All Obituaries

Neilson (Neil) Amis Smith, 92, died peacefully in Albuquerque. NM on August 11, 2022, with family at his side. Neil was born to Presbyterian missionaries Minna Amis Smith and Cecil Hiawatha Smith in Zhenjiang (Chinkiang), Jiangsu Province, China on July 21, 1930.  He lived there with his family (parents, two sisters, two brothers) in a home formerly occupied by previous Presbyterian missionaries and parents of Pearl (Sydenstricker) Buck, the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize winning author of...

Reynaldo Preciado Candelaria, age 61, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2022 in Roswell New Mexico. Reynaldo was born on November 30, 1960 to Helario and Dolores Candelaria in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Survivors include her daughters, Sara Candelaria and Maria Candelaria both of Alamogordo; son, Gabriel Castillo (Teresa) of Alamogordo; two stepsons, Manuel Vigil (Shannon) of Las Cruces and Dillon Koch of Alamogordo. He was a proud grandfather of 20 grandchildren and 5 great...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lisa Marie Montoya, 61, on August 8, 2022, at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, NM.  She was born on March 3, 1961, in Alamogordo, NM to Demetrio H. Montoya Jr. and Patricia (Dorame) Montoya.  She was a life-long resident of Tularosa, NM.  Lisa is survived by her son, Steven (“Stevie”) Chavez and life partner, Steve Chavez; mother, Patricia (Dorame) Montoya; siblings, David Montoya...

Miguel J Macias (Mikie), devoted husband, son, father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the age of 56. Mike was born on September 8, 1965 to Miguel and Mary Lou Macias in Alamogordo, NM. Mike is survived by his mother, Mary Lou Macias; sisters, Hilda and Ray Villarreal, Norma Collins and John Lara; son, Jeremy Macias and Rosa; daughter, Katie Macias and Jonathan; niece, Suzanne Anderson and Gerardo and great niece,...

William A. “Pete” Van Winkle, 83, passed away August 3, 2022, at his home surrounded by those who loved him most in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was a true family man and a real-life hero. He lived his life as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and a great friend to anyone who met him. Pete’s memory will be cherished by everyone who was given the chance to know and love him. Pete was born November 16, 1938, to Earl and Annie Van Winkle in Weed, NM. He went to...

Dawn Elaine Olazaba, 65, passed away August 3rd, 2022 at home in Alamogordo, NM surrounded by those closest to her. She was born August 30th, 1956 to Dixie Mace and Donald Long. She grew up in Indiana with her earliest years being spent with her doting grandmother, Ardith Long. She was brought to New Mexico in the early 80's by her first husband, James Inman.  Dawn is survived by her loving husband, Oscar Olazaba; her two sisters, Pam Fryer and Susan Sawyer; three brothers, Jeff...

Hilda Bickham, 86, passed away on July 29, 2022 at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on January 15, 1936 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Ada Lowe. Hilda leaves to cherish her memories her seven children, Cynthia Williams (Les), Verna Hall-Banks (Wes), Sybil, Houston, Jr (Geri), Tammy Mills (Darwin), Shanna Bickham, and Darrell Bickham; oldest grandchild/“8th child”, Kory Hall (Trisha); twelve grandchildren; seventeen great...

Linda L. Bochantin, 73, passed away on July 28, 2022 at home surrounded by family.  She was born on May 24, 1949 in Eugene, Oregon to John and Grace Marjorie (Edom) Boss.  The family moved to Alamogordo in 1955.   Linda graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1967.  From there, she went on to pursue a career in the legal system working for multiple attorneys, the Public Defender, the District Attorney and the Court Clerk’s Office as Deputy District Court...

Rita Sue Keller, age 74, gained her wings on Thursday, the 28th of July, 2022. Amongst Grandma Sue's greatest accomplishments, are her children, Robbyn, Randy, Ryann, and Rainy. She lived a joyous life and enjoyed each of her 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Grandma gained extra family with a bonus granddaughter and great granddaughter during the last 6 months whom she loved very much, and who helped care for her. Grandma Sue shared a special part of her life with everyone she...

Nicholas Clyde Garcia, father, son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Tularosa, NM.  Nick was born on April 27, 1989 to Simon Garcia and Leslie Adamson. He was born with blonde hair that just never seemed to behave and would stick up every which way. He always tried to keep up with his big brother, Daniel. Daniel and his grandma loved to play cards. When Nick was two years old, he asked if he could join in the card game. His...