Richard Leo Valdez Sr.. was called home on December 13, 2024, with his family at his side. Richard was born September 20, 1953, to Mable Valdez. Richard was employed for over 40 years as an LPN. During this time, he worked at Miners Colfax Medical Center and at Springer Long-term…
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In loving memory of our John A. Tofoya, husband, father, brother, stepfather, and uncle. John A. Tofoya, born in Capulin, NM, on August 21, 1943, passed away on February 21, 2025. Preceded in death by Phil (Dad), Eloisa (Mother), brothers Bob, Edward, Jessie, Sisters Katie, Louisa, Grandson Christopher Sanchez, Son…
Billy Jean McCoy, age 92, died on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Clayton, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place, and the family will have a graveside service in Logan at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Hass Funeral Directors of Clayton. Billy Jean McCoy was born on…
Gloria Montaño, 69, of Littleton, Colorado, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1955, in the San Luis Valley to Reuben and Esmeralda Montaño. Gloria graduated from Trinidad High School in 1974 and later earned a degree in computer science from Trinidad…
Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Rodriquez, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Las Vegas, New Mexico, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was a radiant soul, beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was…
Kenneth “Ken” Andrew Mestas, age 60 of Raton, NM, passed peacefully on February 25, 2025 surrounded by those who loved him. Ken was born October 21, 1964 in Raton, NM to Pete “Sonny” Mestas and Rosalie Sandoval. He was the first of two children. Growing up in Starkville, CO, he…
Stella Elsie Trujillo, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home in Tucumcari NM, the evening of February 14th, 2025 with her family by her side. Stella was born in Springer, NM, on July 11th, 1946 to Chano and Lucy Cordova. She is preceded in death and will be greeted…
Liberty Raine Ethridge Claypool, age 27, died on Monday, February 24, 2025, in Texline, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the Don R. Wood Auditorium in Clayton, New Mexico with Rev. Hilario Perez, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Clayton,…
Mr. Murray Philip Swanson Sr., age 69, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed from this life on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1955, in Raton, New Mexico to the late Wallace Leonard (Swanee) Swanson Sr. and Juanita Chavez Swanson. Celebration of Life for Murray Swanson will…
Kevin Anthony Espinoza, age 63, passed away on February 16, 2025. He was born on September 29, 1961, in Trinidad, Co to Herman and Shirley Espinoza. Kevin Graduated from Trinidad Catholic High School in 1981. He lived his life in Trinidad, until the day God called him home. His family…