia Vega; his sons, Matthew Jr. and Levi Vega; sister, Brittany Vega; nephews, Michael and Elijah; grandmother, Guadalupe Garcia; mother of his children, Paola Vega; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Matthew will be greatly missed by many. He...

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, Charles F. Vigil, life-long resident of Tularosa, NM passed away at the age of 92. Charles and his loving wife Molly made their life and raised their 5 children on their family farm in Tularosa. Charles is a retired civil service firefighter from Holloman Air Force Base. He is also remembered as every one’s favorite milk man working for City Dairy of Alamogordo. Following civil service retirement Charles worked for the Tularosa School District as a mechanic...

Melvin "Mel" J Myers Sr., 82, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  Services for Mel Myers will be conducted at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Alamogordo Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Charles Gardin officiating. The Myers family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the services.

Margaret G. Gonzales, 85, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. She is survived by her sons, Gilbert and wife Judy, Sam and wife Mary, David and wife Eva, John (Michael), Eddie, Frank (Pancho); daughter, Rosie; 25 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; brother, David Garcia (Mary); sisters, Ernestina Provencio (Panteleon), Marylou Gomez (Ruben); as well as many nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; parents, Lazaro and...

Lucille Crawford Beach, age 70, passed away in her sleep on April 8, 2024. Lucille was born December 13, 1953, in Tularosa, New Mexico. Lucille was the 4th born child to Frank and Ermenia Crawford.   Lucille had a love for sports like no other. If there was a game on TV, she would be cheering her team on and yelling at the referee's calls. Her love didn't stop for sports, her love for horse racing and casinos was bred into her through her father Frank. If she had a chance to...