Obituaries

Elizabeth Goertz, 82, a resident of Tucson, AZ, former resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Brookdale Senior Living in Tucson, AZ.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Arturo Felix Morones, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 9, 1933 in Tyrone, NM to Felix Morones and Carmen Alvarez Morones.

He attended Western High School (now Silver High School).  He played football, basketball and baseball.  He worked at Phelps Dodge, Kennecott, previously known as Chino Mines as a truck driver.  He taught himself to do plumbing, electrical work and some construction.  He added rooms to the small house in Arizona St.   He enjoyed watching all sports, reading newspapers, fishing, camping, and hunting.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Anita (Medran) Morones, two sons, Arthur M. Morones and wife Chris; Edward J. Morones; one daughter, Martha (Marty) Dudley; grandchildren, Michael Morones, Toni (Morones) Esparza, Arturo Morones III, Michelle Dudley White, Marissa Dudley Love, Edward Morones, Stacey (Morones) Watt, Deandra Morones, and Patrick Morones; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one brother, Emilio Morones; numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ruben, Carlos, and Frank Morones; sisters, Elvira Arredondo, and Lorenza Martinez.

Josephine Gonzales Rodriguez, 84, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 5 to 7 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held the following day Friday March 22, 2024 at 11 o'clock in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Tony Guerrero will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Josephine was born December 15, 1939 in Deming, New Mexico to Ernest Valverde and Reynalda Gonzales. She met and married Rodolfo E. Rodriguez and together raised their 4 children. Josephine will be remembered in many ways but more people will remember her by her unconditional love and help for others. She was very unselfish and looked forward to helping people in any way she could. She would pray for people and always offered them good advice.

Gino Segura Vannatter, it is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gino Vannatter of Silver City, New Mexico, who passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 23, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.   He was born on October 3, 2000 to his parents, Herman Ronald "Ron" Vannatter, Jr. and Gina Marie (Segura) Turrieta in Silver City, NM.

Remember him for his love of family and his love of building RC cars and playing strategic on-line gaming. He loved to drag race, ride his BMX bicycle and dirt bikes.  He is co-owner of Silver City's GNR and friends with his Loving Dad, Ronnie. He will be missed by his all his friends especially in those venues. Send your LOVE!

He is survived by his parents; his brother, Nathaniel Vannatter of Silver City, NM; his sister, Nicole Vannatter of Bayard, NM; his nephew Nathaniel Vannatter, Jr.; his two nieces, Adaline Vannatter and Esmea Segura.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Raul S. Turrieta, III. 

It is with profound and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Manuel (Manny) Garcia and his beloved wife Dora Chavez Garcia.

Manny was born on June 20,1944 to Calxitro and Trinidad Porras Garcia, in Central, New Mexico now known as Santa Clara, he was the fourth of eight siblings. Manny attended grade school in Central and graduated from Cobre High School.

Dora was born on May 10, 1947 to Manuel and Mickey Chavez in Silver City, and was the youngest of 3 children. She attended St Mary's Academy, and the local public schools, also attending Silver High School. She graduated from beauty school in Las Cruces and worked as a beautician in Silver City and Albuquerque.

Gino Segura Vannatter, 23, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center, in Silver City, NM.  He was born on October 3, 2000 to his parents, Herman Ronald "Ron" Vannatter, Jr. and Gina Marie (Segura) Turrieta in Silver City, NM.

He is survived by his parents; his brother, Nathaniel Vannatter of Silver City, NM; his sister, Nicole Vannatter of Bayard, NM; his nephew Nathaniel Vannatter, Jr.; his two nieces, Adaline Vannatter and Esmea Segura.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Raul S. Turrieta, III. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, at 9:00am to 10:00am, at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.  The funeral service will commence at 10:00am with Pastor Mario Ogas officiating.  Interment will take place at Pinos Altos Cemetery following the service.

The full obituary will appear on Tuesday, March 19th publication. 

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

Marji Nevarez Campos departed from this Earth on March 11, 2024.   Marji was born May 28, 1974 in Silver City, NM. Weighing 8lbs 8oz. to RoseMary Nevarez Campos and Ramon Padilla Campos. Marji is survived by one sister in-law Rosie Campos. Two nieces Melanie Campos/Jay Ornelas and Elizabeth Campos; an Uncle Joe G. and Aunt Rosie Nevarez; her Auntie Nina Dolores Rodriguez; her best friend and caring caregiver Teresa Wright.; cousins, Wally, Joe Jr, Trinidad, and Louis/Deena Nevarez. Jocelyn/Cole Conner. Susie/Henry Turrey and Patty Rodriguez. She left behind many people she cared about.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her big brother Ramon Campos Jr, Maternal grandparents, Trinidad and Trinidad Maria Nevarez. Her paternal grandmother Daria Padilla Campos; her uncle/Nino Danny Rodriguez; cousins, Sabrina Campos and David Rodriguez.

Marji, was a proud 1992 graduate of Cobre High School where she played the flute in marching band, and played volleyball on the Cobre team. She loved her cats and dogs and surrounded herself with the things she loved. She loved playing computer games and reading her stories online. The holidays were important to her, she loved Halloween and Christmas.  She enjoyed watching scary movies and Hallmark Christmas movies.  She will be missed by many who cared for her.

Shirley Easley, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, peacefully departed this world on December 27th, 2023, in Silver City, New Mexico, to join her heavenly family. She was born on November 9th, 1935, in Englewood, Kansas.

Shirley's legacy is cherished by her five children: Rex (Shirley, affectionately known as "Bad Shirley") Butler, Jim (Karen) Butler, Cydnia (John) Mahl, Brett Butler, and Jamie McCrea. She was a loving presence in the lives of numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. 

We know that Shirley is happy in heaven with those who preceded her there. Parents, siblings, and 4 of her grandchildren.  

Throughout her life, Shirley dedicated herself to hard work and service. In Silver City, she contributed her talents to the Furniture Gallery, Oakridge Homes, and J&J Signs until her retirement at the remarkable age of 80.