Obituary notices.

Andrew G. Blake, 41, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Andrew G. Blake, 41, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, May 5, 2023 in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Rita Salgado, 59, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending

Rita Salgado, 59, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Las Palmas Medical Center, in El Paso, Texas.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777

Penelope "Penny" Alice (Morton) Schulke, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM

Penelope "Penny" Alice (Morton) Schulke passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, one month short of 85 years old.

Penny was born in Bismarck, ND on June 2, 1938 to Victor and Verda Schmaltz. Penny had one sister (Vicki) and two half brothers (Rodney and James Morton).

In 1956, Penny’s family moved to Aurelia, Iowa where she finished her secondary education and attended Buena Vista University, receiving her teaching certificate. In 1958, Penny and Douglas Schulke were married and Penny taught school to help her husband through Veterinary School. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Todd, Tracey (died in infancy), and Bradd.

Penny and her family moved to Ida Grove, Iowa in 1966 and lived there until 1999 when they retired and moved to Mimbres, NM. She enjoyed 25 years of retirement.

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Julia A. Peralta, 95, a resident of Reserve, NM

Julia A. Peralta passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2023.

She arrived ninety-five years ago to her parents, Luis and Maria N. Armijo. She led a strong and fulfilled life. She was the only one in her family of eight to graduate high school; a fact of which she was proud. She was born and raised in Reserve. All of her family loved her and will miss her terribly. The family wants to thank Cousin Eddie Romero for calling her every day to check on her. We also want to thank all who called, visited with her, and made her life easier to keep her home.

She will reunite with all her siblings in Heaven, along with her husband, Robert; her dearest and oldest son, Mike; her granddaughter, Lourin and her great-granddaughter Alex.

She is survived by three sons, Sam, Ralph and Robert Jr. Peralta and one daughter, Connie Jones; numerous grandkids and nieces and nephews. She will be missed.

Services are pending.

Bobbie Sue Shurtz-Gossett, 62, of Silver City, NM

Bobbie Sue Shurtz-Gossett, 62, of Silver City passed away at her home on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Bobbie was born on December 20, 1960 to Robert K. and Audrey Lee (Van Gilder) Shurtz.

She was the mother of two sons, Nickolas J. Shurtz born January 11, 1985 and George N. Gossett born August 14, 1986. Bobbie attended Western New Mexico University where she received an Associate of Science Degree in Drafting and Design. She was an avid computer technician, having built over 30 computers during the course of her career. From 1995 to 2008, Bobbie applied her skills within the mining industry, doing survey work and carrying out various responsibilities with the Cobre, Chino, and Stillwater Mining companies. She will be remembered by those who loved her as a warm-hearted soul who went out of her way to help those in need.

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Marylou E. Dominguez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, NM - pending

Marylou E. Dominguez, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Marylou was born on October 11, 1938 in Fierro, New Mexico to Ladislado Elizalde and Josefina Sauceda.

Marylou loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved her pet poodle Gigi. She loved watching her telenovelas and listening to music. She enjoyed watching the price is right and enjoying coffee and cookies every morning.

She will be truly missed by all of her family and friends. She is survived by her loving daughter, Olivia Marie Dominguez of Albuquerque, NM; Son, Charlie and wife Analine Dominguez of Deming, NM; one sister, Lupe Villegas of Las Cruces, NM; six grandchildren, Monique Chavez, (Mario Molina), Jazmine (Matthew) Gallegos, Loreyna (Oscar) Delgado, Jesslyn Dominguez, (Aaron Widman,) Richard (Janeth) Dominguez, Frederick Dominguez; Two great grandsons, Angel Chavez (Aleesha Martinez), Oscar Leo Delgado; Eight great granddaughters, Isabella Delgado, Kehlani Dominguez, Sofia Delgado, Daniella Gallegos, Madelynn Gallegos, Makenzie Molina, Aleah Chavez, Melody Molina, two great great granddaughters, Neveah Franco, Zyiannha Franco and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Macias Dominguez, both of Her parents; three brothers, Miguel Elizalde, Manuel Elizalde and Antonio Elizalde; one sister, Teresa E. Bravo and one grandson Anthony J. Chavez. Funeral Service will be on Thursday, May 4th, 2023 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, Deacon Bill Holguin, officiating. Inurnment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Daniel Estrada, 91, a resident of Grant County, NM - pending

, entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Peppi’s House Hospice in Tucson, Arizona.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Mark Christopher Gomez, 49, a resident of Grant County, NM - pending

Mark Christopher Gomez, 49, a resident of Grant County, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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