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Sherry Blackman Coplen, of Ruidoso, NM has been called home to be with Jesus following complications from Alzheimer's.  Sherry passed away in her home on April 9, 2024, with members of her family present.   Services will be held on April 24, 2024, at 1:30 at the Redeemer Christian Fellowship Church, located at 3000 Franklin in Midland, Texas.  The family invites you to wear purple and/or red in celebration of her life.  Her mind and body are free of the prison that...

James  Robert Brophy, 69, passed away on April 2, 2024 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. He was born on June 16, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to Robert and Patricia (Kennedy) Brophy.  Jim was an entrepreneur, who over his life span had several business endeavors. When Jim first moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he started his very first business. This would not only be a catalyst for his career but also his love of travel. The company was for stainless steel fabrication that serviced cruise...

Ruth Ellen Ewen, 67, passed away on March 17, 2024 in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. She was born on January 20, 1957 in Tucson, Arizona to Arnold  and Ruby (Adrian) Jarratt.  Survivors include her husband, Sean Ewen; daughters, Tabitha Byrd, Colleen White, Holly Bailey; son, Luke "Yogi" Berbiglia; grandkids, Aaron Berbiglia, Koby White, Conner Byrd, Ashlee Byrd, Kailey White, Yesenia Bailey, Sofia Berbiglia, Emery Byrd; great grandkid, Grayson Berbiglia; siblings, Arnold...

In Loving Memory of Bobby Bailey: A Life Filled with Love of Family We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Bobby Lee Bailey, a man devoted to love for his family, friends, and the beauty of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Bob was born in Fort Worth, TX in 1949, to Dorothy Lee and Bradford B. Bailey, a Major in the U.S Air Force. His father’s career took the family to different locations around the country. Bob grew up in a family of musicians, and attended Paschal High School in...

    Patricia Ann Rizo, age 67, was born on Sunday, April 15th, 1956, in Tularosa NM. She was the only daughter of Jose S. and Virginia M. Gonzales. She was the oldest sibling of Larry and Lionel Gonzales.      Pat attended Tularosa schools and graduated in 1974. She was a member of the Tularosa High School band during her years at THS. In 2002 she graduated college from NMSU-A.      At the age of 26 she married Francisco D. Rizo at St. Jude...

Born to James Beauford Wingo and Blanche Beulah Burch Wingo on January 15, 1940, in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Jon passed away January 29, 2024 at his home in Alto, NM.  Jon was extremely proud of his family and loved nothing more than spending time with them.  Incredibly intelligent, Jon held a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, flew multiple aircraft in the USAF, enjoyed reading multiple genres, was especially fond of all classical music, especially Beethoven, and loved...

Robert Scott Bundy (63), passed away Jan 1, 2024 in Ruidoso New Mexico. He was born on July 22, 1960 in Oakland California to his father, Robert Free Bundy and mother, Janet Shupe Bundy.  The youngest of 4 boys, he enjoyed adventure and thrills from hunting to deep sea fishing and most every known sport. He will be remembered by all he touched and missed by all he loved. Bob was a loving partner, father, grandfather and was loved back deeply … you’ll forever hold a special...

Joseph James Sanchez, 82 (age), passed away on November 6, 2023 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on December 13, 1940 (birth date) in San Patricio, New Mexico (birth city and state) to Samuel (father's name) and Altagracia (Montoya mother's maiden name) Sanchez who preceded him in death. James Sánchez, veteran educator and rancher crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to the Shining Mountains in the land of Ussen, November 6, 2023. A fourth generation resident of Lincoln...

Thomas R. Trost, (75), of Capitan, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord on November 3rd, 2023. Thomas, fondly known as Tom, was born to Robert and Thelma Trost, on April 29th, 1948 in Freeport, Illinois. He attended Warren High School, where he threw the shot put 52 feet, and played basketball there as well as in junior college. He served his country in Vietnam. After receiving his degree from New Mexico State University he worked for the state of New Mexico as a Social Worker. Upon...

Janice Figueroa Janice Caroline Figueroa, 84, passed away on October 9, 2023 in Ruidoso, New Mexico. She was born on December 10, 1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Harvey and Charlotte Moore Cowley. Janice was a very strong and impressive lady. Sometime after graduating high school, she was the first woman to be an engineer who worked on Hughes Aircraft Missiles. It was a great accomplishment, especially since she didn't acquire a degree in engineering. Survivors include her daughter,...