Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Elvira Martinez Arias, 95, a resident of Deming, NM

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Published: 15 July 2024 15 July 2024

AriasEElvira Martinez Arias, 95, a long-time resident of Deming, NM, born January 21, 1929, in Moris, Chihuahua, passed away on July 11, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and integrity. She was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her many children and grandchildren. Known for her infectious laughter and culinary skills, Elvira's fresh tortillas, empanadas, tamales, and menudo were a staple in her household. She also found joy in crocheting baby blankets, canning fruits, and vegetables, roasting chile, peeling pecans, and spending early mornings outdoors gardening and tending to her animals. Elvira was humble and giving, always putting others before herself, and constantly caring for her grandchildren with endless love.

Elvira is survived by her sons, Miguel (Jennifer) Arias, Arturo (Candace) Arias, and Gerardo Arias; and her daughters, Alma (Raymundo Marrufo) Arias, Maria (Francisco) Flores, Estella (Jorge) Ortiz, and Lucy Arias; her nephew Antonio Martinez, and nieces Amparo Martinez Reyes, and Maria Martinez Burciaga. She was a beloved grandmother to 39 grandchildren and a cherished great-grandmother to 50 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and wonderful friends and caregivers Marta Armendariz and Elvira Saenz Jimenez.

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Mary Lou Padilla, 91, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 15 July 2024 15 July 2024

Mary Lou Padilla, 91, of Silver City passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Service arrangements are pending.

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Mary De La Torre, 82, a resident of Bayard, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 13 July 2024 13 July 2024

DeLaTorreMMaria (Mary) G. De La Torre, 82
It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Mary was born July 5, 1942 in Santa Rita, to Manuel and Maria Luisa Gomez. Mary lived a full and vibrant life.

She was the loving wife of Nestor T. De La Torre. Together they raised a beautiful family of four, Michael (Berniece) of Las Lunas, NM, Robert (Shawna) of Waxahachie, TX, Gilbert "Gibby" (Terri) of Bayard, NM, Christopher "Pino." She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kelly (Dennis), Randilynn, Mikey, Josetta (Geno), Shane (Krysten), Alex (Alicia), Danielle (Matthew), Liam, Erik, Joseph & Jeremy; her great-grandchildren, "Her Chula" D'Andreah, Landen, Izaiah, Yazzie, Kayden, Rose, Damacio, Bianca, Emilio, AJ, Juan (Johnny), Emarie, Matthew Jr., Zayren, Dallaz, Andres, Draco; her brothers, Manuel Gomez Jr. (Ruth) of Albuquerque, NM and Jackie Gomez (Delores) of Silver City, NM; her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Nestor, son Christopher, great granddaughter Coraline Love; her siblings Margarita Sy, Steve Gomez, Edward "Rocky" Gomez.

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Juan Antonio Ramirez Jr., 59, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 12 July 2024 12 July 2024

Juan Antonio Ramirez Jr., 59, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 5, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Matias G. Olivas, 94, a resident of Silver City, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 12 July 2024 12 July 2024

Matias G. Olivas, 94, formerly of Silver City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Albuquerque.

The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard and the Funeral Mass will follow at eleven-thirty in the morning. Concluding Services and burial will be at one o'clock in the afternoon at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded.

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Jennifer Martinez Ruiz, 37, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 12 July 2024 12 July 2024

RuizJenniferJennifer Martinez Ruiz, 37, resident of Lordsburg, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are pending.

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Oryan Ruiz McCants, 6, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

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Published: 12 July 2024 12 July 2024

Oryan Ruiz McCants, 6, resident of Lordsburg, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

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Clee Crumbley, 62, a resident of Bayard, NM

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Published: 10 July 2024 10 July 2024

CrumbleyCleeClee Crumbley, 62 years old, of Bayard, formerly of Silver City, passed away July 9, 2024 after a 6 year long hard-fought battle with cancer. Clee was born Oct 28,1961 to Raymond Crumbley and Jo Ann Grimes Crumbley in Silver City, NM.

Clee attended school in Cliff then started his long career of driving a truck following in his dad's footsteps. Clee owned Crumbley Trucking and C & J Trucking, where he hauled mostly oversize loads. Clee self-taught himself to work on his own trucks and after he wrecked his last truck, he rebuilt another truck and then hung it up working on trucks. Clee met many people around the country and has many lifelong friends that were all special part of his life. His grandkids who called him "critter" was from his handle.
Clee leaves behind his mother, Jo Ann Grimes Passig; his daughter, Kalyn (Mario) Adams; his grandchildren, Marnie, Braylee, Paxston, Scarlett and Pistol; his step-daughter, Shay Peterson; his grandchildren, Clayton, Cody, and Martina; his sisters Sue Ann Mattox, Bonnie (Will) Hille; his many nieces and nephews; his special cousins, Deily Crumbley and Jack Crumbley. He was preceded in death by wife, Jo Ann Fowler (2023); his father, Raymond Crumbley (1975), his sister, Sarah R Crumbley (1984); his brother, Clinton Passig (2004); his grandparents, William (Goo) and Vernon Grimes, Delia and Dezia Crumbley.

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