Obituaries

In the early hours of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, the door of Heaven opened to receive the soul of Beatriz Miranda Melendrez. She passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, humility, loyalty, and devotion to family and community. Bea was born on April 27, 1928, in the village of Lincoln, New Mexico, to Emilio and Francisca Miranda. The Miranda family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico in 1941. The transition to the hot desert town wasn't easy for the family. But Beatriz, with her characteristic determination, adapted to the urban surroundings and came to love her new home in Las Cruces. There she became a successful student and proud graduate of Las Cruces High School in 1946. A lifelong learner, Bea aspired to attend college, following in the footsteps of her older siblings. However, she set aside her ambitions to avoid placing a financial burden on her parents and chose to work full time instead. As a young adult Bea worked various jobs until meeting the love of her life, Samuel L. Melendrez, at the Cotton Gin Mercantile, also known as "The Farmers' Market".

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of REYNALDO "REY" MARTINEZ, on January 2, 2025 surrounded by family in Tucson, Arizona. A devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather and Army veteran, Rey lived a life marked by dedication, courage, and selflessness. He was 78 years old.

Rey was born on April 11, 1946, in Lordsburg, New Mexico the son of Jose Abran Martinez and Manuela De La Rosa Martinez.

On March 19, 1965, Rey enlisted in the US Army and served in Vietnam earning among other awards, the VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL (with device), COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE and GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.

Rey was a loving and devoted husband to Lorenza "Lorrie" (Bejarano), father to Joseph (Terry), Andy, AnJanette (David), and Melanie. He was an adoring Grandfather to Candice, Stephanie, Linda "Kita", Damon, Marc, Julian, Lorena, Emilio, Jacqueline and Andres; Great Grandfather to Braylon, Kellen, Kierdan, Noah, Luis and Camila.

John Henry Fowler was born on January 2, 1933 in Silver City NM to William A (Ott) and Ruby Rothwell Fowler. He is survived by his daughter Vicky (Martin) Wright of Silver City, grandson Erik (Shannon) Wiest, great granddaughter Emma Deby Wiest all of Phoenix AZ, brother Ray (Lorie) Fowler of Beaverhead NM and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debra L Wiest, brother William R Fowler, brother Floyd T. Fowler, brother Danny Jo Fowler and a number of nieces and nephews.

John learned his favorite lifelong passions at an early age being raised in logging camps. He learned very young how to drive trucks and all large equipment as well as cowboying and rodeo. John 's first job was in 1949 driving log trucks from his father's sawmill to the smelter in Hurley then for the railroad for a brief time where he worked the Rincon run. In 1953 John was drafted into the Army where he was sent to Georgia for boot camp and he spent two years in service then six more years spent in the reserves. Once in the army they learned he could drive a Truck so he was assigned to teaching others to drive trucks.

Frank Moises Ogas, 64, a lifelong resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest from Major Neurocognitive Disorder, on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Silver City Care Center in Silver City, NM. He was born on August 15, 1960 to his parents, Elijio and Margaret (Martinez) Ogas in Las Cruces, NM.

Frank had earned an Associate's Degree and worked mostly as a Journeyman Plumber. He was a member of the Royal Impressions Car Club and also loved fishing, camping and riding his Harley was his therapy. He was an avid Steelers Fan. We are grateful for all the doctors, nurses, therapists and caregivers that helped him with his illness.

He is survived by his wife, Heidi Ogas; his mother; his one son; his one daughter; his brothers, Steve Ogas (Vicky), Tom Ogas (Amy), Orlando Ogas, Leo Ogas (Leona); his sisters, Anna Madrid and Martha Medrano; his four grandchildren; his numerous nieces and nephews; his two Godchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; his infant brother, Tommy Ogas (1957).

Mary Ann Sykes, 91, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Silver City Care Center, in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Martha Jane "Mickey" Lemon, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

An obituary is not available at this time for Bertha Esquivel Gonzales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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Dolores M. Garcia, 87, of Santa Clara passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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