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All Obituaries
Jeffry Willits Alamogordo
Jeffry Hal Willits, 67, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Alamogordo, NM. He was born March 3, 1953 in Leon, Iowa to Paul and Lyla (Snider) Willits.
Jeff was a born salesman. Starting in his preteen years he sold TV Guide weekly, on his bicycle, to over 50 regular customers. He then threw a paper route on his motorcycle. Throughout his high school years he worked at Jack Wheeler Men’s Store. Upon graduation he moved to Phoenix, AZ and began his...
Jeffry Hal Willits, 67, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Alamogordo, NM. He was born March 3, 1953 in Leon, Iowa to Paul and Lyla (Snider) Willits.
Jeff was a born salesman. ...
Rev. Dr. Lowell Harper Swisher was born on September 13, 1934 to William Eugene and Hattie Fisher Swisher in Sterling, Colorado.
When he was born Dr. Swisher weighed 2 pounds, 10 ounces; (one of a set of twins, his sister Jacklin died at birth) Because of the amount of people who came to see this marvel he was exposed and caught almost every disease imaginable. As a result by the age of two he still only weighed 7 pounds. He was so small they had to put him in a shoebox so...
Rev. Dr. Lowell Harper Swisher was born on September 13, 1934 to William Eugene and Hattie Fisher Swisher in Sterling, Colorado.
When he was born Dr. Swisher weighed 2 pounds, 10...
Dorothy Ann Smith passed away on November 18, 2020, in Alamogordo, NM at the age of 92.
She joins loved ones who preceded her in death that include her mother Barbara, her father Edward, her sister Catherine, and her husband, Richard Smith, Sr..
She is survived by daughter Karen Yates of Los Angeles, CA, son Douglas and his wife Rose Marie Yates of Houston, TX, son Arthur Yates of Alamogordo, NM, and brother in law William Weihofen of Portland, OR. She is also survived by...
Dorothy Ann Smith passed away on November 18, 2020, in Alamogordo, NM at the age of 92.
She joins loved ones who preceded her in death that include her mother Barbara, her father...
Pablo Benito Montoya (Benny), an 82-year-old, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico on November 17, 2020.
Pablo (Benny) was preceded in death by his mother, Dominia Gomez Montoya, his father, Pablo Herrera Montoya, sister, Oliva Salas Miranda, and daughter, Nidelia Marie Montoya. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Romero Montoya who was his caretaker, best friend and traveling companion,...
Pablo Benito Montoya (Benny), an 82-year-old, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away at Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital in Alamogordo, New Mexico on November 17,...
Carla Clark Alamogordo
Carla Jean (Mullins) Clark, 64, of Alamogordo, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020 from heart complications.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Darlene (Mayfield) Mullins, father, Burdette Leroy Mullins and her 2 older brothers, Gerry Lee Mullins and LeRoy Mullins.
Carla is survived by her only daughter, Brittany Clark of Alamogordo NM; her younger brother, Rodney and Michelle Mullins of Alamogordo, NM; sister in law, Sheree Mullins of Aztec, NM; nephews, Jeremy and...
Carla Jean (Mullins) Clark, 64, of Alamogordo, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020 from heart complications.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Lois Darlene (Mayfield) Mullins,...
Ruby Wilson Alamogordo
Ruby Irene (Mock) Wilson, 89, passed away on November 14, 2020 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas to Eugene and Ruby (Johnston) Mock.
She and husband Will, were heavily involved in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization and served in offices at all levels. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her and family that loved her.
Survivors include her two daughters, Janice Deslongchamps and Anita Keith; son, Charles "Greg"...
Ruby Irene (Mock) Wilson, 89, passed away on November 14, 2020 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Waldron, Arkansas to Eugene and Ruby (Johnston) Mock.
She and...
Rita Baldonado Tularosa
Rita (Baca) Baldonado, 55 years old, passed away at her home in Tularosa on November 9th, 2020.
Rita was preceded in death by mother, father and brother, Jennie, Ralph and Ricky Baca of Tularosa. She is survived by her loving husband, Emilio Baldonado; daughter, Victoria Duran and husband Richard Duran, daughters, RaeAnna Duran, Alyssa Ambrosi and Sofie Baldonado; 5 grandchildren, Hailey, Josiah, Richard, Ray, and Victor Duran all of Tularosa; sisters, Katherine Baldonado and...
Rita (Baca) Baldonado, 55 years old, passed away at her home in Tularosa on November 9th, 2020.
Rita was preceded in death by mother, father and brother, Jennie, Ralph and Ricky Baca of...
Lyla Willits Alamogordo
Lyla Lee Willits, 90, passed away on November 11, 2020 in Alamogordo, NM. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Osceola, Iowa to Lyle & Mildred (Roberts) Snider.
Lyla had many passions throughout her life. She loved to work. She owned and operated many businesses with her family’s help: Lyla’s Sundial Dress Shop, Sundial Health Foods, J & L Shoes and Gifts (Alamogordo), Sundial Sporting Goods & Silkscreening, Bills Mini Market, Peanut Shack (Roswell). Lyla loved to read,...
Lyla Lee Willits, 90, passed away on November 11, 2020 in Alamogordo, NM. She was born on July 1, 1930 in Osceola, Iowa to Lyle & Mildred (Roberts) Snider.
Lyla had many passions throughout...
Frances Stirman Alamogordo
Frances Stirman, 82, passed away on November 9, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1938 in Portales, New Mexico to the late Parker and Juanita Stirman. She was a teacher and girl's basketball coach for the Alamogordo Public Schools for 25 years. She was a beloved aunt who loved the outdoors and her Dallas Cowboys.
Survivors include her two nephews, Ronald (Antionette) Massey and Jeffery (Noreen) Massey; two great nephews, Luke-Dakota (Travis) Massey and Jordan Massey; four great nieces,...
Frances Stirman, 82, passed away on November 9, 2020. She was born on June 30, 1938 in Portales, New Mexico to the late Parker and Juanita Stirman. She was a teacher and girl's basketball...
Rachel Garcia Alamogordo
Rachel Lee Garcia (Lopez), 52, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 24, 1968 to Evelyn Yolanda Hernandez and Bernie Lopez. Rachel passed away suddenly on November 7, 2020 with her two daughters by her side. Rachel was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Yolanda Hernandez, and her brother Panchito Jose Lopez.
Rachel is survived by her husband, Gerardo Garcia, her daughters, Angela Lopez and Alicia Hernandez. She is also survived by her two grandsons,...
Rachel Lee Garcia (Lopez), 52, was born in Jacksonville, Florida on August 24, 1968 to Evelyn Yolanda Hernandez and Bernie Lopez. Rachel passed away suddenly on November 7, 2020 with her two...
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