Obituaries

Consuelo Gandara Muñoz, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born January 2, 1938 in Mogollon, NM to Merced Gandara and Odelia Garcia.

(Recently written by Consuelo before her passing)

On a cold winter night, January 2, 1938, I began my earthly journey as the first child of Merced and Odelia Gandara. I was born in Mogollon, New Mexico, in Catron County, and lived there for five years. When the gold mines closed, Mogollon became a ghost town, and our family moved to Silver City to join other family members who had also left Mogollon. By the time I was five, I had two brothers, Merced and Manuel, who were born in Mogollon. In Silver City, my sister Lydia was born, and I also had a little brother, Richard, who passed away at just six months old.

I lived a very quiet, uneventful life-happy and peaceful. There were a few bumps along the road, mostly illness and the loss of family members. For a while, there were some difficult times. Then two young men knocked on our door. They were missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They began teaching our family about the gospel. My dad was not ready at first and resisted the idea of joining the Church, but things changed, and eventually he and my mom accepted the gospel. From then on, my life continued to be good, quiet, peaceful, and happy one. I did not travel the world. I wasn't famous. I wasn't anything extraordinary, and it never mattered to me that I didn't have what some people might call an exciting or eventful life. Mine was quiet, and I was happy with that.

Elaine Torres

June 17, 1956 – September 22, 2026

Elaine Torres, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at John C. Lincoln Medical Center. She was surrounded by the love of her family, with her daughters Loren and Monica, her grandson Isaac, her sisters Patricia "Patty" and Annette, and other loving family members by her side.

Born on June 17, 1956, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Cruz A. Torres and Lillian (Carrasco) Torres, Elaine was the eldest of their four children. She was a longtime resident of Mesa, Arizona. A proud veteran, she completed her service in the United States Navy in 1975 and later served in the Army Reserve.

Richard Barela Holguin, 64, lifelong resident of Deming passed away Sunday September 6, 1962.  Arrangements are pending. 

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Maria Angel Prieto, 76, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 4, 1950 in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua to Jose Rodriguez and Josephine Esparza.

She is survived by her children Alice Nevarez, Gloria (Gaudencio) Carrillo, Andrew "Andy" (Sukie) Prieto, Veronica Prieto, Aurora (Jorge) Arzate, and Jose Angel "Joe" (Debbie) Prieto; 4 siblings, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Alfredo "Freddy" (Carmen) Rodriguez, Hortencia Villegas, and Rosa (Theodoro) Guerrero; 21 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. As well as a special companion, Aniceto Calzadillas.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Josephine Rodriguez; 5 siblings, Rogelio, Rodolfo, Eddie, Hilda and Romelia; 2 grandchildren, Chelsea Rae Prieto and Jose Alfredo "Chico" Nevarez; 2 great-grandchildren, Daniel Jimenez and Baby Liam.

A viewing will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 from 5 to 7 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will then be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

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Consuelo Munoz, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

John Aston, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest, Monday, October 5, 2026.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral and Crematory Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love"  ~ 575-537-0777.

Barbara Giese died on September 25, 2026, after a long sickness with NPH caused by brain damage after a fall in 2019. Barbara was born on June 19, 1938 (Father's Day) to Sally and Arnold Nelis in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

 She graduated from East High School where she played french horn in Marching Band and Symphony Orchestra. She met her future husband at this time.  Barbara graduated from Wisconsin State Teacher's College in Osh Kosh, Wisconsin with a Rural Teaching Certificate. She taught 2nd grade on the Menominee Reservation in Neopit, Wisconsin for a year.  On August 29, 1959, she married USAF 2nd Lt. Karl Giese in Green Bay. They moved to the Air Force base in Biloxi, MS to further Karl's training. Barbara found a job teaching at a preschool. In September 1960 she moved with their son Jim to join Karl in Kalispell, MT. A second son, David, was born during their time in Montana.  Ready to start her life as an "officer's wife" she lived by the motto "Bloom where you are planted" during the Air Force years. She participated in Protestant, Squadron & Wings wives clubs.

Edna Minnie Coburn 94, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, October 3, 2026 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.