All Obituaries

Dr. Neilson (Neil) Amis Smith, 92, died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 11, 2022, with family at his side. Neil was born to Presbyterian missionaries Minna Amis Smith and Cecil Hiawatha Smith in Zhenjiang (Chinkiang), Jiangsu Province, China on July 21, 1930.  He lived there with his family (parents, two sisters, and two brothers) in a home formerly occupied by previous Presbyterian missionaries and parents of Pearl (Sydenstricker) Buck, the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize...

Frank H Baca Jr., 60, passed away on September 11th, 2022, in Alamogordo, NM at home with his family by his side. He was born on November 17th, 1961, in Ruidoso, NM to Frank Baca Sr. and Senovia “Sandy” Baca.  Remaining loved ones include his mother, Sandy Baca; daughter, Dominique Calderon; son, Arturo Baca and his wife Linda; brother, Paul D. Baca and his wife Monique; grandchildren, Angela Baca, Adriana and Adrian Calderon, Lawrence and Aiyana Ortiz, and Grace Baca;...

  Paul Marion Muncrief passed away on September 6, 2022, after many years of health issues involving his heart. Paul passed away at his house in Weed New Mexico, where he loved to spend time at his favorite fishing spot, on his creek. Paul was born in Las Cruces, NM on March 27, 1948, to Earnest and Earnestine Muncrief and was the youngest of 8. Paul is survived by his Son Shawn Muncrief (Shirley Sambrano), Daughter Kerrie Jo Muncrief (Saul Saldivar), Son Kenny Wooten, Grandchildren;...

Kathy Ann Hauge, 75, joined her Savior in eternity on August 28, 2022 in High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico.  She was born on March 13, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas to Buell and Joan Price.   Kathy spent many of her elementary school years in Alamogordo, New Mexico and graduated from Gadsden High School while living in La Mesa, New Mexico. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master of Fine Arts from New Mexico State...

James  Herman Sims, 78, passed away on August 7, 2022 in Timberon, New Mexico. He was born on June 16, 1944 in Los Angeles, California to Johnny  and Marjorie Bell Sims.  The Sims family has entrusted their loved one to the care of PCS Direct Cremation Services.  

Larry Dale Beck, 87 passed away on August 1, 2022 in Mescalero New Mexico.  He was born in April 1935 in Mountainaire, New Mexico to Deward and Guyeva (Rice) Beck.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Beck of Mescalero.  He raised 5 children, and had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   Larry worked in the trucking industry as a truck driver hauling helium coast to coast.  He enjoyed fishing and fixing things.   His family has...

Bevely (Cookie) L Fletcher, went home to be with his Lord and Savior "Jesus Christ" on July 3, 2022 at the age of 84. He was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on July 9, 1937. Cookie had a servant's heart, trusting and depending on Jesus. The Twinkle in his eye, his Joking, his whistling, and his smile for all he met, will be missed. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at New Heart Cowboy Church with Pastor Vic Williford...

Louis John Kuhl, 80, passed away on June 16, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on December 30, 1941 in Queens, New York to Henry and Emma Jandris Kuhl.  Survivors include his wife, Marian Kuhl; his 3 children, Ronald Louis Kuhl (Kimberly), Janine Ann McClung (James), Danel Louis Kuhl (Cynthia); 4 grandchildren, Aviana, Stephanie (Asher), Jack and Dean; great granddaughter, Harper Rose. He was preceded in death by father, Henry Kuhl, and mother, Emma Jandris. The Kuhl...

Pamela Lynn (Jackson) Gondek, 61, passed away on May 26, 2022 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on February 25, 1961 in Hampton, Virginia to Robert  and Mary (Miller) Jackson.  Survivors include her daughter, Kerri C. (Joe Stefanski) Martinez of Alamogordo, NM; two brothers, Mark Jackson and Danny Jackson; three sisters, Luann Taylor, Kimberly Jackson and Brenda Jackson and six grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Mary Celine Jackson;...

Lisa LaNETTE Jones was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 13, 1963 to Hunter Percell and Jimmie Sue Jones. She was the granddaughter of New Mexico's Secretary of State, Beatrice Roach Gottlieb and the Great Granddaughter of New Mexico State Senator, Burton Roach.  Lisa dedicated her life to service. Lisa served with the U.S. Forest Service for 34 years, retiring as a G.S. 12 in 2022. While working as a forester Lisa, mentored many new foresters and inspired them with her love...