Benjamin Cordova, 76
Mr. Benjamin Cordova, 76, of Clovis died Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born June 27, 1928, in Sombrio to Carlos and Estefanita Baca Cordova. He married Guadalupe Montano on September 27, 1948, in Greeley, Colo.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in the late 1940s and was a farm laborer. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Cordova of Clovis; sons Danny Cordova of Amarillo, Pedro “Pete” Cordova, Joe Cordova, David Cordova, Anthony Cordova and Martin Cordova, all of Clovis; daughters Virginia Ditmore, Josie Tomey and Esther Foote, all of Clovis, Mary Ulibarri of Fort Worth, Texas, Dolores Cordova of Amarillo; brothers, Carlos Cordova of Carlsbad, Fortunato Cordova and Joe Cordova, both of Portales, and John Cordova of Roswell; sisters Estefanita Baca of Portales; as well as 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Mary Helen Cordova, brother Esiquel Cordova and sister Rosa Salas.
A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Services are scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Clovis. Father Sotero Sena will officiate.
Burial will follow the mass at Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Cordova, Ray Ditmore, Shaun Cordova, Joshua Cordova, Ben Ulibarri and Zeke Cordova.
Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Cordova Jr., Billy Tomey, Ray Ulibarri, Nick Ditmore, D.J. Cordova, and Anthony Cordova.
Memorials maybe made to the Plains Regional Medical Dialysis Center in Clovis at 2117 N. MLK Blvd.
Arrangements by Muffley Funeral Home of Clovis.
Neta May Leavitt Porter, 86
Neta May Leavitt Porter, 86, of Clovis, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at Laurel Plains Healthcare in Clovis.
She was born on Aug. 14, 1917, in New Home, Texas, to Valentine and Ada Estes Leavitt.
She married James W. Porter on June 3, 1972, in Clovis. She moved to New Mexico in 1935 from Austin, Texas, where she attended the Texas State School for the Deaf. She was a homemaker in the Lingo area for many years and was an accomplished quilt maker. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
She was preceded in death by a son, Benny Beakley; and her parents.
Survivors include her husband; four sons, Joe Beakley (and wife, Joyce) of Lubbock, Buddy Beakley (Peggy) of Phoenix, H.C. Boyd (Sarah) of Denver and Larry Boyd (Sharlotte) of Lubbock; 16 Grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fay Bossier of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Gay Boyd (Loyd) of Clayton; a brother, E.J. Leavitt (Rhoda) of Clayton; two sisters-in-law, Audrey Banks (Jack) of Lubbock and Mary Innis of Artesia.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Steed-Todd Funeral Home in Clovis. Burial will be at the Mission Garden of Memories in Clovis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the deaf ministry of Central Baptist Church in Clovis.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis. "
Ubaldo Valdez, 86
Mr. Ubaldo J. Valdez, 86, of Lubbock, died Sunday, July 11, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on May 4, 1918, El Vado, to Inecita and Amarante Valdez.
He made his home in Cebolla until 1955. He married Josephina Trujillo on Aug. 19, 1941, in Cebolla. During World War II he served aboard the USS General G.C. Martin, a transport ship in the Pacific Theater of Operations. In 1955 he moved his family to Portales. For many years he worked as a finish carpenter for Bob Ross Construction. In later years he was employed by Frank Muse Construction. He had been retired since 1980. Family members said he enjoyed his garden and yard and often helped family members and friends with building projects. For the past three years he had made his home in Lubbock. He was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Frank Valdez and Aquilino Valdez; and a sister, Rose Martinez and by his wife.
Survivors include four sons, Leroy Valdez (and wife, Debbie Carpenter) of Roswell, Frank Valdez of Portales, Ernest Valdez of Lubbock and Eloy Valdez of Phoenix; two daughters, Judy Valdez of Portales and Kathy Rush (Rex) of Melrose; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Inacita Lopez of Cebolla.
A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Helen Catholic Church in Portales.
Father Sotero Sena will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Cedar and Mitchum Rush, Frank Jr., Eric, Jeff and Fitzgerald Valdez, Joey Anderson and Trevor Banister.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Anita Kay Bass, 69
Anita Kay Bass, 69, of Azle, Texas, died Saturday, July 3, 2004, in Fort Worth, Texas.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1934, in Estelline, Texas, to Andy Clinton and Ruth Wright Dunlap.
