Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Robin Lee Simmons, 61, a resident of Fort Sumner, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 19 September 2023 19 September 2023
Robin 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.
Nathan Darrel Kishbaugh, 42, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 18 September 2023 18 September 2023
Nathan 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.
Dolores Mae Howard Connett, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 18 September 2023 18 September 2023
Dolores Mae Howard Connett died September 14 in her sleep at Sunset Vista, home for assisted living, in Silver City, NM. She was born in Kansas in 1935, the daughter of Letha Mae and Cecil Raymond Howard.
Dolores, a long-time resident of Kansas, spent her entire career as a teacher and practicing artist. She graduated from Mulvane, Kansas High School before attending Emporia Kansas State Teachers College, earning her degree in Art Education. With a Master of Arts degree from Wichita State University, she taught art for eight years in the Wichita Public Schools before taking a position in the Art Department of Friends University, where she served for twenty-five years. During her tenure there, she served as Department Chair of Art, Music, and Theater. In 1991, she moved to Hutchinson Kansas Community College where she was Chair of the Fine Arts Department for eleven years. Retiring to Silver City, Dee, as she preferred to be called, worked for a time on the Mimbres Region Arts Council and the Grant County Community Concert Association.
Juana B. Madrid, 98, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 17 September 2023 17 September 2023
Juana B. Madrid, 98, of Bayard passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.
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Marivel Sanchez Villalobos, 56, a resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Marivel Sanchez Villalobos, 56, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming.
Visitation will take place Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapels with the recitation of the rosary to follow at 12:30 in the afternoon. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church, Father Ivan Torres officiating. After the services Marivel will be transported to General Carlos Pacheco, Balleza, Chihuahua where she will be place to rest in the local cemetery.
Marivel was born at General Carlos Pacheco, Balleza, Chihuahua, Mexico to Leonor Villalobos Gutierrez and Candelario Sanchez Chavez. Marivel like to bake, cook, take care of her plants and spend time with her family specially her grandchildren. She was a very loving and caring person.
Alexander Wolfgang Mahl, 27, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Alexander Wolfgang Mahl 27, (5/16/1996-6/10, 2023)was a kind sensitive soul, that would do anything for his friends. The stories of his rescues are too numerous to mention. He loved his 1972 red Chevy truck, and his Suzuki Samurai for playing in the sand at Elephant Butte Lake and exploring the Gila National Forest. He was an avid camper and backpacker, especially when it snowed. He was a very good guitar player, and absolutely adored his dogs. He could fix almost anything, except himself. Sadly however, after a long battle with depression and addiction, he took his life. We miss you my friend, my son. A memorial of his life will be had in the next few months, we will do our best to contact family and friends, please don't be afraid to reach out.
He is survived by his parents John and Jennifer Mahl, his brother Daniel Mahl, his grandparents John and Cydnia Mahl, Great-grandmother Shirley Easley, grandparents Paul and Linda Boucher, his aunt and uncle Shawna and Kenny White, his aunt and uncle Tina and Jay Mealer, uncle Philip Payette, cousins Conner Payette, Emory White and Aspen and Escher Mealer. And specifically, his two friends (who are like sons to me, we love you guys!) that "stuck closer than a brother, Anthony "Pelle" Pellegrino and Jorge Rodriguez. He is preceded in death by his brother Michael Mahl and grandmother Mary Boucher. If you or anyone you know are struggling with depression and/or addiction, please, please get help.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .
Timothy Miller, 61, a resident of Hurley, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Timothy Miller, 61, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Martha Aranda, 67, a resident of Silver City, NM - Pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 14 September 2023 14 September 2023
Martha Aranda, 67, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, September 11, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.