Obituaries

In Loving Memory of a Beautiful Soul who is now Rejoicing with our Lord.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Elizabeth Carla Pioquinto "Lisa" who went on to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the young age of 44.

Lisa was born September 18, 1981 in Deming, NM to Benito Pioquinto and Yolanda Armendariz. Lisa a truly loving soul who touched everyone she met. Lisa was not only devoted to her wife Roze but also a source of comfort to all of her family members. She was a kind friend and a light in our lives to everyone who came across her and absolutely admired by all her nieces, nephews, godchildren and her extended family whom love her like their own daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin. Lisa always cared for her community and was very proud of her hometown of Deming, NM. She loved to support small businesses. She loved to travel and be with her family. She loved her sports and was always rooting for her San Francsico 49ers and New York Yankees and could tell you every player on every team, she also loved going to concerts and just having a good time. Lisa's warmth, strength, and love will always be remembered. She had a gift for making people feel cared for and never hesitated to give of herself. Losing her leaves a deep ache in our hearts, but also countless beautiful memories that will live on forever. 

Martha Jimenez, 76, of Deming, NM, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, in Tucson, AZ, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her unwavering faith, resilience, and boundless love, she leaves behind a legacy of kindness and devotion that will live on through those who knew her.

In 1969, Martha married the love of her life, Manuel Y. Jimenez, and together they made Deming their home. They were blessed with two sons as they began forming their family. After Manuel's passing in 1980, Martha's strength and determination guided her forward. She worked multiple jobs, attended night school to earn her GED, and devoted herself to providing the best life possible for her boys.

Years later, she found companionship and love again with Ruben S. Torres. For more than 40 years, they shared a life of laughter, faith, and family. Through this union, Martha embraced Ruben's three children and together their blended family grew to include 11 grandchildren. Their partnership was filled with love and joy until his passing in 2018.

Martha's strong work ethic was evident throughout her life. She labored in the fields, worked as a housemaid and hotel maid, and later moved into food service. She became an assistant manager for local restaurants before joining Deming Public Schools, where she retired from the middle school cafeteria. She cherished her years there, lovingly referring to the students as "her kids" and taking pride in the meals she prepared for them.

Jaclyn Rae Webb, 46, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 11, 2025 in Silver City, NM.  She was born September 6, 1979 in Albuquerque, NM to Clifford Ray Webb and Barbara Lee.

Jaclyn was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend.  Whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met.  She had a special way of making everyone feel cared for, whether it was through a thoughtful gesture, a cheesy home decoration that made you smile or just being there when it mattered most.  She had a deep love for butterflies, her sweet guinea pigs, and singing along to Mariah Carey.

Jaclyn was a former CNA who was proud of the care she gave to others and truly loved being able to help whenever she could.  She will be missed more than words can say, and remembered every day in the little things she loved so dearly.

Jaclyn is survived by her mother Barbara Lee Webb, two daughters Brittany Cordova and Breianna Webb, her two sons Justin Cordova and Joseph Terrazas of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and her sister Stephanie Webb of Las Cruces, New Mexico.  She was preceded in death by her father Ray Webb, and her maternal grandparents Don and Alice Lee, and paternal grandparents Clifford and Alice Webb, and uncle Ron Lee.

Florencio Rodriguez Corral, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 9:30 in the morning at St. Ann's Catholic Church where recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 10 o'clock. Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Father Tony Basso will be officiating.

Florencio was born on May 10, 1944 at El Tule, Chihuahua to Maria Rodriguez and Florencio Corral. He loved horses, singing, watching tv and listening to music.

He is survived by his daughters; Mary Corral, Justina (Jordan) Baeza and Veronica (Edgar) Artiaga, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. brother; Leonides (Elisa) Corral, 2 sisters; Maria Rodriguez Corral (Pablo) and Teresa (Carlos) Portillo.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Florencio Corral and Maria Rodriguez, his wife; Hermila Corral, sons; Camerino and Florencio Diego Corral. Siblings, Eliseo, Juan and Camerino.

Madelyn Frances La Rosa-Corliss, 64, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her residence.  She was born in Queens, NY to Donald Joseph LaRosa and Elinore Lytle.

Maddy LaRosa Corliss who obtained a Master of Social work, was a veteran, an advocate for children, served in the coast guard and 18 plus years in the Army Reserves whose compassion touched countless lives, passed away 09/10/25. Throughout her years in social work, she brought light and hope to those in need, offering guidance, kindness, and unwavering support to her community. Her warm spirit, generous heart, and ability to make everyone feel seen and valued left a lasting mark on all who knew her. She truly embodied love in action and will be remembered as a beautiful soul who made the world brighter simply by being in it.

Carol Pursley, 76, of Lordsburg passed away at home Thursday, September 18, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Lupe V. Diaz, 92, of Silver City passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. 

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James Edward "Mutt" Yates, 89, lifelong Deming resident went to be with the love of his life and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 19, 2025, after a brief illness.

A memorial will be held at a date to be determined. Cremation has taken place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Mutt was born January 3, 1936, in Deming, New Mexico to Paul and Nora (Stuart) Yates. He lived his entire life within 10 miles of where he was born. He graduated from Deming High School in 1954 and married the love of his life, Aletta (Bishop) Yates on October 7, 1953, during his senior year in High School. He would tell people that it was "narrow-minded" of Aletta to not let him go on his senior trip. When Aletta moved to Deming from Oklahoma and attended Sunshine School, Mutt came up from behind her and put his arm around her neck and she flipped him over her shoulder to the ground, and he got up and told his best friend that "he was gonna' marry that girl someday". Little did he know her 2 older brothers were college wrestlers. They were married for over 66 years at her passing in March of 2020.

He spent his whole life as a farmer in Luna County, where his father and grandfather farmed before him. He was happiest just working in the fields growing cotton, corn, milo, chile, and watermelons and left the "politics" of serving on a lot of boards and committees to others except for his one term as Luna County Farm Bureau President in 1974.