Obituaries

Tommy Barnes

Feb 7, 2024

Tommy Ray Barnes, 70, of Clovis, New Mexico passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2024.

Tommy was born on January 3rd, 1954 to Clyde and Ruth Barnes. In his younger years, he spent summers with his family at Ft Sumner Lake, boating and fishing with his brother having all sorts of fun. He also enjoyed dove hunting. He...

Juan Moya

Feb 1, 2024

Our beloved John "Tiny" Moya, 86, of Clovis, New Mexico, was called home into the loving arms of our Lord on February 1, 2024. John was born in Pastura, New Mexico on March 21, 1937, to Jose and Beatrice Moya.

John received a high school education and shortly after served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. While in the Army,...

Maria Quintana

Jan 31, 2024

Maria "Virginia" Quintana age 83 of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2024.

The viewing will be held at Steed Todd Funeral Home on Sunday February 4th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Rosary will be held on Monday, February 5th, at 11:00am followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at Our Lady...

Mary Hernandez

Jan 28, 2024

Mary Inez Hernandez, beloved Mother, 72, passed away on January 28, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children; Delilah Pedroza, Samson Pedroza and Joseph (Christie) Pedroza. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Aaron (Becca) Pedroza, Daniel Mendoza, Nicholas Gutierrez, Samson D. Pedroza, Joseph (Maria Elena) Pedroza and Makayla Pedroza, and her great-grandchildren;...

Susan Mortensen

Jan 26, 2024

Susan Pringle Mortensen sadly passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the age of 71. She had a brain bleed, a stroke at the dialysis clinic in Clovis, New Mexico. She was then sent to the hospital in Lubbock, Texas. She was on life support and took her last breath surrounded by family. She had the opportunity to hear...

Abraham Figueroa

Jan 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Abraham Figueroa who left us on January 24, 2024. Abraham was 27 years old.

"Bubba" as he was fondly called by friends and family was born in Lubbock Texas on March 12, 1996 to Delma Hernandez and Napolean Figueroa. he was an extremely hard working...

Jerry Garcia

Jan 23, 2024

Jerry Michael Garcia, age 70, passed away January 23,2024 peacefully in his home. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico and was the son of Miguel Sanchez Garcia and Emilia Luz Casaus.

He attended Melrose Schools and excelled in basketball, football and track. After he graduated he moved to North Carolina and worked as a welders helper, he then moved...

Mary McKenzie

Jan 19, 2024

On January 19,2024, God called a special angel home, Mary Jon McKenzie (Johnson). She was born on October 4.1950, to Eddie Grover and Juanita Johnson in El Paso, Texas.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Peter P. McKenzie Sr, her brother Kevin Edward Johnson and children of Fairfield, California, her two cats Izzy and Lizzy, and extended family...

Jimmy Castillo

Jan 17, 2024

Jimmy Dale Castillo, 44, of Clovis, NM passed away at his home on January 17, 2024. Jimmy was born February 22, 1979 to Olga and Frankie Montano.

Jimmy was born and raised in Clovis New Mexico and graduated from Clovis High.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Julia and Margarito Castillo, two uncles Frank...

Betty Embry

Jan 17, 2024

Betty Elnora (Engelking) Embry, age 90, of Farwell, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Friona. She was born April 19, 1933, in the YL community northeast of Muleshoe to E.E. (Ike) and Florence Engelking.

Betty grew up on a farm near Clays Corner and graduated from Lazbuddie schools in 1950. She married Floyd Embry...

Federico Ortiz

Jan 13, 2024

Federico Ortiz, age 73, passed away at his home in Texico, New Mexico, on January 13, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1950 to Gilbert and Nora Ortiz (Baca) in Clovis, New Mexico and was the third out of twelve children.

Frederico is survived by his children, Nora Jean Ortiz of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Charlotte and husband...

Sesario Ramos

Jan 12, 2024

Carrie Lindsey

Jan 12, 2024

The Story of Carrie E. Williams Lindsey

Carrie Williams Lindsey was born January 11, 1929, in a home on a hill above Negra, New Mexico. She was the fourth child of six born to Albert and Hallie Walker Williams who were homesteaders in the New Mexico Territory. At four years old she started to school in the one room...

Charles Warner

Jan 11, 2024

Charles "Chuck" D. Warner, 71, of Alamogordo, New Mexico passed Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Clovis Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clovis, New Mexico.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Mary (Boyd) Warner, by a sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Norbert Schlecty, brother-in-law, Bill England, and wife, Rebecca (Becky) Denlinger who he married in...

Joe Cirar

Jan 8, 2024

Joe Allen Cirar

November 22,1955 - January 08,2024

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

We will miss you terribly.

William Gallagher

Jan 4, 2024

William Owen Gallagher, born August 20, 1948, to John & Henrietta (Eva) Gallagher in Troy, NY.

Bill is survived by his wife & high school sweetheart Nancy (Stangle) Gallagher of Clovis, NM.

He was predeceased by his parents John & Eva Gallagher, brother Jack, sister Mary of NY, his Maternal Grandparents and Paternal Grandparents

Survivors include his daughter...

Billie Brazell

Dec 25, 2023

Billie Brazell was a caring wife, mother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on December 25, 2023 at age 83.

She was born to Harry and pansy Kelt on September 12, 1940. She Retired from Clovis High Plains Hospital after over thirty years as an LPN.

She is preceded in death by Harry Kelt (father), Pansy...

Leo Garcia

Dec 23, 2023

Leo S. Garcia of Clovis NM was called home on December 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on October 11, 1956 to Marceleno and Mary Garcia.

Leo worked at a young age at the Clovis News Journal and received an award for his hard work and dedication. He then began...

Dinnie Tosh

Dec 22, 2023

Dinnie (Gentry) Tosh was born to the home of John and Oza Gentry in the Sacramento Mountains of New Mexico on October 6,1933. She passed from this life on December 22,2023 at the age of 90 years. Dinnie grew up in the Weed, New Mexico area, where she graduated high school. Following graduation, Dinnie briefly attended Eastern New Mexico University...

Jean Klebold

Dec 19, 2023

Jean Smith Klebold, passed from this earth on December 19,2023 to be with her Heavenly Father. Jean was born on September 6,1940 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Fred and Glenna (Dalmont) Smith. She graduated from Hobbs High School in 1958 and attended Eastern New Mexico University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Education in 1963. She...