All Obituaries

Heaven got another great soul today, January 30, 2023.  It is with a sad heart that we said goodbye to our brother, Franklin D. Ashdown.  Frank was a medical doctor practicing in Alamogordo, New Mexico from 1971-2008.  He was also a well-known composer of organ and choral music with over 800 pieces published.  His works were performed all over the world including Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, The Tabernacle at Temple Square, Salt Lake City, St Paul's Cathedral in...

Bryan Prather, 80, passed away on January 30, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1942 in El Paso, Texas to Ed and Fern (Lewis) Prather.  Bryan was a 4th generation rancher.  He was loyally married to Judy for nearly 50 years until her passing in 2012.  Millions of dance steps were made to him playing guitar and singing.  He was humble and kind gentleman and always exuded generosity with his time. Bryan is survived by his 3 children, Odie Prather of Pinon, NM, Colt...

Anna Leigh Morris of Mayhill, NM and Crane, TX passed away on January 29, 2023. Anna is survived by her children, Bryan and Tojia Morris of Mayhill, NM; Ronnie and Melody Porter of Alto, NM; Bill and Debbie Morris of Crane, TX and Joe and Misty Thomas of Leonard, TX.   She is survived by 14 grandchildren and their spouses, 38 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren as well as many long time friends. She is also survived by her sisters, Rachel Taylor and Tammy...

Presiliana Avila Velasco, 79 peacefully went to the Lord on January 17, 2023. She was born in Alamogordo, NM, March 7, 1943 to Leonardo and Trinidad (Chavez) Avila.  Presiliana was a wife and mother who dearly loved her children, grand and great grand Kids. She enjoyed making meals for her children and eventually the grand children. As a caregiver either through church child care programs or at her home, surmounted hundreds of children that know her as "Mommy Prissy". She...

Michael Anthony Snyder, 18, passed away on January 16, 2023 in La Luz, New Mexico. He was born on August 15, 2004 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Timothy Melvin Snyder and Ruth Ellen (Davis) Snyder. Michael was a senior in high school in the K12 homeschool curriculum with a goal to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Automotive Technology at New Mexico State University.  While continuing his studies, Michael also participated in the hockey 18U house league for the El Paso...

Loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pappy, brother, and friend. Across the years we have walked with you, and when our time on earth is through, in heaven too, we will hold your hand. Our dearly loved Burgess "Bud" Johnson, 92, entered the gates of heaven to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, December. 15, 2022.  Bud was born to Harry and Lottie Johnson on Feb. 16, 1930, in Mullens, West Virginia. He met his best friend and love of his life, Anna...

Kristin Lynne (Kirk) Hakanson, 79, passed away on December 9, 2022, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Kristin was born on August 17, 1943, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Carter and Marjory (Henning) Kirk. Kristin lived in Saint Louis and Washington, DC, but spent the majority of her childhood in Albuquerque. Kristin graduated from Highland High School in Albuquerque, and from there attended the University of New Mexico. While there, Kristin met John Hakanson and they were married in December of 1965....

Robert Wright Jr., 69, passed away on December 9, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on October 22, 1953 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Robert and Beverly (Laurie) Wright.  Survivors include his father, Robert Willis Wright; son, Robert "Bob" Wright, III of Fort Worth, TX; his grandson, Ari Wright; sister, Belinda Jackson; niece, Tiffany Jackson; nephew, Forest Jackson; and his father's caretakers, Mickie Wilson, Mike Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his...

William Joseph "Joey" Rogers, 52, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at UNM Hospital with his family and one of his best friends by his side. Joey was born on January 1, 1970, in Alamogordo, NM to Darlene and William Rogers.  Joey was the patron saint of the Cloudcroft youth.  He frequently recounted fond memories of sneaking out his bedroom window to attend heavy metal concerts and coming home wearing an angelic smile after engaging in yet another bone-breaking...

Norma Nelson, 82, passed away on December 5, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Connie H and Edwina (Neve) Danley.  Norma Mae Nelson was born Fourth of July 1940 and passed Monday December 5th at the age of 82.  Norma is survived by her three sons, Douglas, his wife Donnette, Leland, his wife Jennifer, Micheal, and his wife, Jan; her sister, Leona, and Leona’s daughters, Sena and Casey;  sister-in-law, Jane Drunzer...