Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Lydia R. Arzola, 86, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 17 August 2023 17 August 2023
Lydia R. Arzola, 86, of Bayard passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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Elfego “El” Armijo, 74, a resident of Lake Roberts, NM
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- Published: 15 August 2023 15 August 2023
Elfego “El” Armijo, 74, a resident of Lake Roberts, NM, passed away in Silver City on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1948, in Hot Springs, NM to Brigido “B.T.” and Rosalia (Garcia) Armijo. Elfego served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Western University in Silver City. His many occupations include T. or C. Chief of Police, Dona Ana County Sherriff’s deputy and Fire Marshall, Safety Officer for the Quintana Mine, Dona Ana County, and Fort Bayard Medical Center, School Board Member for the T. or C. Municipal School District, and was owner and operator of Broadway General Janitorial Services in T. or C. He retired from Grant County Central Dispatch. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the VFW in Truth or Consequences.
El was an avid Washington Redskins fan, college softball fan, and Little League World Series baseball fan. He was a baseball coach when his children were growing up and was a diehard fan of all sports his children and grandchildren participated in. His greatest pride was his family of whom he was very loyal to. Hunting, fishing, camping, and cooking were a few of his favorite things to do. He made friends everywhere he went. He loved going to the casino. He was good at giving everyone a hard time and keeping us all on our toes. He enjoyed traveling to visit family and friends. Always willing to lend a helping hand. Home at Lake Roberts was his favorite place to be. Riding his side by side around the neighborhood with his dogs. He was always outdoors doing yardwork for the entire neighborhood.
Yolanda Leyba Schmelzla, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 15 August 2023 15 August 2023
Yolanda Leyba Schmelzla, 86, of Silver City passed away on August 10, 2023 at home (her birthday). A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church on Monday August 21, 2023 at 9:00 am. Concluding services and burial will follow at 11:00 am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.
Yolanda was born August 10, 1937 to the late Juan Leyba & Juana Sandoval Leyba. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine Lopez of Crossville, Tenn and Yvonne Lopez of Las Cruces, NM; one sister, Desi Pena of N. Hurley, NM; six grandchildren, Tamara Hull (Tyrus) of Albuquerque, NM, Malcolm Ullery (Paula) of Silver City, NM, Nicola Ullery (Jesse) of Las Cruces, NM, Avery Nunn of Las Cruces, NM, Tarra Rice of Tampa Bay Fl, Joseph Rice of Crossville, Tenn; eight great-grandchildren, Malcolm II and Makayla Ullery of Silver City, NM; Xavier Nunn of Las Cruces, NM, Charles Hull of Albuquerque, NM, Timothy Lee and Olivia Ann Cooper of Tampa Bay Fl, Legend Jude Rico of Las Cruces, NM, Annaliza Nunn of Silver City, NM, and numerous nieces & nephews.
Lorenza Yolanda Barrera, 79, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 15 August 2023 15 August 2023
Lorenza Yolanda Barrera, 79, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Joann Fowler, 62, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
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- Published: 15 August 2023 15 August 2023
Joann Fowler, 62, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Arla Janelle Decker, 83, formerly of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 14 August 2023 14 August 2023
Arla Janelle Decker, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4, 2023, in Eagar, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, James Decker, six children, Kelley White, Laurie Enloe, Jana Decker, Clay Decker, Paul Decker, and Virginia Robberts, as well as 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Katherine Jackson, her brother, Robert Jackson Jr., and her grandson, Justin White.
Pamela E. Adams, 68, a resident of Mimbres, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 14 August 2023 14 August 2023
Pamela E. Adams, 68, of Mimbres passed away at her home on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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Linda Joyce Daniell, 70, resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 14 August 2023 14 August 2023
Linda Joyce Daniell, 70, resident of Deming passed away Sunday August 13, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
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