Obituaries

Maria Cecilia Hagen, 82, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Blue Horizon Assisted Living in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

William G. Von Hoff, 99, was born on March 19, 1926, in Batavia, Illinois, and passed away on March 4, 2026, at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso, Texas.  William is the third child of Otto Isadore Von Hoff and Minnie Ellen (Coester) Von Hoff (both Deceased).  His older siblings are George Von Hoff (Deceased) and Mildred Hollis (Deceased).  His younger brother, Charles Von Hoff, lives in Illinois.

At age nine, William had the largest newspaper delivery route in town.  He later handset bowling pins, two lanes at a time, at the local bowling alley.  He joined the United States Navy at 17 years old, following his older brother George.  He completed basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Center at North Chicago and was stationed as a Baker Second Class at Pacific Beach Naval Base in Washington State.  The base is now a Navy Resort and Conference Center.  He also served at Pacific Beach Naval Station in California.   William met Claribel Lee Coffey while in Washington State. They were married on January 16, 1945, by the Methodist Church minister in Aberdeen Washington.  Following his Navy enlistment, William returned to Batavia, Illinois, where he became an electrical lineman.

Alex Montes, de 26 años, residente de Deming, falleció el sábado 6 de marzo de 2026 en su casa.

La visitacion se llevará a cabo el viernes, 20 de marzo del 2026 en la funeraria Baca's a las 9:30 de la mañana. La recitación del santo rosario será a las 10 de la mañana seguido de la misa de cuerpo presente a las 11 de la mañana en la Iglesia Catolica Sagrada Familia, con el entierro en el cementerio Vista de la Montaña, Padre Prakasham Babu oficiando.

Alex nació el 18 de noviembre de 1999, hijo de Maria Aguirre y Candelario Montes. A Alex le gustaba pasar tiempo con su familia.

Le sobreviven su mama, Maria Montes; sus 2 hermanos, Daniel Montes (Gabriela Soto) y Manuel Montes; 3 sobrinos, su abuela materna, familia extendida y amigos.

A Alex le precedieron en la muerte su papa, Candelario Montes; 1 hermano, Antonio Montes; su abuelo materno y sus abuelos paternos.

Tienen el honor de ser portadores del feretro Daniel Montes, Gustavo Valenzuela, Mario Campos, Angel Soto, Lorenzo Trevizo  y Carlos Miranda.

Diane Gojkovich, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, November 29, 2025. Diane was born May 26, 1941 in Bisbee, AZ to her parents Louis and Dolpha Voelckel.

Diane was raised in Bisbee, AZ and attended Bisbee School District. For a short time attended the Benson Schools which she spoke dearly about. When Diane was sixteen, she married the love of her life Dickie on April 5, 1958. The young married couple made a name in Lower Eagle Creek, and Long Beach, CA. and eventually moving back to Bisbee, AZ. In 1968 with their youngest being five months old they moved to Morenci, AZ and settled in to raise their family.

She is survived by her three children Dena Gojkovich of Peoria, AZ; Michael Gojkovich (Genalynn) of Pima, AZ; Stephen Gojkovich of Silver City, NM; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Tom Gojkovich (Cathy); sister-in-law Kay Gojkovich (Nancy); numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by some very special people in her life. Her parents Louis and Dolpha Voelckel; her beloved husband of fifty-two years Richard (Dickie) Gojkovich; her siblings Gertie Hinton, Geraldine Mallett, Tommie Miller, Donnie Miller, Leola Voelckel, Patt Popovich and Louis Voelckel. 

William G. Von Hoff, 99, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his residence.  Arrangements with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory  ~ 575-537-0777

Ina Polk, 63, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

William Raymond Allen, 79, of Deming, New Mexico marched into Heaven with Jesus on March 4, 2026. He was a resident here in the Land of Enchantment since 2004. Bill was a member of the First Christian Church, as well as the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the Friends of Rockhound State Park, Inc., and the American Legion Bataan Post #4.

He was born in Santa Paula, California in 1946 where his grandmother had a beautiful citrus ranch in nearby Fillmore in Ventura County. Bill had lots of fond memories of time spent at the ranch as a child. Later on, he and his family traveled to many places around the globe because his father was a pilot in the Navy and was involved with the Naval Missile Test Center: Point Mugu in Southern California; Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands; Hawaii; Memphis, Tennessee; and finally, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Valley High School was Bill's alma mater and after graduation, he followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the Navy, with his father swearing him in! Bill proudly served on the USS Yorktown on her flight deck until 1968, when he was honorably discharged and returned to Ventura County.

While working as a reserve deputy with the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, he met his future wife, Sally. Bill eventually secured a Deputy position with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office in Placerville, Lake Tahoe Division. Sally followed him up there and they were married in 1972 on Fonnette Island in Emerald Bay of Lake Tahoe. His wife, Sally liked to say it was the best wedding they ever attended!

Maria B. Enriquez, 87, a lifelong resident of Deming, New Mexico, entered eternal rest peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Maria was born on May 20, 1938, in Flores Magon, Chihuahua, to her loving parents, Simon and Celestina Chavez. She lived a life filled with love, devotion, and family.

On March 2, 1957, she married the love of her life, Alfredo Enriquez, beginning a beautiful journey that would span 48 wonderful years together. Their marriage was built on love, commitment, and countless cherished memories.

She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by her family. She was always a proud grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she had the special honor of becoming a great-great-grandmother. Her love for her family was unconditional, and the time spent together meant everything to her.

Maria will be remembered for her warmth, her strength, and the deep love she had for those around her. Her presence brought comfort and happiness to so many, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She will be greatly missed by all who cherished her.