ROBERT JOHN FULTON, age 70, of Las Cruces, NM departed this life for his life eternal at Three Crosses Regional Hospital, Las Cruces, on February 28, 2024.  Robert's journey began on June 12, 1953, in Gibson City, IL.  He was raised by his loving parents the late Robert J. Fulton and Betty L. Fulton. His biological mother, Leata Meyer Fulton, departed this world on June 13, 1953.

Robert was a 1971 Graduate of Melvin-Sibley High School, Melvin, IL, where he was fondly known as "Steamboat".  Upon graduation, he decided to leave the farm he grew up on, in Sibley, IL and   move to Leoti, KS.  There he met and married Gloria Medina on September 6,1975.  From their union, he was blessed with the birth of his two children: Travis J. Fulton (Addie) and Kacie L. McKinney (Jace) both of Scott City, KS.  He married Mary Aragon Tucker on May 25, 2000, in Hawaii.  Their marriage added three beautiful stepdaughters to his life: Sabrina Reyes (Andrew) of Coppell, TX, Leah Tucker of Eagle, ID, and Ericah Schmucker of Alexandria, VA.

After giving 27 years of service to Wheatland Electric in Scott City, KS he retired in 2007.  He and Mary later moved to Las Cruces, NM where Robert spent countless hours enjoying the outdoors and working in his yard.  He loved animals, loved to tell stories, reminiscence, and in general, enjoyed engaging in conversation with friends and family.   As a member of Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church in Las Cruces, he engaged in deepening his faith through Bible study and small group discussion.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Robert was truly a caring and humble man.  He will be missed by those who remain behind; his mother; spouse Mary; his children and stepchildren; eight grandchildren: Dylan Fulton, Josh Fulton, Derek and Noah McKinney, Isabella, and Seth Reyes, Christian and Ethan Schmucker; sister Karen Terry (Tim) of Linn Creek, MO and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, sister Brenda K. Osborne, and his grandparents, Thurman and Florence Fulton, Earl and Melba Fischer, and John and Lizzie Meyer.

The Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 22, 2024, beginning at 9:15 AM, a rosary at 9:30 AM followed by the Memorial Mass at 10 AM at Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, 5035 Holsome Road, Las Cruces, NM 88011.

The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Price & Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, KS 67871.  Inurnment will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KS.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Knights of Columbus Council # 15850 in memory of Robert. C/O Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com