Obituaries

Richard Wayne Grooters

Richard Wayne Grooters

Dec 19, 2019

Richard Wayne Grooters, age 69, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born in Preston, MN on January 24, 1950, to Perlum and Margie Grooters. 

Richard grew up in rural Minnesota on a farm in Harmony, Minnesota and attended Harmony High School where he graduated in 1968.  As a child, Richard won numerous ribbons in 4-H club. He went...

Thomas Andrew Pruitt

Thomas Andrew Pruitt

Dec 18, 2019

Tom passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on December 18th 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Pruitt Sr., Theadosia Brady, and John Brady. Also preceding him in death were his brothers Michael, Donald, Robert, and Russell. Tom was born on Staten Island in New York and moved to California in 1975 where he...

Luis Miguel Ortiz

Luis Miguel Ortiz

Dec 16, 2019

Luis Miguel Ortiz, inventor, wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, the Lord needed you in heaven at a much sooner time than we were all prepared for.  But we are learning to understand that the Lord also needs strong charismatic young angels during trying times to help guide those young souls your age that may be struggling. Some of...

Clayton Richard Blank

Clayton Richard Blank

Dec 15, 2019

Clayton Richard Blank, age 58, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered.

Richard Martin Leverick

Richard Martin Leverick

Dec 15, 2019

Richard Martin Leverick, age 65, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was born in Birmingham, AL on June 24, 1954, to Berdine and Alfred Leverick. He received his BA and JD from Baylor University. He married Pamela Ruth Zanetti on May 7, 1994 in Corrales, New Mexico.  They were married 25 years.  He was owner of Leverick & Musselman,...

Elijah Chavez

Elijah Chavez

Dec 14, 2019

On December 14, 2019, heaven received a new angel. Elijah Jessiah Chavez age 16 of Farmington NM was born September 12, 2003 in Socorro NM.

Elijah was a member of JROTC his plans were to join The Army. He enjoyed spending time with his family, joking and making others laugh. Elijah had several hobbies in which he excelled including, playing...

Manuel Mora

Manuel Mora

Dec 13, 2019

Manuel Mora, age 87 was embraced by our Lord Jesus Friday, December 13, 2019 and taken to his heavenly home.  The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who are so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered.

We'll Always Remember

that special smile,

that caring heart,

that warm embrace,

...

Thomas Riley Buckner

Thomas Riley Buckner

Dec 13, 2019

Thomas Riley Buckner, 78, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died December 13, 2019. He came from humble beginnings in Shamrock, Texas. At age 38, he earned his under- graduate and Masters in Finance at West Texas State University. He was a banker, a bank examiner, an artist, and a loving husband and father. Tom also was a lifelong Democrat and...