Mario Antonio Gonzales, 64, passed away after falling while rock climbing on the eastern cliffs of the Canadian River on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Mario was born on August 11, 1953 in Raton, NM and grew up at the ranch in Mills, NM. He is survived by his partner, Maria…
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Shirley Ann Kancilia, age 75, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 22, 2018. She was born in Decatur, Indiana, the daughter of Vera (Krummen) and Ocel Campbell. She was employed as the Huerfano County Treasurer for many years until her retirement. Shirley enjoyed her trips to Cripple Creek and…
Michael J. Quintana, age 36, went safely Home in the arms of Jesus on April 12, 2018. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado on May 9, 1981 to Katherine (Barela) and Lupe Quintana. Michael attended area schools. He was owner and operator of Quintana’s Quality Trees and Landscaping. A job…
Joe Gallegos age 64 passed away on February 23, 2018 in Albuquerque. He was born on December 20, 1953 in Ault, CO., to Gonzalo and Cora Struck Gallegos. He was a resident of Raton, a member of St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s Church, former Colfax County Commissioner, worked at the NM Boys…
Royce Branson was born on May 12, 1963 in Kansas City, MO, and departed this life on April 5, 2018. Services were held on April 10 in Magnolia, TX. He moved to Raton, NM in 1964. He graduated from Raton High School in 1981. He attended Arizona State University to…
Michael Dustin Miera, age 38, died on Friday, April 6, 2018 Los Lunas, New Mexico. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 by Deacon P. Louis Montoya and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. following the Rosary at St. Francis Xavier…
Aaron Edward Kenney, age 49 of the Angel Fire/Eagle Nest area passed away on April 4th, 2018 in Angel Fire, NM. He is survived by his wife, Tricia Kenney, his children Shealynn Kenney of Raton, Chris Kenney of Eagle Nest, Tristen Kenney of the home in Eagle Nest/Angel Fire, Tyler Lewis…
Beverly Averitt was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 7th, 2018. Beverly was born on November 23, 1943 in Raton, NM. She grew up in Roy, NM and graduated in 1960. Beverly attended Eastern New Mexico University after graduation. She taught one year at the Loretto…
Janie Suzanne May, age 60 of Cimarron, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born to Lettie Cosper ( McCoy) and Tim McCoy on September 6, 1957. Suzanne attended college at WTSU in Texas where she met the love of her life,…
Michael Dean Higgins passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018 in Raton, NM. He was born in San Bernardino, CA on June 14, 1948 to William and Mary Higgins, their third child and only son. He graduated from high school in Camarillo, CA and college at New Mexico Highlands University…










