All Obituaries

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 ...

  Bonnie Jean Jones of Timberon New Mexico entered eternal rest in her home on February 6th, 2026 after a long battle with emphysema, parkinson's disease, osteoporosis, and lung cancer. Bonnie was born on October 19th ,1962 in Riverside, California to Marie Ann Jones (Schott) and Donald Eugene Jones. She was Married on April 30th 1982 in Springfield Missouri and had 4 children. She worked many jobs she loved including working for the nursing home and for Daylight ...

Gloria Scott, 75, passed peacefully at her home on January 25, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1950, in Sylvania Georgia. Her family would move to Alamogordo when her father was stationed at Holloman AFB.  Gloria grew up in Alamogordo where she graduated from High School. She moved to El Paso to go to college and become a Phlebotomist. She later took more college courses to begin her career at E.D.I. Financial as a Financial Advisor/Broker where she worked over 25 years. Gloria loved ...

Lelia Charlotte Priestley, 64, passed away on January 17, 2026 in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on December 11, 1961 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Joseph and Charlotte (Kincheloe) Priestley.  Lelia Priestley was a lover of family, faith, friends, life and everything that come with it.  She was an amazing mother, sister, friend and an all around amazing soul that was taken too soon. Survivors include her son, Harley Priestley-Rogers of Alamogordo, NM; brothers, Thomas ...

Suzanne Pauline Durko was born on February 3, 1937 in Newark, Ohio.  Suzanne passed away on January 16, 2026 just shy of reaching her 89th birthday on February 3. Suzanne had many accomplishments that she achieved in her lifetime, raising 4 children, the only licensed woman brick mason contractor in Florida at one time, worked at American Red Cross as a volunteer, was a waitress, homemaker, worked as a school nurse, was a published poet, worked for Kraft Foods, caregiver to her ...

George Martin Davis, 85, of Alamogordo, peacefully went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2026. George graduated from Alamogordo High School in 1958.  He was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966, and a sailor on the USS Hancock.  He was an electrician and had a 30-year career with the Alamogordo phone Company, retiring in 2000, followed by 12 more years with the Tularosa phone company.  George had many great achievements and attributes in his life, but among ...

Cathy Mae Jones, age 71, passed away peacefully in her home on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on January 12, 1954, in Corning, New York, to Alex and Addie Mae Stinson. She was raised alongside her three brothers and two sisters. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before continuing her dedication to public service through a 20-year career in civil service. Her strong work ethic and commitment to service were hallmarks of her life. ...

Dr. James L. McNeil (Doc) began the new year by entering the gates of Heaven. “Because of his unwavering integrity and the quiet strength of his faith, he became a guiding light to those around him.”   A godly man who walks the talk, always living his life with purpose. Leaving this earth at the age of 102, he lived every minute of it. He never complained and was always game to go. He was swimming with stingrays at the age of 97. He walked a mile every day up until ...

Jim Pat Wade, 87, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. Born on November 13, 1938, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Jim lived a full life grounded in family, faith, and hard work.   A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Jim first married Jeanie Pruit in 1956, and together they raised four children while remaining active members of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Carlsbad.  Jim was also a member of the Elks for several years.  In 1977, he ...

Presiliana Lucero, age 101, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She was born on February 13, 1924, in Tinnie, New Mexico, to Antonio Romero and Carolina Silvia. Presiliana lived a truly wonderful 101 years, filling her life with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. She loved the simple pleasures that made her who she was, long days spent fishing, lively games of cards, dancing whenever the music moved her, and quiet moments with her word search ...