Obituaries

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Nabor Iturralde, 49, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 13 November 2023 13 November 2023

Nabor Iturralde, 49, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, November 6, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

William David Moreland, 71, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM

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Published: 11 November 2023 11 November 2023

MorelandWWilliam David Moreland, 71, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 13, 1952 to his parents, Omega Nelson and Marilyn (Jackson) Moreland in Silver City, NM.  He was a Haul Truck Driver for Freeport-McMoRan. 

He is survived by his two brothers, Walter C. Moreland (Ruth) of Santa Clara, NM and Rex Moreland (Peggy) of Massillon, OH; his sister Judy Hoyt of Arenas Valley, NM; his three uncles; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law Charles Hoyt. 

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating.  He will then be laid to rest at Santa Clara Cemetery following the service.  

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .     

Jennifer Boyle, 64, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 10 November 2023 10 November 2023

Jennifer Boyle, 64, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 10, 2023 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Vera Carroll, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023

Vera Carroll, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Estevan Sierra, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023

Estevan Sierra, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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

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Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023

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

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Published: 08 November 2023 08 November 2023

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

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Published: 07 November 2023 07 November 2023

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.

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