Racheal Lenore Cordova
Sep 22, 2026
Racheal Lenore Cordova, lovingly known as Lenore, gained her wings at the age of 54 on September 27, 2026. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and longtime resident of Springer, New Mexico.
Lenore was born on July 19, 1972, in Raton, New Mexico. She was the youngest of 14 children, born to Eleanor A. Romero and Salomon Romero...
Josephine Jody Young
Sep 21, 2026
Josephine “Jody” Young, age 81, went home to our Lord on September 21, 2026, at Memorial Hospital
in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Jody was born on March 3, 1945, in Raton, New Mexico, to Josephine Rody Rodman and John Paul Rodman Sr. she was raised in Raton and graduated with the RHS Class of 1963.
Jody married the love of her life, Robert Douglas...
Mike Ballew
Sep 21, 2026
Mike Ballew, 81, of Raton, died September 21, 2026. He was born June 24, 1945, in Atascadero, California, to Claude and Dorothy Ballew.
Mike served in the U.S. Army Reserves and earned a degree in recreation administration from Sacramento State, which he put to work outdoors.
For nearly a decade he was preserve manager at Dye Creek Ranch near Red Bluff, a...
Mary Luisa Mitchell
Sep 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Luisa Mitchell
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Mary Luisa Mitchell (92), born August 13, 1934, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was surrounded by family when she peacefully went to be with Our Lord on September 19, 2026.
Born in Raton to Amalia Candelario and Pedro Lopez, Mary remained a lifelong resident of...
Severo Romero
Sep 19, 2026
Severo Romero, 71, completed his earthly journey and entered eternal life on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1954, in Tinaja, NM, to the late Juan B. and Rosabel Romero. Severo was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Alice Rendon and Beatrice Montoya (Jake), and his brothers, David Romero (Tina) and Ed Romero.
Severo is lovingly...
Martha Lopez
Sep 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Martha Lopez
Martha Lopez, age 83, of Springer, NM, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2026, surrounded by her children.
Martha was born on May 25th, 1943, in Wagon Mound, NM, to Eduardo and Josephita Martinez. To know Martha was to know that she would instantly be your friend. She literally loved everyone and told them so with...
Dawayne Chancy Gonzales
Sep 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dawayne Chancy Gonzales
June 18, 1991 – September 16, 2026
Dawayne Chancy Gonzales, born June 18, 1991, passed away on September 16, 2026, at the age of 35. Chancy was a beloved son, father, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence brought laughter, love, and unforgettable memories to the lives of those fortunate enough to know...
Martha Joanne Martinez
Sep 12, 2026
Martha Joanne Martinez, 90, of Cimarron, passed away peacefully in Pueblo, CO, on September 12, 2026. Martha is preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Dora Casias LeDoux of Cimarron, and her sisters Eloina, Stella, Mary, and Ida, along with their husbands. Brothers Lewis LeDoux, Raymond and wife Earlene LeDoux, and Robert LeDoux. Husband Arthur Martinez and daughter Elizabeth...
Ethel Rose Holt
Sep 11, 2026
Ethel Rose Birmley Ramsey Holt passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, at the age of 99, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday, surrounded by the love of her family and with her granddaughter by her side.
Ethel was born November 8, 1926, in Craig, Colorado, in the nurse’s home, to William Charles Birmley and Minnie Esther Birmley. She grew...
Naida Jean Munden
Aug 31, 2026
Naida Munden went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2026. Naida was born October 16, 1932 to Martha and Addie Kropf in Coldwater, KS the fifth of nine children.
She is survived by daughter, Donna Munden Fernandez (Hedge), son, Ben Munden (Lyann). She is also survived by granddaughters Sara, Katie, Amy, Haley, Audrey, Vanessa and Hannah. Grandsons Henry, Vince...