All Obituaries

Verma Jo Clark, 82, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Verma was born on August 1, 1939 in Tyrone, New Mexico to Ausborne Hiles and Goldie Keeton-Hiles.  Verma was a mother to eight children, five girls and three boys. She became a Beautician graduate and enjoyed it for many years. For years after that, she worked alongside her husband, Steve, on a ranch life. She enjoyed providing hospitality to fellow ranchers and gained some of the best stories to tell...

Consuelo (Connie) Coyazo, went to be with our Lord on June 15, 2022.  Connie was born on August 24, 1946 in Alamogordo, NM to Carlos and Genoveva Fuentes.   Connie loved spending her time at the Alamogordo Senior Center.  She loved to play Bingo and was a foster grandma for Oregon, Sierra and Yucca Elementary Schools for over 20 years; a position which she treasured.  Despite her children and grandchildren being Steelers fans, there was no changing her mind about who her...

James Floyd Stone "Floyd" a much-loved husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away on June 15, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1944 to William and Mildred Stone of La Luz, New Mexico. Floyd grew up with his two siblings, his brother Alfred Stone and his sister Phyllis Stone.  He was a man of many trades, skills, and hobbies. He owned a mechanic shop in El Paso in his early years, he was a school bus contractor in La Luz, he owned and operated a store in La Luz, and...

Frank Leroy Miller, 73, passed away on June 13, 2022 at his home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Frank was born in Silver City, NM to Claud and Hazel (Guinn) Miller.  After high school, Frank enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam. When he returned to the states, he started long distance trucking. He spent the next 50 years hauling freight across America. In his downtime, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, Nascar, football, and golf. He was always ready to spend...

On Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Theodore Gathe, loving son, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 60 in Alamogordo, NM. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on February 21, 1962 to Kenneth and Patricia Gathe.  Ted loved taking pictures, especially of sunsets. He also enjoyed woodworking and building furniture. He had a wealth of knowledge about so many things, and was always willing to help anyone solve a problem. If he didn’t know how to fix something, he would find...

Ruby M Montoya, 90, passed away on June 5, 2022 in La Luz, New Mexico. She was born on January 27, 1932 in Carrizozo, New Mexico to Bonefacio and Maria (Galindo) Zamora.  Survivors include her son, Trankie (Brenda) Montoya of La Luz, NM; two daughters, Cynthia (Bill) Ford of Gonzales, TX and Verla (Alvie) Silva of Ruidoso Downs, NM; daughter-in-law, Patsy Montoya of Capitan, NM; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; 8 sisters and 1 brother. She was preceded...

Paula Alonzo Gallegos Edgar, a lifelong resident of Alamogordo, NM, entered into rest on June 3, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1947 to Ruben and Senovia Gallegos.  Paula is survived by her children, Beverly (Paul) Reynolds of Alamogordo, James (Esther) Edgar of Lubbock, TX, Carol Salcido (Kenny G Hinojosa) of Alamogordo, and Patrick Edgar of Las Cruces; brother, Ruben Gallegos of Alamogordo; sisters, Virginia Gallegos of Alamogordo and Demecia Roybal of Santa Fe; many...

Helga A Russell passed away peacefully on June 1, 2022. She was born to Walter and Emilie von Majewsky, both of Hanau, Germany. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall J Russell. Helga lived most of her life in Alamogordo, NM. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking and being with her family. Helga is survived by her son, Daniel Russell (Kimberly); daughter, Eileen Lucero; son, Timothy Russell (Christy); grandchildren, Brittany, Dakota, Brooke, Anthony, Anjelica, Matthew, Emilee,...

Maria Lucia (Lucy) Montes entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.  She was born September 16, 1932 to Estevan and Miquela Hernandez.   She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Montes Sanchez (Jerry) and grandson, Jesus Sanchez.  Lucia graduated from Hondo High School in Hondo, New Mexico.  She married Jesus Montes on September 18, 1954 spending 64 years together.  They eventually moved to Alamogordo New Mexico in 1958 where they lived out their...

Ruperto Hernandez Gonzalez, 95, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born March 27, 1927 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Trancito Gonzalez Sanchez and Manuelita Hernandez de Gonzalez. Ruperto made his living and provided for his family as a carpenter and painter, well known for his amazing work ethic. In his leisure time, he enjoyed singing and playing his acoustic guitar. He was known as a loving father to his children and grandchildren,...