She was raised on a farm, loved music and the outdoors. She graduated from Morton (Texas) High School and was a long-time resident of Muleshoe, where she was involved in farming. She moved to Azle and worked as an office manager in the trucking industry. Family members said she was devoted to family, and enjoyed being with her many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include a special companion, Lee Jones of Azle; four daughters, Mitzi Miller (and husband, Dink) of Floyd, Sheryl Engelking (Dave) of Lazbuddie, Texas, Treena Herington (Keith) of San Marcos, Texas, and Cara Palmer (Don) of Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Benny Dunlap (Anonie) of Amarillo; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many relatives.
Services have been held. Burial will be in Springtown Cemetery in Springtown, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice House, 1111 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
Arrangements are by White’s Funeral Home of Springtown.
Karen Elrod, 40
Ms. Karen Elrod, 40, of Portales, died Monday, July 5, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales.
She was born on May 8, 1964, in Portales, to Barbara and W. F. “Bud” Miller.
She graduated from Floyd High School in 1982. She was a cheerleader and played volleyball. In 1985, she was married to Darren Elrod. She had been an advertising representative for a number of years for the Portales News-Tribune.
Family members said she was devoted to family, and could always be counted on to help with whatever projects family members might be working on. She enjoyed photography and aroma therapy. For several years she was active in a bowling league in Clovis. She was a member of the Arbor Day Foundation.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Mae Heflin.
Survivors include a son, Terance Miller (and wife, Shayla) of Portales; two daughters, Brittany Elrod and Trisha Elrod, both of Portales; her parents; a brother, Howard Miller of Portales; a sister, Beverly Mast (Dion) of Las Cruces; her maternal grandparents, Bertha and Lewis Gregory of Floyd; her paternal grandparents, Bettie and W. F. Miller Jr. of Portales; her former husband, Darren Elrod of Portales; and a large number of other family members, most of whom make their homes locally.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales. The Rev. Walter Huber will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Joe LaMier, Trampas Callaway, Bobby Martin, Victor Ramsey, Chance Carter and Brandon Griffith.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Calvin Wayne Loyd, 58
Calvin Wayne “Mickey” Loyd, 58, of Gardendale, Texas, died Sunday, July 4, 2004.
He was born on Dec. 5, 1945, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Hilluard Calvertson and Nita Faye Loyd.
He married Sue Seward on July 30, 1987, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Family members said he was widely known as and affectionately called the epitome of the American man. He loved life and lived every day to its fullest. He worked hard as a provider and played just as hard. Family members said he was respected by all walks of life and had a playful sense of humor. Whether fishing in his childhood town of Holliday, Texas, or riding with family and friends on his Harley, he was at his best when he was making others happy.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and three grandsons.
Survivors include his wife; five sons, Tommy Wayne Seward of Dallas, Billy Ray Beasley of Wichita Falls, Texas, Toby Lynn Sanders (and wife, April) of Odessa, Texas, James Darrell Sanders (Kristi) of Brady, Texas, Cody Brent Loyd (Tina) of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Amy Christine Seward of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Tiffany Michelle Lewis of Vernon, Texas; his father; two brothers, Tommy Lynn Loyd (Rebecca) of Portales, Larry Don Loyd (Judy) of Holliday, Texas; 17 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. (CDT) Friday at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Chapel in Midland, Texas. Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home of Midland, Texas.
Guy R. Coleman, 56
Mr. Guy R. Coleman, 56, of Portales, died Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
He was born on Nov. 18, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, to Thyra Lee and A.J. “Jack” Coleman.
He spent his early childhood in San Antonio, Texas. He then moved to Portales and attended junior and senior high school, where he played football.
He graduated from Portales High School in 1967. He spent his working career as an engineer with the railroad for 32 years. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and gold prospecting.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include two daughters, Kim Templeton (and husband, David) of Spokane, Wash., and Jeni Anderson (Scott) of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren, Brandon and Jeremy Templeton of Spokane, and Avery, Eliza and Isabella Anderson, of San Antonio; a brother, Mark Coleman of Portales, a sister, Jewel Christine Jackson of Sacramento, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Brian and Lisa Victor, 1788 CR 3 (off Highway 467 at the Curry/Roosevelt County line).
