All Obituaries

Anthony Valentine, 63, passed away on October 9, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on August 20, 1958 in Big Spring, Texas to John and Burla (Richards) Adams.    Survivors include his three daughters, Chaunte Valentine of Big Spring, TX, Shannika Valentine of San Antonio, TX, Darnice Valentine of Big Spring, TX; son, Anthony Derrall Valentine of Big Spring, TX and his one and only grandson Ke'Andre Smith of San Antonio, TX.   He was preceded in death by his...

Frank E Sayger passed away Thursday. October 7, 2021. He was born on May 16, 1953 in Alamogordo.  He was the son of Bennie J and Ruth B Sayger.  He was a lifelong resident of Alamogordo and attended Alamogordo High School.  Frank received the Bachelor of Science degree in Rangeland Management at New Mexico State University.  He worked for the U.S. Forest Service and was working at the wastewater management department at Holloman Air Force Base.  He will be greatly...

Arlene Martinez, 78, passed away on October 6, 2021. She was born on April 8, 1943 in Mescalero, New Mexico to Edmund Yahnaki Sago and Daisy Botella Belin. She was a lifelong educator and retired from the Ruidoso schools. She enjoyed being with family and a devout Catholic attending both St. Josephs in Mescalero and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bent. She is preceded in death by her husband, Amador Martinez, Father, Edmond Yahnaki Sago, Mother, Daisy Botella Belin, Daughters, Carmen Saenz and...

Mary  Frances (Billie) Vickers, 91, passed away on September 15, 2021 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on November 23, 1929 in Ennis, Texas to James and Beatrice Chancellor.  One of ten siblings, Billie grew up in Teague, TX. She was given the nickname Bill as an infant, but most called her Billie later on. She met her husband Norris when she went down the old country road to borrow a cup of sugar from his aunt who Norris just happened to be visiting at the time (wink,...

Marjorie Juanita Dockray Curtis  was born at home near Weed New Mexico on December 22nd 1921 to William H. Dockray and Laura Ellen Marshall Dockray. She moved around often as a child as her family sought work, finally settling on the Rio Penasco just below Bear Canyon. She attended school in Dexter, Hagerman, Elk, Mayhill and finally Cloudcroft. She graduated valedictorian of her Cloudcroft High School class  in the spring of 1940.  Later that same year, September 27th 1940,...

Sandra “Sandi” Powell, 75, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away on September 9, 2021 in Great Falls, Montana. Sandi was born to Henry Colby Hatch and Ethel Estelle Rider on November 26, 1945 in Brookline, Massachusetts. Her family moved when she was 9 to the desert southwest. Sandi and her parents settled in Roswell, New Mexico where she met her husband, Everett Powell. It was Valentine’s Day. They married on July 28, 1962, a young couple destined for 59 years of...

Julia Kasbohm (King) was born on August 10, 1987 in Beeville, Texas.  She died September 6, 2021 in El Paso, Texas.  She will be mostly remembered by her ability to be fun loving, goofy and witty. She described herself as a "military brat".  She often told people she moved so much with her family that she attended 12 different schools.  This caused her to adapt quickly to new situations and she was friendly to everyone.  She enjoyed playing and fighting...

Darryl "Butch" Hilla, 71, born in Rogers City, Michigan on May 24, 1950 has gone to be with the Lord.  On September 1, 2021 he was called to return home.   Butch was preceded in death by his lifelong partner, Lupe Balderrama of Tularosa; his mother, Shirley Hilla, and father, Edward Hilla, both of Rogers City, Michigan; his kid brother, Jimmy "Cricket" Hilla, of Gaylord Michigan. Surviving him is his daughter, Jessica (Anthony) Hernandez of Tularosa; his...

Catlyn Michelle Davis went to live with our Lord on August 27, 2021 Catlyn is the treasured daughter of Mitchell and Jean Davis and adored sister of Tammy and Eddie, Marc and Jennifer, and Darrel.  She is surrounded by a loving family of many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces.  Catlyn was born with a creative mind and a love of color and beauty. One of her first words uttered was “pretty” as she witnessed the beautiful colors of one of our wonderful New Mexico sunsets....

Frank G. Borunda Jr., 65, of Alamogordo, went to be with Our Lord Thursday August 26, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Frank managed his illness with strength and grace, and spent as much time with his loved ones as possible. On his final days, he was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters and their spouses, and his grandchildren, whom he adored more than anything else in the world. Frank was born on March 10, 1956 to...