Obituary notices.

Arcenio Alfonso Fernandez Baeza, 86, a resident of Deming, NM

BaezaAArcenio Alfonso Fernandez Baeza, 86, longtime Deming resident entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born April 28, 1937 in Janos, Chihuahua to Eluterio and Maria Luisa (Fernandez) Baeza.

The Holy Rosary will be recited on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated thereafter at 11. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Aloysius Orekie, pastor will officiate.

Arcenio is survived by his 6 daughters Mary Lou (Danny) Juarez, Aida (Arnold) Lopez, Neidin (Jesse) Magaña, Angelica (Steve) Cristo, Hilda (Miguel) Giron and Sandra (Jerry) Cochran; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and a brother Luis Mario Baeza.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 siblings Gilberto Baeza and Evelia Montoya.

Serving as pallbearers will be Matthew Juarez, Jerry Lee Cochran, Marina Lucero, Alyssa Magaña, Anne Marie “Mona” Magaña, and Sarah Chacon.

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Jim McQuaide “BLOB”, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM

McQuaideJim McQuaide “BLOB”, 86, resident of Silver City, NM died in his sleep on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from complications of End Stage Renal disease.

Jim spent his career as an Architect in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and Maine.  When he retired from Architecture, he spent some years as an interior yacht designer for Chuck Payne in Camden, Maine.  He was well known as the Volunteer Founder of the Discovery Boat Building Program at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, Maine, teaching 8th graders how to build wooden boats.   He loved doing this! Along with this he built half models and produced line drawings.    His love of wooden boats was seen in everything he did. This past year he built several pieces of furniture and has been adding to his model airplanes hanging in the office. 

Another love of his was singing Baritone in Barbershop quartets and choruses which he did for over 40 years. Being a member of the NorEasters chorus in Maine for a good many years was a delight for him. He even had a barbershop quartet going here in Silver City! In Silver City he was an active member of the Gila Friends Meeting which meant a lot to him. And he was very active with Silver City Community Theatre.  You might have seen him in his last performance as the “Guard” in 12 Angry Jurors.   He had fun doing that part and he looked tough! He also built himself 2 Native American flutes and participated in the Native American Flute Group in Silver City.

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Anthony (Tony) Raymond Perrault, 65, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

PerraultT2We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our father Anthony (Tony) Raymond Perrault, 65, who passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Tony was born December 23, 1957 in Deming NM where he graduated with the class of 1976. He was known by many for his time spent managing the Los Mexicanos Restaurant in Las Cruces, NM during the 1980's along with the Cactus Cafe in Deming, NM in the 1990's. Since then, Tony's passion has been on the road traveling the United States in his semi-truck. He resided in Las Cruces where his company Mimbres Valley Trucking was established. Tony was driven in everything he did, full of knowledge gained through his life experiences. He was hands on and his work ethic was something to be admired. He was a longtime friend to many, and to family he was the problem solver and voice of reason. Tony's pride and joy are his three sons Eric, Josh, and Adam who he loved to send pictures to of all the places he went. His favorite places to be were always with his family, who will miss him and his smile dearly.

Tony is survived by his parents Anthony and Consuelo Perrault; significant other, Klavdia Perrault; sisters, Annette (Raul) and Dolores; his brothers, Duane (Nancy), Michael, and Kenny; his sons, Eric, Josh (Leilani), Adam (Holly) and his six grandchildren. Tony is preceded in death by his sister Linda Perrault.

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Clemente Baisa, 95, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Clemente Baisa, 95, lifelong resident of Lordsburg passed away Monday July 3, 2023 in Las Cruces.  Arrangements are pending.


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Andrew Peter Zamora, 60, a resident of Las Vegas, NM

ZamoraAAndrew Peter Zamora, 60, of Las Vegas, New Mexico, departed this earth to be in Heaven with Almighty God on Friday, June 23, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Edna Zamora; one daughter, Christin Zamora; one son, Samuel Zamora; and his Mother Maria Margarita Zamora. He was preceded in death by his father Lucio Zamora. He is also survived by his siblings, Natalia Zamora, Paul Zamora, Suzette Middleton, Bernadette Zamora-Urioste, William Zamora, Mark Zamora, Renee Martin, Celeste Rodgers, Mathew Zamora, Jeanne Zamora and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 
 
Andrew met his lord and savior at the age of 21 in Las Vegas, NM and was a servant of God and a minister for 35 years in Raton, NM, Las Vegas, NM, Colorado Springs, CO, and Silver City, NM. He faithfully served not only as a Senior Pastor, but as a father to many. He had a passion for spreading the Gospel around the world and went on many mission trips and made lasting friendships along the way. One of his most enjoyed hobbies was cooking and grilling for the people he loved. He grew up in the mountains and always enjoyed time with his family in nature, hiking, fishing, camping, and always had a garden wherever he lived. 

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John Calvin Richardson, 46, a resident of Mimbres, NM

RichardsonJJohn Richardson entered eternal rest on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Elias and Mary Garcia, and Joyce and Bernard Richardson Sr, his cousins Michael Garcia and Monique Fierro, Numerous great aunts, and uncles, as well as several nieces and 1 nephew. John is survived by His Mom Bernadette Imboden, his father Bruce Richardson, his sisters Cathie Richardson, Cassandra Garcia, Cari Lewis, Rebecca Gallo, Shelby Vallejos, and his brother Alex Richardson, his nephews Joseph Garcia, Jason Garcia, Xander Powell, Kamren Lewis, Steven Montez, Jericho Vallejos, Michael Gallo, his niece Mersadies Ortega, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

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Updated - Antonio “Tony” “Anthony” Reynaldo Ramirez, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM

RamirezA3Antonio “Tony” “Anthony” Reynaldo Ramirez, passed away at his residence on June 28, 2023.  He was born at Hillcrest Hospital in Silver City NM on September 29, 1956. His parents are Clarence Reynaldo and Esther (Madrid) Ramirez. 
 
He is survived by his loving wife Janet Ruth Ramirez; his mother; his son Vincent Ramirez; his daughter Lorelei Ramirez; and his four grandchildren; his brothers, Danny (Ann Marie) and Mark. He was predeceased by his father. 
 
He attended Western New Mexico University and New Mexico State University.  He worked the majority of his career for Mesa Airlines managing the Grant County Airport and traveling throughout the country training airline employees. He had a love for traveling and brought his son to Australia in 2000. He was an audiophile and loved listening to all kinds of music and dancing everyday with his wife. He will be missed dearly. 
 
A celebration of life service will be held at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Tuesday July, 11 at 10:00 am. A reception will follow at The Murray Hotel ballroom. 
 
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com      




Stephen Wesley Timmons, 62, a resident of Silver City, NM

steve timmonsStephen Wesley Timmons, 62, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Fort Bayard, New Mexico. He was born on December 27, 1960 to his parents Billy Frank and Anita Gaye (Price) Timmons in Norman, Oklahoma. Through his life, he earned his Doctorate's Degree and became the Campus Minister for UNLV.

Anyone who knew Steve knew he loved the Lord, his family and his students. He loved and respected everyone regardless of who they were or where they came from. Steve was known for his constant smile which often spilled from his silliness.

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