Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

Ramon Martin Noriega

8/7/2020

Ramon Martin Noriega, 56, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Ramon was born on September 15, 1963 in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Ramon Martin Noriega and Clemetina Campos.

A private service will be held for the family only and cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.

George James Muehlhausen

8/5/2020

George James Muehlhausen, 69, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 6, 1951 in Lincoln, Nebraska to George Edgar and Orpha Moore Muehlhausen.

He is survived by his wife Ranita of the family home; one son Sonny James Muehlhausen of Denver, CO; two daughters, Shannon Muehlhausen and husband Daniel Dietzel of Silver City; Chrystal Muehlhausen of Denver, CO; three grandchildren, Simone Hill, Elijah Muehlhausen and XavierWood-Moore; one brother, Richard Muehlhausen of Houston TX; one sister, Mary Garcia and husband Roman of Denver, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Connie Avery and Susan Bush; one sister in-law, Carolyn Muehlhausen.

No service will be held per family’s request. Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Keith Louis Hunt

8/5/2020

Keith Louis Hunt, 63, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Silver City Care Center.

He was born September 4, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA to William Hunt and Mary McBratney Hunt. Keith loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia Hunt of Lordsburg; one daughter, Amanda Mary Louise Hunt of Lordsburg; two brothers, Steven Hunt and wife Susan of CA; William Hunt and wife Charlotte of Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Susan Mary Hunt.

No service per his family’s request will be held.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Weldon Perry Holmes

8/5/2020

WELDON PERRY HOLMES, who was better known as Jack, age 92, passed from this life on July 29, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM with family by his side.

Jack was born in Elksville, Illinois to Cecil John and Annie Laurie Holmes on February 24, 1928. He was a young boy when they moved across country to Deming, NM. During his high school years, he worked at the Deming Airport and later during WWII, being too young to join the service he worked as a “gopher” during the summers between 1943-45. He later worked with his father at the Oasis Gas Station. In the early 1960’s Deming Motors was born and continued to be his work home for over 50 years. Jack was the ultimate care buff. He enjoyed working on cars and in his later years wished he could continue to “tinker”.

He married Billie Ernestine Hickson on January 5, 1949 in Deming, NM. They raised four children, Stephen Francis Holmes, Susan Carol Holmes, Jeffrey David Holmes and Jill Diane Holmes. Jack and Ernestine were married for 68 years.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Alan Holmes, wife Ernestine, son Stephen and sister Shirley McClendon and her husband Wes. He is survived by daughter, Susan Rutland and husband Dean of Las Cruces, NM, son Jeff Holmes and wife Jesslyn of Phoenix, AZ, and daughter Jill Jared of Deming, NM. He is also survived by grandchildren Kelley Offutt Riha, Kevin Offutt, Kimberly Goforth Nidiffer and husband Ted, Melissa and Teryn Horton, Cheri Holcombe and husband Alan, Stephen Holmes and wife Sara and Jasandra Holmes. He has 12 great grandchildren with the 13th on the way.

He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends.

In lieu of flowers family requests that memorial contributions be made in Jack’s memory to The Children’s Miracle Network, 205 West 700th South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.

Dora L. Armendariz

8/3/2020

Dora L. Armendariz, age 78 of Deming NM was called home on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

From the time of her birth on August 3rd 1941, until her last breath Dora or “Nana” as she was affectionately known, nourished those around her with love, laughs and many store aisle conversations. Born to Jose and Guadalupe Lopez the 5th of 11 children she often spoke of her early years and memories made with her siblings in her prized town of Vanadium NM. In 1961 she found and wed Manuel Armendariz, her forever dance partner and they danced together for nearly 59 years. Together they had 3 Children and were no Strangers to the annual Family picture. The memories Dora Created with her son and daughters are book worthy. Dora became Nana in 1994 when her first granddaughter was born and there were not many days after in which the two spent apart. Nana often said that she thought she knew what love was, and then she had her grandchildren. If there was a particular title she excelled at it was certainly the title of grandmother. Nothing brought her more joy than when her diamondbacks won or a good cumbia played, except for her 2 great granddaughters. During her time at Kmart where she was a loyal employee for 20 years there was never a soul Dora met that didn’t fall in love with her fiery sense of humor and her contagious laugh.

She is survived by her husband, Manuel Sainz Armendariz; her children, Mel (Frank) Quarrell; Anita (Shirley) Armendariz and Manny (Vanessa) Armendariz; three grandchildren, Ashley (Austin) Powell, Emily Armendariz and Liam Armendariz; two great grandchildren, Emersyn Rae and Jayne Wyatt Powell; four brothers, Fred (Nena) Lopez, Max (Bennie) Lopez, Joe (Ida) Lopez and Fermin Lopez; three sisters, Bea (Larry) Baca, Sally (Catarino) Lopez and Alicia Esparza. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; two brothers, Ernie and Frank Lopez and one sister, Rosie Lopez.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 from 4:30-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with Deacon, Art Gutierrez officiating.

