Obituaries

Howard Dean Blevins, 77, a Navy Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM, born August 8, 1947 to his parents, Everett Marion and Elizabeth (Valenzuela) Blevins in Ventura, CA.  Howard passed on the evening of May 1, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM due to complications of pneumonia and exposure to Agent Orange while in the Navy. Howard joined the US Navy in 1965 and after attending welding school in the Navy was stationed on the USS Vega, which made 5 tours to Viet Nam. He left the Navy in 1969. As a welder he worked mainly through his union, Local 484 out of Ventura, CA and many other places all across the United States.

Howard loved to read, garden, tend to his roses, work in the orchard and drive his tractor. But his biggest joy was Bluegrass music, which he began playing at the age of 13. In their 20's he and his brother Carl even started their own Bluegrass band called "The Cream of Kentucky." They played many localities in southern California. His favorite instrument was the banjo, but he was proficient on the guitar, bass and Dobro (Aija's mom referred to it as a "bedpan" guitar).

Marian Lizeth Trevizo, 25, Deming resident passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

A viewing for Marian will begin on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapel, where the recitation of the Holy Rosary is set to be commenced at 6. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12 o'clock noon at St. Ann's Catholic Church followed by the rite of committal and interment at Mountian View Cemetery. Fr. Francis Gyau, Pastor will be officiating. 

Serving as Marian pallbearers will be Armando Pacheco, Jose Pacheco, Jose Mendivil, Luis Carlos Trevizo, Federico Castillo, and David Flores.

Marian was born December 20, 1999 in Cid. Juarez, Chihuahua to her late parents Hector Manuel Trevizo and Brenda Aracely Gama. At the time of her passing she was employed with Compass Electronics. After her graduation from Deming High School, she attended Arizona Automotive Institute and received a degree in welding. Marian enjoyed listening to music and hanging out with her friends. She was a very loving and caring person, especially for her siblings.

Dawn Colleen Cowles-Kammerer, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Monday, April 28, 2025 at the age of 52, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born on April 2, 1973, to her parents Paul and Garienan (McCreedie) Cowles in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Dawn became an English teacher, took an amazing life for her students, she worked hard to make sure her students were never left behind. Dawn was very religious, as a dedicated Christian she loved hearing the word of the lord reading the bible, and clarifying it to her family. She loved sharing stories of her fishing trips and other fun times in her life.

Dawn is survived by her son Dylan Cowles; her grandkids Dante, Daya, and Sora; her nephews Eric (Diane), Roman, Zayden, Max, Isaiah, Cruzzito, Eric Jr, and George Rodriguez; her niece, Analyssia Rodriguez.  God gave us the best gifts with in Dawn we not only found a mother, and a sister but a friend, auntie, and grandma.

We could not thank her enough for the love, prayers, comfort, trust, time, and support she had given us. We were blessed to have our time with her and I will always speak of the fun memories we made, everything she taught me, and all of the gift and love she showed me. She answered in God's hands and showed us love. Dawn Cowles Rodriguez is forever in our hearts. We thank our Lord and Savior for the best angle given to us here on earth.

Thomas "Tommy" Alcorta, 58, of Silver City passed away at home Saturday, May 3, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Robney Wayne "Robby" Beck passed from this life Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Silver City.

He was the son of Robert Wayne and Betty Jean Brewer Beck, born August 28, 1950 in Silver City, living his entire life in Bayard, graduating from Cobre High School.

Robby worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. first at Santa Rita on the bull gang, later transferring to the smelter, working as a smelter mechanic and mill mechanic.

Robby was a master welder and enjoyed creating things for people, his pride of which was horse trailers. Also an amazing painter, he did amazing custom paint on vehicles. He also enjoyed entertaining people, grilling, and outdoor get-togethers.

Robby was preceded in death by his parents and companion, Martina Ramirez. Robby will be laid to rest with his father. He is survived by many cousins.

Private family services are planned.

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Howard Dean Blevins, 77, a Navy Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Hank Charles Bobo, 68, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Ashley Nayeli Gonzales, 24, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, April 15, 2025 in Topeka, KS.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.