Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Elizabeth Martha Guillen, 47, a resident of Sahuarita, Az

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Published: 12 June 2024 12 June 2024

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Dora Dean Childress Leithead, 93, a resident of Mule Creek, NM

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Published: 12 June 2024 12 June 2024

LeitheadDDora Dean Childress Leithead born March 10, 1932 passed away at her home in Mule Creek NM at the age of 93. Her Parents were Arthur and Averil Taylor.

Her Family homesteaded in Separ before relocating to Mule Creek when she was three. When she was sixteen, she met her future husband of forty-seven years Charles Richard Childress when he drilled a water well for the family. They had two daughter Carol Shadron of Los Luna's NM. and Sherlene Williams of Mule Creek, NM. In 2013 Dean re-married to her second husband James Leithead of Wilcox AZ. They enjoyed traveling and attending gospel meetings for a few years before Mr. Leithead passed. Shortly after she moved back to the Taylor Ranch in Mule Creek NM. to be closer to family. Dean had six grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. All of whom she truly adored.

There will be a graveside memorial June 15, 2024 at 5pm at the Gila Mesa Cemetery in Gila NM. After we have said our goodbye and dried our eyes, we will meet at the Gila Baptist Church for a potluck for family and friends.

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Armando “Mundy” Amador, 72, a resident of Bayard, NM- partial

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Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024

AmadorMundyArmando “Mundy” Young Amador, 72, an Army Veteran and resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.   He was born on October 22, 1951 to his parents, Guillermo Rel and Emilia (Young) Amador in Hurley, New Mexico. 

The visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm-6:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Holy Rosary commencing at 6:00pm, recited by Deacon Art Gutierrez.  The Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 9:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, officiated by Father Martin Okonkwo. Following the mass, Mundy will be laid to rest with his fellow Military Hero-Brothers at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 11:00am where he will receive Military Honors.  Pallbearers are Armando Amador, Jr., Adam Amador, Aaron Amador, Alan Amador, Andrew Amador and Ruslan Amador. 

Full obituary will appear on June 14, 2024. 

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

Richard Wayne Duggins, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024

Richard Wayne Duggins of Silver City passed peacefully in June, 2024, beloved dog Beast by his side.

Rick was born April 23, 1951 to Richard Chapman Duggins and Willa (Withers) Duggins and is survived by siblings in four states.

He was loved.

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Bernabel (Bernie Sr.) J. Salaiz, 85, a resident of Las Vegas, NV

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Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024

SalaizBernieOn May 14, 2024, Bernabel (Bernie Sr.) J. Salaiz. loving father, grandfather and brother went to be with our Lord peacefully in his home of Las Vegas, Nevada.  He was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico on January 21, 1939, to Jose Salaiz and Anastasia Jimenez Salaiz.  Bernie Sr. also known as "El Borrego" or "El Woollie" by his friends and family, as a young man he worked throughout the Mimbres Valley on the farms, met his wife, Lucy Ortiz Salaiz of 58 years they raised five children.  He worked as a miner in the local mines in Grant County until he moved his family in 1983 to Nevada where he found a better opportunity to provide for his family.  He was a member of Liuna Local 872 Laborers, worked with REECo at Nevada test site till he retired in 1999. 

Bernabel is survived by his sister Alicia Gonzales of Alburquerque, New Mexico and his children Velia Madrid, Bernie Jr., Susanna and Rosanna Salaiz of Las Vegas, Nevada. Also surviving him are his 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

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Armando “Mundy” Amador, 72, a resident of Bayard, NM- pending

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Published: 11 June 2024 11 June 2024

Armando “Mundy” Amador, 72, an Army Veteran and resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.   Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Russell Leon Valencia, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024

ValenciaRussellRussell Leon Valencia, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.  Russell Leon Valencia was born in Silver City, NM on May 23, 1942. He was born in the home of Ann P. Maxwell to Atha E. Chesnut of Corbin, KY.

He met Rachel Juarez in Silver City and on June 9th, 1962 the two were married at Santa Rita Catholic Church. They lived in Dodge City, KS (where their daughter Michele was born) and also Santa Rosa, NM where Rachel was a teacher. In 1971 Russell and Rachel built their home in Silver City where their son Russell and daughter Kim were born. Russell worked at the mine in Chino and then retired after 20 years of service.

Russell loved his family. His hobbies were gardening, car shows, playing the guitar and harp. His favorite Scripture was Mathew 20:16 “So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen”.  His favorite quotation was: “Enjoy me today, for you may not have me tomorrow”. He would often say this as he would remind us that his favorite flower the Day Lily only blooms for one day. This saying rang true as his family cherished every last moment with him.

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Catherine R. Hill, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 10 June 2024 10 June 2024

Catherine R. Hill, 71, of Silver City passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Millie’s Assisted Living. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

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