Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Isabel Ortega Madrid, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 27 June 2024 27 June 2024
Isabel O Madrid, “Charlie” or “Chale” as everyone would call him. Passed away peacefully on June 24 in his home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife who never left his side. He was born in Central, New Mexico on August 31, 1949 to Andres and Aurora (Ortega) Madrid the seventh of twelve children. In 1957 his family moved to Lordsburg, New Mexico then to Safford, AZ in 1968. On June 18, 1969 Charlie was drafted to the US Army and also served in Vietnam. After his service he returned home to Little Hollywood Safford, AZ. He always loved Lordsburg so he moved back in 1972 and that’s where he met his lifelong beloved partner the love of his life Consuelo and they married on March 8, 1974. And had 6 beautiful children of whom two entered eternal life at young ages. Charlie became a police officer in 1975 and protected the city of Lordsburg and all of Hidalgo County up until his retirement in 1994. Charlie was highly respected by the community and loved by all. He was the true meaning of a family man and loved all his grandkids as if they were his own children. Charlie was one of a kind and always loved to tease and joke around you had to have tough skin if you wanted to enjoy a day with him. He enjoyed many of his days fishing and hunting. He impacted all of our hearts and showed us all how to be strong just like him. Dad although you left a hole in all our hearts thank you for loving us unconditionally, we will take care of mom and each other from here. You’re pain free singing all your Antonio Aguilar songs while you’re fishing in Heaven, we love you God bless you and will see you again someday.
Isabel Ortega Madrid, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - partial
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Isabel Ortega Madrid, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence. He was born August, 31, 1949 to his parents, Andres and Aurora (Ortega) Madrid in Central, NM.
He is survived by his loving wife, Consuelo (Villalpando) Madrid; his son, Charles Daniel Madrid (Leah) of Las Cruces, NM; his three daughters, Felicia Araiza (Paul) of Safford, AZ, Veronica Madrid (Michael Haynes) of Lordsburg, NM, Priscilla Mireles (Juan) of McAllen, TX; his four brothers, Joe Ortega of El Paso, TX, Henry Ortega (Rita) of Mesa, AZ, Andy Madrid (Susie) of Azle, TX, Alex Madrid (Margie) of Safford, AZ; his three sisters, Nellie Arredondo (Joe) of Albuquerque, NM, Margie Salcido (Jesse) of Tucson, AZ, Sylvia Ortiz (Gerardo) of Tucson, AZ; his fourteen grandchildren, Daniel, Noah, Jeremy, Serenity, Esaias, Anthony, Brittany, Isabella, Phillip, Keanna, Michael, Azaryah, David and Heaven; his two great-grandchildren; his numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony Joe Madrid; his daughter Rosanna Marie Madrid; his brother, Fred Madrid; his sisters, Consuelo Lechuga, Lydia Martin, Rachel Borseth; his sister-in-law, Sherry Ortega; and his grandson, Charles Daniel Madrid, Jr.
Manuela “Nellie” Leyba, 103, a resident of Silver City, NM - partial
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- Published: 26 June 2024 26 June 2024
Manuela “Nellie” Baca Leyba, 103, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1921 to her parents, Julio and Josefa (Arroyos) Baca in Silver City, NM.
She is survived by her three sons, David Leyba (Linda) of Las Vegas, NV, Joaquin Leyba (Sylvia) of Tucson, AZ, and Max Madrid of California; her two daughters, Cecilia Garcia (Alfredo) of Albuquerque, NM and Julie Medina of Silver City, NM; her two sisters, Maria Chavez of Silver City, NM and Esperanza Silva of Silver City, NM; her nine grandchildren; her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Magdaleno Hernandez Leyba, Jr.; her four brothers, Tomas Baca, Julian Baca, Alberto Baca, Ben Baca; her two sisters, Frances “Kika” Orosco and Josie Madrid.
Penny Eugenia Weatherford, 60, a resident of Deming, NM - pending
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Penny Eugenia Weatherford, 60, resident of Deming passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending.
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Juana Tarango de Leyva, 95, a resident of La Mesa, NM
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Juana Tarango de Leyva, de 95 años, fallecio el miercoles 19 de junio de 2024 en La Mesa, NM.
Juana sera trasladada a Tres Alamos Chihuahua el martes 25 de junio de 2024 donde se llevara a cabo el velorio y su entierro sera en el Cementerio Municipal de Tres Alamos, Chihuahua.
Juana nació el 8 de febrero de 1929 en Janos, Chihuahua, hija de María de Jesús García y Emilo Tarango. Le encantaba trabajar en su jardín, coser, leer, escuchar música, bailar y pasar tiempo con su familia.
A Juana le sobreviven sus hijos: Alvaro (Rafaela) Leyva, Fernando (Teresa) Leyva, Alfonso Leyva (Alpha Duran), Elias (Mary Jo) Leyva, Eraclio (Adela) Leyva y Ramona Alicia Ramirez, 23 nietos y numerosos bisnietos; un hermano, Leopoldo Tarango (Ramona Juarez).
Le preceden en la muerte sus padres Emilio Tarango y María de Jesus Garcia, su esposo Juan Leyva, hijo; Felipe Leyva, nietos; Erick y Cristobal Leyva, hermanos; Rita, Genoveva, Leandra, Victoria y Jesus Jose Tarango.
Manuela “Nellie” Leyba, 103, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 25 June 2024 25 June 2024
Manuela “Nellie” Leyba, 103, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Robert Herbert, Jr., 72, a resident of Santa Clara, NM
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- Published: 24 June 2024 24 June 2024
Robert Herbert Jr., 72, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, June 20, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center with family by his side. He was born November 7, 1951 in Gallup, NM to Robert Sr. and Jo Ann (Begay) Herbert.
Robert grew up in Turnerville, NM and made his home in Santa Clara NM. He married Rosemary Ashley on December 23, 1972 and was a devoted and loving husband for 52 years. He attended WNMU and graduated with an Associates in Welding in 2010. He retired from Freeport McMorran in 2012 as a Locomotive Operator.
He enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos play, camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. After retirement he spent most of his days sitting outside doing little projects around the house listening to his favorite music. He knew many people around the Grant County area, there wasn't a time when someone wouldn't come up to him to say hello and catch up. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved traveling with his family and found his new hobby at Topgolf. He always talked about visiting new places and traveling as a family, many memories were made. Robert will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandpa, son, uncle, brother, friend and co-worker.
Ernest H. Lewis Jr, 84, a resident of Hanover, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 24 June 2024 24 June 2024
Ernest H. Lewis Jr, 84, of Hanover passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.
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