Obituaries

Oct 16, 2019

Raymond Donald Falks, age 86, loving husband and father of five children, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his home in Clovis, NM.

Ray was born on July 29, 1933 in Wharton, TX. On November 20, 1953, he married Wanda Savanich Falks. They raised three daughters and two sons. Ray was fearless in his efforts...

Oct 12, 2019

Maria de Jesus Cuevas Loya, 86, of Clovis, NM has gone home with our Lord on October 12th,  2019 in Clovis, NM.

The Rosary will be on October 21st, 2019 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Guadalupe and the funeral will follow at 10:30am.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 18, 2019 from 1:00pm –...

Oct 12, 2019

Mrs. Etta Edwards went to her Heavenly home on October 12, 2019. The world will miss her, but she has received her crown.

Etta Edwards was born on June 5, 1935, in Hatch, New Mexico, to Dale and Alberta Wood.

Etta was an incredible Mom and Grandma who loved to cook, garden, and dance. She...

Oct 9, 2019

Kristine Elizabeth Hart was born in upstate NY on July 26, 1957 and passed from this life on October 9, 2019 at her brother’s home in NM. Born in Auburn NY she spent most of her life in the Phoenix, AZ area until moving to Flagstaff AZ and then eventually to Clovis NM where she resided with her younger...

Sep 26, 2019

Leslie Pena, 51, beloved wife, was called to her eternal resting place on September 26, 2019. She entered this world on March 21, 1968, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Sharon Green Radbauer and Michael Maffia.

She was preceded in death by her dear mother. She is survived by her adoring husband, Raul R. Pena Jr. (Rudy); two loving sisters,...

Sep 23, 2019

Barbara Gray Mullinax, 92, from Clovis, NM went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior Monday, September 23, 2019. Barbara was born April 4, 1927, to W. J. ”Will” and Mary Walden in St. Vrain, New Mexico. Barbara was a true and faithful servant of Christ through First Baptist Church of Clovis. She served in the FBC Choir...

Sep 14, 2019

Mary LaVerne Dodd received her Heavenly crown on September 14, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones in Melrose, NM.  We are rejoicing that she gets to experience the glory of God in Heaven.

Mary was born November 6, 1924 in Lubbock County Texas. She was the 4th of 10 children born to Jeff H. and Nola S....

Sep 9, 2019

Billy Joe Baldwin, age 68, lost his battle with cancer on September 9, 2019.

Billy Joe was born in Clovis, New Mexico on June 30th, 1951 to Bill Baldwin and Dorothy Cromer. He graduated from Clovis High School in 1969 and shortly afterward moved to Oklahoma, where he resided until July 2019, when he moved back to...

Sep 7, 2019

Victoria  Matilde "Tillie" Archuleta succumbed to pneumonia on September 7th, 2019.  She was 87 years old. Tillie was a very brave and strong lady and said she was ready for her journey to Heaven.

Tillie was the fourth child born to  Diego and Genoveva Arguello on March 14th, 1932. She was raised in Albert, New Mexico,...

Sep 5, 2019

Reverend Dr. Harold "Tex" Russell went home to be with Jesus on September 5, 2019. He was born in Urbana, Illinois to Harris and Helen Russell on February 13, 1943.

Rev. Dr. Harold Russell married his best friend, Cristabelle (Mosende) Russell on February 23,1990, in Matag-ob, Leyte, Philippines.

Rev. Dr. Harold “Tex” Ford Russell was born...

Sep 5, 2019

Long time resident of Clovis, NM, Hazel Grace Rains, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 5, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Mrs. Rains was born on January 23, 1928 in Post, New Mexico to Horace Greeley Byrd and Alice Iona Maedor. She worked as a talented hairdresser in Clovis,...

Sep 5, 2019

Venita Carter went to her Heavenly Home on September 5, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Venita was born in Ada, Oklahoma to Claud and Louella Smith on August 9, 1928. She married the love of her life, Lynn Ray Carter on December 16, 1944.

Mrs. Carter was an exceptional mother, spouse and friend. She was...

Sep 1, 2019

Troy Lee Prather, 96, died on Sunday, September 1, in Lubbock, Texas. Troy was born July 5, 1923, to Jack and Bonnie Prather in Checotah, OK. He grew up in New Mexico and Texas where his parents farmed and ranched. He served in the army during WWII in Germany and France as an artillery gunner, receiving 2 bronze stars...

Aug 30, 2019

Senaida Ida Padilla was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30,2019 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Senaida was born on September 18,1947 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Adolfo and Frances (Pacheco) Padilla.

Ms. Padilla was a mother and father to her children, and the greatest of grandmothers. She had a passion for...

Aug 29, 2019

Dina Katherine Baca left this world to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2019.

Dina was born January 26, 1968 to Andrew and Clara (Encinias) Gomez in Clovis, New Mexico. She grew up in Clovis, and married her best friend, Jose Baca on April 11, 1987.

Mrs. Baca was known for...

Aug 20, 2019

Gary Keith Steele of Clovis, New Mexico ascended to heaven on August 20, 2019. Gary was a lifelong active Clovis community member, served in the National Guard, and was a talented sportsman. He won several trophies in martial arts, racing, as well as archery and baseball. Mr. Steele graduated from Clovis High School before attending Eastern New...

Aug 13, 2019

Anita K. Wilt of Clovis, NM, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2019.

Born February 18, 1931 in Hudson, NY. She married Peter C. Wilt on September 7, 1952. She was

a loving Wife, Mother, Nanny and friend to all. She is preceded in death by, her parents Martin and Nora Kipp of New...

Aug 12, 2019

Monday, August 12, 2019 the beloved Lorenzo Eloy Montoya, “Lencho” went to meet his heavenly father.

Lorenzo was born on August 29, 1942 to Juan and Agneda (Martinez) Montoya in Santa Rosa, new Mexico.

Mr. Montoya was a Clovis, New Mexico local who was self employed, doing construction work. He was a loving father, Grandpa,...

Aug 3, 2019

Berwin Lloyd Howard, Jr. went home to be with Jesus on August 3, 2019, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was 61 years young. Berwin was born on July 1, 1958 in Pampa, Texas, to his parents, Berwin L. Howard, Sr. (Buttons) and Shirley O'Hare Howard. He attended Steiner Elementary in Portales, and finished his school years in Farwell, Texas....

Jul 29, 2019

Patricia "Nettie" Trujillo went to be with her closest friend, and Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2019, in Clovis, New Mexico.

Nettie was well-known in Clovis for her words of wisdom, grace, smile and over all love for everyone she came in contact with.

Nettie was brought into this world on September 17,...