All Obituaries

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,...

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...

Guadalupe Leal (G.L.) Fuentes, Jr, 72, passed away April 6, 2024, in Alamogordo, NM after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation (2-4 pm) will be on April 15, followed by a service (4-5 pm). Both will be held at the Alamogordo Funeral Home, 2301 1st Street. G.L. was born in Waco, TX, on June 23, 1951, to Guadalupe Leal Fuentes and Jackie Doris Burns. A talented mechanic, G.L. could fix anything. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1971, maintaining vehicles and aircraft all over the world....

Christopher Brett Webb, affectionately known as Chris, was born on February 1, 1987, in Demorest, Georgia. He passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 37, while stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. We mourn the loss of the most beloved, loving, amazing husband, father, and best friend. His memory will be everlasting and his legacy will forever continue to be honored. Christopher graduated from Habersham Central High School in Mt. Airy, Georgia in 2005. In 2010, he enlisted in the U.S. Army...

Blanca Olivia "Oli" Fino (Marquez), age 85, of Cloudcroft, NM, fell asleep in death on March 30, 2024. She was born to her loving parents on February 7, 1939, in Camargo, Chihuahua. Blanca spent her life as a beacon of love and generosity within her community. She was a devoted wife and mother to her children, Maria Dolores, Rodolfo II, Blanca Rosa, Rodolfo III, Adriana Olivia, David Rafael, Sergio. Blanca was the heart of her family. Her unwavering support, selfless nature and...

Freddia Nell Bevers went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2024. She was born in Ranger, TX on February 20, 1961. Freddia was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was well known throughout the communities of Alamogordo and La Luz.  Freddia is preceded in death by her daughter, Jenna Bevers; mother, Margie Nunn; father, William Nunn; sister, Becky Varbel; brothers, Kit Nunn, Lelan Nunn, Doug Nunn, and Jim Wood; as well as many other...