All Obituaries

Nancy Louise Turnbull (nee Overfelt), 86, passed away April 30, 2021, in Alamogordo, NM.  She is survived by her husband Billy Turnbull, their six children, twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Nancy was born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, the oldest child of Louis and Rosine Overfelt.  Her sister and brother both survive her.  She was active in Girl Scouts as a child and was an accomplished vocalist and operetta performer while attending Santa Fe High...

Wallace (Wally) B. Adam, 87, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2021. He was born October 14, 1933 in Hyannis, NE, the son of George Donald and Marcella (Shackelford) Adam. Wally graduated from Alliance High School and went on to earn a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Nebraska and a Masters Degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the Air Force Institute. Wally was a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force, including service...

Virginia Lee Wilt died early Sunday, April 18 of natural causes at Gerald Champion Memorial Hospital.  She was preceded in death by mother Hilda Waldie of Mountain Park, NM; husband Jesse Wilt of Mountain Park, NM; daughter Connie Wilt Collins of Mayhill, NM; and daughter Patricia Wilt Pike of Mountain Park, NM.  She is survived by daughters Susan Wilt Medina and husband Tony Medina of Alamogordo; Sharon Wilt Runkles and husband Jim Runkles of Alamogordo; son-in-law George...

Diana passed away at her residence Saturday, April 3rd. She was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on February 3rd, 1948, a daughter of late Jacob and Alberta Paben.  Diana was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Daniel L. Carter. She is also preceded in death by two sisters, Noreen Johnson and Doloris Hinze and four brothers, Paul Paben, Raymond Paben, Delbert Paben, and Glenn Paben. Also preceding her in death is her grandson, Leo Carter. Diana was a hardworking woman...

Ignacio Mazuca Aguilar- Ignacio Aguilar, 80, passed away peacefully at his home April, 3, 2021. He was born May 5,1940, son of Dimas and Felipe Aguilar. He was preceded in death by his son Ricardo Aguilar. Surviving in addition to his wife of 50 years, Magdalena Aguilar, sons Jose Alberto Aguilar, Eduardo Aguilar (Mague Macias) Jesus Manuel Aguilar (Yvonne) and daughter Susana Aguilar Leon (Miguel) 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A service of remembrance will be held. Please...

It is with heavy hearts and sadness that we announce the passing of Alex Gonzales Chavez.  Alex passed away surrounded by his wife and daughters on April 2, 2021.  He was born in Tularosa in 1934 to Bernabel and Otilia Chavez and was raised in Three Rivers, on The Diamond A Ranch, and in Tularosa.  In 1957, Alex joined the Army and was a part of the 8th Infantry Division’s 8th Quartermaster Company stationed in Germany.  In 1962, Alex married Adelina Nejeres...

Fred Lee Woodruff, 66, passed away on March 28, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on November 12, 1954 in Modesto, California to Ben and Shirley (Bostick) Woodruff.  Survivors include his father, Ben Woodruff; a brother, Cecil Woodruff; and a sister, Alice Louise Schlensig.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Elizabeth Woodruff. No services are planned at this time. The Woodruff family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct...

Nancy Nell Bunker, 82, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021 at home in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  Nancy was born on September 1, 1938 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Earl and Nona Holcomb. Nancy was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker.  She worked in sales for JC Penney for 10 years to help put her two sons through college.  She was an enthusiastic animal lover and took care of many pets in her home over the years.  She had a big heart to rescue wounded birds, raised...

Clinton Dale McElheny, 91, passed away at his home on March 22, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico after a long and productive life. He was born in Newport Beach, California on April 25, 1929 to Clinton B. and Emma McElheny.  He spent his childhood in Sacramento, San Diego, and San Fernando, California.  He spent 4 years in the US Navy in Korea and Japan.  He went to college at Los Angeles, Taft, and San Luis Obispo, California.  He was married on August 27, 1955 to Doris...

Lord, I thank you for all the love and blessings you have given me: My loving family, my caring and dear friends, and all the wonderful people I met in my life’s journey. As I come to you this day for eternal life, I ask that you bless and protect them in their life’s journey as you have mine.   Rosie Holmes, 89 years old, of Alamogordo, N.M., was born on August 19th, 1931, in Fort Scott, Kansas. She went to celebrate eternal life on March 21, 2021. She was preceded in...