Obituaries

Gilbert Perez Garcia, 69, of Hanover, NM, earned his wings on January 19, 2026. Born on November 28, 1956, in Silver City, New Mexico, to Millie and Clotario Garcia, he was a devoted and loving father to 4 children. Chris, Daniel, Michael, Christina Garcia. If you asked Gilbert he would also tell you he had a 4th son. Nick Thompson lived with the family during his time playing basketball at Cobre High School and will always be considered one of the family.

Gilbert started his family at a young age and married Mona T. Garcia, who is the mother to all four of his children. Though they were later divorced, they remained friends and managed to find a healthy balance that allowed them to continue to parent together and even spend holidays and special occasions with their children.

Gilbert earned his Bachelor's Degree from Western New Mexico University and he worked in many fields throughout his life. Some of these included working at the local mines, a local bank, Gila Regional Medical Center, Fort Bayard Medical Center, and most recently he was a caregiver for An Open Door LLC, where he was able to spend his last days caring for a close personal friend.

Lucinda Puentes Delgado, 91, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Delores Gloria Mata, 74, a resident of  Silver City, NM  entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Christina Flores, 94, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Vidal Aragon Baca, 87, of Reserve passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel. Service arrangements are pending.

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Arnold Ray Moreno, 72, a resident of Hurley, NM passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Gila Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 9, 1953 in Silver City, NM to Manuel Moreno and Anita Rodriguez.

He was raised in Belen, NM where he graduated from Belen High School.  He then married his wife, Mary Lee Peralta.  In 1975 he and his wife then moved to Grant County where they made a home and raised a family in Hurley where he spent the remainder of his life.  Arnold was a proud member of the community who touched the lives of many through his hard work, kindness, and devotion to family.

He was employed at the Kennecott Mine, H&H Laundry, and later retired from Fort Bayard Medical Center as a boiler operator.  He took pride in providing for his family and was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.  He never hesitated to help those in need.  He would give the clothes off his back or the shoes off his feet literally, as he had returned home more than once without shoes because he had given them away.

Gilbert P. Garcia, 69, a resident of Hanover, NM entered eternal rest Monday, January 19, 2026 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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