Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Wilma Jean Tapscott, 89, a resident of Santa Clara, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Wilma Jean Tapscott, 89, passed away with family by her side on February 16th at Fort Bayard
Medical Center. She was born on February 1, 1935 to Carl and Lillie Mae Burgess (Conder) in
Claremore, OK.
Wilma had many happy childhood memories of spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa
Conder on their farm in Oklahoma and would visit her grandma Burgess on her dairy farm in
Arkansas during the Summer, where she would pick strawberries and black walnuts for her
grandmother to bake her a cake. Wilma moved with her family to Grant County at the age of 9
years old when her father got a job at Kennecott mine in Santa Rita, NM. Wilma attended
Western High school and met the love of her life Jack in 1952 at a Christmas Eve dance at the
Chino Buffet in Hurley, NM. They married on March 28, 1953, in Lordsburg NM.
Reuben Montoya, 95, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM - pending
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Reuben Montoya, 95, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Suzanne L. James, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Suzanne L. James, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at University Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Anne Kiehne, 93, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Anne Kiehne, 93, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Tony Huerta, 53, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Tony Huerta, 53, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 near his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Lorenzo Norero, 71, a resident of Bayard, NM - partial
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Lorenzo Norero, 71, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his residence. Lorenzo, also known as “Okie-Dokie” was born on March 8, 1952 to his parents, Willie and Lupe(Merino) Norero in Silver City, NM.
He is survived by the loving mother of their children, Gloria Norero of Bayard, NM; his son, Lorenzo Norero, Jr. of Bayard, NM; his three daughters, Alicia Norero of Bayard, NM, Laura Norero of Tucson, AZ and Noel Baehr (John) of Idaho Falls, ID; his four grand-children, Christopher Norero (Fiance Lyn), Nicolas Baehr (Starri), Isabella Norero and Seven Norero; and his great-grandson, Nicolas Baehr, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Madrid.
Isidoro “Lolo” Lara, 91, a resident of Bayard, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Isidoro “Lolo” Lara entered eternal rest on February 20, 2024.
Lolo as he was affectionately known was born on April 4, 1932 in Dwyer, NM to Jose and Estefana Lara. He was raised in Grant County, and as an adult was employed by Kennecott Copper Corporation. Lolo retired in the late 1980’s after 40 years of employment, continuing a good life in Bayard and the surrounding area. He also enjoyed meeting the locals through his side business of selling fruits and vegetables. In addition to being a car enthusiast, listening to music was also a favorite past-time.
Lolo is survived by his brother, Joe (Hilda) and his sister, Virginia (Phil); his sons, Roy (Helena), Billy (Jenny), Richard, David (Clorinda), and Lawrence; his daughters, Loretta, Carol, Lucy and Mary; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Inez and Helen; his brothers, Felix and Art; his loving wife, Eva; daughter, Barbara; sons, Robert and Augustine.
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Elizabeth Ann Barker, 79, a resident of Andover Ks - pending
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Elizabeth Ann Barker, 79, former resident of Deming passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024 in Andover, Kansas. Arrangements are pending.
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