Obituaries

Manuel Barela

Jan 20, 2025

Manuel Ramon Barela, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, surrounded by his devoted family in Clovis, New Mexico. His journey began on September 8, 1939, when he was welcomed into the world by his loving parents, Espiridion and Carolina Barela, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. A man of humble beginnings, Manuel attended school in Fort Sumner before...

Betty Kinkade

Jan 12, 2025

Betty Jo Kinkade, 91 of Clovis, passed away on January 12, 2025 in Clovis, NM.

Funeral services will be graveside on January 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, 1601 E Llano Estacado Blvd, Clovis, NM. Dustin Burrow of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home and Crematory.

Betty was born in Rogers,...

Tony Cristan

Jan 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Tony Cristian, who left us far too soon at the age of 18 on January 11, 2025.

Tony was born on June 18, 2006, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Tony Cristan and Sally Cristan. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, David Rangel Cristan and Rudy...

Marshall Fair

Jan 8, 2025

Obituary - Reverend Marshall C. Fair

Reverend Marshall C. Fair passed from this life into his eternal home on January 8, 2025 at the age of 92. He was born November 11, 1932 in Lingleville, Texas to Clyde Marshall Fair and Lyda May Fair. His early childhood was spent in the Stephensville, TX area, then moved to the oilfield...

Reva Clark

Jan 6, 2025

On a sunny day February 8th, 1955 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, Reva Pauline Ash Clark was born to David and Ida Ash.

Reva's dad was in the military, so throughout her early life she was able to travel a little bit of the world. She started school in Norwich, England acquiring quite and

English accent.

While her father...

Delma Newman

Jan 2, 2025

Delma Dawn Newman, 91, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on January 2, 2025 in Clovis, New Mexico.

Delma was born in Brownfield, Texas to Dewey Fannin Murphy and Mabel Norene Murphy on May 23, 1933.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Jim Newman, her granddaughter, Hannah Kibbe, two sisters, Genevie Jordan and Glenola...

Dickey Chapman

Jan 1, 2025

Dickey Richard Chapman, a kind-hearted and dedicated individual, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on November 18, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Mary Chapman (Versita Va Padilla) and Juan Chavez, Dickey lived a full life marked by service, love, and creativity.

Dickey proudly served in the Army National Guard as a medic...

Clayton Burch

Dec 28, 2024

Clayton Arthur Burch was born on May 16, 1959 and passed away in Bristol, Virginia, on December, 28, 2024. Clay was born in Clovis, New Mexico to Waylon Don and Betty Burch. He lived most of his life in Clovis where he worked for the Clovis Municipal School District. While growing up he was a gymnast and loved being involved...

Freddie Birdsong

Dec 28, 2024

Freddie was born in Kilgore, Texas on August 12, 1937. He went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024, at the age of 87. His firm belief in Jesus Christ gave him peace throughout his life and especially in his final days.

Freddie grew up in Kilgore, Texas and graduated from Kilgore High School, in 1956. After...

Neva Murphy-Wickham

Dec 27, 2024

Neva Elvira Wickham, born on April 2, 1961, passed away peacefully at her home in Clovis, New Mexico, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 63.

Neva was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Wickham; her daughter Amanda Acuff and son-in-law Chris Acuff; Her brothers John, Ed, Phillip, and...

Leo Sandoval

Dec 24, 2024

Leo Joe Sandoval passed away on December 24, 2024.

Services will be held at the Steed Todd Funeral Home Chapel on January 3, 2025 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Mission Garden in Clovis NM.

Robert Montoya

Dec 22, 2024

Robert Joseph Montoya, 51, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024 at his home in Clovis, NM. He was born to Rosa Garcia - Montoya and Manuel Montoya in Clovis NM on December 30, 1972. He married the love of his life Rebecca Campos.

Robert loved playing his guitar and listening to heavy metal. He worked for Apex Collision Center...

Gail Dickenson

Dec 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Ann Dickenson, a beloved wife, mother, and dedicated healthcare worker, who departed this life on December 19, 2024, at the age of 71. Gail was born on September 17, 1953, and raised in Wichita, Kansas, where she cultivated a spirit of kindness and compassion that would define her...

Tracy Shortnancy

Dec 18, 2024

Tracy Shortnancy, 59, passed away in Clovis, New Mexico on December 18, 2024.

Juanita Woods

Dec 18, 2024

Juanita Wilma Woods, 93, of Melrose, New Mexico, passed away on December 18, 2024 surrounded by family in Melrose, New Mexico.

Memorial services will be held at Melrose Methodist Church on December 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow services at Melrose Memorial Cemetery in Melrose, New Mexico. Arrangements have been made with Steed-Todd Funeral Home.

Juanita was born...

Phyllis Queener

Dec 15, 2024

Hi,

I won't keep you long, I don't like funerals either. I just want to share with you all that I have had such a blessed and miraculous life. I have had the pleasure of being loved by three men, along with my son Jay. My first husband Chris and I were only together a few short years. We...

Maria Colmenero

Dec 13, 2024

Maria (Raquel) Colmenero passed away peacefully surrounded by all her loved ones on Friday, December 13th in Lubbock, Texas. Born on February 9th, 1975 to Vicente and Roquelito Monarrez.

Maria was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was known for her kind and comforting personality. Maria cherished spending time with loved ones, especially her husband of 31 years,...

Sandra Williams

Dec 12, 2024

Sandra Leigh Williams, a beloved daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend, was born on November 27, 1954, in Clovis, New Mexico. After a life filled with compassion, creativity, and unwavering love, Sandra passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, in her hometown of Clovis.

A devoted homemaker, Sandra poured her heart into creating a loving and nurturing environment for her...

Gloria Orozco

Dec 2, 2024

Gloria Orozco De Barriga 76, of Clovis NM went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Rosary will be Thursday, December 5th, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church at 10 am followed by mass of resurrection officiated by Fr. Eli Valadez.

Gloria Orozco de Barriga was born in Satevo Chihuahua...

Donald Nelson

Nov 27, 2024

Donald Dean Nelson, 53, of Clovis, NM passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on November 27, 2024, in Lubbock TX.

Funeral services will be held January 18, 2025, at 11:00 am at Steed-Todd Funeral Home Chapel. Matthew and Nellie Aragon will be officiating.

Donald was born in Clovis, NM to Lucila (Aragon) Nelson and William Nelson on April 16th, 1971. Donald...