Obituaries

Candace Jeanette Campbell, 43, a resident of Pinos Altos, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 11, 1981 to her loving parents, John Earl and Karen Frances (Schafer) Campbell, in Silver City, NM.

Candace lived simply. She loved her dogs, cats and her family and friends. Her last wishes were cremation, make it simple and spread my ashes in the mountains of Pinos Altos. Take care of my dogs and my mom.

She is survived by her parents; her brother Jeff Campbell of Reserve, NM; her closest friend Kayla and others friends who were dear to her; her three dogs, Boss, Remy and Ruger; her cat, Mustard.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to High Desert Humane Society.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trust care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Mary Lou Andazola passed away on February 24th in El Paso, TX surrounded by her family. She was born on March 21, 1935 to her parents Louis and Francis Gonzales in Fierro, NM.

Mom always put her family first. She enjoyed cooking and feeding everyone who came to visit. She also enjoyed watching her favorite TV channels, the Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune; but the best one was the Hallmark Channel. Her pastime was doing crossword puzzles. She was an avid Cubs fan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Michael Andazola, Robert (Vicki) Andazola, Sonny Andazola, Ruben (Molly) Andazola, Jerry (Josie) Andazola, Jimmy (Burl) Rivera, and Manny (Esmeralda) Rivera; her daughters, Mary Eva (Dave) Soliz, Sarah (Jimmy) Sedillos, and Suzie Andazola; forty-three grandchildren and twenty-eight great grandchildren; her three brothers, Gilbert Gonzales of Santa Ana, CA, Cruz Gonzales of Fullerton, CA and Lorenzo "Larry" Gonzales of Bayard, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Andazola, her parents, Louis and Francis Gonzales, her sister, Stella Gonzales, her daughter, Yolanda Rivera, her son, Richard Rivera, grandsons, Ray and David Andazola.

George L. Chip, 98, formerly of Bayard passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces surrounded by his loving family. Services are pending.

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Vicente Young Hernandez Sr, 48, of Silver City passed away at home Friday, February 21, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Candace Jeanette Campbell, 43, a resident of Pinos Altos, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Tomas Dosal Apodaca, 79, Deming resident passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. He was born March 7, 1945 in Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico to Manuel Apodaca and Encarnacion Dosal.

He is survived by his only daughter, Sadie (Leobardo) Murrieta; a brother, Pedro Apodaca; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Tomas was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Encarnacion Apodaca; a step-son, Adrian Arratia, and 9 other siblings.

Per his wishes, Tomas will be cremated and his remains are to be buried with his parents. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

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Olga Casarez, 69, entered eternal rest at her childhood home in Bayard, NM. She ended her battle with cancer on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Olga was born at the hospital in Silver City on July 24, 1955. She graduated from Cobre High School and New Mexico State College. She moved to Lakeview, Oregon in 1983 to work for the U.S. Forest Service as an administrative officer. She retired with 31 years of service in 2013. Olga was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church. There she worked on many projects to help her church. She married Mark Klunder on February 2, 1985. They celebrated 40 years of marriage on Groundhog Day 2025. Before retiring and after treatment, she and her husband, Mark, traveled all over the world and went on many cruises. She kept close with her high school and college friends through the years.

Olga was preceded in death by her father and mother, David and Rosa Casarez.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Klunder, of Lakeview, Oregon; her two sons, Adam Klunder of Portland, Oregon and Anthony (Kelli) Klunder of Park City, Utah; and her sister, Carmen (Willie) Hoefler of Russellville, Arkansas.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Olga's Memorial Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at eleven o'clock in the morning. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

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Mary Lou Garcia, 84, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She born on September 19, 1940 in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Daniel and Adelina Peña.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 2 to 3 o'clock in the afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapel. Cremation will follow and has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Mary Lou was a very patient and loving mother. She was always there for her children and grandchildren with a listening ear. She made everyone laugh with a joke and witty comment. Mary Lou always made sure all who came to her home had a warm meal and felt welcomed.

She is survived by her children, Virginia Pineda and husband Victor Pineda, Rose Ann Gonzales and husband Jose Luis Gonzales, Isabel "Booty," Guadalupe, Juan, Marcelina, Eddie, and Dolores Garcia; a brother, Fidencio Peña; she is also survived by 27 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Garcia; a daughter, Mary Ellen Garcia and her brothers, Deacon Daniel Peña, Chris Peña, and Richard Peña.

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