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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}Obituary notices.
Christopher Stuart Eng entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024. During the course of his long and interesting life, he proudly served his country as a United States Marine, his community as a Mounted Patrol Officer, and his family as a generous husband, father, and grandfather.
After his service in the USMC, he used his GI bill to pursue a degree in history at the University of New Mexico, where he met his wife of 56 years, Joan Konopak. His degree led to a job with UNM, where he worked until shortly after his two sons, Nils and Eric were born. He moved the family to Silver City, NM and worked for many years as a foreman in the copper mines before re-entering university service at Western New Mexico University. In retirement, he worked at Foxworth Galbraith Lumber and became heavily involved in community service through various service organizations including the Juvenile Probation Office, the Boys and Girls Club, Masonic Charities, and the New Mexico Mounted Patrol, where he ended his career as Southwest District Captain.
Tamatha "Tami" Gehl Legarda, 55, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born January 4, 1969 to her parents, Michael and Pamela (Allan) Williams, in Silver City, New Mexico.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 5:00pm-6:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Holy Rosary commencing at 6:00pm with Danny Legarda reciting. The Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 12:30pm at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church officiated by Father Martin Okonkwo. Following the mass, she will be laid to rest at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 2:00pm. Pallbearers are Christopher Allan, Adam Legarda, Luis Angel Munoz, Salvador Legarda III, Troy Renteria, Miguel Legarda. Honorary Pallbearers are Alexander Legarda, Nicole Legarda, Stacey Legarda, Salvador Legarda, Jr., Brooklyn Renteria, Estella Torres, Tanisha Legarda, David Madrid, Jr., Alex Tovar, Jr., Betty Valerio
Sam (Samuel) B. Flores, 71, entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Singing Arrow, a Dementia and Assisted Living Facility, with his loving wife by his side in Albuquerque, NM. Sam was born on December 23, 1952 in Santa Rita, NM to Edward & Josie Flores.
Sam graduated from Cobre High School, attended WNMU where he received his Bachelor's in History and Psychology, and later in his 50's went back to WNMU to receive his Master's in Education. Sam worked over 30 years at the copper mine in Hurley, NM. First, starting at the crusher and then working his way to the Power Plant where he retired from Freeport McMoran as a Power Plant Supervisor. He went on to teach elementary 2nd through 6th grades for the Bloomfield School District for the next five years. He loved his job and enjoyed passing on his knowledge to his students. In return, the students loved Sam's energy and his way of teaching history and life lessons.
Sam's last 10 years were spent battling dementia. In June 2024 Sam was transferred to Singing Arrow for dementia where his wife was able to join him under an Assisted Living situation to help be with and care for Sam until his passing on September 28, 2024.
Robert M. Perez, 70, an Army Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Mary's Hospital & Health Center in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Catarino V. Lopez Jr., 96, of Silver City passed away at home on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels
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George Frederick Tobin Jr., 75, Deming resident passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home.
Services are pending.
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An obituary is not available at this time for Dona Gale (Ball) Irwin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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Linda McCarty, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at the age of 77. Known for her kindness, compassion, and gentle spirit, she touched the lives of everyone she met. Linda was always there to lend a hand, offer words of comfort, and show love to her family and friends. She was a source of strength and warmth, known for her listening ear, and kind heart.
She is survived by her son, Kevin (Monica) McCarty, her son-in-law Martin Schrodt, her grandchildren Bree, Preston, Penelope, and Sylvia, her brothers, Bob (Earlene) and Doug (Margaret) Hall, and many nieces, nephews and cousins whose lives she brightened. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Allen Hall, her children, Michelle Schrodt and Michael McCarty, and her brothers, Dean and John Wayne Hall.
Linda will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Service will be held on Saturday morning, October 12, 2024 at 10:00 at the Assembly of God (D1) in Deming, NM. Located at 600 S. Gold Street.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Linda Kay (Hall) McCarty, please visit our floral store.
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