Steve Roper was born on October 6, 1952, to James and Joyce “Brunelli” Roper in Raton, NM sharing a birthday with his beloved grandmother, Margaret “Hay” Roper, who turned 42 that same day. Grandma Roper always referred to death as “Going Your Merry Way,” and Steve did just that on…
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We gather here today with heavy hearts to honor and remember our Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend who touched our lives in countless ways. Words often fall short in moments like these, but we come together to celebrate a life that brought joy, kindness, and inspiration to all who…
In remembrance of Jump Decker September 30, 1921 – October 5, 2025 Another sad day for our family. Our brother Jump joined the rest of our family in heaven on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was 104 years old. Jump was born and raised in Springer, New Mexico, where…
Long-time Raton resident, Antonio “Tony” Pesavento, quietly passed away at his home on July 27, 2025. He was born in Van Houten, New Mexico, to Christina Rodighiero and Antonio Pesavento. He was the youngest of six children. Older half-brothers, Ernesto Mazar and Emilio “Toofy” Mazar, and brother Dominic Pesavento and…
Jacquelyn Neuharth, 92, passed away September 23, 2025, at her home in Aberdeen, SD. She was born to Jack Woods and Maxine (Morledge) Woods on December 10, 1932, in Clayton, New Mexico. The family lived in Las Vegas, New Mexico until she was four. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona where…
In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Allen Neish October 20, 1946 – October 3, 2025 William “Bill” Allen Neish was born on October 20, 1946, in Yankee Canyon, New Mexico, many miles away from the hospital to William and Mary Neish. Raised in Raton, NM Bill’s life was rooted in…
Gloria Jean Gutierrez ( October 14, 1941 – October 1, 2025 ) Gloria Jean Gutierrez peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025, at The Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center after suffering from complications from dementia and a brief illness. Born on October 14, 1941, in Raton, NM, born to Alfredo…
Celina Sintas, 74, of Spearman, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Clayton, New Mexico, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and devotion. Celina was preceded in death by her beloved husband, J.B.; her daughter, Jennifer;…
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Larry Eugene Archuleta Sr. ( July 16, 1961 – September 25, 2025 ) Larry Eugene Archuleta Sr., age 64 of Raton, NM, passed away peacefully in his home on September 25, 2025, in Portland, Texas. Born on July 16th, 1961, in Springer, NM, to Teresa and Henry Archuleta Sr., He…