Benjamin Anthony Velasquez Jr., born on June 15, 1976, passed away on July 14, 2025 at the age of 49. Ben was a father grandpa, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He touched the lives of so many with his loving heart, his fierce attitude, and his one of…
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James (Jim) Oatman, age 46, from Trinchera, CO was called home to Jesus on July 17, 2025. He spent the last 2 months of his life in a hard-fought battle with Sepsis at Memorial Central Hospital, Colorado Springs. Jim was born in Raton, NM September 29, 1978, to Ina Mae…
Wilma Ann (Ricottone) Ruiz passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2025 in Centennial Colorado, after a seven year journey with dementia. Still, to the end, Wilma maintained her dry sense of humor and kind spirit which endeared her to everyone she met and will live on in our fond memories of her.…
Elvin ‘Oscar’ Nauta passed away peacefully on Saturday July 12, 2025 at Trinidad Rehabilitation and healthcare Center in Trinidad, Colorado at the age of 99. He was born October 16, 1925 in Raton, NM. He was a WWII Veteran and a retired telephone employee. He was proceeded in death by…
Audrey May Rea Evans, 92, an alto singer and well known business women in Raton, NM went home to Jesus May 22, 2025. Audrey was always known as a devout Christian and Servant of the Lord. She was a choir member, choir director and was a frequently called upon soloist…
Sunrise September 3, 1960 Sunset July 14, 2025. Loretta was born in Springer, NM, to Seferino and Loretta Trujillo. Loretta lived many life roles: daughter, sister, wife, and, most proudly, mother to Jennifer Apodaca and grandmother to Seleyah Martinez. Loretta is and will always be a source of raw,…
Curtis Spacek passed peacefully in his home on 7-19-2025. He was a man that touched so many people’s lives with his knowledge and love. He was the one who would help you out in a time of need. He loved hunting, fishing, exploring, ham radios, bee keeping, raising chickens, sailing,…
Tomasita ‘Tommie’ Bernal passed from this earth peacefully on the morning of July 11, 2025, with her family by her side. Tommie was a Raton resident for the last 40 years. She was born in Weston Colorado, on April 30, 1937, and grew up in Starkville. She was the oldest daughter of…
Lillian Valdez Maldonado December 5, 1941 – July 11, 2025 Lillian Maldonado, 83, of Raton, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. Lillian was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known for her quiet strength, warm heart, and the love she gave so…
Joseph Martin Lever, 63, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, July 13th , leaving behind a legacy built on love, loyalty, and horsepower. He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Tina Lever, with whom he shared a deep and lasting bond. Together…