Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Maria de la Luz Guerra de Monge, 81, a resident of Columbus, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 05 June 2024 05 June 2024
María de la Luz Guerra de Monge, de 81 años, residente de Columbus, falleció el jueves 30 de mayo de 2024 en su casa.
El velatorio se llevará a cabo en el Centro de Aprendizaje de Columbus a partir del viernes 7 de junio de 2024 a las 5 de la tarde. Misa de cuerpo presente en la Misión Católica Sagrada Familia el sábado 8 de junio de 2024. El entierro se llevará a cabo en el cementerio de Alturas del Valle con el padre Rubén Romero como oficiante.
María nació el 30 de septiembre de 1942 en Santa Ana, Chihuahua, México, hija de Encarnación Rodríguez e Ignacio Guerra. Se mudó a Columbus en el año 2002 proveniente de Palomas, fue miembro de la iglesia católica y del Apostolado del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. A María le encantaba cantar, bailar y escuchar música. Pero una de las cosas que más disfrutaba era pasar tiempo con su familia.
Le sobreviven sus hijos; Rosalio Monge Guerra, Flor (Eduardo) Jiménez y Lupita Monge Guerra; su hermano, Tiburcio Guerra (Eustolia Olivas); 3 nietos y numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas.
Pedro Herrera, 71, a resident of Columbus, NM
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- Published: 05 June 2024 05 June 2024
Pedro Herrera, de 71 años, residente de Columbus, falleció el jueves 30 de mayo de 2024 en el Centro Médico Regional Mountain View en Las Cruces.
Será trasladado a Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua el jueves 6 de junio de 2024 durante el día y estará en la Iglesia Príncipe de Paz para regresar a Columbus a las 5 de la tarde donde sera velado en el Learning Center de Columbus. Un servicio funerario se llevará a cabo el viernes 7 de junio de 2024 a las 11 de la mañana en el Learning Center de Columbus con el pastor René Amaya dirigiendo. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de Valley Heights.
Pedro nació el 15 de octubre de 1952 en Parral, Chihuahua, México, hijo de Gerónima Longoria y Rufino Herrera. Llegó a Columbus hace 20 años procedente de Puerto Palomas, le gustaba jugar a las cartas, ir a cazar, pescar y era muy buen cocinero. Le encantaba pasar tiempo con su familia.
Le sobreviven su esposa de 43 años Margarita Herrera, hijos; Pedro Herrera Jr. (Eva Gutiérrez), Luis Miguel Herrera (Abigail Campos) y Pedro Herrera, hijas; Bertha Alicia Herrera, Verónica Herrera (Juan Carlos Amaya), Guadalupe Aguayo (Noé Enríquez) y Trinidad Ivon Campos, hermanos; Alonso, Raúl, Liliana, Esther y Josefina Herrera.
Frances A. Lucky, a resident of Hurley, NM - pending
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- Published: 04 June 2024 04 June 2024
Frances A. Lucky, a resident of Hurley, NM, entered eternal rest on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Castillo, Pascual, 90, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM
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- Published: 04 June 2024 04 June 2024
Castillo, Pascual, 90, an Army Veteran and resident of San Lorenzo, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City. He was born on May 17, 1934 to his parents, Luis Gonzales and Socorro (Rodriguez) Castillo in Sherman, NM.
Pascual "Guero" Castillo was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War. After his enlistment, he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic at the Kennecott/Phelps Dodge Copper Mine in Santa Rita until his retirement. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and camping, and loved to share his adventures through countless stories. Guero was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who meant the world to his family. Just as he was proud of each of them, they are all proud to have had him as their patriarch. Known for his friendly and outgoing nature, Guero had a smile that could brighten up a room and practically knew everyone in Grant County, always ready for a conversation. He would help anyone in need without question and had a significant impact on every person whose life he touched. Guero's memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.
Russell Leon Valencia, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 04 June 2024 04 June 2024
Russell 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.
Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .
Daniel “The Jerky Man” Ray Molina, 60, a resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 03 June 2024 03 June 2024
Daniel (Danny) Ray AKA “The Jerky Man” Molina, 60, a resident of Deming, NM, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 17, 1963, in Silver City, New Mexico to Betty Molina.
Danny started his career as an iron worker/pipe welder. He later started a well, known beef jerky business in the area. Danny enjoyed his business as it afforded him the opportunity to travel and meet many new people. He made friends everywhere he went. He was the life of the party and everyone he met had a story to tell about him, both good and bad. Danny enjoyed camping, fishing, and a good party at the lake. His other hobbies included gardening, carpentry projects, and long desert walks. He enjoyed cookouts with family, carne asada on the disco, and huge bonfires along with a nice cold Chelada. He loved to dance to Tejano music and loved to listen to a wide variety of music such as Classic Rock, Motown, Fleetwood Mac, and Jimmy Gonzales. He tore up the dance floor in his Levi’s and boots. Danny accomplished his life-long goal of owning a Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed cruising on his bike and is now riding on the streets of Gold in Heaven.
Alice M. Gandara- Diaz, 66, a resident of Belen, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
Alice M. Gandara- Diaz, age 66, a resident of Belen, NM, formally of Santa Clara, passed away on May 29, 2024. After a long battle with cancer, she passed peacefully at home with family.
Services will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church beginning with a Visitation at 8:30 a.m., Rosary at 9:30 a.m., with a Memorial Service to be Celebrated at 10:00 a.m. A second service will take place on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Santa Clara Catholic Church in Silver City, NM beginning with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels and will follow after funeral services have taken place. Inurnment will take place on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Santa Clara Cemetery at 10:00 a.m.
Alice is survived by brother, Frank Johnson; three sons, Manuel “Manny” G. Torres (Aimee), Narciso “Cecil” G. Torres (Lila), and Jesse G. Diaz (Isela); and 7 grandchildren and great children. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Hector L. Diaz; parents, Narciso P. and Alice Nevarez Gandara.
Rachel Gonzales Ponce, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 31 May 2024 31 May 2024
RACHEL PONCE, June 20, 1954 – May 2, 2024
The family of Rachel Gonzales Ponce announces, with sorrow, her passing on May 2, 2024. Rachel bravely finished her 4-year fight with cancer and went home to be with Jesus surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service was conducted on May 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM.
She is survived by her husband Jesse Ponce; daughter Jessica Jaramillo (JJ), son Gabriel all of Albuquerque; sisters, Rebecca (Daniel) Castillo and Rozenda Limon of Silver City; mother, Jennie Gonzales of Silver City.
She was preceded in death by her father, Reymundo Gonzales of Silver City; her in-laws, Jess and Mary Ponce of Silver City; her grandchildren, Estrella and David Abeyta of Albuquerque.