John Milton “J. M.” Poling, III, age 75, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, in Clayton, New Mexico. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Clayton, New Mexico with Pastor Terrell Jones, pastor of the Trinity Fellowship Church in Clayton, officiating.…
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Estella A. Romero, 68 passed away on December 31, 2018 in Raton, New Mexico. Estella was born on August 26, 1950 to Placido Avila and Lucy Ojeda. Estella is preceded in death by her husband Abram Romero, brothers Manuel Avila, Gennaro Avila and sister Alicia Mariani. Survivors include Sisters Mary…
Nicole Angelina Mares, age 36 passed way on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in the comfort of her home. Nicole was born on January 4, 1982 in Raton, New Mexico to parents Anthony J. and Clara J. Mares. Nicole was a United States Veteran, member of the United States Navy. Nicole…
Lynette Reyes, 52, of Trinidad, Colorado passed away December 25, 2018. The eldest daughter of Charlene Villani and Joseph Reyes, Lynette spent her younger years in many states including Colorado, New Mexico, California, and Oregon before settling in her parents’ hometown of Trinidad, Colorado for the last 26 years. When…
Yolanda Valentine Trujillo Olguin, age 76, passed away at her home in Arvada CO, on December 22, 2018. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Hoehne, Colorado, the daughter of Esther (Olguin) and Antonio Trujillo. She was raised in Hoehne, and graduated from Hoehne High School in 1960. Yolanda…
Celestino “Ignacio” Santistevan age 94, passed away on Thursday December 27, 2018 in Pueblo Colorado at Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care. He was born in Weston, Colorado on July 31, 1924 to Porfirio & Susie Santistevan. He served his country in the United States Army. Celestino worked for…
Sammy Steve Medina, 66, formerly of Raton, NM passed away on December 25, 2018. He was born to parents Jose and Martha Medina, on April, 18, 1952 in Springer , NM. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, meeting new people, telling stories and spending time with his family. In 1971, Sammy was…
Maurilia Mendoza went to be with The Lord on December 24, 2018. Maurilia was born on September 22, 1956 to Jesus Martinez and Aurelia Olivas. Maurilia is survived by two daughters Maria Uribe and Gregorita Rodriguez of Raton, NM. One son Jesus Cesilio Rodriguez of Raton, NM. Companion Severo Romero,…
Fidelia Taylor, 79, of Clayton, New Mexico passed away suddenly on December 20, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many. The family will honor Fidelia with a Memorial Mass on Thursday, December 27, 2018, at…
Vanessa Rivera passed unexpectedly on December 19, 2018 at the age of 16. Vanessa attended Hoehne School for four years and was currently attending Goal Acadamy as well as taking Cosmetology classes at TSJC. Vanessa loved cosmetics and fashion, singing, dancing, crafts, eating, and spending time with her family and…










