Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Johnny Maldonado, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Johnny Maldonado, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Penny Leveen, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Penny Leveen, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Nita Mae Waddell Perry, 89, of Virden, New Mexico
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- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Nita Mae Waddell Perry, 89, of Virden, New Mexico, peacefully entered into rest on December 13, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. Nita was born in Duncan, Arizona where she met and married her husband of 61 years. They raised their 5 children in the Mojave Desert of California where she owned and operated a hair salon and her husband worked for NASA at Edwards Air Force Base. In 1985, they retired to the mountains of New Mexico, splitting their time between their home at Quemado Lake and Hurley. She was a staple in the community and enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time outdoors. She was an avid, self-taught crafter, quilter, seamstress, and crochet artist. She was a natural teacher and shared and taught all her talents with family and friends. She volunteered for the Catron County Search and Rescue team for many years.
Amber Lee Simpson, 36, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 02 January 2024 02 January 2024
Amber Lee joined her father, Drew Simpson, grandmother, Alicia V. Ybarra, uncle, Eddie Joe Ybarra and auntie, Dora in Heaven on Christmas morning, December 25, 2023. Amber was a beautiful woman who met life's struggles with the strength of a survivor.
Amber was a wonderful mother to the love of her life, her son, Joseph. They had an amazing bond and spent many hours together. They were each other's best friend.
Amber leaves her son Joseph a brother Jeremy and sister-in-law, Kori Ybarra, her mother Jo Ann Ybarra, uncle Steve, aunts Norma, Stella and Patty, along with each of their families. Amber adored her grandpa Adolfo E. Ybarra (Dofie) and her nieces and nephews.
We're gonna miss you Mimi, until we meet again, love you mom and Joseph.
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels. A celebration of life and memorial service will take place at Ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapels. Officiating will be Dr. Gilbert Arizaga.
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