Obituaries

Roberto "Bobby" Mendoza, a loving brother, uncle, step-father, step-grandfather, and friend passed away November 30, 2024 in Silver City.

Known to his family and friends as Bobby, he was born on October 23, 1930 in Silver City to Victor A. Mendoza and Luisa Flores Mendoza. He was a lifelong resident of Silver City and spent most of his work life at the former Maxwell House store. Bobby was a devout Catholic. He demonstrated his deep faith by his kindness and always optimistic outlook on life. He was loved by his family and many friends.

He is survived by brother Joe Mendoza; nieces Rita Ortiz (Gilbert), Christina Montoya (Michael), Denise Mendoza (Rudy), and Lorraine Montoya-Vigil (Timothy); nephews John McKendricks and Jeff McKendricks; step-children, Helen Salaiz; Richard Valencia, Johnny Valencia, Paul Valencia, Michael Valencia, and George Valencia; several grand nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren; and several great grand nieces, nephews, and step-great grandchildren. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Guadalupe "Lupe" Mendoza, his parents Victor and Luisa Mendoza, his sister Carmen Montoya, and brother Victor Mendoza, Jr

Prisciliano Barrera Barraza, 88, Deming resident passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel. The Funeral Service will be held at 1 o'clock in the afternoon, with the final internment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Obed Rivera will be officiating.

Prisciliano was born to Celia Barraza and Eufemio Barrera on October 10, 1936 in Las Cruces, Namiquipa, Chihuahua. He had a love for horses and enjoyed going out to eat at family gatherings but most of all he loved his grandchildren.

Prisciliano is survived by his wife Guadalupe Barrera; sons, Jose Jesus, Flavio (Araceli) and Elder Uriel Barrera; daughters, Imelda, and Guadalupe Gardenia Barrera; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Joaquin (Rosalba), Octavio (Ruth) and Lucio Barrera; 3 sisters, Hortencia Barrera, Maria Isabel Barraza, and Anita (Ricardo) Barreza.

He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 siblings, Rosalba, and Cornelio Barrera.

Walter LaFleur, 91, of Silver City passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Sharon Sue Patterson, 78, resident of Buckhorn, NM, entered eternal rest Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center. She was born November 3, 1946 to her parents, Elzie and Bonnell (Ridling) Lewis in Silver City, NM.

To view the full obituary and send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. 

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trust care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

Jimmy Dale Witherington, 75, resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Monday, November 25, 2024 at his residence. He was born May 23, 1949 to his parents, James and Clara (Sullivan)  Witherington in West Monroe, LA.

To view the full obituary and send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. 

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trust care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

Salvador S. Quintana, a beloved resident of Deming, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. Born on March 17, 1944, in Fierro, New Mexico, to Pete and Blasa Quintana, Sal lived a life filled with faith, love, and hard work.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Linda Quintana, with whom he built a beautiful life. He leaves behind his children, Michael Quintana and Socorro Prieto (Andrew), nine cherished grandchildren, and 22 adored great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his five siblings and numerous nieces and nephews who held him dear.

Salvador began working at the age of 15 at the Peru Mill in Deming and married Linda Quiroz at 18, embarking on a lifelong partnership. A skilled tradesman and a man of many talents, Sal worked tirelessly to provide for his family. From his days as a mill operator in Grant County to retiring as a Control Supervisor at Chino Mines in Santa Rita, his dedication and work ethic were unmatched.

In his younger years, Sal mastered welding, fishing, rock laying, carpentry, mechanics, and gardening. There was nothing he could not learn, fix, or improve. These skills were matched by his deeply rooted faith and devotion to God, which became the cornerstone of his life.

Our loving wife & mother Consuelo Perrault, also known as "Connie" passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, November 29, 2024. Connie was born April 7, 1935 in Deming, New Mexico to Belisario Alvarez and Perfecta Molinar.

She lived in Deming all her life & married her childhood sweetheart, Anthony Perrault. They remained married for 71 years & raised their 7 children. She was grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Connie was very well known in the community & her joy was visiting with people. Her laughter & talkative nature was contagious. She loved helping her children & was a caregiver to her parents & other family members. She worked timelessly alongside her husband to operate serval businesses which included Perrault Tire Company & The Cactus Restaurant. Even after retirement she remained active, there was no slowing her down. Connie will be greatly missed by many.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Perrault of 71 years; 3 sons, Duane (Nancy) Perrault, Michael Perrault, and Kenneth Perrault; her 2 daughters, Annette (Raul) Guzman and Dolores Perrault; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; as well as 2 brothers, Belisario and Manuel Alvarez.

Nichole Marie Montes Jurado, 35, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. She was born February 9, 1989 in Las Cruces to Richard Jurado and Diane Montes.

Nichole enjoyed spending lots of time with her new grandson Jayce and her friends and family. She also enjoyed camping, going on rides, picnics, making her famous red chili, cooking and making sweet rice. Nichole has three Godsons, David Sanchez, Anthony Zazueta and Leo Grijalva who loved her very much. She also had a very special bond with her nephew Eliah Chavez and to Eliah, she was his second mom and his world.

She is survived by her parents, Larry R. and Diane Montes Grijalva of Santa Clara; her grandparents, Elfudo Jurado and Geraldo Sinaloa of Albuquerque; her Godparents, Ramona Crum and Robert Jasso of Silver City; her three sons, Joseph Romero Jr. of Santa Clara, Richard Romero of Silver City, Aedryan Romero of Silver City; her daughter, Anjelynah Romero of Las Cruces; her step-daughter, Averee Rose Sepulveda of Las Cruces; her one grandchild, Jayce Murtha; her fiancé Joseph Sepulveda of Silver City; her one brother, Lawrence Grijalva Jr, her one sister, Ernestina Grijalva both of Santa Clara; her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard; her nephew, Lawrence M. Grijalva III; her grandmothers, Yvonne Montes, Felicitas Mendoza and Gloria Jurado; her grandfather, Luciano V. Montes; her father-in-law, Eddie Romero; her step-daughter, Aubree Sepulveda.