Area Obituaries

Mary E. Sena, 84 of Rockport, Texas and a native of Vaughn, New Mexico passed away at her daughter’s home in Socorro, NM on Friday evening, October 31, 2025 following an illness. Mary was born February 15, 1941 in Vaughn, New Mexico to the home of Nicomades and Ponciana (Garcia) Griego. She was raised in…

Glen R Franklin 89, a lifelong resident of House, NM passed away on January 2, 2026 at his home following an illness. He was born March 18, 1936 in Roswell, NM. Glen grew up in House, NM and attended House Schools, graduating with the HHS class of 1955. He was an excellent basketball player for…

Lou Ann Cortese, 88 a resident of the Fort Sumner valley passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Bee-Hive Homes in Portales, NM. She was born June 13, 1936 in Big Springs, Texas to the home of James Knox Barfield II and Thelma Burleson Barfield. Lou Ann grew up in Stanton, Texas. She moved to…

Gayl Sandoval, 83 a resident of To’hajiilee, NM passed away Friday, January 24, 2025 at Albuquerque Heights Rehabilitation Center following an illness. She was born April 5, 1941 in Boise, Idaho to the home of Jesse and Dorles (Grimshaw) Wickham. Gayl’s parents were very active in ministry which led to them move to New Mexico…

Agustin “Bobby” Lopez Agustin Robert Lopez, 74 of Fort Sumner, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 after an extended illness. Bobby was born October 27, 1950 in Fort Sumner to the home of Augustine and Macedonia (Barela) Lopez. Bobby grew up in Fort Sumner where he attended Fort Sumner Schools.…

Longtime Fort Sumner resident Dan Edward Craig, 74, passed away tragically on December 24, 2024 in Fort Sumner. Dan was born in Fort Sumner to the home of Charlie “Sprout” and Lulu Mae “Jane” Craig. He attended Fort Sumner schools, graduating with the Fort Sumner High School Class of 1968. While in school Dan participated…

Johnny Guy Morgan was born September 15, 1958 in Fort Sumner, NM to Homer Dale and Helen Shipley Morgan. On October 20, 2006 Johnny married the love of his life, Teri. Over the course of their 18-year marriage, they endured many ups and downs, but got through it all with faith, love, and their reliance…

Christian Pettigrew Christian Robert Pettigrew, 33 a lifelong resident and rancher in Fort Sumner passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 in an accident. He was born March 29, 1991 in Albuquerque, NM to the home of Mike and Laurie (Biglow) Pettigrew. He grew up on the family ranch north of Fort Sumner. He graduated from…

Maria Anita Esperanza Barela, age 83, of Portales, NM, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm with a Rosary to follow at 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street, Clovis. Memorial Mass to be held on Friday, August 23,…