Obituaries

Robert Alvin Baker, 85, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center. 

Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Sharon (Shay) Ann Morgan, 84, long-time resident of Silver City passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.

Sharon was born July 18, 1939, to Vera M. (John) and William L. Morgan in Raton, NM. Sharon graduated from Clayton High School in 1957 and went on to graduate from Western New Mexico University with a degree in Education. She also claimed the title of Miss Hurley in the Miss New Mexico Beauty Pageant in 1958.

Sharon spent her life as an educator: a teacher at Silver City Consolidated Schools and Animas Public School. Later, she was employed at Phelps Dodge in the Assay Lab. Above all, Sharon was a lover of nature and animals. She was a fierce advocate for the reintroduction of the Mexican Gray Wolf in Grant County and an active supporter of the Defenders of Wildlife in New Mexico. She enjoyed exploring local trails with her dogs, and rescuing cats.

John Franklin Carpenter, 90, Deming resident went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

John was born March 13, 1934 in El Paso, TX to Lester and Alice (Vineyard) Carpenter, the first of four children. He was raised in Hatch, NM, where he attended school until due to a broken neck from a car accident in which he was a passenger, he fell behind and ultimately quit school altogether. At the age of 17 he bought his first truck to haul hay and from then on, the diesel bug bit him and he remained in trucking for the next 47 years, owning and operating 8 more trucks before retiring in 1998. He was proud of his chosen profession and told everyone he never worked a day because he truly enjoyed what he did. After retirement John and his wife volunteered for 10 years with the Oregon State Parks and the National Park Service before relocating to Deming in 2005.

Dexter Hugh Seay, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Daniel "The Jerky Man" Ray Molina, 60, a resident of Deming, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Harvey E. May, 93, of Arenas Valley passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Harvey Enos May, please visit our floral store.

Maria Baca Torres, age 93, Deming resident, entered Eternal Rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by her family.

Maria was born December 31, 1930, in Dwyer, NM to Ramon and Ramona (Chanez) Baca. In 1952, she married Hector G. Torres, and together they relocated to Deming, NM, in 1963. Maria and Hector were married for 24 years until his passing in 1976. She lived in Deming for the remainder of her life.

Maria was first and foremost a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, known for her remarkable resilience, strength of character, and perpetual kindness. She cherished cooking for her family, consistently offering them delicious home-cooked meals either freshly prepared or stocked in advance. These thoughtful gestures reflected her deep commitment to family unity and their absence will leave an irreplaceable space. Maria was incredibly sociable and never missed an opportunity to attend any family gathering, especially if it included music and dancing.

Helen J. Trujillo, 95, Deming resident went home to our Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born in Colfax County on September 6, 1928.

Helen was a devoted wife and loving mother. She retired from the Deming Public Schools, some of her life achievements were, she received her black belt in Karate, she loved to crochet, and she participated in the Senior Olympics, loved playing bingo, and enjoyed working on puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sister, Becky Quintana (Laudente); her children, Cipriano Chavez (Maria), Tony Trujillo (Nancy), Beatrice (Jerry) Kerr, Dominic Trujillo, and daughter in law Linda. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Trujillo; a son, Michael Trujillo; her mother, Beatriz Chavez, and her siblings, Cipriano Chavez Sr., and Elsie Chavez Le Doux.