Obituary notices.

William Clair Scott, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM

William Clair Scott was transferred to Heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023; he was 73 years old.  Bill was born on July 8, 1950.  He was an Army Veteran and spent much of his life serving this nation from Vietnam through Desert Storm, after 22 years of service retiring as an Infantry Master Sergeant. 

He is survived by his wife, Janis; two children, Sheryl Simpson of AL, and Robert Scott of Silver City, NM; four grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, William, and Samuel; nine great grandchildren, as well as his sister, Carolyn Longberry and her family of Colorado Springs, CO.

He will be laid to rest with a small ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on November 27th.  Cremation has taken place at Terrazas crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

Tomasa Garcia de Porras, 89, a former resident of Deming, NM

PorrasTTomasa Garcia de Porras, 89, a former resident of Deming passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 in Las Cruces. She was born December 21, 1933 in Janos, Chihuahua to Transito Garcia Nananjo and Petra Garcia Mendoza.

Visitation will begin Friday, November 10, 2023 from 4 to 6 o’clock in the evening at Baca’ Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be recited at 6 led by Irma Jaurequi. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Deacon Art Gutierrez will officiate.

Tomasa is survived by her children Hilario Porras Garcia, Victor M. Porras Garcia, Oscar Porras Garcia, Jose Porras, Mario (Leticia Bonilla) Porras Garcia, Florinda Porras Garcia, Socorro (Michael Dobyns) Porras Garcia, and Marcelia (Victor Manuel Hernandez) Porras Garcia; 3 siblings Agapito Garcia-Garcia, Alex Garcia-Garcia, and Socorro Garcia- Garcia; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

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Susan Berry, 68, a resident of Mimbres, NM - pending

Susan Berry, 68, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Alice Jane Roberson, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM

RobersonAAlice Jane Roberson, age 84, formerly of Illinois, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence.

She was a beautiful mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Clyde Milburn, sister Becky Perugini, and brother-in-law Melvin Perugini.  Her two children and their spouses survive her. Pam Ryder (John), Scott Roberson (Deborah), sister Sara Murry and brother-in-law Louie Murry.  She had numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  No service will be held at this time per her wishes.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the one you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

George Howard Burfiend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM

BurfiendGGeorge Howard Burfiend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1931 in Traverse City, MI to Howard and Orpha F. Burfiend.

Our dad grew up on a farm in Michigan when you still worked the fields with horses.  All his life he either was working or in bed resting for the next day of work.  Even on vacation he worked.  The only time he hated working was if there was snow on the ground. At age 37 he became a type 1 diabetic when there was very little that could be done for you and when he passed away at 92 he had an insulin pump and sensor.  He fought and battled the disease every single second of his life.  He was an inspiration to all who knew him.  The last 30 years of his life he was able to enjoy a life filled with his wife, kids, grandkids, and great granddaughter.  Family was his entire world.  Not a second went by that he wasn’t wanting to know what everyone was up to. 

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Hector Manuel Trevizo Jr., 42, a resident of Deming, NM

TrevizoHHector Manuel Trevizo Jr., 42, lifelong resident of Deming passed away October 30, 2023 in El Paso, TX.
Viewing will begin Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 4 to 6 o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 6 led by Angela Trevizo. The Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Tom Smith will officiate.

Hector was born November 6, 1980 in Deming to Hector Trevizo and Hortencia Granillo. He was a very talented mechanic and enjoyed repairing vehicles, especially working on his motorcycle. Hector was lover of music and loved to play his guitar. He also had a love for roosters. He was known as a very friendly and loving caring person but what he loved the most was his family. He was such a loving and caring father to his children.

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Ray “Monchi” Murillo, 79, former resident of Silver City, NM

MurilloRamonRay “Monchi” Murillo, 79, former resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest at his granddaughter’s home in Phoenix, AZ after battling COPD. Monchi, was born to Adan and Estela Grijalva in March of 1944 in Silver City, NM, where he also received education.

He later joined the U.S Navy serving our country as a Gunners mate from 1960-1964. He returned home after serving and worked underground at the Santa Rita mines for many years. Although many knew Monchi as a man of a few words, he was also known as the life of the party. Throw on some “Baby, I like it” and he was ready to bust out the moves. He loved to dance, not only did he dance but he sang to his grandchildren too. He also loved traveling, camping and his all-time favorite hobby was cruising downtown in his Chevy.

Ray Murillo is survived by his beloved wife, Lorena Murillo, his 5 children; Lori, Blanca, Kenny & Javier (Carlos Murillo 1974- 2013). His 16 grandchildren; Adrian, Carla, Sabrina, Damien, Sianna, Junior, Raymond, Crystal, Josephine, (Charlie Murillo 1992-2017) Christopher, Michael, Joshua, Brandon, Alexander, Destiny, his great grandchildren; nieces & nephews, sisters Eva & Lilly and friends who were family, Louie & Renee, Marcy, Stephanie, Valerie, Drew and their husbands and wives as well as his brothers and sisters in law and childhood friend John Madrid

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Gabriel Martinez, 47, a resident of Silver City, NM

MartinezGabGabriel Martinez, 47, entered heaven's gates on October 25th 2023.

Gabriel was born May 27th 1976 to his loving parents, Isabel Jaure and David Martinez.

Gabriel was a loving father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend. He cherished everyone in his life and told them he loved them as much as one person possibly could. Gabriel was extremely smart and could truly do ANYTHING. He was a very skilled carpenter/craftsman and needed no instructions to get any project done. He loved showing off his work and talking about everything he made. Gabriel also loved all animals and wanted to bring home every stray dog or cat he saw. Gabriel loved his children and grandchildren more than anything, his favorite thing to do was spend time with them.

Gabriel is survived by his 4 children, Alexis Gomez, Sergio Lucero, Roman and Isabella Martinez; one brother Ray Garcia; two sisters, Deborah and Michelle Martinez; five grandchildren, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Zeruiah and Keziah Perez and Valentina Lucero; his best friend/cousin, Willie and his best friend, Manny.

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