All Obituaries

We are greatly saddened to announce the death of Chae Rich, 84, who passed away peacefully on May 30, 2023, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on September 26, 1938, in Chunchon City, Kangwon-do, Korea to Chung Jun Park and Inn Kyung (Cho) Park. Survivors include her husband, Thomas Frank Rich V; her son, Thomas Frank Rich VI; sister, Jae Sook Park; brothers, Jae Yurel Park and Jae Chung Park. She was preceded in death by her father, Chung Jun Park; mother, Inn Kyung (Cho) Park; and...

Sandra Burrell-Inge of Alamorosa, NM, went to heaven, May 28, 2023. She was born in Detroit, MI, August 2, 1943. Sandra graduated from Lincoln Park High School and was ordained as a minister with the Brothers of Christ International.  Sandra was married first to Morris Don Burrell (1964-2005) and later to Willie Inge (2012-2023). Sandy lived her dream, ministering to those around her and saw every experience as an opportunity to witness. When asked how she was doing, Sandy always...

Ramon (Mono) Alejandro Castro, 29, passed away on May 28, 2023, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on December 21, 1993, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Ramon Castro and Sylvia Diaz.   Survivors include maternal grandmother, Mary Alice Rodriguez of Alamogordo; his mother, Sylvia Diaz of Alamogordo; daughter, Kaliyah Marie Castro of Alamogordo; two sisters, Destiny Castro and Isabel (Tom) Colon of Alamogordo; seven uncles, Tio Sam, Tio Snuff, Rogelio Castro, Robert Castro, Ruben Castro,...

Veronica Betancur Luevano known as Betty Luevano, age 82, has left us on Saturday, May 27, 2023, to be with the Lord. Betty was born March 13, 1941, in Tularosa, NM, to Victor and Vicenta (Mendoza) Betancur. She was involved with St. Francis Catholic Church when she taught CCD, a member of the Sacred Heart League, she enjoyed her time as a choir member, and was a Guadalupana.  During her working career, she worked with the Tularosa schools as a cook, at the Inn of the Mountain Gods as...

Our brother Chuck left us unexpectedly on May 26, 2023. He was born in Pensacola, FL to Walter L and Phyllis R Byers on June 4, 1953. Chuck lived the majority of his life in Alamogordo, NM where he spent most of his time as a musician writing and playing guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Chuck played a wide repertoire of country, jazz, blues, and rock and roll. He used to say “Playing such a variety can be a blessing and a curse! Sometimes if people can’t stick you in a nice...

Ann W. Talley, an 84 year old resident of Alamogordo, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. She was born on July 24, 1938, in Washington, District of Columbia to Lionel and Annie Taylor of Hyattsville, Maryland. She enjoyed traveling, reading, sewing, embroidery, crocheting, and crafting. Ann is survived by her daughter, Cathy Jo Talley of Alamogordo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel A Talley and her parents. Ann will be interred with her husband at the Fort Bliss...

Lois Jean Gray, 89 of Timberon, New Mexico went to her heavenly home on May 19, 2023, surrounded by family in the home of her daughter, Connie DeCristo in Wolfforth, TX. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Timberon Baptist Chapel. A hospitality room will precede the service starting at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Timberon Cemetery. Lois Jean Whitefield was born on June 2, 1933, in Iraan, TX to Carlos and Bessie Whitefield. She was raised in...

Joyce Berdella Lockhart, 78, of Cloudcroft, New Mexico passed away on May 14, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1945, to the late Clifford and Doris Chappell. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bill Chappell, and her sister Ginger Lawrence.  Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Benny Lockhart; her children and their spouses, Laura and Dee Woolam, Pam and Mickey Oglesby, and Benny and Staci Lockhart; her 15 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. She...

James Owen Coupland passed away on May 11, 2023, at home on his ranch surrounded by loved ones. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Piñon with a graveside service immediately following at the Piñon Cemetery. There will be a potluck lunch at the Piñon Clubhouse following the services.  J.O. was born on November 3, 1938, in Carlsbad, NM to Frank and Ruth (Prather) Coupland. He attended school in Piñon and...

Donald Lester McMorris, 86, known as the “Cross Man” in the Tularosa Basin, passed peacefully at home on May 9, 2023. His wife, Karen, and his four sons were by his side. Don was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 5, 1937. After his enlistment in the US Navy, Don worked for McDonnell Douglas at Cape Canaveral on the Saturn and Apollo program. After he completed his Master's Degree in social work, he relocated to Tularosa, New Mexico. Don worked for the Red Cross and was at Ground...