Obituaries

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick, born on September 27, 1934 in Marion, Ohio, passed away in Grants, NM on January 14, 2021 at the age of 86. After high school Frank served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as a demolitions expert. He later met and married Neva A.
Marivel Monica Palafox

Marivel Monica Palafox

Marivel Monica Palafox

Marivel Monica Palafox passed away on January 4, 2021 in Grant's nm she was born on May 10, 2002 in Grants, New Mexico She passed away at the age of 18. Services will be held at St. Vivian’s Catholic church in Milan N.M. on January 21,2021 at 9:30 a.m.
Howard L. Rutter

Howard L. Rutter

Howard L. Rutter

Howard L. Rutter, 79 of Portales, New Mexico passed away on January 14, 2021 in Lubbock Texas. Howard was born to Bruce and Florence Rutter on November 1, 1941. He grew up in Arkansas City, Kansas with his ‘favorite’ sister Shirley Rutter Crisp and younger brother, Billy Joe.
Cathy Veronica Madrid

Cathy Veronica Madrid

Cathy Veronica Madrid

On November 13, 2020 Cathy Veronica Madrid from Milan, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home. Born on April 29, 1960 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to the late Melecio B. Vigil and Josephine U. Vigil. A private rosary was held at St. Vivivans Catholic Church in Milan at 9:30 a.m.
Barbara Jane Kissinger

Barbara Jane Kissinger

Barbara Jane Kissinger

Barbara was born in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 1941. She passed on into heaven on January 6, 2021. Barbara was a joy to so many in her daily walk. She came to Grants, New Mexico to live with Paul and Trudy Crumb and family in the early 80's.
Neva Ann Merrick

Neva Ann Merrick

Neva Ann Merrick

Neva Ann Merrick, born on September 28, 1935 in Takoma Park, Marylynn passed away in Grants, New Mexico on January 11, 2021 at the age of 85. A memorial service will be held later with the immediate family. Neva’s wishes were to be cremated and her ashes spread on Mount Taylor.
Rudy Daniel Vallejos

Rudy Daniel Vallejos

Rudy Daniel Vallejos

Rudy D. Vallejos, beloved father, Tata, uncle, brother, and friend, went home to our Heavenly Father on December 31, 2020 at the age of 54. He was born September 3,1966 in Grants, New Mexico. He was a longtime resident of Cubero, New Mexico.
Jose ‘Joe’ M. Marez

Jose ‘Joe’ M. Marez

Jose ‘Joe’ M. Marez

Jose “Joe” M. Marez passed away on January 9, 2021 in Grants, New Mexico. He was born on April 23, 1943 in Grants, N.M. He was 77 years of age. An inurnment of cremated remains will take place on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Grants Memorial Park. Father Alberto Avella will officiate. Mr.
Carolyn Frances (Duffey) Little Bear

Carolyn Frances (Duffey) Little Bear

Carolyn Frances (Duffey) Little Bear

On January 3, 2021, Carolyn was once again wrapped in the loving arms of her beloved Joe. Carolyn Frances (Duf Carolyn Frances (Duffey) Little Bear, Creek and Cherokee Native, was born to John and Aggie Dean Duffey in Pensacola, Florida on March 24, 1934.

Virginia Atencio

Virginia Atencio, 88, was born in McFee County, Colorado on April 1, 1932. She passed away on November 30, 2020 in Grants, New Mexico. A private family viewing took place on December 7.