All Obituaries

Scott G. Bailey, age 88, passed away on June 29, 2020 in Portales, NM. Scott was born in Albuquerque on November 11, 1931 to James and Mabel Bailey. He attended Highland High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1964. He worked for Spartan Technologies and retired after 30 years. Scott married Phyllis Wilson in 1955. They had four children and lived in several places throughout Scott’s Air Force career. After almost 19 years of marriage, Phyllis sadly passed...

Rebecca “Becky” Marie Baca, 73, of Clovis NM, was unexpectedly called home by God, at her home in Clovis, NM on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Services at the Steed Todd Chapel will be held at 2:00PM, on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Steed-Todd Funeral Home (800 E. Manana Blvd. in Clovis, NM). Becky was born in Puerta de Luna, NM to Faustin Lujan and Lucy Luna Lujan on November 7, 1946.  She was a graduate of Clovis High School in Clovis, NM.  Becky married her adoring...

On June 23, 2020, Nancy Bishop was warmly and lovingly embraced by the arms of Jesus Christ as she arrived home, in Heaven.  Nancy (Pertl) Bishop of Clovis, New Mexico was born on May 27, 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was born into the home of adoring parents, Joseph and Carol Pertl. The Pertl household was a military family, seeing much of America upon being stationed in many places. Nancy resided in several states including South Dakota, all the way to Hawaii, just to name a few....

Oma Lee (McGaughey) Williams, 93, passed away on June 19, 2020 in Farwell, Texas. Oma Lee was born in Bangs County, Texas to M. B. “Buck” and Zeola McGaughey on December 20, 1926. She married H. E. “Jack” Williams on August 17, 1946 in Hereford, TX. She was an active member of Melrose Church of Christ. She was a homemaker, amazing mother, and a wonderful grandmother. She had many hobbies, including painting, playing games, sewing, woodworking, and ceramics. She...

On June 19th, at age 73, June went home to be with her Lord. June was born to R.L. and Alyne Douglas, and having lost her mother at an early age, she was raised by her grandmother, Nanny. Being raised on a farm near Bovina, she learned to be self-sufficient and to can and put up vegetables. She also was a fabulous cook as her Nanny passed this skill on to June as well. Moreover, because of her childhood on the farm, she grew to have a love for animals and helped her dad raise six young...

Lucia Garza, 87, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 17, 2020. She entered this world on May 7, 1933 in Slaton, TX, born to Francisco and Amalia Molina. She is survived by her daughter Bernadette (Joseph) Montoya of Clovis, NM; daughter Rose Ann Martinez of Clovis, NM; daughter Lupe (Frank) Figueroa of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Margaret Schuman of Amarillo, TX; son Mario (Ramona) Martinez of Clovis, NM. 26 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great...

Charles (Bud) Tosh, 90, was born in Clovis, NM to the home of J. W. "Wes" and Alice Tosh. He attended Clovis schools, graduating from Clovis High School in 1948. After graduation, and then serving in the United States Army, he worked for the AT&SF Railroad for 34 years in Belen, NM. Following his retirement, Charles and his wife, Dinnie, moved to Clovis. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and helping to build homes for Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Portales Valley...

Jacques (Jack, Jake) Alexis Galipeaux, longtime resident of Clovis NM, received the Lord's call on June 5, 2020 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. “Jack” grew up in Los Angeles California where he acquired the love and knowledge of anything with a motor or engine. He loved to work on cars and race them as fast as one could go. He fought for our nation as a PFC in the Korean War where he earned a bronze star. He saved many lives as a paramedic during the war. He then returned...

Rada Winkles, 90, of Clovis, NM, passed away June 2, 2020. She was born February 8, 1930, in Hereford, TX to Joe and Cassie Morgan. Rada was a member of the Advent Christian Church. Rada married Perry Winkles on July 5, 1947. She retired from the United States Postal Service after 20+ years of service in Texico, NM and was a life member of the Hospital Auxiliary at Plains Regional Medical Center. Mema, as she was lovingly referred to by her grandchildren and great grandchildren was an...

  Guadalupe Ibarra De Cantú, 83, of Farwell, Texas arrived in heaven on 31 May 2020 to spend eternity with Jesus Christ. Guadalupe was born in Nueva Rosita Coahuila, Mexico to Juan and Celestina Ibarra on 11 August 1936. She married and created a life with Jesús Cantú Garza on 16 January 1953 in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon Mexico. Guadalupe is remembered by her family as an incredible wife, mother, and homemaker. Guadalupe made...