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, Va. 22030.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Stanley A. Goslin, 73
Mr. Stanley A. Goslin, 73, of Portales, retired military, died Monday, June 28, 2004, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis.
He was born on July 29, 1930, in Merriman, Neb., to Percy and May Bell Goslin.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force on June 1, 1973, after 30 years of active duty. He proudly served his country and was the recipient of several medals during his service, including the WWII Victory, Korean Service, Vietnam, Army of Ocupation (Japan), Air, Accomodation, Combat Readiness, Good Conduct, American Campaign, National Defense Service, and United Nations Service medals, family members said. He was on the Roosevelt County Senior Olympics Planning Committee for three years, and was Secretary of Roosevelt County AARP Chapter 4301. Family members said he was known for his extreme love of animals and he loved sharing his dry wit with friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Blanche Buchan and Helen Parker; three brothers, Aden, Max and Ellis Goslin.
Survivors include his wife, Millie Goslin of the home; a brother, Ralph Goslin of Jacksonville, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis. Marlin Poyner will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 90790 Albuquerque, 87199-0790.
Arrangements are by Steed-Todd Funeral Home of Clovis.
Opal Manis, 91
Opal Turner Manis, 91, Aurora, Mo., did, Monday, June 28, 2004, at St. John’s Hospital in Aurora, Mo.
She was born on Sept. 2, 1912, in Texico, to David and Cora Bruce Turner.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Aurora, Mo. She played the piano for many years at the Elm Branch Christian Church, as well as other churches earlier in her life. She played guitar and sang at events while at the Ozarks Methodist Manor. She was active in 4-H while her chidren were in school. She married Loid A. Manis on June 5, 1932.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; five brothers, Taft, Hubert Memory, David, Elbert and Joe Turner; two sisters, Jewell Sims and flora Norris; a son, David Allen Manis; three daughters, Nile Brooks, Donna Lurvey and Alpha Manis.
Survivors include two sons, Dane Manis (and wife, Sherry) of Lenexa, Kan., and Gerald Manis of Moab, Utah; a daughter, Leah Arnhart of Shawnees, Kan; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. (CDT) today at the Cafton-Cantrell Funeral Chapel in Aurura, Mo. The Rev. Ed Meimeyer will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Marionville I.O.O.F Cemetery in Aurora, Mo.
Arrangements are by Cafton-Cantrell Funeral Home of Aurora, Mo.
Patsy Stark, 68
Patsy Winona Stark, 68, Great Falls, Mont., formerly of Portales, died Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Benefis East Hospital in Great Falls.
She was born on April 13, 1936, in Sardis, Okla., to Anna Lorraine and Charles Thomas Hamilton.
When she was a baby, the family moved from Oklahoma to Cahone, Colo. She attended high school in Dove Creek. During her junior year in high school, she married Dale Edward Davis. They were stationed in Roswell. Following the ending of that marriage, she moved her young family to California and then to Portales. She married Doyle Stark on Sept. 30, 1968, in Portales.
Family members said they enjoyed traveling in their motor home and she often decorated cakes and enjoyed listening to country Gospel music.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David and LaRue Hamilton; two sisters, Bonnie Lee and Lana Hamilton; a son, Robert Dale “Bob” Stark; and by her husband.
Survivors include two sons, Charles Floyd “Chuck” Stark of Great Falls, Mont., Richard Lynn “Ricky” Stark (and wife, Angelina) of Iowa; and a step-son, Gene Stark of Lawton, Okla.; two step-daughters, Sondra Wylie of Oklahoma City and Renee Balthrop of Marlow, Okla.; three grandchildren, Robert Stark of Great Falls, Mont. and Cristy Nalvarte of Riverside, Calif., both of whom are adopted, and Ariel Dawn Stark of Kansas; seven step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, L. Edison “Eddie” Hamilton of Bells, Texas; and a sister, Betsy Freeman of Portales.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday at Portales Cemetery. Tommy Kent will officiate the services.
