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Obituaries
Obituary notices.
- Category: Obituaries
Ralph Dominguez, born on November 29, 1949 in Silver City, NM passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. Son of Placido Dominguez and Alice Grijalva, Ralph grew up in Silver City where he attended St. Mary's Academy and Silver Consolidated Schools. He was a proud graduate of Silver High School and furthered his education at Western New Mexico University.
Ralph was an avid outdoorsman, passionate about hunting with both rifle and bow. His interests were wide-ranging, from chess, basketball, and tennis, to cheering for his favorite NFL team, the Denver Broncos. A devoted public servant, Ralph served as a councilman for Silver City for seven years and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities.
He completed a four-year apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 611) and worked as an electrician for many years, eventually becoming a business agent for IBEW in Northern New Mexico. Ralph later returned to Silver City, where he served as the Director of Maintenance, Laundry and Housekeeping at Gila Regional Medical Center for 25 years.
- Category: Obituaries
Kathleen S. Hamilton, 90, of Las Cruces, NM passed away July 8, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center with her family by her side.
Kathleen was born in Hedley, TX to William & Eleanor Simmons and was the youngest of eleven siblings. Kathleen graduated in the top ten percent of her class from Deming High School in 1952 and was inducted into the National Honor Society. Kathleen went on to have a family and had four children, Darwin, Woodie, Erin, and Shannon, who she worked hard to support and care for. She started working with the Law Firm of Garland & Martin (and its successors Martin, Martin, Lutz & Cresswell, etc.) in 1963. Kathleen left the firm in 1981 and went to work for the State of New Mexico in the Third Judicial Court as Secretary and "Partner at Court" to District Judge, The Honorable James T. Martin from 1981 to 1997. In her capacity at the Third District Court, Kathleen was also affectionately known as "The Guardian of the Gate, and "Dragon Momma". Kathleen was an Honorable member of the National Association of Legal Assistants. Kathleen received many letters from NM Governor(s), Legislators, Chief Justices, and US Attorneys, thanking Kathleen for her professional wisdom, courtesy, organizational skills, and hospitality.
- Category: Obituaries
Patsy Ruth Webster, 84, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 26, 2024, where passed away peacefully at home. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Rosenda G. Limon, 69, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Casa De La Luz in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chaples ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Ralph Dominguez, Sr. 74, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Circle of Life Care Facility in Prescott, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Lane Forrest Van Allen was born July 6, 1938 in Battle Creek, MI. He entered his eternal home in Las Cruces on August 19, 2024.
He served his country in the Army from 1960 through 1962. He was a retired auto mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janet, and a sister. He is survived by his brother, Lew (Faye) Van Allen of Springfield, TN; and his partner, Virginia Frost of the home.
A private family burial will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lane Forrest Van Allen, please visit our floral store.
- Category: Obituaries
Sandra K. Contreras, 44, Deming resident passed away August 18, 2024 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.
Visitation will take place Friday, August 30, 2024 at 9 10 o'clock in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapels with the funeral service to follow at 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
Sandy was born in Deming on January 7, 1980 to Charlene Torres and Abelardo Contreras Sr. She was an adventurous and outspoken person who enjoyed arts and crafts, watching movies, cartoons, listening to music, interacting with the residents at her work, camping, cruising on her monster truck, and spending time with her family, nieces, nephews and friends. Most of all her grandkids were her world, her 3 babies Renezmae Contreras, Sammie Toledo and Ismael Toledo. Sandy worked as a cook at Willow Manor Assisted Living Facility.
- Category: Obituaries
Robert Elmer Dyson, 87, Deming resident passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Elmer Dyson, please visit our floral store.
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