Obituary notices.

Eugene “Gene” Thomas Peterson, 81, a resident of Deming, NM

PetersonEEugene “Gene” Thomas Peterson, 81, of Deming passed away on Saturday September 23, 2023 in the comfort of his home to be with his Lord.

A memorial service will be celebrated for Gene on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11 o’clock in the morning at the First United Methodist Church in Deming. Pastor Koreen Guillermo will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded by the United States Air Force. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Gene was born August 26, 1942 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Russell & Edna Peterson. He graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1960. Gene is a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Hawaii for 3 years. His career after the Air Force started with Northwestern Bell & later transferred to AT&T. He was united in marriage to Joyce Anderson October 19, 1968. He worked in Des Moines & Humboldt with Northwestern Bell & transferred to AT&T in Storm Lake & later transferred to Elk Horn, Iowa. Elk Horn is a Danish community that brought a windmill over from Denmark. Gene was on the Danish Windmill board & was instrumental in helping restore the mill & traveling to Virginia to help the millwright with the restoration.

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Martha Aranda, 67, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

ArandaMMartha Aranda, 67, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Monday, September 11, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.  She was born July 31, 1956 in Deming, NM to Robert Quintero and Dolores Artiaga.

She is survived by her father, Robert Quintero of Deming; one son, Edward “Eddie” J. Aranda and wife Laura of Carlsbad, NM; two daughters, Veronica Peru of Silver City; Bernadette Rodriguez and husband Ronald of Silver City; eleven grandchildren, Alexandra, Michael, Angelica, Matthew, Gabriel, Hannah, Savannah, Makennah, Liam, Penelope and Sevina; five great grandchildren, Jordyn, Justyn, Adryan, Haevyn, and Zaidyn; three brothers, Robert Quintero and wife Debbie Leigh of Jacksonville, FL; Javier Quintero of Las Cruces; Manny Flores of Hobbs.  She was preceded in death by her mother, her husband, Edward Aranda, her son, Francisco Barrio (2009), her brother, Mario Quintero.

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Randall Beachy, 70, a resident of Mimbres, NM - pending

Randall Beachy, 70, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Friday, September 22, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Sally Perez Alvarez, 87, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

Sally Perez Alvarez, 87, longtime Deming resident passed away Thursday September 21, 2023 in the comfort of home.  Arrangements are pending.

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Cecilia Hinsley Sandoval, 97, a resident of Tyrone, NM

SandovalCCecilia Hinsley Sandoval, 97, of Tyrone, passed away September 9, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil will be at 10 am on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Santa Clara Catholic Church.  The Funeral Liturgy will follow immediately thereafter.  The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Cipriano, who preceded her in death in 1998.  Serving as Cecilia’s casket bearers will be Ruben “Sando” Sandoval, Albert Sandoval, Adam Sandoval, Diego Sandoval, Anthony Sandoval, John Treadway and AJ Sandoval. 

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Cecilia Hinsley Sandoval, please visit our floral store.

Christine Aguilar Rivera, 72, a resident of Deming, NM

RiveraCChristine Aguilar Rivera was born on February 4, 1951, in Deming, New Mexico. She was born to Ramona Ramos and Juan Aguilar and when God made her, he said “Ta-Da!” Christine resided in Deming until she was 13 years old, and her family moved to sunny Southern California. Christine attended Killingsworth Junior High in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, and graduated from Artesia High School in Lakewood, CA in 1970. Christine was a proud Chicana during the time of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and La Causa, “a movement to organize Mexican American farm workers.” She participated in the planned walkout of Mexican American high-school students in Los Angeles, protesting inequality in the public education system in March 1968. Christine was an excellent student and attended Cerritos Junior College, with a major in Chicano Studies. Si, se puede!

Christine married Richard Paul Rivera on December 1, 1973, on a rainy day in Artesia, CA. She believed that rain on your wedding day was good luck. On October 3, 1975, they were blessed with their daughter, Tanya Christine Rivera. Christine referred to Tanya as a Chingona, “a mujer who is intelligent, fearless, and can get things done.” Nine years later, another blessing was bestowed on them when Armando (Mondo) Richard Rivera was born on December 15, 1984. Lifelong best friends were created that year.  Christine loved her children and was always the first person to like and comment on their social media posts. She was also the first to tell them when they were getting out of line. 

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Robin Lee Simmons, 61, a resident of Fort Sumner, NM

SimmonsRRobin Lee Simmons went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2023 in Clarksville, TN. Robin was born to the home of GW and Laona Simmons on October 5, 1961 in Deming, New Mexico.

Robin attended Deming Schools and earned his GED in 1983. He started working on a pig farm learning the value of hard work and how to save his money. Those years afforded him the opportunity to attend college. He earned a Bachelor’s of Education at Eastern New Mexico University in 1989 and a Masters of Religious Education at Andersonville Theological Seminary in 2002.

He loved to paint, cowboy and dance. Dancing led him to a dance floor in Las Cruces, NM where he met his sweet Texan Jean. They were married on June 13, 1986 at Hill Baptist Church in Las Cruces, NM. They were faithfully married for 35 years and raised two boys together, who were his pride and joy.

Making their home in Fort Sumner NM, Robin didn’t skip a beat in fully immersing himself in this small town. Working part time for the McCollum Ranch and the Gammill and Gunn Farm’s he was soon offered a 5th Grade Elementary teaching position and a coaching position. Before he knew it, he was teaching, coaching, ranching and farming and loving every second of it. He enjoyed painting, hunting, raising bird dogs, rodeo, assisting in 4-H, FFA and sports.

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Nathan Darrel Kishbaugh, 42, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM

KishbaughNNathan Kishbaugh, 42, our beloved Nathan Darrel Kishbaugh went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in his home in San Lorenzo.  The family was blessed with him when he was born on March 25, 1981.  Even with health issues, he was always smiling and trying to make people laugh.  He touched the lives of many people in the various school districts he attended and participated in Special Olympics.  He competed in the mile walk and then bocci when long distance walking became difficult.  As a young child, his grandfather, Jesse introduced him to heavy machinery and Nathan loved talking about the backhoe and riding in a blade.  He loved spending time with his cousins and being teased and teasing back.  Family gatherings were always a major event when he was around.  He was the life of the party.  He also loved country music and went to concerts with his mother.  He also loved going to the movies.  Nathan had a tremendous respect for the police, sheriff and fire departments.  He wore a badge all the time. 

He is survived by his mother, Beth Kishbaugh; his grandfather, Jesse Allison; his cousins, Dale (Helen), Jason (Jen), Amanda (Ernesto), Michelle (Michael), Becky (John), April and Sean.  Uncle John (Ana), Uncle David, Uncle Ed (Kila) & Aunt Molly (John) and many other cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ann Allison; uncle Jay Dee Allison; and cousin Tabatha Kishbaugh. 

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