All Obituaries

Teruko T. Kondo, who died on April 5, 2024, was born on February 1, 1928, in Hana, Hawaii to Chiyozuchi and Tatsuno Tokunaga.  When she was 9 years old, her mother passed away and her father was injured in a mill accident.  She was adopted by the Ueki family and grew up among 4 brothers and 9 sisters.  She attended Hana Elementary School; but after December 7, 1941, she enrolled in Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu.  She graduated from the University of Hawaii in 1950...

Fred Carol Griffin, 84, passed away on April 4, 2024 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on November 27, 1939 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Fred M. and Corine Arnell (Trotter) Griffin. Fred lived his entire life in the mountains. Fred married his high school sweetheart, Marie Samford, on September 26, 1958. They lived various places in the Sacramento Mountains, but finally settled in Hyatt Canyon on land first settled by Fred’s grandfather, Fred M. Griffin Sr. Fred remained here...

Christopher Brett Webb, affectionately known as Chris, was born on February 1, 1987, in Demorest, Georgia. He passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 37, while stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. We mourn the loss of the most beloved, loving, amazing husband, father, and best friend. His memory will be everlasting and his legacy will forever continue to be honored. Christopher graduated from Habersham Central High School in Mt. Airy, Georgia in 2005. In 2010, he enlisted in the U.S. Army...

David Jesus Romero, 37, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on August 13, 1986, in Alamogordo, New Mexico to David Romero and Tresa Gutierrez. JD was a free spirit who loved the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. He had a kind heart and a contagious smile that will be missed. Survivors include his father, David Romero and fiancée, Becky Silva of Alamogordo; his mother, Tresa Gutierrez; his brothers, Augustine Maynez and Danny...

Marvin LeRoy Westphal, Jr. 78, passed away on March 20, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.  He was born July 14, 1945, in Greenfield, Iowa to Marvin Westphal, Sr. and Marie Bricker Westphal. Marvin and Joanne were married September 24, 1988, at Grace United Methodist Church Chapel. He was employed for 31 years at Holloman AFB at the #6585th Test Group and 846th Test Squadron until his retirement.  He worked in the welding shop and was then promoted to the supervisor of the welding/sheet...

Jacqueline Lee (Caryl) Blakemore (91) best known to friends and family as Jacki, went to be with our Lord March 19, 2024.  She was born February 28, 1933 to Fredrick Benjamin (known as Bob) and Carol Leona (Cook) Caryl in Warsaw, New York.  Jacki was raised in Perry, New York and graduated from Perry Central High School in 1950.  She attended Rochester Business Institute in Rochester, New York for two years where she received her certificate of completion.  As a young...

Frank was 88 years old, born in Cloudcroft, New Mexico to Jeff and Fannie Campbell.  He was raised in a hard-working family with a deep sense of love and respect for God and Family. He was a devoted husband and father.  He enjoyed many years of hunting and spending time watching his cattle grazing in the fields.   Frank was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, MaryAnn Campbell and Timothy R. Worcester; and his sisters, Lucille Goodlander and Margie Boyse.  He was...

Ila June Beauchamp Tooke was born in Broken Bow, Oklahoma on April 13, 1933, to Bonnie and Bud Beauchamp. Ila June went to see her Lord on March 7, 2024, in Alamogordo, NM.  June met the love of her life, James Wimberly Tooke, in Alamogordo, NM at the Red Rooster Cafe and married him in 1955. They lived a joyful 57 years together. She was a lover of beauty and created beauty all around her. She wrote music and poetry, gardened, painted, and quilted. She also cared for her family and...

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...

Manuelita (Lita) Erlinda Martinez, 78, went home to be with our Lord on March 7, 2024, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on January 2, 1946, in Raton, New Mexico to Lazaro and Ramoncita (Ulibarri) Martinez.  As the youngest of 8 siblings, Manuelita took care of her ailing mother and the family home.  She watched nieces and nephews, so learned how to be a homemaker from childhood.  Meeting her future husband in 7th grade, as he hung out with her brother.  They...