All Obituaries

I pray Brandi Danesha Zimmerle will live on in this world… in our hearts and minds as the Angel she was and is now. She was born in Alamogordo, September 4th, 1983 at Gerald Champion hospital during a beautiful rain storm. On March 20th, 2025 she left this earth for her eternal home.   The song, Where Do I Go But to The Lord came on her radio when I turned it on. There are no words… Brandi graduated from Christ Community School in 2001.  This beautiful ...

In Loving Memory of Mary L Morgan “Granny” Sunrise: July 1, 1927 - Sunset: March 25, 2026 With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Mary Louise (Watters) Morgan, a woman whose kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion touched every soul she met. Born in Santa Barbara, California, she grew into a woman of grace and fierce determination. She poured her heart into her family, creating a home filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting scent of her ...

William Trujillo Sr., age 84, passed away on March 23, 2026. He was born on January 2, 1942, in Ancho, New Mexico, to Jesus Trujillo and Lucilla Baroz. He spent his early years in Carrizozo, New Mexico, and later settled in Alamogordo, where he built his life and raised his family. William was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carmen Trujillo; his parents, Jesus and Lucilla; his brother, Boni Trujillo; and his sisters, Viola and Aresenia. He is survived by his children, Helen Blea ...

Thelma Ruth Walker, 96, passed away on March 22, 2026, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  She was born on June 10, 1929, in James Canyon, New Mexico, to George Gordon Wimsatt Sr. and Johnnie Alice Rhodes Wimsatt. She had a full life together with the love of her life, Charles R. Walker.  For over 78 years they worked together ranching, cooking, hunting, and reading the Bible together.  She was a great hunter, musician, cook, and gardener.  She was an excellent follower of ...

Bob D Van Cleave, 68, passed away on March 5th 2026. He was born on August 12, 1957 in Wichita Kansas.  Bob graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1975. Bob's passion in life was building and working hard. In 1984 he started his own construction business which he successfully operated for many years. Bob and his wife owned and ran Patriot Self Storage for 25 years. He was a living book of knowledge, capable of doing electrical, plumbing, mechanic work or anything he put his mind ...

Michael “Mike” John Furphy, 75, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  He was born March 12, 1950, in Pueblo, Colorado to Jack and Marie (Novak) Furphy. Mike was a resident of Alamogordo.  He graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1969.  He then went onto college at Las Vegas, NM on a football scholarship.  He was a lifetime sports fanatic and was an avid golfer, scuba diver, and fisherman.  He was passionate about all things ...

Roy Gene O'Brien, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on February 24, 2026, at the age of 82. Roy was born on May 2, 1943, in Fallbrook, California to Joe Simon O'Brien and Barbara O'Brien. He attended Escondido High School in Escondido, California.  On June 29, 1964, he married the love of his life, Flora Cox. Roy was self-employed and proudly owned and operated Alamo Pewter Co. and O'Brien's Gifts alongside his wife, Flora, in Alamogordo, New ...

William (Bill) Lee Watkins born Jan. 17, 1953 in Edmond, OK to William Howard Watkins and Dorothy Sue DeGraffenreid, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 in his Alamogordo home.  Nadine Peterson, the love of his life, and Bill were just shy of celebrating  33 years together.  They have lived in several places beginning in Tooele, UT to McAlister, OK then overseas to Rammstein Germany and placed roots in Alamogordo for 23 years enjoying no snow except for this past ...

Marshall Ellis Griffith of Tularosa, NM passed away at his home on February 16, 2026. Marshall was born on February 6, 1956 in Holloman Air Force Base the son of Marshall and Lucille (Lucy).  Marshall met and married Julie Lawrence, whom he met at Alamogordo Police Department where they both worked.  They were married on June 19,1982 in Tularosa. Marshall enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1974-1977 and settled in Tularosa.  He worked for Alamogordo Police Department from 1980 ...

Sarah Jessie Van Doren, 93, passed away on February 15, 2026 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on December 6, 1932 in Brookside , Newfoundland, Canada to David Smith and Emily Saunders Smith.  She was raised in Brookside and after a short working career in St John's Newfoundland, she married Airman Lawrence Sanderson on April 15, 1952.  They moved to the United States in the mid-50s, traveling from one station to another finally living in Izmir, Turkey for 2 plus years. ...