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In Memoriam
Walter Craig Hall, 78, Clayton, passed away on August 12, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends.
He is survived by his brother Jimmy Hall (Wanna), Clayton; his children, Shane Hall (Melanie), Roswell; Tony Hall, La Junta, Colorado and Micah Regan (Kevin), Austin, Texas; and his eight grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Clayton, Cal Farley’s Boy’s Ranch or the Herzstein Memorial Museum in Clayton or a charity of your choice.
Leonard Allen Herrington, 79, passed away on September 4, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Webster Grove, Missouri, on September 7, 1942. His father, Hubert Gillis Herrington, was a civilian with the Army Corp of Engineers, so Leonard moved often during his early years, even as far as Alaska. His mother, Erula Anderson Herrington, was a registered nurse. He went to school in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he decided to become a cowboy and attended TCU’s Ranch Training Program. He later graduated from Sul Ross State University with a B.S. in Range Animal Science and was named Outstanding Student.
Leonard married Marcella Wichman, a love match that lasted 57 years. They moved
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Leonard and Marcella loved to travel and hike. They crossed the Andes, Alps, and the Himalayas (in a bus). They also hiked the Chilkoot Trail in Alaska, and the highest peaks in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Oklahoma. In 2009 he retired from banking and moved to Bozeman from the flatlands of Amarillo.
Leonard is survived by his lovely wife, Marcella Herrington, Bozeman; sons, Allen Herrington (wife Debra), Dallas; and Bert Herrington, Ft. Worth; and two grandchildren.
Michael Ray Goodson, 68, Socorro, passed away on September 16, 2022.
He is survived by his wife Ellen Goodson; children: Stacey Curtis (Chase), Bill Goodson (Beth), Treyson Johnson (Courtney); 7 grandchildren: Sawyer, Parker, Billy, Bo, Michele, L.B., Kelby; brothers: Ed Goodson, Wes Goodson (Michael); sister Toni Montessi (Jim), also many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mike was born on February 5, 1954, in Poteau, Oklahoma to Mike and Johnnie. They lived in Buck Creek, Oklahoma until 1962 when his folks packed up and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mike graduated from Valley High School. He received a welding certificate from TVI. He worked as a welder for several years until he was offered an opportunity to start trapping. His love for trapping, hunting, and the outdoors was overwhelming to all. As a trapper he started working for R.L Cox Co. and found his ideal spot.
In 1979 he met the love of his life Ellen Shelton, they married in 1981. The two worked together and enjoyed life with each other from then on. They were blessed with three children. They went on to take over R.L. Cox Co. and continue the family tradition.
There was nothing better than Mike taking his kids and grandkids hunting, fishing, and camping.
He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Elmer B. Rigoni, 89, Belen, went to meet his Lord on July 23, 2022 while in his home with his wife of 37 years at his side. Elmer
was born on May 8, 1933, in Roy, New Mexico, to Emilio and Edith Rigoni.
He attended NMSU for a period of time after graduating from high school but decided ranching was more to his liking. He traded cattle and operated the family ranch until 1980 at which time he moved to central New Mexico where he was involved in various endeavors.
Everyone who knew Elmer will agree that he was special and one of a kind. His quick wit, stories and sense of humor were so creative and captivating. He had an honest respect for everyone he knew. He was so talented and excelled in everything he did. Elmer loved being a pilot, cowboy, riding a good horse and catching wild cattle. And boy could he cook; from polenta to shrimp scampi, he was one of the best. He recently said, “I lived a good life; have good boys, and know love.”
Elmer often showed his love through a great meal. Cooking big cowboy breakfast every morning with the boys, guests and the ranch hands gathered around a big table gave him great joy. His love for Jody was sweet and they would share kindnesses and her love and interest in horse training as well as horseback riding together in the mountains.
He lived a very full and colorful life. So much more can be said of Elmer, but he wouldn’t want it. He asked only that he be remembered in the hearts and minds of the people he loved and the many lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife, Jody; his sister Rosalie; three sons, Rick (Madeline), Terry (Peggie) and Ron; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren .
He will be forever remembered and missed by all who knew and loved him.
Evelyn Carlisie Yates, Silver City, has passed away. Evelyn was a long time rancher in the area. She was also a CowBelle throughout her adult life. She is sorely missed.
Editor’s Note: Email caren@aaalivestock.com. Memorial donations may be sent to the Cattlegrowers’ Foundation, a 501(c)3, tax deductable charitable foundation serving the rights of ranch families and educating citizens on governmental actions, policies and practices. Cattlegrowers Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 7517, Albuquerque, NM 87194. The New Mexico Stockman runs memorials as a courtesy to its readers. If families & friends would like to see more detail, verbatim pieces must be emailed to us, & may be printed at 10¢ per word. ▫
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