Obituaries

Hermelinda Saenz Ramirez, 85, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday, September 22, 2023 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 9, 1939 in Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua to Marcelo Saenz and Virginia Gonzalez.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 10 to 11 o'clock in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel with the funeral services to follow. The final interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. Pablo and Jacob Ledesma will be officiating.

Hermalinda is survived by her daughter, Marisela McClendon; 2 sisters, Socorro Esparza, and Rafaela Apodoca; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcelo, and Virginia Saenz; her spouse, Manuel Tafoya Ramirez; a son, Manuel Ramirez and 6 other siblings.

Serving as pallbearers will be Victor Manuel Lopez, Pablo R. Lopez, Tom McClendon, Carlos Padilla, Gerardo Ruiz, and Omar Avila. Honorary bearers will serve as Tate Leon Padilla and Asher Suede Padilla.

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An obituary is not available at this time for Esther Magallanes Mireles. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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It is with great sadness and deep sorrow that we the family announce the death of our brother Librado (Lalo) R. Cordova, 67, of Santa Clara, N. M. on September 1, 2024 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N. M.

Librado (Lalo) is survived by 3 daughters Kathleen Holguin, Nicolette Ortiz and Krisandra Denise Nunley and 8 grandchildren. He is also survived by 3 sisters Connie C. Ruiz (Jose Luis) and Erlinda C. Serrano (Joe) both from El Paso, Tx. and Sara C. Evans from Sunsites/Pearce AZ; 5 brothers Ismael, Rafael (Ralph), David, Jose of Santa Clara N.M. and Javier (Cyndi of Green Bay Wisconsin; a special niece Angelina C. Garcia of Glendale, Az and a nephew Ramon Marquez III of Colby, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his father Guadalupe C. Cordova, his mother Engracia R. Cordova, 2 brothers Guadalupe R. Cordova Jr and Albert R. Cordova, a sister Maria Inez C. Marquez and his special Godson, Salvador Ray Cordova. He is also survived by his special friends Lino Woods and Bobby Lucero along with many others.

James "Jimmy" Lewis Russell, 81, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Visitation will take place Friday, September 27, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapel at 10 o'clock in the morning with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

James was born to Charlotte "Lottie" Elizabeth Clarke and Lewis "Rip" Russell on October 2, 1942 in Deming. He was born the 3rd child of Rip & Lottie Russell. Jimmy grew up on a farm with his parents and three sisters. When he wasn't making one of his sisters cry, he was out in the fields with his dad. Jimmy loved farming but during high school, he lived for sports, especially football.

Jimmy first married Lona Hutchins. Together, they had two children, Sheila Renee and James Wade. They later divorced. In 1972, Jimmy married Adrienne. The couple had one child together, James "Deed" Lewis Russell Jr. Adrienne already had a crew of her own including Mike Burns, Holly Mathis, Theresa Ann Burns Johnson and Linda Burns Rawson. I

Evelyn M. Pino, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Edgewood, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

It is with profound sadness that his loved ones announce the passing of Robert "Bobo" Armijo, 63, of Silver City, after a four- year battle. He is now at peace with our family watching over us. Bobo, as everyone knew him was kind hearted and friendly. He loved to talk to everybody. He had a great sense of humor and liked to joke around. He was a jack of all trades. He worked at Mr. Ed's, the mines, and J&S plumbing. He later did yard work and was creative about finding ways to make money. His pride and joy were his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Natalia Armijo, his son Robert John, his daughter, Marissa, granddaughter, Alona, his aunt, Judy Gonzales, nephews, Mark and Jason Gomez. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren, his grandchildren, Jayce Collins, Kyra, Tehya and Bailynn Delaney, and Marissa Mae Armijo; his sisters, Sally Armijo, and Rita Gomez; his brother, David Armijo; his aunts and uncles, Betty, Irene, Donald Villalobos; Estelle and Tony Gallegos; also surviving his are numerous nieces and nephews.

Leonard "Wayne" Morgan, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, September 2, 2024 at Fort Bayard Medical Center in Santa Clara. He was born on September 15, 1945 to his parents Wilburn Hillery and China Mary (McNew) Morgan in Portales, NM.

Wayne was a master pipefitter and TIG welder. Early in his career he worked for Phelps Dodge and the Chino mines, but he later chose contract work where he enjoyed variety and unique challenges, allowing him to showcase his talent and creativity. Many of us have his beautiful artwork in our homes. When he wasn't working, Wayne loved to spend time outdoors, particularly on hunting trips with friends and family. He was an exceptional marksman and had a strong background in scouting, which he cherished as a hobby.

Robert "Bobo" John Armijo, 63, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Silver City Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.