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Obituaries
Obituary notices.
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Jose M Reyes, 46, a resident of Silver, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, October 10, 2025, in Silver City, New Mexico. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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Margaret Marie Davis Scott, 83, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Margaret Marie Davis (Scott) was born in North Hollywood, California. She graduated from Antelope Valley High School in Lancaster, California. In 1961 she met and married Henry Lee Scott and they had their first daughter Carrie Lee.
In 1962, together, they packed up and drove their young family north on the Alaska Highway and became pioneers in a remote area of the Last Frontier. In 1963, their second daughter, Julie Ann was born. Together they built a homestead and lived from the land. Many adventures followed including hunting, fishing, fur trapping and travels throughout the state of Alaska.
In 2009, after 48 years of marriage, she lost the love of her life. Margaret then settled in New York State near her oldest daughter and enjoyed many local events as well as traveling around the world with her favorite niece Cheryl.
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Alfredo "Kiki" Hurtado, 88, entered eternal rest Friday, August 1, 2025.
Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in knowing that "Kiki" is now at peace…
His kindness, love, and unwavering spirit will forever live in the memories of those who knew him. He touched the lives of so many and left a legacy in baseball, family and community that will remain in our heart forever.
Please join us in a celebration of life, at the Bayard Community Center on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 3:00pm. In honor of "Kiki" please wear your favorite baseball shirt, cap or anything baseball. Hope to see you all there.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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Nadine Chavarria, 51, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Gila Regional Medical Center. She was born November 9, 1973 in Silver City, NM.
Nadine will always be remembered for her creativity. The Halloween costumes she made her daughter and her face makeup she would do on herself, were the most creative and amazing work. The love she had for her daughter Gabby, her cats Kiss and Potato, her brother Mando and sister Liza. All her nieces and nephews. She was their biggest fan. Nadine loved attending rock concerts with her daughter and niece. She loved rock music. Nadine was a Girl Scout Leader for her daughters' troop for 11 years and coached baseball for many years. Nadine was a great friend willing to help anyone in need. She was always just a phone call away. She had a big heart that never made anyone feel judged, and would support others through thick and thin. Nadine was a big advocate for live disease. She would have loved anyone to become an organ donor like she was.
She is survived by her daughter Gabriella Arciero, her mother Lorraine Correa, one brother Amando Ortiz (Tanya), one sister Liza Villalba, and her Grandmother Susie Correa.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
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Michelle Rivera Trujillo, 47, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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In Loving Memory of Jose Angel Ojeda
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jose Angel Ojeda on October 3, 2025, in Columbus, New Mexico.
A memorial service will take place Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Baca's Funeral Chapels at 12:30 in the afternoon. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
Born on May 7, 1964, in the city he loved, Conchos, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose and Amelia Ojeda. Jose was many things such as a cherished brother to six siblings, a husband to Marisela Ojeda, a loving father to Victor, Edmundo, Leslie, and Jennifer, and a proud grandfather to five grandchildren.
Jose honorably served in law enforcement for thirteen years, dedicating himself to protecting and serving his community in Luna County.
Jose will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his generous heart, and his enduring strength. His warmth, humor, generosity, and compassion touched the lives of many and will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Shortly after his passing, his beloved mother, Amelia Ojeda, joined him in eternal rest a tender reunion between mother and son.
Forever in our hearts, may they both rest in eternal peace.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jose Angel Ojeda, please visit our floral store.
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Amelia Ojeda, 83, residente de Columbus fallecio el Martes 7 de Octubre de 2025 en el Centro Medico regional Vista de la Montaña en Las Cruces.
Amelia sera trasladada a la ciudad de Glendale, Arizona donde seran los servicios en la Funeraria West Resthaven.
Amelia nacio el dia 5 de Enero de 1942, en Estacion Conchos, Chihuahua, sus padres Manuela Montes y Pedro Hidalgo. Ella era una esposa, madre, abuela y bisabuela amorosa. Apreciaba cada momento junto a su familia y disfrutaba jugar lotería cada vez que podía, especialmente en los días festivos. Su amor, alegría y ternura unieron siempre a la familia. Ella fue el lazo que mantuvo a todos juntos. Siempre será amada y por siempre recordada. "El Señor es mi pastor; nada me faltará."— Salmo 23:1
A Amelia le sobreviven, su esposo Jose M. Ojeda, con quien estuvo casada 64 años; hijo, Rafael (Irma) Ojeda; 4 hijas, Evangelina (Benjamin) Cortez, Rosa (Reynaldo) Guillen, Maria (Vicente) Ruiz y Aracely Ojeda (Fredrik Hays); 17 nietos y 14 bisnietos.
Precedida en la muerte son sus papas, 2 hijos Carmelo y Jose Angel Ojeda y una hermana, Rosa Montes.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Amelia Ojeda, please visit our floral store.
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Blasa A. Chavarria, 89, of Santa Clara passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Blasa Alvarado Chavarria, please visit our floral store.
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