Honorary pallbearers will be all friends and family.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Jack Sturman, 82
Jack Sturman, 82, of Tulia, Texas, died Friday, June 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born on May 21, 1922, in Elida, to John Floyd and Ruby Bell Sturman.
He was preceded in death by his wife.
He married Wanda Haislip on Dec. 24, 1950, in Portales. They moved to Tulia in 1951, where they owned and operated J-Gee Department Store for 50 years. He was a member of the American Legion, Tulia Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and the Swisher County Industrial Foundation. He volunteered in 1942 for service in the United States Army.
Family members said his training included Peery, Ohio and Camp Campbell in Kentucky (now Fort Campbell) where they formed the Ordinance Maintenance Battalion of the 12th Armored Division. The division was deployed in France in support of Patton’s 3rd Army in its drive through France to Germany. His division was pulled out of the line by General Patton to move to the support of the embattled forces at Bastogne, gaining the title of the “Mystery Division of this Division.” The unit then veered south into Austria. He suffered injuries when his heavy equipment vehicle struck a land mine. He received the French Commemorative Medal “Croix de Guerre” (French military decoration for bravery in action) and a personal letter of commendation from then-President Harry Truman.
Survivors include a son, Craig Sturman of Amarillo; a daughter, Jeffie Hamar of Clovis; two brothers, Bill of Fresno, Calif., and Frank of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Floydene Groves of Las Cruces and Janie Sturman of Salina, Calif.; two grandchildren, Cricket Hamar of Los Angeles and Tyler Hamar of Portales.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. (CDT) Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Tulia, Texas. The Rev. Charles Davenport will officiate the services.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 450, Tulia, Texas 79088.
Arrangements are by Wallace Funeral Home of Tulia.
Teresa Swaim, 30
Teresa Swaim, 30, of Portales, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 7, 1973, in Clovis, to Jolene and Will Jaquess.
She grew up in Clovis and Portales. She also lived in Denver and Albuquerque before returning to Portales. She married Cody Swaim on Oct. 18, 1997. She worked in the accounting office at the local Wal-Mart for five years. Family members said she enjoyed cooking, cross-stitching, growing flowers and making floral arrangements. She attended Faith Christian Family Church in Clovis.
She was preceded in death by a great-grandmother, Bessie Jaquess; and by a number of aunts and uncles.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Cody James Swaim of Portales; her father, Will Jaquess (and wife, Diane) of San Antonio; her mother, Jolene Perkins (Mike) of Sentinel, Okla.; her mother and father-in-law, Becky and Don Swaim of Portales; her grandparents, Joyce and Dale Vandiver of Albuquerque and Ethel and K.P. Jaquess and Lavern Robbins, all of Portales; a great-grandmother, Avis Simpson of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Darrel Jaquess of San Antonio and Russell Perkins of Denver; two sisters, Sue Reynoso (Angel) of LaVernia, Texas, and Pamela Warrlock of San Antonio; a brother-in-law, Tim Swaim of Portales; a niece, Laci Warrlock; and numerous cousins.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel in Portales. The Rev. Don Hay will officiate the services.
Burial will be at Portales Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Joe Terry, Heath and Brian Jaquess, James Chambers, Tim Swaim, and Angel Reynoso.
Arrangements are by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
Doris Carpenter, 72
Doris Carpenter, 72, of Portales, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.
She was born on May 22, 1932, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Dorothy and Everett Boggs.
She lived in Grand Rapids, Mich., until the age of 15 when her family moved to Wayland, Mich. She married Verne Carpenter on June 26, 1951, in Archibald, Ohio. The couple moved to Portales in 1975.
She was a 4-H leader and active in the PTA while her children were in school. She was also involved in the Portales High School band boosters club. Family members said she was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, cooking, bowling, scrapbooking and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Everett Jr. and Dennis Boggs.
Survivors include her husband; a son, David Carpenter of Carbondale, Colo.; five daughters, Nancy Nutt of Grand Rapids, Mich., Barbara Roybal (and husband, Larry) of Santa Fe, Diane Baca (Eddie) of Portales, Deborah Carpenter of Roswell and Dannette Lucero (Bennie) of Rockport, Texas; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Ferguson of Federal Heights, Colo.
Services have been held. Father Tobin Hitt officiated the services.
Arrangements were by Wheeler Mortuary of Portales.
