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…
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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…
Rebecca Trujillo-Pacheco was united with her Savior on February 9, 2025. Today, we celebrate the life of a woman of God, Rebecca “Becky” Trujillo-Pacheco. Becky was born to Alicia and Felipe Trujillo on April 8, 1952, in Clayton, New Mexico. She was the youngest of eight children. She adored all…
Angelina Emelia (Ulibarri) Gonzales (July 28, 1935 – February 23, 2025). A lifelong resident of Raton, NM resident Angelina Emelia Gonzales, 89, passed peacefully on February 23, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosery will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 5th at St. Patrick-St…
Eddie Martinez, 81, of Trinidad Colorado, passed away on February 19, 2025 Eddie was born on February 7th 1944 in Cokedale Colorado, and spent his life dedicated to his family and work. He married the love of his life, Grace Martinez, and together they shared 63 wonderful years of…
Gary E. McQueary Obituary Gary McQueary’s soul and spirit sailed into the mystic on February 10, 2025. Gary Everett McQueary was born to parents William E. (Mac)McQueary and Ruth E. McQueary on April 24, 1952, in Raton, NM. A graduate of Raton High School in 1970, earning his BA &…
Mitzi Evelyn (Kosernik) Arnone age 98 1⁄2 passed away on February 16, 2025, in Trinidad, Colorado. She was born on July 18, 1926, to Joe and Frances Kosernik in Ideal, CO. Her family moved to Aguilar, CO when she was in second grade, and she proudly claimed Aguilar as home for the…