Obituaries

ROBERT ‘BOBBY’ RAEL July 28, 1937 – April 13, 2026  

Robert “Bobby” Rael passed away in White Rock, NM on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the age of 88. A longtime resident of Silver City, Bobby was a lifelong New Mexican and proud steward of the land he loved.

Born on July 28, 1937, in Horse Springs, New Mexico to Martin and Precila Rael, his humble beginnings instilled in him a sense of resilience and quiet strength. Determined from the start, he began attending school early after insisting on tagging along with his older brother, Danny. The second of ten siblings, he spent his days fishing creeks with homemade Read More

ROBERT LAWRENCE CARLSON Jan. 13, 1940 – April 26, 2026

Robert L. Carlson – a man talented and intelligent, with a sneaky wit and gentle humor (at times). He was married and divorced three times, but his long-time love was Fran Berting. They were together at least three decades. During that time, he designed, engineered, and worked on his “castle” on Los Pueblos Street. When asked when it would be finished, he always would say “December, but I won’t tell you the year”.

Bob was highly skilled at handcrafted furniture, jewelry, and gem-cutting. Past president of the Western Division of the American Read More

BARBARA JANE WINKELMAN June 18,1927 – April 26, 2026

Our beloved “Pepsi Queen,” Barbara Jane Winkelman (Wright), 98, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in Lake City, IA.

Barbara was born June 18, 1927, in Jefferson, IA, to Leo Roscoe and Clella Viola Wright. During high school, Barbara worked at Springer’s grocery store.

Barbara married a farmer, Dale Winkelman on March 17, 1947, at The Christian Church in Jefferson. As a preview of becoming a farmer’s wife, Dale couldn’t get ‘hitched’ until after 7 p.m. and his chores were done. Being part of a close-knit farming community in Adaza, Read More

MARGARET SUMMA Oct. 12, 1934 – April 27, 2026

On Monday, April 27, 2026, Dr. Margaret Mones Summa, beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away at the age of 91 after a short but fierce battle with cancer.

Margaret was born on October 12, 1934 (Columbus Day) in Queens, New York, to German immigrant parents Luise and Johann Mones, the seventh of 9 siblings. She grew up in rural Long Island where she and her family raised chickens, goats, and rabbits. At the age of 16, she entered St. John’s University in New York, where she earned her B.S. in biology and chemistry in 1955; she also met her future Read More

DOLORES ‘DEE’ JEAN RIGHTLEY Oct. 7, 1932 − April 5, 2026

Dolores “Dee” Jean Rightley (nee Martin), age 93, passed away on April 5, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by eight children, Jean, Susan, Lisa, David, Todd, Jim, Michael, and Paul, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her sister Paula Martin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ed Rightley, infant child John, parents Herschel and Madeline Martin and her brother Bob Martin.

Dee was born in Denver, Colorado on October 7, 1932. She was a self-reliant young girl who would often ride the Denver trolley to the Read More

JAMES BOHANON June 14, 1941 – April 12, 2026

The greatest dad in the world has left us. James (Jim, Jimbo, Bobo) Bohanon passed away in Norman, Oklahoma on April 12, 2026.

Jim was born June 14, 1941 in Ventura, California to his mom, the marvelous Eva Mehringer. They moved to Perry, Oklahoma when he was in junior high, along with his little sister Shirley after his mom and her friend threw a dart at a map to determine where to open a business. He graduated from Perry High School where he loved sports and was a star basketball player for the Perry Maroons.

Jim received his Bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma Read More

JOAN MARKS MOORE April 23, 2026

Joan Marks Moore, a devoted wife, mother, scientist, and community volunteer, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Jo spent her early childhood there before her family relocated when she was five due to her father’s work as a civil engineer with the Tennessee Valley Authority. That move took the Marks family to Fountain City, outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. The family later settled in Houston, Texas, where she attended high school and met her future husband, Michael Stanley Moore. The two shared classes in Algebra, Latin, Read More

TERESA LYNN BURROWS Jan. 19, 1956 – April 21, 2026

Teresa Lynn Burrows, a devoted bookkeeper whose commitment to her career spanned many years, passed away on April 21, 2026 at home.

She was born on January 19, 1956, in Troy, Ohio to Robert and Esther Lutz.

Teresa’s life was marked by a blend of pragmatism and a uniquely “warped” sense of humor, especially evident in her eclectic taste in movies. She often reminded her husband, Gordon, that she simply “couldn’t be out-stubborned” due to her German heritage, a testament to her humor but also the strength and resilience that defined her character. Read More

CHAD AVERY KUZMACK April 5, 2026

Chad Avery Kuzmack was called to be with our Heavenly Father on April 5, 2026. Over his 19 years, Chad grew from a happy kid who was the loudest in any room into a young man who never knew a stranger, just a person he didn’t have a chance to talk to yet. 

He had many aliases, including Charlie Kuzmack and Chad Maestas, and even more roles as a son, grandson, brother, nephew, uncle, aspiring nursing student, door greeter at Walmart, animal shelter and elementary volunteer, and his most cherished: friend. 

Chad’s enthusiasm for life was immeasurable – he loved harder Read More

ZOE ELLEN CORONADO March 8, 1957 – April 17, 2026

Zoe Ellen Coronado, a beloved wife, mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, in White Rock, New Mexico, surrounded by love. Born on March 8, 1957, in Rexburg, Idaho, Zoe lived a life marked by warmth, friendship, and an enduring spirit that touched all who knew her.

Zoe’s journey was one of heartfelt dedication and vibrant enthusiasm. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Toledo, Ohio, before embarking on a distinguished career in finance, engineering and planning. Her professional achievements were significant, Read More