Obituaries

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Jacqueline Merrill, 54, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024

Jacqueline Merrill, 54, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Del Sol Hospital in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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Published: 02 April 2024 02 April 2024

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Michael Anthony Cisneros, 61, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 01 April 2024 01 April 2024

Michael Anthony Cisneros, 61, of Silver City passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at La Posada Nursing Home in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

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Robert "Bob" Speer, 81, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 01 April 2024 01 April 2024

Robert "Bob" Speer, 81, resident of Deming passed away Thursday March 28, 2024.  Arrangements are pending.

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Trent Ryan McCalmon, 54, a resident of Lordsburg, NM

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Published: 29 March 2024 29 March 2024

Trent Ryan McCalmon, 54, of Lordsburg passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Ruth O. Garcia,76, a resident of Bayard, NM

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Published: 28 March 2024 28 March 2024

GarciaRuthRuth O. Garcia,76, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born November 16, 1947 to Epitacio Ochoa and Jesusita P. Gutierrez Ordoñez in Silver City, NM.

Ruth was an amazing mom and grandma; always helping everyone.  She loved yard sales, going thrifting, and traveling.  She enjoyed going out to eat with her family. 

She is survived by her two sons, Ernest Alcorta and wife Melissa of Hurley; Rudy Mesa and wife Maria of Silver City; four daughters, Jessica Dominguez and husband Richard of Bayard; Susan Alcorta-Garcia and fiancé Michael Duran of Bayard; Lisa Aguirre of Las Cruces, NM; Margaret Portillo and husband Valentin of Palomas, Mexico; sixteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one brother, Pete Ordoñez of Hurley; numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one granddaughter, Aubree Sue Sepulveda; two sisters, Roxanne Sanchez and Joann Gonzales.

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Caroline Grado, 87, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 28 March 2024 28 March 2024

GradoC2Caroline Grado, 87, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.  She was born June 1, 1936 in Antonito, CO to Victor and Deluvina Saiz DeHerrera.

Carol will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend; she was the embodiment of selflessness, kindness, and love.

Carol's passion for cooking for her family and others was her joy. Her culinary creations were not just meals; they were expressions of her love and care for those around her.  Cooking for her family was such a staple in her home, it inspired her children to carry it on through-out their families. The warmth of her kitchen and the delicious aromas that filled her home will forever be etched in their memories.

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Gloria Yvonne Kasparian, 79, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 27 March 2024 27 March 2024

Gloria Yvonne Kasparian, 79, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 in Las Cruces. Services are pending 

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