Loretta Bernice Colangelo(Sims), loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 84. Loretta was born January 11, 1942 in Melbourne, Arkansas, to Lenard and Ruby Sims (Vest). She graduated Raton High School Class of 1959. Loretta and John Colangelo Jr.…
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Albert Manfredi Junior was called to heaven on February 5, 2026 to be with all the loved ones who proceeded him to their final resting place. He was a strong, kind, man, and if you were his friend, he would do anything for you, those of you that were fortunate…
It is with heavy hearts and many tears the family saw Ellen Davis Dameron welcomed into the arms of the Lord on March 7, 2026 to find love, comfort and no pain. Ellen was born in Raton, NM on June 23, 1960 the daughter of Glen and Gerry Davis. She…
MELVIN DOUGLAS DETHLEFS, Known as Mel to friends and neighbors, our admired community member passed away in his home February 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the VFW Post 3271, 104 S. 1st Street in…
Walter “Wally” Louis Chaves, 81, of Raton, New Mexico, went to meet the lord on March 14, 2026, in Greeley, Colorado. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Hilo, Hawaii, to parents Walter Chaves and Hilda (Cadinha) Chaves. Wally was a hard-working man who loved the ranching life. After graduating from…
Judy Ann Lucio (Mondragon), a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Her sudden loss has left her family and all who loved her holding tightly to the light she brought into their lives. Judy Ann…
Graciano Vidal Sena Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with his two daughters by his side. He was born on April 18, 1944, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Graciano Sena Sr and Cipriana Jaramillo-Sena. Graciano, better known as “JR” moved from Las Vegas, NM…
Judy Ann Lucio (Mondragon), a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at the age of 59. Her sudden loss has left her family and all who loved her holding tightly to the light she brought into their lives. Judy Ann…
Julia C. Cruz, age 73, died on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Clayton, New Mexico. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, New Mexico followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Fr. Joji Konkala…
Estrella Dawn Benavidez 12/31/1988-02/26/2026 Estrella Benavidez passed away from sudden heart failure on February 24, 2026, at UNMH in Albuquerque NM at the young age of 37. She is survived by her young children; daughter Izarra Benavidez and her son Orion Benavidez both of the family home (Raton, NM),…