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Obituaries
Obituary notices.
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Jerry Francis Gatton, 79, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 31, 2026 at Providence Hospital in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Joseph Przybylski, 88, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. In accordance with his wishes, cremation will take place. Service arrangements are pending.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph Przybylski, please visit our floral store.
- Category: Obituaries
Zerlene Molina Castro
My beautiful daughter Zerlene, came into this world on April 4, 1987 and God took her home on July 26, 2026. She leaves behind her mom Mary, her dad Simon, Sr., her brother Simon, aunt Margaret, her boyfriend Michael and many friends that loved her.
My precious Zerlene had a beautiful spirit and was a joker. She loved animals and also loved helping the homeless by feeding them. She made many friends everywhere she went.
My sweet girl, you will forever be in our hearts never forgotten. We will miss you.
Cremation has been entrusted under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Zerlene Molina Castro, please visit our floral store.
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Arlene Ann Cooley, 79, a resident, of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Silver City Care Center. Arelene was born on March 28, 1947, to her parents John Moore and Irene Cropp, in New York City, NY.
She is survived by her son, Michael David Cooley and his wife, Karen, of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania; her son, Thomas David Cooley of Turnersville, New Jersey; and her grandchildren, Miky Karen Cooley, Ava Karen Cooley, and Logan Michael Cooley. She was preceded in death by her parents John Moore and Irene Moore.
While our hearts mourn her passing, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace and reunited with those who went before her. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered until we meet again.
Memorial services will be held on August 29th at St. Vincent de Paul church in Silver City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, or the Humane Society in her memory.
Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
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Carmen Chavira Lopez, 72, of Bayard passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at six o'clock in the evening on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. Cremation will follow. Concluding services and inurnment will take place at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Memory Lane Cemetery. Carmen's brother, Pastor Ruben Chavira will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jamahl Chavarria, Kerizma Sifuentes, Jared Sifuentes, Isaac Chavarria, and Johnny Joe Lopez.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carmen Chavira Lopez, please visit our floral store.
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Nona May Lindley, 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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Juan De Dios Arroyo, 85, of Silver City passed away July 28, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Johnny, as he was affectionately known, was born March 8, 1941 in Silver City to Ramon and Ramona Arroyo. He had worked and retired after 28 years from Fort Bayard Medical Center working as a painter and construction. Johnny loved the outdoors, hunting and staying busy cutting and chopping wood. His favorite pastime though were his sports. He loved watching and following the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Celtics. Johnny will dearly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Johnny is survived by his wife, Leticia; daughter, Genny Arroyo; three sons, Ramon Arroyo, Johnny Arroyo and Gabriel Arroyo; one brother Reynaldo Arroyo and one sister Irene Altamirano. Also surviving Johnny are his twelve grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and his beloved dog, Guero. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Ramona as well as a brother, Albert Arroyo.
At Johnny's request, cremation will take place and he will be laid to rest at a later date.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Johnny Arroyo, please visit our floral store.
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Scott A. Holm, 55, resident of Deming passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026. Arrangements are pending.
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