Donald Joe Butler “Donny” was born May 13, 1949 in Culver City, California, just before the family moved to Clayton, New Mexico, where he spent his childhood. He attended college for two years before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1971 and serving a tour in Vietnam, where he earned…
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Nora Pauline Garcia passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, at the age of 78, at home surrounded by her family. Nora was born to Manuel and Ida Mascareñas on July 13, 1947, in Koehler, New Mexico. Her father was a coal miner, and when the local mines closed, the…
Mary Alice (Cole) Griffin January 22, 1945 – June 4, 2026 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Alice (Cole) Griffin, who passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on January 22, 1945, in Trinidad, CO, Mary was the…
Dolly (Damiana) Padilla, age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 2, 2026. She was born on December 27, 1941 in Engleville, CO to Alex and Eloisa Montoya. Dolly grew up in Engleville and Trinidad, Colorado, and was a proud graduate of Trinidad High School…
Emma Jean Towndrow Ferranti was born on 06/13/1930 to Elmer Joseph Towndrow and Mary D. Hilton. She was born, raised, and lived 88 years in Raton New Mexico. She was a beloved member of the community working as a Telephone operator during WWII, in admissions at the local hospital, and…
Marcella Orlinda Guara 82, a devout and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Marcella was born on November 28th, 1943, in Ocate, New Mexico, to Jose L. and Cordelia Bernal. On August 6th, 1960 she married Ted E. Guara in Raton, New…
John Lynn “J.L.” Smithee, age 89, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Raton, New Mexico, with his nephew, Pastor Scott Paxton, officiating. The family will have…
Kenneth Burnell (Ken) Edens of Ute Park, NM went home to be with Jesus on May 29, 2026. He was born in Miami, OK on May 23, 1943 to Lee Ross and Retha May Edens. Ken grew up in the Friends Church in Miami and after settling in Ute Park…
Linda Sue Moorhead Zuflacht McMahon 1947 – 2026 Linda Sue Moorhead Zuflacht McMahon passed away peacefully at home after a long illness May 26, 2026. Her husband of 33 years was at her side. A vivacious, witty and loving light has left home. Linda was preceded in death by her…
Sam S. Molinaro passed away peacefully at his home in Trinidad, CO, on May 28th, 2026, around 3 pm. He is predeceased by his wife, one daughter, and one grandson. He is survived by five children and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, any donations can be directed to Mt. Rose…