Obituaries

Abraham Figueroa

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...

George Dougherty

George Dougherty

Jan 23, 2024

George Allen "Al" Dougherty, Sr., also known as "Grumpy", passed away on January 23, 2024.

Al was born on May 18, 1943 in Elida, New Mexico to George Patrick and Theodora Waneice (Tevis) Dougherty.

Please help us honor Al by donating blood on his behalf. Information can be found at sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/grumpys-gift or at #GRUMPYSGIFT.

A celebration of...

Jerry Garcia

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

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

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

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

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...

Carrie Lindsey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joe Sanchez

Joe Sanchez

Dec 17, 2023

Joe Michael Sanchez, 58, of Muleshoe, Texas was born August 17,1965, in Clovis, New Mexico to Rudolph Sr and Bentia Sanchez. Joe went to be with his father and the Lord on December 17,2023.

A private memorial will be held at Steed Todd Funeral Home in Clovis, New Mexico on December 20,2023.

Michael was a cowboy of cowboys. He...

Anne Cantonwine

Anne Cantonwine

Dec 16, 2023

It is with profound sorrow and pain that I announce the passing of my mother, Anne Cantonwine (64) of Tucumcari, NM (formerly Salida, CO) on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Arrangements are being made by Steed Todd funeral home. Private services will be held in Tucumcari.

Anne was born in Roy, NM on March 14,...

James Goodman

James Goodman

Dec 12, 2023

James Thomas "Tom" Goodman, 76, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away on December 12,2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born July 18,1947, in Portales, New Mexico, to the late Bertram "Bugs" and Gladys Goodman.

Tom Goodman retired from SAIC as a mathematician and served the United States in the Army. He was a lover of animals and...