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Area Obituaries

Melvin “Mel” Lee Holland

Melvin “Mel” Lee Holland, 70 passed away on April 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM following an illness. Arrangements are pending. Memorial services will be held in Fort Sumner. Arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home.

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Mary Jane Jacobs

Mary Jane Jacobs, 80, of Fort Sumner, New Mexico passed away at her residence of natural causes on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. One of seven children born to parents Albert Francis Riley and Esther Marie Riley, Mary Jane was brought into this world on March 23, 1940 in La Crosse, WI. A graduate of Aquinas…

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Tony Ann Thompson Randolph

Tony Ann Thompson Randolph, beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, and best friend died on March 30, 2021. Tony was called best friend by many, but also “mom” by all of those she loved and nurtured, family or not. She was witty, down to earth and had the most infectious laugh. You were always welcome in her…

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Mary Esther Dunn, 75 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Plains Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. She was born on August 27, 1945 in Fort Sumner, NM the daughter of Eddie and Nora (Gutierrez) Anaya. Esther attended Fort Sumner Schools. She married James Allen Dunn in Fort Sumner…

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