All Obituaries

Barbara Lynelle Wood, 84, passed away on July 29, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on October 14, 1936 in Stanton, Texas to Verbin Graves and Jesse (Armstrong) Batte. Barbara enjoyed traveling, dancing and going to special events with her family and friends. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always willing to help people and she loved to organize special events such as her class reunions. Survivors include her daughters,...

Bradley Reed Walker Lewis was born December 12, 1986, in El Paso, Texas the third of four brothers.  He was washed in the “Blood”, Baptized by one of his dearest friends, Pastor Erik Yeary. Pastor Erik was not only Brads Pastor and friend. He introduced him to the Arboriculture industry, where he found his niche which became a huge part of Brads life during these last years. Brad had the unique ability to connect with anyone he came into contact with. He never knew a...

LeRoy M. Robinson, 1937-2021 Leroy M. Robinson, 84, of Alamogordo passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at home. He was born on April 1, 1937 in Paola, Kansas to Frank B. Robinson and Maxine L. Robinson.  LeRoy was employed by the Otero County Road Department from which he retired after 20 years.  He served in the United States Army during the Cold War. LeRoy was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine L. Woolman; his father, Frank B. Robinson; and his wife, Leona Robinson; two...

R Nell Fettinger, 95 R. Nell passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. A private family service will be conducted at a later time. The Fettinger family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home (now Scenic Chapel) to direct the funeral services. Cremation will take place at PCS.

Dora Lujan Lee, 86, peacefully went to walk with the Lord on July 12, 2021.  She was born February 13, 1935 in Alpine, TX to Amelia Gallego and Concepcion Lujan. Dora married John Lee, and resided in Cloudcroft, NM from 1976 through October 2014 in the home John built with his own two hands.  Dora worked with the rails to trails group making such trails as OSHA TRAIL in Cloudcroft, that many people continue to enjoy to this day. She enjoyed Bunko and socializing with friends. Up...

Richard Saburo Kondo was born on July 20, 1925 in Puukolii, Maui, Hawaii to Tomezo and Yoki Kondo.  He died on April 18, 2020 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. In 1943 he graduated from Lahainaluna High School and soon thereafter joined the Army.  He served primarily in Tokyo for 3 years.  When he returned to Hawaii, he worked at various jobs before deciding to attend college.  He met and married Teru Tokunaga and they left for Chicago where he studied electronic engineering...

Evelyn Cook (Klopfer) On July 2nd, 2021, Evelyn Ruth Klopfer Cook passed from this earth into the loving arms of her savior. Evelyn was a lifelong educator with a passion for literacy and enthusiastically supported women who wanted to pursue their degrees in the field of education. She was born to Floy Pace and Paul Klopfer on July 28th, 1938, in Alamogordo, NM. Evelyn would later attend Alamogordo High School and New Mexico State University, where she attained a Bachelor’s Degree in...

Shirley Sandstedt Luzier of Alamogordo, NM passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the age of 90.  She was born in Missouri, to Archie J. Sandstedt and Ruth H. Sandstedt. on November 8, 1930.  She had one sister and one brother.  She married her second husband “Lou” in March 1957 and they first came to the local area and were stationed at Holloman AFB with their family in 1972.  Later they purchased a home in town and chose to stay in Alamogordo when her...

Jimmie Noel Bryant, 80, passed away due to heart failure on June 19, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. He was born on February 11, 1941 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Charles and Georgia (Tidwell) Bryant.  Jimmie was a reading specialist and taught in the Alamogordo schools for 28 years and in El Paso schools for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Elaine Bryant; his sister, Georgia Helen Byers; nieces, Gwen, Gail, Betty, Bonnie and Brenda; nephew, Bradley Byers. He was preceded in death...

James Thomas Evans, Jr. "Tommy", 58, passed away June 15,2021 at home in Tularosa. He was born on December 11, 1962 during a blizzard in Watervliet, Michigan to James and Phyllis Evans. The doctor had to cross the frozen lake to deliver him. He left this world in the heat of New Mexico. Tommy was a son, brother, husband, and friend to many. He was baptized after moving back home in 2017 after the loss of his wife, Fonda.  Tommy graduated from Alamogordo...