Obituaries

Oscar "Momitto" Vasquez Madrid Jr., 27, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest of Sunday, June 30, 2024 in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Visitation will be held Saturday, July 6, 2024 from 9 to 10 o'clock in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel. The holy rosary will be recited at 10 and the funeral liturgy to follow thereafter. Final interment will then take place at Mountain View Cemetery where Momitto will be laid to rest. Deacon Bill Holguin will officiate.

Momitto as most knew him by was born June 20, 1997 in Deming, New Mexico to Oscar Vasquez Madrid and Natalia Vasquez. He was always very happy and enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved cracking jokes amongst his friends and family and always looking for a good time. Momitto loved music and even though he was not quite the dancing type, but when a good tune came on, he had to throw in a couple dance moves because he was feeling the vibe to have fun and make people laugh. He enjoyed hanging out with his brothers and of course with having one sister, he always had to mess around with her. Momitto loved to be around his family overall, with his cousins, grandparents, nieces, nephews, and siblings. But the person he loved the most to be around was his son Zaiiden. There was no other person he loved more than his son. Other than loving and caring for his family, his comfort and happy place was sitting on the porch, listening to his favorite music, having a cigarette, and watching the sunset. That was his peace.

Samuel Vega Murillo, 71, of Silver City passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at his daughter's home in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Marilyn Fogleman, 78, of Gila, New Mexico, passed peacefully at home on June 29, 2024, with her loving wife, Jan Voorhees, at her side.

Marilyn was born November 21, 1945, in Kermit, Texas, to Winnie Beatrice and  Ralph Eugene Fogleman and is survived by sisters Lavonda Sue Sloan and Jolynne Haworth as well as several nieces and nephews and many loving friends.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in her memory can be made to END OF ROAD HORSE RESCUE AND SANCTUARY, a non-profit 501(C)(3) entity at 1248 Mountain View Road,, PO box 370, Silver City NM 88062.

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Patricia "Patty" L. Young Escobar, 63, a resident of Bayard, NM entered into God's arms, in the graces of her home, surrounded by her family on June 28, 2024 She was born on November 18, 1960 to her parents Emiterio and Mary Ellen "Nena" Escobar in Silver City, NM.

Patty truly enjoyed life, especially with her son Ernie and grandson Ozzy who were her pride and joy.  She was a strong, faithful woman who was very creative and skilled in many trades including gardening, landscaping, cooking, baking and carpentry. She often stated she was going to be God's carpenter in Heaven. She took pride in all she did and created. Everything she did was done with love.  Anyone who entered her home was loved and welcomed as her own. 

Patty is survived by her son Ernie Cuhen, her grandson Ozriel Cuhen, her sister and best friend Sylvia E. Perez (Johnny), her brothers Steve (Mary Ann) and Bob Escobar (Sylvia), her godchildren Carlos Escobar and AjaNaeh Perez, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Dr. Alfred William (Bill) Neely, Jr, MD. passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th June 2024 in Pinos Altos, NM. He was born 28th Feb. 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, and grew up in Northbrook, IL. He was an Eagle Scout, and an Illinois State National HS Science Award winner all through high school, graduating with top honors from Glenbrook North. He received his degrees in physics and psychology from Dartmouth College, medical degree from UNM, and completed his internship at UCLA Medical Center before making his home in Silver City. He was an emergency room doctor at Gila Regional Medical Center for 37 years, retiring in 2016. A Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Bill helped to start the EMS for the SW corner of New Mexico and worked as director for NM for several years.

Bernie Ruben Chacon, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024.  He was born on September 30, 1957 to his parents, Bernardo and Mercedes (Valencia) Chacon in Silver City, NM. 

His favorite hobbies were camping and fishing. He always was a hard worker and an amazing person. He helped anybody and everybody anyway that he could. He led himself down a long hard path most of the time, but he always made his way home. This last year he really enjoyed the fact he could be around more to help and spend time with his father, sisters, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved working with his brother-in-law and doing charity work. His favorite singer at this time was Jelly Roll. He will be extremely missed by so many that crossed his path, but most of all he loved all his family and was very proud of each and every person in some way. 

Chancell Neal Teague, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  He was born on February 1, 1938 to his parents Redden Mortimer and Minnie Irene (Carleton) Teague in Hobbs, NM. 

Chancel retired from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as an Engineer after 41 years.  He was very good at his job and those that worked with him, enjoyed being on his train.  He also loved Square Dancing and being a caller.  He and Connie had many years of enjoyment with this activity. Chancel loved visiting with his friends and family and when his health declined, he stayed in touch with them through emails.  He would send inspirational quotes to everyone.  He looked forward to checking his emails on a regular basis.  Chancel loved his family and he would spend time in prayer for each family member.  He would begin on one side of the country and work his way across each and every state, praying for his family.  When his time came, he was ready to be with Jesus.

Bernie Ruben Chacon, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .