All Obituaries

Donna Rae (Davis) Sandoval, age 75, was peacefully born into eternity on May 9, 2022.  Donna was born August 7, 1946 in Albuquerque, NM to Arthur Raymond Davis and Margaret Louise Sheppard.     Donna grew up in Raton, NM with her younger brother Raymond Wesley Davis.  She graduated high school and joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1964 - 1967.  Donna then worked for the Department of Defense, retiring with over 30 years of service.  She...

Our Beloved Father, Uncle, Brother, Grandfather, and a friend to all. Nick Chacon at 68, received his wings to be with the Heavens above on May 5, 2022. Nick was born on August 27, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM to Eusebio Chacon and Frances “Pancha” Chacon.   Nick was a Golden Glove Boxer and soon to be challenged to pro boxing light weight division, but didn’t proceed. Nick moved to Alamogordo, NM in 1969. Soon after, he started working at Firestone and then moved on...

Ellen Moffatt, 84, passed away on May 2, 2022 in El Paso, TX. She was born in Jamestown, NY to Alfred and Edith Christensen on March 1, 1938. Ellen married her husband, Jack Moffatt, on March 3, 1956 in Belvidere, IL. Survivors include her husband, The Reverend Jack F. Moffat of the family home; son, John Moffett, II (Lori) of Frederick, CO; daughters, Lucy Vizcaino (Bill) of El Paso, TX and Christi Bejadhar (Peter) of Colorado Springs, CO; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is...

Sangiam (Nit) Smelser passed away on May 2, 2022 after a short illness.  Nit was born in Bon Dang, Korat, Thailand on October 15, 1947 to Shourt and Jun Noksungnern.   On April 2, 1973 she married Charles Smelser in Bangkok, Thailand and moved to the United States living in several different states and countries while her husband was in the Air Force.  Nit worked for several janitorial contracts at Holloman AFB retiring in 2009.  She was a friend to everyone she met...

Antonia de Los Angeles Lopez , 88, passed away on May 1, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on September 19, 1933 in San Pedro, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose and Toribia (Quiroz) Molina. Survivors include her son, German Lopez of Alamogordo, NM; granddaughter, Norma Johnston of Alamogordo, NM; three grandsons, Jesus Omar Lopez, Herman Lopez, Ramon Lopez; daughter-in-law, Rosalva Lopez; brother, Diego Molina; sister, Maria De Los Angeles Molina.  She was preceded in death by her...

Rosalie Isabel Henley got her wings and went to walk with the Angels on April 27, 2022. She was 94 years old, born in Tularosa, NM on January 22, 1928 to Antonio Gabaldon and Maria Isabel Monje. Rosalie is survived by her children, John and Bobbie Leyba, Yorba Linda, CA; Jeanette Urdiales, Ruidoso, NM; Rose Marie and Jim Stanfill, Phoenix, AZ; Michael Hernandez, Capitan, NM; and Luz Hernandez, Las Cruces, NM. She is also survived by 45 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces,...

Laura Saavedra de Chavira, 73, of Ruidoso Downs, NM passed away on April 23, 2022 with her loving family by her side.  She was born on February 23, 1949 in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico to Ignacio Saavedra and Maria de Refugio Ramos de Saavedra. Laura was a hard-working loving person and dedicated her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Laura is survived by her loving husband, Rafael Chavira Lozoya; son, Juan Chavira; daughters, Laura Salazar...

Eldeen Humphrey, 89, passed away on April 17, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on September 1, 1932 in Alma, Missouri to Erwin and Esther (Aversman) Gieselman. Eldeen married her husband, Gene Humphrey, on December 26, 1953. Survivors include her two sons, Charles Humphrey and wife Kristi of Chaparral, NM and Michael Humphrey of Chandler, AZ; grandson, John Humphrey of Chaparral, NM; sister, Evelyn McConnell of Kansas City, MO.  She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Dwalena "Dee" M Wilmeth passed away on April 17, 2022 at her home in Weed, New Mexico. She was born on September 20, 1922 in Larned, Kansas to Vern and Stella (Ruble) Wylie. Dee moved to New Mexico as a young child. She was a longtime resident of Clovis before moving to Weed. She married Herb C Wilmeth on November 8, 1941. Survivors include her sister, June Brazell; her oldest son, Pat Wilmeth; daughters-in-law, Anita Wilmeth and Vickie Wilmeth; five granddaughters, Starlia...

Adrian Roy McWilliams was called home to our Lord on April 11, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born in Rotan, TX on August 26, 1935 to his parents, W.B. and Gladys McWilliams.  Adrian is survived by his son, Matthew McWilliams; his daughter, Freda Webb; stepson, Clinton Muncy; stepdaughter, Michelle Chisum; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his spouse, Dana McWilliams; granddaughter,...