Obituary notices.

Nichole Olson, 47, a resident of NM - pending

Nichole Olson, 47, a resident of  NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Diana Jo Martinez, 47, a resident of Oregon

Diana Jo Martinez, 47, born December 8, 1975 in Madras, OR to David Joe Martinez and Linda Diane Wadleigh, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 in El Paso, TX.

Diana is survived by her mother and step-father Linda and Donald Rupert; her 2 children, Kaelynn Martinez, and Allyson Wagner. As well as 2 sisters Sandra Sparks and Dawn Rupert. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and her aunt Janet Wadleigh.

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. Her remains will be taken back home to Oregon and services are to be scheduled at a later date.

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Dominic Ray Hernandez, 22 - pending

HernandezDRDominic Ray Hernandez, born August 7, 2000, passed on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Service Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Israel Delao, Cristian Anchondo, Orlando Ortega, Antonio Hernandez, Kellon Garcia, and Jose Omar Anchondo. Honorary Pallbearers are Juan Anchondo, Bobby Hernandez and Tony Hernandez.

He is survived by his father Omar Hernandez, mother Cassandra Hernandez, sisters Dazia and Jelaci Hernandez and his three children Zaydri, ZioVonni, and Zamiyah Hernandez.

Dom will always be remembered by his smile and his beautiful green eyes. He was the light of our lives; he was our Dom. Dom had many dreams and goals and strived to achieve good things, but he battled many demons that kept him hidden. His life will always be remembered by the hearts he touched. He saw the world differently than we did. He was passionate about God, passionate about love, and passionate about people.

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Frederick R. Lafferty, Jr.,97, a resident of Santa Rita, NM

LaffertyFrederickCommander Frederick R. Lafferty, Jr. Obituary

A Sheer Force of Nature swept out of this Universe on the evening of July 7, 2023. Commander Frederick R. Lafferty, Jr. USN (Ret) died at his ranch north of Santa Rita, New Mexico, surrounded by his three daughters and a beloved granddaughter.

Fred was born March 31, 1926, on the Presidio of San Francisco into a fourth-generation military family steeped in US Cavalry traditions.

After appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944 and graduation in 1949, his first orders were to crew the Yawl Resolute in the 1949 Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race.

In his next major accomplishment, he married the beautiful Elizabeth Louise Vissering, daughter of one of Eisenhower’s generals, in the chapel at the Naval Communications Station in Washington, D.C., on August 20, 1949.

The couple then proceeded to Corpus Christi, Texas, for Fred’s flight training in F4U fighters. He returned to the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla., for carrier qualifications and received his cherished wings of gold on March 31, 1950.

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Michael Ray Rodriguez, "Herman", 56, a resident of Santa Clara, NM

RodriguezMMichael Ray Rodriguez, affectionately known as "Herman" passed away peacefully at the age of 56 on July 9, 2023. Michael was born in Silver City on August 31, 1966 to Amalia “Molly” Serna Arias.

He attended Cobre Schools and enjoyed a good party, a good laugh and made friends with everyone he met. He loved music, good food and socializing with all of his friends. He was a "gentle giant" who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his only brother, David Arias (Janette) of Santa Clara; his niece, Eileen (Rudy) of Bayard; a very special uncle, Raymond Serna (Sherry) of Irvine, CA. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Amalia “Molly” Arias, grandmother, Lorenza Kirker and grandfather, Alfredo Kirker.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 15th at 9:30-10am at Santa Clara Catholic Church. The funeral mass will commence at 10am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pallbearers are Albert Padilla, Rudy Garcia, George Marquez, Joe Melendes, Mark Montenegro, Bruce Arciero, and Robert Granillo.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Michael “Herman” Ray Rodriguez, 56, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending

Michael “Herman” Ray Rodriguez, 56, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Casa de Oro Center, in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Frederick Lafferty, 97, a resident of Hanover, NM - pending

Frederick Lafferty, 97, a Navy Veteran and resident of Hanover, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 7, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Evelyn Lawyer, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM

LawyerEEvelyn Lawyer, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 6, 1940 to her parents, Sylvester Albert and Vermie Myrtle (Nugent) Vicknair in Alexandria, LA.

Evelyn was an amazing wife, mother Mamo, aunt friend and Teacher too many. Those who knew our mother knew that she loved everyone the best Evelyn always told the kids that she had been in fourth grade 23 years the kids thought that was great. Every single person she met adored her no one had anything bad to say about her. If you spent any time at all with Evelyn, you would learn some very unique songs and sayings Evelyn will be truly missed.

She is survived by her husband Richard Eugene Lawyer; her four daughters, Karla Lawyer Stroman (Bill) of Silver City, NM, Kelly Lawyer Franco (Orlando) of Silver City, NM, Katherine Lawyer Spears (Clay) of Las Cruces, NM, Ansley Enyart (Jason) of Magnolia, TX; her seven grandchildren, Devin (Vanessa) Stroman, Rodney (Tira) Franco, Dustin Franco, Kaitlyn (Brett) Hooper, Riley Pierson, Jordan Enyart, Hudson Enyart; her five great grandchildren, Vincent, Victoria, Vincent Rae, Memphis and Stockton; her numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her parents; her brother Henry Vicknair; her sister Ruby Westergard; her grandson Jayce Stroman; her dear friend, Nancy Stevens.

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