Verdos Ervin Mullins passed away on December 7, 2018, in Rio Rancho, NM.  Verdos was born to John Tolbert and Honor Elizabeth Mullins on August 20, 1934, in Tucumcari, NM.

Verdos was passionate about traditional country music.  He started playing a stand-up bass at the age of 12 and by the time he turned 14 years old, he was playing professionally.   Verdos played on the radio station KSUN with his father.  The band would play Top 20 songs but he would always go back to his love of traditional country.  Verdos said, "The band was set to play a gig that night, but the night before, someone had broken the guitar player's guitar.  So, I went out looking to borrow a guitar.  When I knocked on that door, there stood Wanda Adair.  I explained the situation and asked if I could borrow Wanda's sister's guitar."  From then on, they were inseparable.  They married on April 21, 1950, in Gallup, NM.  Verdos and Wanda had a lifetime of loving each other.  They travelled playing music together and were members of the Church of Christ. 

Verdos worked for Phelps Dodge, in Bisbee, AZ, as an underground miner and in Playas, NM at the copper smelter.  During strikes, he would drive 18-wheel trucks until the strike was over.  He worked for 34 years and retired on August, 1998.  Verdos then moved his family to Tyrone, NM.

Verdos was predeceased by his mother and father, daughter:  Kim Loree Chadborn, brothers:  Fletcher, and Charles and his sister, Hazel. 

Verdos is survived by his brother Vernon and sister Phyllis, two sons:  Ronald (Sheri), and Charlie and daughter:  Dorothy Callahan (John); several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Wanda Irene Mullins, while surrounded by her family, passed away on May 7, 2024.  Wanda was born to Violet and Clements Adair on September 2, 1934, in Pinetop, AZ.

Wanda was passionate about sharing the love of our Lord with others.  After accepting Jesus and being Baptized as a young adult, she prioritized participation in the Church of Christ.  A loyal servant of God, Wanda was dedicated to studying the Bible and sponsored several children through the Christian Relief Fund.  Wanda played guitar and was happiest when all the family would get together and play and sing.

Wanda is predeceased by:  husband, Verdos Ervin Mullins; daughter, Kim Loree Chadborn; brothers and sisters: Edgar, Kenneth, Goldie, Virginia, Mavis, Guy and Majorie; and Granddaughters: Mary and Amanda.  Wanda is survived by her sister, Shirley; Children: Ronald Mullins (Sheri), Dorothy Callahan (John) and Charlie Mullins; several Grandchildren, Great-great Grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

John 11: 25-26 "Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.  The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die".

Wanda missed Verdos terribly.  She was ready to see him.  He was the love of her life.  Wanda often dreamed of seeing Verdos, health, young and strong again.  Wanda's last wish was for the "Angels to carry me home".

Now that Wanda has passed into the arms of our Lord her physical life on earth is over but it is the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for her. 

In accordance with their wishes, cremation has taken place.

A Memorial Service will be held for Verdos and Wanda at ten-thirty in the morning on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. Concluding Services and Inurnment will follow at Memory Lane Cemetery in Silver City. Mr. Ron Mullins will officiate.

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