Obituary notices.

Cheryl Wood a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Cheryl Wood, entered eternal rest Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Marshall Moore, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Marshall Moore, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, January 15, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Jerry Santoyo, 57, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Jerry Santoyo, 57, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Sandra Lee Della-Ratta, 84, resident of Deming, NM - pending

Della RattaSSandra Lee Della-Ratta, 84, resident of Deming passed away Saturday January 13, 2024 in the comfort of her home.  Arrangements are pending.

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Sylvia Flores Duran, 64, a resident of Deming, NM

FloresSylviaSylvia Flores Duran, 64, longtime Deming resident passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Elder Daniel Macias will be officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. The service will be live streamed via zoom meeting. ID: 835-2936-6512 Passcode: 349269

Sylvia was born March 25, 1959 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua to Elena Flores. There are many words to describe Sylvia but the one word that stands out most for her was “Love.” Sylvia was a very loving, caring and giving woman and always put others before herself. She loved animals, especially her dogs. On March 13, 1986 Sylvia was baptized as one of Jehovah Witnesses in which she served Jehovah faithfully until her passing and looks forward to the resurrection in the near future. She loved her service to Jehovah and did all she could for her congregation. All those in the congregation, including the children, loved her and she always greeted them with love. Sylvia was known for her bubbly personality and distinguished laugh. Sylvia will be missed by the many hearts she touched.

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Jimmie Duane Parson, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM

Jimmie Duane Parson, 80, of Silver City passed away January 5, 2024 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Ida Jo Stewart, 95, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

Ida Jo Stewart, 95, a longtiime resident of Deming passed away Monday January 8, 2024 at Aristocrat Assisted Living Center in Alamogordo.  Arrangements are pending.

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Randall White, 74, a resident of Williamsburg, NM - pending

Randall White, 74, an Army Veteran and resident of Williamsburg, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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