Obituaries

Josie A. Ramirez, 83 of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Silver City, NM passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Tucson.  Funeral arrangements are pending at Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Richard Ramos Maynes Sr., 71, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, August 2, 2025 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born November 24, 1953 in Santa Rita, NM to Domingo L. Maynes and Carmen Ramos.

Richard was a communicant of the Infant Jesus Shrine Catholic Church where he served as an extraordinary communion minister. He was a Cursillista and had a strong devotion to the Divine Mercy. With this devotion, Richard would lead the Divine Mercy Chaplet on the Sunday after Easter, known as "Mercy Sunday," which also inspired his establishment of the Mercy Cross Store, which he used to spread the message and the devotion. The passion led him to design his Divine Mercy Cross and to distribute it to everyone he encountered. He also loved music, especially Tejano music, and always enjoyed playing music for family, friends and various celebrations. For a time, he also played music for the residents of Fort Bayard Medical Center and Silver City Care Center (Genesis).

He also enjoyed hunting and camping with his family. Richard loved to spread cheer by being Santa Claus at the local elementary school, as well as for Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church.

Deborah Marie Wilson, 56, of Pinos Altos passed away at home Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Joel Richard Armstrong, 68, of Silver City passed away at home Thursday, July 24, 2025. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Clinton George Phillips

April 7, 1940 – August 4, 2025

Clinton George Phillips entered eternal rest on August 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Vallie Phillips, and family, in his home in Hurley, New Mexico.

Clinton was born on April 7, 1940, in Ajo, Arizona to John Phillips and Roberta Turner Phillips. From a young age, he had a deep love for racing—starting with working alongside his father and racehorses, and evolving into dirt bike racing, dirt track car racing, and a lifelong passion for NASCAR. Whether watching races on TV or traveling with his sons and grandsons to see them live, Clinton was happiest when life had a little speed.

A true enthusiast of the open road, motorcycles were his preferred mode of travel, and he rode daily until recently. Clinton spent many years as a skilled mechanic at the corner shop on Hwy 180 and Hwy 152, where customers were always greeted with a cold can of soda pop and an even warmer story. He later worked in the local copper mines before retiring and opening his own shop, where he specialized in rebuilding transmissions and engines—a trade he took great pride in.

Roy James Barentine—Dad, Brother, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Uncle, and friend—was born February 4, 1942, in Silver City, NM, and passed away peacefully at home in Gila, NM, on July 31, 2025, at the age of 83.

Roy and Judie each had one living sibling. Though he wanted two children and Judie wanted four, the Lord blessed them with eight. Roy loved each child and grandchild deeply. Family photo albums show him most often on the floor playing with kids or out with his horses, cattle, dogs, or cats.

Roy started school at age 5, walking over two miles each way to 6th Street School from Little Walnut Road. His only career goal was to be a cowboy—and he succeeded. As a boy in Silver City, he worked hard: delivering milk and newspapers, selling soil and manure, and working his first ranch job with Bill and Pauline McMillen. His lifetime love of ranching began there.

Maria "Lucy" Maldonado Chacon

February 2, 1937 - July 29, 2025

Maria Maldonado Chacon, lovingly known as "Lucy" to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Gila, New Mexico, to Urbano and Pascuala (Maldonado) Chacon.  Lucy lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and deep love for her family.

After attending business school in Santa Fe, Maria built a distinguished career, working at the State Capitol before joining Sandia National Laboratories, where she dedicated many years until her retirement. Her commitment to service continued beyond her professional life as she volunteered at the Los Lunas Library, sharing her warmth and knowledge with the community.

Maria's adventurous spirit took her around the world to Austria, Hawaii, Alaska, Germany, and Spain, but her heart always belonged to New Mexico, especially the treasured family property in Glenwood. This special place, where her father had once farmed, became the backdrop for countless Easter celebrations and family gatherings, with everyone enjoying hikes along the nearby "Catwalk" 

Martin Rael Jr., 79, a U.S. Army Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.