Obituaries

May 2, 2023

Aunika Francine Maes, age 18, went to meet her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Aunika was born on August 15, 2004, in Clovis, NM to parents Marie Pacheco and Joey Maes.

Aunika was known to many as “Muff” and she loved being referred to as such – this name was given to her by her...

Apr 26, 2023

Edwin Dean Chavez, fondly known as "DINO", father, grandfather, brother, beloved uncle and nephew, was called home on April 26, 2023.

Dino's love in his life was his family, and he craved to have the unity he had as a small child. He was the proud father to Deanna Garcia (Chris) and even prouder grandfather to Lilliana,...

Apr 23, 2023

Henry Hernandez, age 63 of Clovis, New Mexico passed away on April 23, 2023 after a long illness. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Steed Todd Funeral Home, 800 East Manana Blvd. in Clovis. Henry was born to Ramon and Antonia Hernandez on March 12, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. He worked...

Apr 22, 2023

On April 22, 2023, Bill Davis, age 94, completed his mortal journey. Bill was born November 21, 1928, to William (Bill) Vernon Davis and Allie Mae (Wallace) Davis in Picher, Oklahoma. The family moved several times over a 20-year period from Arkansas to California and back again, finally settling in Southern California in the early 1950s. Bill was the oldest...

Apr 20, 2023

Harold "Gene" Eugene Wicks, age 84, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Clovis. Gene was born on January 17, 1939 in Clovis, New Mexico to Gordon and Mavis (Shinn) Wicks. He was raised in Texas for several years, then moved to Clovis to help tend to the family ranch. He married Vicki Lynn Duke on March 5, 1966...

Apr 18, 2023

Ann Griffin of Clovis, New Mexico, passed from this life early morning of April 18, 2023 at the age of 86, and went to be with her Lord and Savior. Ann was born in Kent, England, May 20, 1936 to the home of George & Beatrice Bridge. She met and married David Griffin in 1959 while he was stationed...

Apr 5, 2023

George Villas Sr. was born December 20, 1937 in San Juan, New Mexico to Jose Lino and Sofia Villas. George is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Florinda Villas, and their 3 children: Rafelita (Fela) Sena, her husband Johnny, Veronica (Bobbie) Gonzalez, and George Villas, Jr.

9 Grandchildren: Armando, Melissa (Jeremiah), Johnny (Suzy),...

Apr 4, 2023

Clem Vigil, 76 of Clovis, passed away on April 4, 2023, in Clovis, NM.

A public Visitation will be April 12, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00pm at Steed Todd Home Chapel.

Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 9:30 am at St. Anne’s Church in Tucumcari, NM.  Arrangements are by Steed Todd...

Apr 3, 2023

A public Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023 and will resume on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8AM and will continue until the memorial service at the Steed Todd Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM Friday April 21, 2023 at Steed Todd Funeral Home with Jon...

Apr 2, 2023

Charles Robert “Bobby” Shoots passed away on April 2nd, 2023 in Clovis, NM.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm on April 7th, 2023 at Steed-Todd Funeral Home with Marvin and Rozalyn Cox with United Family Ministries. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Bobby was born in Los Angeles, Ca to Charles Robert...

Mar 30, 2023

Maria “Margaret” Fonteno 84 of Clovis, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Tucson, Arizona She was born in Mexico to Adan Gonzalez and Maria Gonzalez She was a teacher at Clovis school district for 35 years.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Church since 1966 until her move to Tucson, Arizona in 2007.

She...

Mar 30, 2023

Gerald Woodard, 58, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on March 30, 2023 in Clovis. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 14, 2023 at 10:00AM at the Clovis Civic Center with Pete Jaramillo officiating. Immediately following the service, the family requests that everyone stay for the buffet style meal provided.

Burial will follow at Lawn Haven...

Mar 25, 2023

Delois Carlene Edwards of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on March 25, 2023, in Clovis. Delois was born in Eldorado, Oklahoma to Garrett Carter and Hazel Carmichael on August 13, 1943. She married Fred Edwards on June 9, 1961, in Morton, Texas.

She worked as a homemaker. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, loved bird watching...

Mar 24, 2023

Duane McDaniel, age 84, of Farwell Texas passed away on March 23rd, 2023 in Farwell.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 29th and Thursday, March 30th at Steed-Todd Funeral Home.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 31st at 2:00pm at Sunset Terrace Cemetery in Farwell, Texas, with Pastor Jon Forrest officiating.

Duane McDaniel was born in Cainsville,...

Mar 23, 2023

George Edward Eaton (George Ed), 87, of Clovis New Mexico, passed away on 03/23/2023 in Clovis New Mexico.

In honor of his wishes no services will be held.

George was born in Clarksville Arkansas to Edward Monroe Eaton and Era Pearl Eaton on November 22, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife of...

Mar 22, 2023

Phyllis Lee Walker, 89 of Clovis, passed away on March 22, 2023, in Clovis.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at First United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jeb Archey officiating. Arrangements are made by Steed Todd Funeral Home.

Phyllis was born in Clovis, NM on November 4,...

Mar 19, 2023

With a heavy heart we mourn the loss of John Edward (Eddie) Starkey. John passed away on March 19, 2023, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo, Texas.

He was born to Robert Joe and Cleo Davis Starkey on January 27, 1947, in Clovis, New Mexico. He was the second oldest of their four children. He was also raised...

Mar 12, 2023

Donald Lee Placek, 75, of Texico, NM passed away on March 12, 2023 with his family by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm (TX time) Friday, March 17, 2023 at Church of Christ in Farwell, Tx.

Don was born on June 18, 1947 to Joe and Alice Placek in Beatrice,...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Lou Lozano of Clovis, New Mexico died on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.  Mary Lou was born in Dahlia, New Mexico to Phoebe A. Baca and Bernardino Baca, the first of four children.  She attended school at Anton Chico, NM, Sudan, TX and Muleshoe, Texas.  She married Margarito L. Lozano in 1970...

Feb 22, 2023

Bettye Jo Downey, age 86, of Clovis, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on February 22nd, 2023.

Bettye and her twin Sister Bobbye were born on November 5th, 1936,  to Charley and Pearl Morrow.  They grew up in House, New Mexico along with their older Brother, Lloyd Morrow.

Bettye graduated from House High...