Ralph Fanelli, age 66 of Raton, passed away on July 3, 2022. Ralph was born to Tony and Ellie Fanelli on March 7, 1956. Ralph was an equipment operator for Red Hill Lava Company in Folsom, NM. Ralph is preceded in death by his wife Kathy Fanelli and his parents…
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Caroline Charlotte Kokjohn, 95, of Trinidad, passed away on July 1, 2022, in Greeley, Colorado. Caroline was born in Jansen, Colorado on February 1, 1927, to Joseph and Mary (Glaviano) Riggio. She was educated in Jansen, Colorado, Trinidad High School, and Trinidad State Junior College. She enjoyed playing saxophone in the high…
It is with broken hearts our family announces the passing of Stephen “Craig” Owensby on July 2nd, 2022. Craig was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family. He also enjoyed studying history, reading, traveling and would never turn down a ride…
Mary B. Martinez ( April 23, 1930 – June 24, 2022 ) Mary B. Martinez, 92 years young, made her journey home to be with our Heavenly Father on June 24, 2022. Mary had always said that when her “suitcases were packed for Heaven, she wanted to die in her…
Louise Ann Ortiz ( January 10, 1940 – June 28, 2022 ) Louise Ann Ortiz was born on January 10th, 1940, to Frank and Juanita Gonzales. She went to her savior and lord on June 28th, 2022, at 5:25 pm. Louise is survived by her husband, the love of…
Eileen Shadie Gonzales ( April 02, 1952 – June 23, 2022 ) Eileen Shadie Gonzales of Raton, NM passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home. Eileen was born on April 2, 1952 in Llano De San Juan in Taos County to Amadita Gonzales Portillos. She moved to Raton when…
Emanuel Ricardo Gonzales Jr. also known as Rick Gonzales, of Raton, passed away on June 26, 2022. Rick was born May 1, 1951, to Pat and Hap Gonzales also from Raton. Rick graduated from RHS in 1969 and served his country as a Marine from 1969-1973. Rick is survived by his children Jeremy…
Bernadette (Bernie) Claflin passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2022, at the age of 66. She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on July 12, 1955, to Felix and Clara Gonzales. Preceding her in death is her husband of 42 years Jack Claflin, parents Felix and Clara Gonzales, brothers Kellie Gonzales…
James Roy Mize, Jr. ( August 17, 1958 – June 24, 2022 ) James (Jim) Roy Mize, Jr. lost his battle with cancer on June 24, 2022, at his home in Clayton, NM. He was a beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He touched the lives of so many…
Santiago Martinez ( May 18, 1923 – June 25, 2022 ) Santiago Martinez, age 99, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in…









