Obituaries

Rosalie "Rosie" T. Baeza, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, December 1, 2025 at UMC Banner in Tucson, AZ.  She was born December 5, 1943 in Dwyer, NM to Santiago Trujillo and Amelia Garcia.

Rosie found her greatest joy in spending time with her family especially when cooking and sharing meals together.  She loved watching Western movies, and nothing made her happier than enjoying good food and a movie with her grandchildren.  A true fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Chiefs.  Rosie also enjoyed the outdoors spending time camping and fishing whenever she could.

She is survived by two sons, Jimmy T. Baeza Jr. of Silver City; Mark T. Baeza of Silver City; three daughters, Amy Baeza (Tommy) of Silver City; Annette Esqueda and husband John of Las Cruces; Reina Dana Baeza-Sierra and husband Greg of Silver City; seven grandchildren, Carolyn Duarte (Jose), Kimberly McCarthy (Rene), Katlin Gutierrez (Greg), Logan Baeza (Sara), Noah Baeza, Karina Baeza and Cristianna Esqueda; fourteen great grandchildren, A.J., Kamryn, Maddox James, Asher, Delilah, Elias, Nathaniel, Adelyn Vladimir, Timothy, Bonnie, De von, Bella, and Logan;  three sisters, Reina Serrano of Safford, AZ; Angie Chavez of Deming; Gloria Candelaria of CA; numerous nieces and nephews. 

Naomi Briana Macias, 31, Deming resident passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 surrounded by her loving family in El Paso, TX.

A Celebration of Naomi's life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Naomi was born March 10, 1994 in Silver City, New Mexico to Daniel Macias and Amalia Romayor. She was never one to seek attention, or be the center of attention but she had a distinct and contagious laugh that could be recognized by many and would light up a room with her smile and beautiful hazel eyes. Her vibrant personality was evident in her glam make up and dyed hair as well as her extravagant nails. Naomi was adventurous and brave, ready to pick up and go at any time. She was also very generous and kind to those she cared about, always ready, and willing to lend a hand to those in need. She had a deep love for music that she expressed through dance during her childhood learning and performing ballet, tap and ballet folklorico as well as playing the violin and joining mariachi in high school. She was loyal to her faith as one of Jehovah Witnesses. Naomi loved her loyal dog Puma and enjoyed taking him for long walks where she often looked for mushroom growing in the grass but she loved her family even more.

Natalia L. Ybarra, 88, of Silver City passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Theresa Maria Shore (Benavidez), 90, was born October 3, 1935 to Jose and Esperanza Benavidez in Deming, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on November 22, 2025.

Theresa graduated from Deming High School in 1954. She was such a wonderful seamstress, the Home Economics teacher let her help teach the class.

Much to her surprise the Deming Football team nominated her for a new beauty pageant to be held in Truth or Consequences; The Miss Fiesta contest. She represented Deming and went on to win the pageant. Winning the pageant created opportunities that sent her off to Hollywood, California to pursue a career in the movie business. A small part in East of Eden with that guy James Dean. Edited out.

Show business was not for her but she liked the big city and got herself a bank teller job on Hollywood Blvd. She soon met her future husband, Carl Runkel, a jeweler on Hollywood Blvd. They had two daughters, La Prial and Nicole. During their marriage of 18 years, they traveled the world with The Shriners.

Salvador "Chava" Arvizuo Puentes, 93, a former Bayard, NM resident, now of Rio Rancho, NM entered eternal rest November 26, 2025 at his daughters' residence.  He was born March 17, 1932 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Heriberto Puentes and Josefa Arvizuo.

Chava was a man who knew no stranger. He married Sara Jimenez in 1952 and they celebrated 67 years of marriage. They raised 5 children in faith and proudly wore a great many school/college colors and jerseys in unconditional support of our sports, activities, grand family gatherings, and many adventures. They continued this support even after their kids were grown and gone. Chava and Sara were a pillar of Christian support to the youth of Grant County and they surrounded themselves in love and lifelong friendships. 

The world was brighter and fun with Chava's humor. His quick witted one liner, his infamous porch gatherings, and his red Ford darting around Grant County waving, whistling, and honking. Dad loved his friends and neighbors to his core. The last years were spent with his children and grandchildren, (and nearby casinos). It would be an understatement to say our lives have been greatly enriched because of it.

Rosalie (Rosie) Baeza, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest on Monday, December 1, 2025 at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Tommy Benjamin, 84, Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his residence in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Lloyd E. Arnold, 85, Deming resident passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born in Artesia, California, on June 7, 1940 to Evertt Orin Arnold and Elinor Brown and grew up in Bellflower.

He graduated from Lynwood Academy in 1958. In 1963, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he served as a physical therapist at Walter Reed Medical Center. During his military service, he also participated in Operation Whitecoat. He received an honorable discharge in 1965. After completing his service, Lloyd married Joyce Kostura. The marriage later ended in divorce. Lloyd continued his education at Cerritos Community College, earning an Associate of Arts in Sociology. He then attended the University of California at Fullerton, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. He further pursued his studies at California State University, Long Beach, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts. In 1984, Lloyd began his career with the Metropolitan Transit Authority. He worked there for over a decade before retiring in 1995.