All Obituaries

Kim Lessentine-71, passed away on April  28, 2024, at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center in Alamogordo, NM. Kim was born June 25, 1952, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, Kootenai County, to Richard W. and Ramona M. (Simanton) June. Her lineage was ranchers and farmers from Rose Bud County and Phillips County, Montana.  She was taught the Code of the West as a small child; it was just how people were raised.  In 1960, Kim’s parents left Kalispell, MT.  Her father...

Maud Olean Thorp went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 85. She was born in Richland, New Mexico, on October 9, 1938, to Noah (N.B.) and Olean Mae Duncan. “Maud O.,” as she was affectionately called by many, was the youngest of eight children and attended school in Dora, New Mexico. After graduating high school, she attended Wayland Baptist College in Plainview, Texas, and Eastern New Mexico University in Portales,...

Russell was a multi-talented entrepreneur who was involved with various businesses throughout his life. At one time or another he owned beauty supply stores, a beauty salon, a tanning salon, antique stores and a dog grooming business.  He was co-owner of a roofing company which built apartments in the vicinity of Cielo Vista mall in El Paso, Texas. He worked at the huge Farah Manufacturing plant in El Paso,and he knew the Farah family personally. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas. He...

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...