Obituaries

Kelly Vincent Lynn, 62, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest May 17, 2025 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Lilly Medrano Chacon, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

In loving memory of our mother, Mary Carolyn Walters, 81, who passed away on May 23, 2025. She was born to Charles and Marion Bassett, on December 6, 1943, in Santa Rita, NM.

She was the devoted wife to Tedd Walters, and loving mother of Kenneth Walters, Carolyn Walters Short, and Ronald Walters. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Jacob Walters, Kevin Walters Short, and Chelsea Walters; two great-grandchildren David Hernandez and Alani Walters; three siblings and their families, Robert and Dolly Bassett, Janelda Thompson, and James and Regina Bassett, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews, whom she loved.

She was truly a kind person and loved all her family. She enjoyed traveling and always loved to play games. But mostly she was extremely passionate and skilled at playing Bridge. Bridge was her game, whether it was in person or online, she could not wait for the next game.

Enrique C. Urenda, 76, lifelong Deming resident passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Desert Highlands Care Center in Kingman, AZ.

Visitation will begin Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 9:30 in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel where recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10 o'clock.  Mass of the Christian Burial will follow at 11 o'clock at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Father Ivan Torres officiating.  Concluding services and interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

Enrique was born June 6, 1948 in Deming to Victoria Carbajal and Juan Urenda. He like the outdoors, fishing, hunting but most of all he like to spend time with his family. In the last years he moved to Arizona to be close to his son Robert.

Enrique is survived by his son; Robert (Sandra) Urenda of Bagdad, AZ, daughter; Lourdes (Francisco) Duran of Deming, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers; Richard (Victoria) Urenda of Los Lunas, NM, John (Rosie) Urenda of Carlin, NV. and Lorenzo (Lidia) Urenda of Carlin, NV.

Marcelina Meza, born October 19, 1941, in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Juana Arvizo, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her children Anna Meza, Richard Meza, Louis Meza, and Terri Meza.  Marcelina was a resident of Lordsburg, New Mexico for most of her life and a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico for the past four years. 

She devoted herself to the service of children as a cafeteria employee for Lordsburg Public Schools for 23 years. In her retirement Marcelina enjoyed spending her time with her family and all her grandchildren that spanned four generations.  In doing so, she always encouraged them to have faith, prayer, and the importance of getting an education. Her sound advice not only echoed for her own family, but for her extended family and friends as well.  Marcelina held steadfast to her faith and commitment to her family and friends, always checking in to see how they were doing and if there was anything they needed, or she could do for any of them. She provided comfort and encouragement to all who needed it as well, offering sound advice drawing from her 83 years of life experience

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Raynaldo Vigil Garcia, 75, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 15, 2025 at his residence.  He was born October 16, 2025 to his parents, Refugio and Magdalena (Vigil) Garcia in Santa Rita, NM. 

A quiet but loving traveling man; loved visiting with his children and family, long conversations giving wonderful advice.  His years of knowledge and strength will be cherished and greatly missed.  He liked working with his hands and fixing things dedicating his career as a flooring contractor/carpeting.  May our Creator take him in His hands and keep his name in the book of Life, guiding him on his next journey.  He will be forever loved and remembered by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.  Were going to miss you Dad. 

He is survived by his sons, Mark Montenegro (Lorraine) of Hurley, NM and Reynaldo Garcia of Las Vegas, NM; his daughters, Melissa Maldonado of Las Vegas, NV, Toni Triviso (Jouquin, Jr.) of Las Vegas, NV and Teresa Garcia Jackson (Gerald) of Las Vegas, NM; his brother, Daniel Garcia (Carol) of Arenas Valley, NM; his sister Senaida Silva of Las Cruces, NM; his ten grandchildren; his 20 great-grandchildren; his numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufugio Garcia and Magdalena Bueno; his brother, Samuel Hernandez; his granddaughter, Angela Maldonado. 

Paul (Chapo) Loyd entered into eternal rest on May 11th, 2025 at Millie's Assisted Living. 

Paul was born July 22nd,1934 to Oren and Isla Loyd, in Cliff, NM. Growing up, he attended Hurley Elementary, Pea Ridge, Arkansas schools. Then later on he graduated from Western High School in Silver City NM. 

Paul joined the military in February of 1953 and served in the Korean war. He was honorably discharged in February of 1955 as a Corporal. After the military Paul joined a trade school in Chicago and got his degree in Refrigerator, Heating and A/C repair, Paul also joined tournaments of thrills where he performed dangerous acrobatics acts off a moving car. He then went on and became a bull rider and rodeo clown where he would perform the main act at the rodeos for several years, that's where he met his lifetime partner Joann.

Paul would later on open up Desert Refrigeration, where he would work on all HVAC systems in Las Cruces, NM for a few years then moved it to Silver City, NM for several more years. While still owning his own business Paul also worked for Western New Mexico University in their maintenance department, and that is where Paul retired. 

Almira Holguin Luna, 81, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Desert Peak in Las Cruces, NM.  She was born August 29, 1943 to her parents, Miguel and Josepha (Apodaca) Holguin in Santa Rita, NM. 

Almira, fondly known as "Wita" will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Any paths she took in life were prioritized by what would be best for her family including her husband Richard, her children and her grandchildren before anything else.  Wita would always share many fond stories of living in Elko, NV, memories of her friends, growing up with her siblings, and her relationship with her dear husband Richard who took care of her with the utmost love.  Wita had a long career of working in administrative services with the Cobre School District and numerous financial institutions.   Involving herself with girl scouts and cheerleading along the way she was a positive role model for all children.  Her hobbies included painting ceramics, which she won numerous awards for, and the inner child in her loved to collect dolls.  Wita also loved spending time with family friends, listening to music and dancing, going to yard sales, collecting carnival glass and teacups.