Obituaries

Ernestine H. Renteria, lifelong resident of Lordsburg passed away Friday May 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Arrangements are pending.

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In loving memory of Sylvia Ann (Ramirez) Lopez age 68 of Lordsburg, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Tucson, AZ. Sylvia was born in Lordsburg on August 31st, 1956, to Olivia (Altuna) and Manuel S. Ramirez.  She was much loved by her brothers Manual, David, and Patrick Ramirez.

Sylvia was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother who always supported and cared for those she loved.  She had the most beautiful green eyes, kindest spirt, and was an amazing friend to all who knew her. She was an active member of the community having worked as a secretary at the New Mexico Department of Health for over 30 years. She was a dedicated classmate to her graduating class of 1974, who still rock.  As part of the unofficial Maverick spirit squad, she often traveled the great state of New Mexico with her family that included her Uncle Art and friends to support her kids and grandkids as they participated in various sports over the years.  She once earned the title of "Most Dedicated Maverick Fan" when she was kindly asked to leave a game after a slight disagreement with an unfair referee. Sylvia was an avid reader, a slight shopaholic and easy-going traveler.  One of her favorite road trips was touring the campus of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN.  She also loved to attend games for her AZ Wildcats, MN Vikings, and she made frequent trips to Disneyland with her kids. What Sylvia enjoyed most were gatherings with her large family.

Lilly Medrano Chacon, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center, where she was surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born January, 8, 1948 to her parents, Joe and Stella (Murillo) Medrano in Silver City, NM. 

Lilly enjoyed Bingo, fishing, camping with friends and family, bowling, being with family, she was a member of the VFW Woman's post 3347 woman's auxiliary in Arenas Valley and she was also the bar manager.  She went to be with the Lord after battling years of breast cancer.  She loved the company of her Comadre Weda Esparza, who was always there for her in the time of need, praying and bringing her food.  Your beautiful green eyes will always be remembered.  We will miss and love you always.  You will forever be in our hearts, until we meet again.  She loved and was loved by many and will be missed by all who were blessed to know her. 

She is survived by her sons, Rick Placencio of Silver City, NM and Mark Placencio of Bayard, NM; her daughter, Denise Placencio (Henry Trujillo) of Silver City, NM; her sister, Eva Aguirre (Tomas) of Silver City, NM; her two grandchildren, Joseph Padilla (Rachel) and Meagan Ortiz; her seven great-grandchildren, Aniza, Jeremy, Zaelee, Ryker, Santiago, Mila and Luke; her compadres and comadres; her God-children; her dog who never left her side, Benzo "Benzi".  She was preceded in death by her parents; her step father, Adan, Grijalva; her husband, Stephen Chacon; her daughter, Debbie Placencio; her brothers, Monchie Murillo and Bobby Grijalva. 

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