Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Amber Lee Simpson, 36, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Amber Lee joined her father, Drew Simpson, grandmother, Alicia V. Ybarra, uncle, Eddie Joe Ybarra and auntie, Dora in Heaven on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023. Amber was a beautiful woman who met life's struggles with the strength of a survivor.
Amber was a wonderful mother to the love of her life, her son, Joseph. They had an amazing bond and spent many hours together. They were each other's best friend.
Amber leaves her son Joseph a brother Jeremy and sister-in-law, Kori Ybarra, her mother Jo Ann Ybarra, uncle Steve, aunts Norma, Stella and Patty, along with each of their families. Amber adored her grandpa Adolfo E. Ybarra (Dofie) and her nieces and nephews.
We're gonna miss you Mimi, until we meet again, love you mom and Joseph.
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. A celebration of life and memorial service will take place at Ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Officiating will be Dr. Gilbert Arizaga.
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Robert Warren Conner, Jr., 94, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Bob Conner, age 94, walked up the steps of Heaven to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023. He passed away peacefully at home with two of his grandchildren by his side.
Bob was born on May 17, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico to Robert and Faye Conner. He grew up in Hagerman and graduated from Arizona State University. He proudly served as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army from 1951 to 1954 and made a career as an office manager of Bogle Farms in Dexter, NM. He resided in Silver City for the last 20 years. He was involved in many organizations throughout Arizona and New Mexico including Lions, Shriners and was a lifetime Elks member. He loved traveling in his 5th wheel “rig”, cruises, and other activities where he enjoyed taking photos of his travels.
Amber Lee Simpson, 36, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 29 December 2023 29 December 2023
Amber Lee Simpson, 36, of Silver City passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at her residence. Services are pending.
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Jesus "Ponchito" Delgado, 37, a resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 29 December 2023 29 December 2023
It is with a heavy heart we share the sudden loss of our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and nephew Jesus Delgado (Ponchito), who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
The viewing will begin at four thirty in the afternoon with the recitation of the Holy Rosary following at six on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at ten in the morning on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at St Ann’s Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment following at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Carlos Delgado, Pepe Torres, Saul Apodaca, Jose Tarango, Leroy Ayala, Tommy Gonzalez, Gibby Villegas, and Henry Jimenez. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Delgado, Jesus Nieto, David Padron, Emilio Jimenez, Martin Zuniga & Javi Paul.
Ponchito was born in Deming, New Mexico on April 20, 1986 to Jesus and Anna Delgado. Ponchito was a very loving and caring person that enjoyed activities with his family and friends. He also loved splurging on the little ones who knew him as uncle Chet and would often do things to make them feel special. Ponchito lived life to the fullest and was always willing to accept a challenge.
Miguel Angel Rangel Padilla, 26, a resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 29 December 2023 29 December 2023
Miguel Angel Rangel Padilla, 26, Deming resident passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 25, 2023.
A viewing will be held Friday, January 5, 2024 from 10 o’clock in the morning till 2:30 in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 3 at Mountain View Cemetery where Miguel will be laid to rest. Serving as pallbearers will be Cynthia Garza, Vanessa Garza, Rogelio Garza, Abelardo Contreras, David Lucero, Jose Emilo Lopez, and Genieve Rivera.
Miguel was born March 24, 1997 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Jose Luz Rangel Padilla and Virginia Alfaro. Miguel was a very loving, caring, and outgoing person who loved to joke around with his friends and family. Anyone he met or came across; he always had a nickname for them and a joke to go along with it. He enjoyed the many things in life that came his way. Miguel was a fan of the Las Vegas Raiders, he loved to listen to music and enjoyed cooking and was a very good cook to say the less. He also enjoyed vehicles, all types. But what he really loved the most was his family, especially his nieces and nephews who he looked at and loved as his own children. The sudden loss of our beloved Miguel has hurt us tremendously and he will truly be missed by his many friends and family. May he rest in Gods Kingdom.
Manuel D. Gonzales, 86, a resident of Bayard, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 29 December 2023 29 December 2023
Manuel D. Gonzales, 86, passed on entering into eternal rest on December 25 2023.
Manuel was born August 1, 1937, in Sliver City, N.M. He is son of Rosa Dominguez and Geronimo Gonzales and preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Theodora Mecendez, Edward Gonzales, Jose Gonzales, Basilio Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, Albert Gonzales and Concha Millan. He is survived by one brother, Geronimo Gonzales (Beatrice), his two children; (son) Manuel Gonzales of Arenas Valley, (daughter) Maxine (Ole) Llamas of Mesa, Arizona. Also, our four Grand-children, Steven Anthony Madrid (Jamie) of Morenci, Az. Stephanie Anissa Madrid of Morenci, Az. Katrina Nikole Sanchez (Oscar) of Las Cruces, N.M. Manuel Gonzales III of Arenas Valley, NM. Also, our seven Great Grand-children; Beverly Christine Sanchez, Joseph Andrew Sanchez, Sofia Mckenzie Sanchez, Nickolas Ethan Sanchez, Rachel Raelynn Madrid, Elliana Ellen Madrid, Cameila Amor Madrid, including numerous nieces and nephews.
James Hiltsley, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 28 December 2023 28 December 2023
James Hiltsley, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2023 at his residence. Jim (Sarge) was born to his parents, Arthur and Marion (Mahar) Hiltsley near Schenectady, New York in 1943. In the early 1950's, his family re-located to Albuquerque NM where he discovered his passion of cowboying. He graduated Highland High School in 1961 and went on to play football at UTEP where he was later drafted to play for the Dallas Cowboys. He declined the offered and joined the U.S. NAVY instead. He proudly served 4 years during the Vietnam war and was honorably discharged. He rode the rodeo circuit for a few years, riding bareback broncos. In the mid 1970's he joined the NM State Police where he served for 25 years, eventually retiring in Silver City as a Sergeant in the mid 1990's.
During his early years in the State Police, he met the love of his life and married Cheryl. They lovingly raised their daughter Tracey who later went on the be a highly successful medical professional and veteran.
Shirley Easley, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 28 December 2023 28 December 2023
Shirley Easley, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.