Obituaries

Merle Watson

Merle Watson

Aug 9, 2018

Merle Watson, 55, of Clovis, NM passed away on August 9, 2018 in Clovis, NM. Merle was born in Las Cruces, NM to Raymond and Caturia Watson on November 8, 1962. He attended Clovis High and Eastern New Mexico University. Merle loved being active and enjoyed listening to his music while walking up to 12 miles a day. He...

Vera Rasco

Vera Rasco

Aug 8, 2018

Vera Fern Rasco, age 87, of Clovis, NM went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Clovis, NM to the home of George and Iva Pearl (Hines) Louderback. When Vera was a young child she developed polio and was the second patient...

Ruben Castillo

Ruben Castillo

Aug 7, 2018

Ruben Silva Castillo, age 76, of Clovis, NM entered into eternal peace on August 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 28, 1941 in Lamesa, TX to the home of Andres and Maria Castillo. Ruben is preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Maria Castillo; sister, Helen Holguin; brothers, Tom Castillo...

Normaline Campbell

Normaline Campbell

Aug 6, 2018

Normaline Marie Campbell, age 89, of Clovis, NM went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 3, 1929 in Weskan, Kansas to the home of John and Pauline (Leiker) Dechant. Norma loved the Lord and was a member and volunteer at Sacred Heart Parish in...

Twyla Wade

Twyla Wade

Aug 3, 2018

Twyla Biggers Wade, age 79 of Melrose, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2018 in Wolfforth, Texas. Twyla was born on February 10, 1939 in Clovis, New Mexico. As a young child, she and her parents, Kathryn and Clifford Biggers, lived in Lubbock, TX. They later moved to Clovis where she attended the Clovis...

Reta Akers

Reta Akers

Jul 29, 2018

Reta Mae Akers, 77, of Clovis New Mexico was called home by our Lord, peacefully at home, on 29 July 2018. Reta was born on June 27, 1941 in Fresno, CA, and spent some of her youth in Bakersfield, CA. As a young girl she moved to Clovis, NM, with her parents and two brothers. Her Grandfather and Grandmother...

Loretta Hester

Loretta Hester

Jul 27, 2018

Loretta "Lodie" Hester, 87, of Melrose, NM, passed away on July 27, 2018 in Clovis, NM. Lodie was born in Melrose, NM to Lee Franklin and Esther Beatrice Williams on December 22, 1930. She went to high school at Melrose schools where she enjoyed playing all sports. She married Ray Hester on June 5, 1948 in Melrose, NM where...

Howard Loflin

Howard Loflin

Jul 25, 2018

Howard E. Loflin, age 70, of Clovis, NM gained his wings to enter the gates of Heaven on July 25, 2018 in Clovis. He was born on June 15, 1948 in Tahoka, TX to the home of B.H. and Laura (Jaquess) Loflin. Howard was a US Veteran, he served our country in the United States Air Force and fighting...

Paul Swann

Paul Swann

Jul 25, 2018

Paul Edward Swann, age 68, of Texico, NM went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2018. Services will be held on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 10:00am in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Paul was born November 28, 1949 in Levelland, TX to the home of Clem and Annie Swann. Paul graduated from Clovis High School in 1968...

Johnny Ulibarri

Johnny Ulibarri

Jul 20, 2018

Johnny Raymond Ulibarri, age 57, of Clovis, NM entered into the gates of Heaven on July 20, 2018 in Clovis. He was born on March 18, 1961 to the home of Ralph and Lydia (Griego) Ulibarri in Clovis. Johnny was a member of AMVETS Post 14, Fraternal Order of Eagles and VFW. He was a loving husband, father and...

Joe Garcia

Joe Garcia

Jul 19, 2018

Joe Mike Garcia, age 73, of Clovis, NM entered into eternal peace on July 19, 2018 in Clovis with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 15, 1945 to the home of Marcelino and Maria (Marquez) Garcia in Clovis. Joe worked civil service for Cannon Air Force Base for over 30 years until his retirement....

Don Vela, Jr.

Don Vela, Jr.

Jul 16, 2018

Don Paul Vela, Jr., age 49, formerly of Clovis, NM went to be with the Lord on July 16, 2018 in Clovis. He was born on July 8, 1969 in Clovis to the home of Don and Jackie (Downing) Vela, Sr. Don graduated from Clovis High School & attend ENMU. He married Yolanda Fajardo in 1996 in Clovis NM....

Rebecca Carrasco

Rebecca Carrasco

Jul 11, 2018

Rebecca Liane Carrasco, age 43, of Clovis, NM gained her angel wings to enter Heaven on July 11, 2018 in Clovis. She was born on January 21, 1975 to the home of Bill and Sarah Lee Derrick in Boise City, OK. Rebecca was a one of a kind woman who lived life with passion. She loved her family with...

Elizabeth Hidinger

Elizabeth Hidinger

Jul 11, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Hidinger, age 45, of Clovis, NM gained her wings to enter Heaven on July 11, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. Cremation will take place.

Alvirda Pahor

Alvirda Pahor

Jul 8, 2018

Alvirda Delores Pahor, age 86, of Clovis, NM went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2018 in Clovis. She was born on January 9, 1931 to the home of Sparky and Ethel Young in Great Falls, Montana. Alvirda worked for Capernwray Bible Schools (1974-1982) in California and British Columbia, Canada; the Firs Bible Conference Center (1972-1974) in...

Melissa Sinclair

Melissa Sinclair

Jul 7, 2018

Melissa Ann Sinclair, age 47, of Clovis passed away peacefully on July 7, 2018 just four days before her 48th birthday. She was born July 11, 1970 to Tim Overman and Frances (Vicki) Stover in Mount Morris, Michigan. Melissa attended school in Clovis and received her GED. She loved her mare and enjoyed several foals over the years until...

Godavariben Sheladia

Godavariben Sheladia

Jun 29, 2018

Godavariben Nanubhai Sheladia, age 79, entered into eternal peace on June 29, 2018 in Clovis, NM. She was born in Gujarat, India on January 19, 1939 to the home of Jivrajbhai and Maniben Dobaria. Services will be held in the Steed Todd Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 10:00am. "May Lord Shree Swaminarayan place our mother Godavariben...

Becky Autrey

Becky Autrey

Jun 24, 2018

Becky "Spook" Autrey, age 41, of Texico, NM went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2018 in Amarillo, TX. She was born on October 25, 1976 in Clovis, NM to the home of Leland and Pamla Jo (Blake) Autrey. Becky was a very loving and caring person. She loved spending time with her family. Becky loved crocheting...

William Hays

William Hays

Jun 23, 2018

William Donald "Dub" Hays, a resident of Clovis for greater than 50 years, passed from this life into God's arms on June 23, 2018 after a very very short illness. He was born to Myrle and J.D. Hays on May 3, 1933 in Mayfield OK. He was 85 yrs old. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother...

Mildred Baker

Mildred Baker

Jun 23, 2018

Mildred Leona Baker, age 95, passed away June 23, 2018 at Home Place Hospice in Tyler, TX. Mildred was born October 27, 1922 in Bristow, OK. Her parents were C.E. "Bud" Thomas and Leona Tate Thomas. The family moved to Clovis, NM when Mildred was in grade school. Mildred accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized on May...