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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NAME: Rodney Dimitroff, 84, died on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Amarillo, Texas. SERVICES: Visitation will be held at Hass Funeral Home from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM until noon. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at…
Dorothy Simpson, age 79 May 31, 1946 – January 8, 2026 She was a force of nature. A generous spirit, fiercely devoted mother and grandmother, and a woman whose love burned bright and unapologetic, she lived a life defined by resilience, creativity, and an unshakable sense of justice. Her children, grandchildren,…
Charles “Chuck” Valdez was born September 19, 1986 and passed away January 15, 2026 He is survived by father Harvey Valdez, mother Lisa Valdez, sisters Katherine Massey, Vanessa Valdez, and Savannah Valdez. Brother Harvey Valdez, grandmother Nancy Valdez, nieces Soriah Martinez, Sierah Martinez, Kiana Gates, and Ariana Salazar. Nephews Michael…
Betty (Griffeth) Antonucci, age 86, of Raton, NM passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 with the comfort of her family by her side. Betty was born on August 14, 1939, in Raton, New Mexico. She grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and graduated from Central High School. She was married…
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…
Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz “Geri” 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016 “I will always remember these happy times. Siempre recordaré estes tiempos felices.” On the 10th anniversary of her passing, we remember “Geri” Geraldine Ann Willwerscheid Merz, 23 Dec 1931 – 17 Jan 2016. Geri was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the second of three daughters…
Charles “Chuck” LeRoy Green, 83, of Raton, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Chuck was born on November 5, 1942, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles Ashbrook Green and Helen Louise Clark. He was raised and attended school in Argentine, Kansas. Chuck married…
One of our brightest angels, Margaret Jeanne Lewis, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2026, which was the same day her husband, Don D Lewis, passed away 39 years ago. At age 101.5, Margaret peacefully transitioned out of this life with her devoted daughter…
Ronnie Cruz of Raton, New Mexico passed away at the Swedish Medical Center Health one In Englewood, Colorado on January 11, 2026, at the age of 63. Ronnie was born on December 11, 1962 in springer, New Mexico to Julian Cruz Sr. and Mary V. Cruz. Ronnie was preceded in…