Obituaries

Geronimo D. Gonzales, 92, of Silver City, passed away December 25, 2025 in Silver City.

Visitation for Geronimo will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 12 to 1pm at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.  The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 1 pm.  The Funeral Liturgy will begin at 2 pm.  Officiating will be Father Casmir Anozie.  Serving as casket bearer will be Robert Millan, Roberto Martinez, Manuel Gonzales, Joe Rodriguez, Nathan Gonzales and Frank Sanchez.

Geronimo was born May 16, 1933 in Silver City to Geronimo and Rosa (Dominguez) Gonzales.  Geronimo is survived by his wife, Beatrice Gonzales; three daughters, Teresa Lugo, Lillian Carl and Denise Chacon.  He was preceded in death a son, Richard Gonzales. 

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Stanley Elkins, 87, of Glenwood, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on March 25, 1938, in Winters, Texas. The family moved to Santa Rita, NM when his mother Ida Mathilda Deike married James Louis Elkins, when the children were very young. 

Throughout the years they moved dozens of times within the area and in several states. He graduated from Cliff High School in 1956, where he was an outstanding athlete, he played basketball, winning the state championship in his senior year and also set some state records in high jump.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 serving two years stationed at West Point.  He was assigned to the automotive transportation division and often told stories about all the generals he would chauffeur.  He went to work for Medley Construction where they traveled and built schools on several Indian Reservations in several states.  On one such occasion in Gallop, New Mexico, he met and married Mary Helen (Chela) Sanchez, and they had one daughter Rachel Killough and step son, Teddy Lucero.

Virginia (Jean) Esqueda, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, December 22, 2025 at her daughter's residence, in Tucson, AZ.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Joe Lopez,  entered eternal rest Thursday, December 25, 2025 at in Las Cruces, New Mexico.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Robert Molina, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center, in Silver City, New Mexico.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Ramon was born in Santa Rita, NM on March 6, 1936 to Everardo and Guadalupe Marquez. In Santa Rita, everyone had a nickname. Ramon was known as Pucci. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 23, 2025.

Visitation for Ramon will be on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 from 5 to 6 pm at Baca's Funeral Chapels.  The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 6 pm.  The Funeral Liturgy will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10 am at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.  The Rite of Committal will follow at Saint Vincent Catholic Cemetery.  Officiating will be Father Ray Flores.  Serving as pallbearers:  Michael Marquez, Isaac Chavez Marquez, Gabriel Ray Marquez, R. Jace Cruz, Ruben Jaurequi, and Larry Marquez.  Serving as Honorary Pallbearers:  Jacob Marquez, Ramon "Boy" Baca, Romeo Cruz, Fidencio Pena, Ray Rodriquez, Joe "Jo Jo" Murillo, Chon Fierro, Terry Humble, Willie Andazola, Arturo "Turi" Castanon, and Eddie "Lalo" Sanchez.

Ramon was part of the first graduating class of Cobre High School. While in high school, he worked as a grocery clerk at his Tia Elisa's store, the US Shopping Center in Vanadium, then later he worked at the Santa Rita Store. Ramon enlisted in the United States Army Reserves in 1954. He later enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1963. Ramon was married to the love of his life Polly Jaramillo Marquez, for 68 years.

Raymond Reyes Maynes, Sr., 55, a resident of Roswell, NM., entered eternal rest Sunday, December 21, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 20, 1970 in Silver City, NM to Richard and Yolanda Maynes. Raymond was a hardworking commercial and residential contractor whose life was defined by integrity, dedication, and pride in his work. He gave his best to every project and to everyone he worked with.

Raymond was truly a man with a heart of gold. He loved deeply and unconditionally and was devoted above all to his family. He adored his beloved wife, Sonya, and was immensely proud of his children and grandchildren, who brought him great joy and purpose.

Raymond was known for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to help anyone in need. Whether family, friend, or stranger, he was always ready to lend a hand or offer words of encouragement. His presence made others feel welcomed, valued, and loved. Raymond's legacy is one of love, selflessness, and unwavering devotion to those around him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Gregory Ornelas Gomez went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Dec 22, 2025. Only eight days short of his 82nd birthday.

Visitation for Greg will on Sunday, December 28, 2025 from 4 to 5 pm at Baca's Funeral Chapels.  The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 5 pm.  The Funeral Liturgy will be on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10 am at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church.  Officiating will be Father Bill McCan.  Those having the honor to serve as casket bearers will be Anthony Sedillo, Devin Sedillo, Diego Herrera, Vicente Herrera, Randy Murillo, and Eddie Joe Quinteros.   Honorary bearers will be Jesse Montes, Manny Corral, Claude Gomez, Rudy Jaquez, Russ Provencio, and Ronnie Madrid.  Military Honors will be accorded after the Funeral Liturgy at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. 

Greg is survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years Katie Gomez and three loving daughters Reyes Gomez Madrid, husband Ronnie Madrid, Sonia Gomez Sedillo & Teresa Tafoya Gomez, and his 9 loving grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and many loving adopted grandchildren that called him Tata. He is also survived by his brother Micheal Gomez (Carmen), his sister Dolores Flores (Tony), Susan Henderson (Albert) and Patsy Cottrell (Ward), and sister-in-law Rosalina Sedillos.  He is also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his Parents Frank and Julia Morones, brother Arnold Gomez, and many other beloved close relatives and friends.