Obituaries

Enrique Miguel de la Vega, 90, of Silver City passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2025.

 

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.  Father Oliver Obele will officiate.  Military honors will be accorded.

"Hank" as he was affectionately known, was born June 13, 1935 in Los Angeles, California to Enrique and Eileen de la Vega.  He had served his country honorably in the United States Air Force.  Upon his return, he was a well-known artist and sculptor with many of his works throughout the United States.  Hank was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and was an Honorary Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years.

Hank is survived by his wife, Darleene; six children, Leonor de la Vega-Guy (James Guy) of California, Rocky de la Vega of Albuquerque, NM, Lisa Marie de la Vega of California, Michael de la Vega of California, Christopher de la Vega (Alie Baxter) of London, England and Nicholas de la Vega (Denisa de la Vega) and their children Suki and Lou-Lou of London, England.

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Maria "Mary" Yniguez Grijalva, 105, of Bayard, NM, went home to be with the Lord and her cloud of witnesses on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Fort Bayard Medical Center, in Santa Clara, NM.  She was born February 18, 1920 to her parents, Cesario and Francisca (De Leon) Yniguez in Tepatitlan de Morelos, Jalisco, Mexico. 

Mary came to the United States at the age of 4.  Her mother died when Mary was just 11 years old and she was tasked with raising her three younger siblings.  She married her husband, Mariano Grijalva and together they raised five children. Mary was a strong, spirited woman of great faith, known for her resilience and zest for life. Her lively personality brought joy to those around her. She found great joy in gardening, dancing to her favorite tunes, playing cards and cherishing time with her beloved family.   She was a devoted, mother, grandmother and friend. 

She is survived by her three daughters, Annie (Eloy) Gonzales, Sally (Sonny) Young and Betty Quintanar; her sixteen grandchildren; her numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Mariano Grijalva; her two sons, Mario Yniguez and Louie Grijalva; her three brothers, Felipe Yniguez, Savino Yniguez and Meme Yniguez; her sister, Lupe Yniguez. 

Cysco Diego Cisneros, 25, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, June 19, 2025 at University Medical Center in El Paso, Tx.  He was born July 6, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM to Philip Cisneros and Valerie Valencia.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 1st from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6pm with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting.  The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10am at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Ephraim Ezulike officiating.  Concluding service interment will follow at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery. 

Arlene "Bird" Bradberry, 71, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 8, 1954 to her parents, Hubert Finley and Eileen Grace (Hines) Allsup in Truth or Consequences, NM. 

Our hearts are broken by the loss of our beloved Bird. She was the heart of her family and a light in her community. Her generous spirit, fierce loyalty, deep devotion to family, and boundless kindness to all were just a glimpse of her beautiful soul. She will be missed more than words can express. Through her life, she taught those around her an invaluable lesson: always make time for the people you love and for those who simply need someone to love them. Heaven has surely gained an angel, and those who love her take comfort in knowing they will see her again. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Bradberry; her two sons, Beau Bradberry (Shalako) of Silver City, NM and Britton Bradberry (Shelby) of Silver City, NM; her daughter, Autumn Bruton (Beau) of Cliff, NM; her three brothers, Herby Allsup (Dibs) of Gila, NM, Lonnie Allsup (Cheryl) of Mule Creek, NM and Timmie Allsup (Tasha) of Cliff, NM; her seven grandchildren, Aspen Bruton, Sienna Wood (Casey), Mesa Bruton, Baron Bradberry, Easton Bradberry, Bay Bradberry and Arlo Bradberry; her two great-grandchildren, Saylor and Sage Wood.  She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Hazel Rae Donaldson, 68, of Gila, NM entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2025.  She was born on April 12, 1957 in Northern Sacramento, CA to Patsy and Smokey Sullivan. She was one of four children and the only girl.

When Hazel was young, they moved around a lot. When they finally settled roots ending up in Gila, NM. She went to Cliff High School. She was on the cheer team and said it was the highlight of her high school career. They won several trophies in competition.

In 1979 she was married to her loving husband, Buddy Donaldson, in Tyrone, NM at the community center. In March of 1980 Hazel and Buddy were sealed in the Mesa, AZ temple for time and all eternity.

In the years to come welcomed 3 boys into their family; Levi, Clay and Terril. They moved all over the country due to Buddy being a travel nurse. Eventually they found their way to Springville, AZ where Hazel was a stay-at-home mom and later became a real estate agent with her best friend Cindy. She thought of Cindy as more than a best friend but rather as her "should have been sister."

Arlene "Bird" Bradberry, 71, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born March 8, 1954 to her parents, Hubert Finley and Eileen Grace (Hines) Allsup in Truth or Consequences, NM. 

She is survived by her loving husband, Edwin Bradberry; her two sons, Beau Bradberry (Shalako) of Silver City, NM and Britton Bradberry (Shelby) of Silver City, NM; her daughter, Autumn Bruton (Beau) of Cliff, NM; her three brothers, Herby Allsup (Dibs) of Gila, NM, Lonnie Allsup (Cheryl) of Mule Creek, NM and Timmie Allsup (Tasha) of Cliff, NM; her seven grandchildren, Aspen Bruton, Sienna Wood (Casey), Mesa Bruton, Baron Bradberry, Easton Bradberry, Bay Bradberry and Arlo Bradberry; her two great-grandchildren, Saylor and Sage Wood. 

Visitations will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 4:00pm-5:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels (Santa Clara, NM).  The funeral service will be held Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am at Cliff School Gymnasium (Cliff, NM) with Bishop Lester Ivans officiating.  Following the service, she will be laid to rest at Gila/Mesa Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Harley Allsup, Garret Allsup, Tanner Allsup, Tatton Allsup, Casey Wood and Rusty Reed. 

Tammy Jean Marr, 84, of Bayard passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Hazel Rae Donaldson, 68, a resident of Gila, NM entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.