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Obituaries
Obituary notices.
- Category: Obituaries
John I. King, 97, was born March 23, 1928, in Winterville, NC and passed away on July 30, 2025 in Deming, NM. One of nine children born to Daniel King and Birdie Stocks King. John lived a life of dedication and service.
He proudly served in the Merchant Marines in 1941, the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, and the United States Navy from 1945 to 1965 totaling 25 and a half years, 21 and a half of those years in the Navy. During his Navy years, he traveled the world, demonstrating commitment and courage.
After retirement, John continued to serve his community by working at Pope & Talbot Lumber Mill while serving in the Police Reserve and Paramedic for the ambulance service in Bremerton, WA.
John was married to his first wife Barbara King for 61 years, following her passing, he married Dixie L. King with whom he shared 11 years together.
- Category: Obituaries
Daniel Jesus Jimenez Jr., 15, lifelong resident of Deming passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in El Paso, TX.
A viewing for Daniel will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 beginning at 9:30 in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel. The recitation of the holy rosary will then commence at 10:30 followed by the funeral service at 11. Cremation will then follow. Daniel will then be laid to rest with his father, Daniel Jimenez Sr., on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery. Deacon Bill Holguin will be officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
Daniel was born May 1, 2010 in Deming, NM to Daniel Jimenez Sr., and Amanda Nicolle Sanchez. At the time of his passing, he was a student at Deming High School. He enjoyed playing his play station and hanging out with his best friend, Alan. Daniel will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Amanda Nicolle Sanchez and his step-father, Jose Espinoza; his 2 sisters, Isabel Jimenez and Anissa Espinoza. As well as numerous extended family and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Jimenez Sr., and a cousin Ramon Peña.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Daniel Jesus Jimenez Jr., please visit our floral store.
- Category: Obituaries
Katherine "Kathy" Ann Taylor, 68, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, July 28, 2025 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Ruth Ortiz Jurado, 69, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777
- Category: Obituaries
Alvaro Rodriguez-Ponce, 58, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777
- Category: Obituaries
Gary Wayne Weeks, 68, a resident of Las Cruces, NM, entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
John Foldan, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Marciano "Chanito" Rios Flores, Jr., 81, a U.S. Marine veteran and resident of El Paso, TX, entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso, TX. He was born November 26, 1943 to his parents, Marciano Sr. and Sarah (Rios) Flores in Santa Rita, NM.
Chanito loved being around family, especially his nieces and nephews. Chanito was the oldest out of his siblings, but always seemed to look up to them and admire his brothers and sisters. He was also a very devoted and proud Marine and served many years as a LCPL, Lance Corporal. He loved gathering his family and telling them stories of when he was Marine. Talking about being a Marine would bring him so much happiness, you could see it in his eyes. When Chanito was younger, he would love exploring the Santa Rita and Georgetown area. He loved finding new caves, and discovering pottery and arrowheads. He loved being outside, no matter what the weather looked like. Chanito could bring a smile to anyone's face. Everyone who knew and loved him will miss him dearly.
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