Obituaries
Obituary notices.
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Margaret Strange, 77, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1947 to her parents, Bill and Mary (Bernard) Neish in Raton, New Mexico.
She grew up in Raton and spent her summers on Johnson Mesa, where her family raised cattle. She moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 1966 to attend Western New Mexico University.
Margaret was known for her kindness to everyone around her. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed watching their activities, whether it be motocross, t-ball, rodeo or basketball. She was their number one fan. They enjoyed her baskets of goodies she would bake for them for nearly every holiday.
She began employment with Western New Mexico Telephone Company as a Customer Service Representative in 1986 and retired 28 years later. She grew to adore many of her customers and Co-workers over the years. She spent many years as a 4-H leader. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
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Edward Vondras, 61, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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Arnulfo Muñoz Gutierrez, 49, former Deming resident passed away Monday, November 4, 2024.
Visitation will take place Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapels at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 6 o'clock in the afternoon led by Maria Lozano. Mass of the Christian Burial the next day Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 11 o'clock in the morning at St. Anns' Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery Father Francis Gyau, officiating.
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Harriet Ella (Bishop) Malott, a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2024, at age 77, with her family by her side following a short illness. She was born on March 3, 1947, to Harold and Ruth Bishop in Lordsburg, NM. She attended Lordsburg Schools all her life and graduated in 1965. She attended college at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, NM from 1965-1967 where she graduated with her associate's degree in Secretarial Sciences. Thereafter she was employed with Quality Import Company (Maloof Co.) from 1967-1968.
On October 12, 1968, she married Art Malott and lived in Warner Robins Georgia from 1968 to 1970 where Art was stationed. While there, she worked for the Ralston Purina Company until returning to Durango, CO in 1970 so Art could attend Fort Lewis College and work for his dad at the Tri-State Printing Company.
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Rosa Sánchez de Ulloa, de 68 años, residente de Columbus desde hace mucho tiempo, falleció el sábado 2 de noviembre de 2024 en el Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
Se llevará a cabo un velatorio en Ruth Coleman Center (520 W. North Boundary Ave, Columbus NM 88029) a partir de las 5 de la tarde del jueves 7 de noviembre de 2024. La Misa de cuerpo presente se celebrará el viernes 8 de noviembre de 2024 a las 11 de la mañana en la Misión Católica de la Sagrada Familia. El entierro sera en el Cementerio de Valley Heights.
Rosa nació el 30 de agosto de 1956 en Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, hija de Eulalia Parra y Pasiano Sánchez. Le encantaba viajar y le gustaba salir a comer, pero sobre todo le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia. Entre los sobrevivientes se encuentran su esposo, Héctor A. Ulloa; hijos, Edgar Fernando (Griselda) Ulloa y Héctor (Azucena) Ulloa; hijas, Cristina Ulloa (Alberto Fuentes) y Guadalupe Ulloa (Omar Ramírez); 12 nietos, 2 bisnietas; y un hermano, Jesús (María Francisca) Sánchez.
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Petra "Peggy" Quintanar Gomez, 88, a lifelong resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 9, 1936 to her parents Lazaro and Gertrude (Hernandez) Quintanar in Silver City, NM.
Peggy was a cherished mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend. She pursued her passion as a beautician after graduating from Western High School in 1955. Peggy met Ramon, a barber who went on to be the love of her life and husband of 59 years. Together they created a loving home for their three children and became godparents to 36 godchildren. As a devoted homemaker and caregiver, she was an outstanding cook who loved organizing family fish fry picnics and making flour tortillas with her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and collecting blue willow china. She was a devout Catholic, a Guadalupana and Cursillista. Peggy was revered by many and will be missed dearly.
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Stephen "Tuddie" S. Chacon Sr., 85, of Santa Clara passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona.
Service arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
Tuddie was born December 26, 1938 in Santa Rita, NM. Tuddie was a proud Navy veteran and retired from Fort Bayard Medical Center.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon T. Chacon; mother, Maria Chacon; and brother, Alvino Chacon.
Tuddie is survived by his wife, Lily Chacon; children, Barbara Martinez (Eddie Joe), Stephen Chacon Jr., Rudy Chacon (Valerie); stepchildren, Denise, Rick, and Mark; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
He will be missed dearly by family and friends.
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Maria Beatriz Candelaria, 95, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1929 in Fierro, NM to Ysidro and Josefa B. Hernandez.
Beatriz was a wonderful and amazing mom, awesome grandma, great grandma, cool aunt and a loving mother-in-law and dedicated wife. Her favorite daily pastimes were cooking and making tortillas. She especially enjoyed teaching her granddaughters how to make tortillas. On her honorary side, she was the one-armed bandit that enjoyed gambling. She had a sense of humor and said funny little jokes which of course made us smile and or laugh. She will be missed dearly.
She is survived by six sons, Enrique "Henry" Candelaria (Lillian) of Rio Rancho, NM; Johnny Candelaria of Bayard; Bobby Candelaria of Bayard; Antonio Candelaria (Sylvia) of Bayard; Ricardo Candelaria of Arenas Valley; Jesus Candelaria (Barbara) of Santa Clara; one daughter, Betty Herrera (Ray) of Bayard; 17 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; one brother, Pete Hernandez of Las Cruces; two sisters, Mary Soliz of Fullerton, CA; Dora Tovar; two brothers in-law, Gilbert Sanchez and Tony Eres; numerous nieces and nephews.
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