Funeral mass will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating.

Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Frank Quarrell, Austin Powell, Raul Granillo, Raul Granillo Jr., Amancio “Manci” Sanchez and Christian Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers Shirley Cook, Trenton, Dannon and Shaelyn Powell, Yvonne and Loretta Facio, Renee Acevedo, Edna Bolaños, Larry Dennison, Caleb Kartchner, Deacon Art Gutierrez, Lisa Brooks, Monica “Coco” Sedillo, All Former K-Mart Employees, Luna County Treasurers Office, All of her nieces, nephews and God Children.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Isabell (Chavela) Jaure

8/3/2020

Isabell (Chavela) Jaure, 68, a resident of Doña Ana, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born February 1952 in Silver City, NM to Demetro Maestas Jaure and Manuela Benavidez Flores Jaure. She is survived by two sons, Gabriel Martinez of Silver City; Ray Garcia of Las Vegas; one daughter, Deborah Jaure-Martinez and significant other Landra Vasquez of Las Cruces; ten grandchildren, Xavier, Armando, Justin-Ray, Alexis, Roman, Isabella, Sergio, Jazzie, Keisha, and Alondra; three great-grandchildren, Leandro, Hezekiah, and soon to be born Nehemiah; six brothers, Joe/Graciela Jaure, Manuel/Karen Jaure, Ramon/Alice Jaure, Freddy Hernandez, M.J. Jaure, and D.J. Jaure five sisters, Mary Quesada Dolores Alirez, Celeste Jaure, Blanca Jaure, Donna Jaure; and Nelly/Howard Becker; and many nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, her son David Martinez (’94); her brother Demetro Jaure Jr.

A Prayer Vigil will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga reciting.

COVID-19 restrictions still stand at 25% capacity (125 people) and masks required.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Thelma Lee Minach

8/3/2020

THELMA LEE MINACH, 94, resident of Deming passed away Tuesday July 28, 2020 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation will be Monday afternoon, August 3, 2020 from 3 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be Tuesday morning at 10 at Mt. View Cemetery with Jim Warczinski officiating.

Thelma was born September 21, 1925 in Post Oak, Texas to Charlie and Beulah (Hays) Waldrop. She had four brothers, Dalton, Bob, Thomas and Charlie. She married Henry John Minach June 11, 1945 in Deming. She was a member of the Ninth Street Church of Christ and had worked at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home as a Nurses Aid.

Thelma is survived by her husband of 75 years, Henry John Minach; children, Lucille (Minach) Smallwood and Tim Minach; five grandchildren, Ada (Bill) Ledford , Abigail (Wayne) Allin, Annie Smallwood, Megan Minach and Kelly Hairfield. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Dalton and Bob.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.

John E. Jackson

7/31/2020

John E. Jackson, 54, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Gila Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 9, 1966 in Globe, AZ to Jay Jackson and Maggie Bartee Jackson. John love his family and spending time with his grandchildren most of all. He loved the water, spending days hitting big waves and cool buds on Maui. Johnny was known best for his musical lifestyle and used it as a tool to teach and heal. As John would say, “Live Aloha”. The Light, The Love, The Truth, Wisdom and Strength were the words he lived his life by. We love you DAD; you will forever have our hearts. Love you Grandpo! May you rest easy.

He was survived by his loving wife, Patricia Jackson of the family home; his father, Jay Jackson; his son Jace B. Jackson and companion Kellie Shortt of Show low, AZ; his daughters, Jessica R. Jackson of Santa Fe; Jade L. Jackson of Maui, HI; three grandchildren, Elyjah, Kaden, and Makena; two brothers, Jessie and James Jackson of Hurley. He was preceded in death by his mother, his sister, Janine Jackson.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Jerry Duane Leatherman

7/30/2020

Jerry Duane Leatherman, was born November 3, 1938 in Konawa, Oklahoma to Walter and Viola (Gray) Leatherman. He passed away July 24, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM., at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 21 days. Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with a graveside memorial service to be held August 1, 2020 at 10:00am.

Jerry is survived by one sister, Nancy M. Hays (Donnie) of Deming, NM. Preceding him in death were his parents, Walter and Viola Leatherman, three brothers: Delmer Keith, Walter Marion and Gene Doyle, two sisters: A Baby Girl and Nellie Elizabeth Hays (Sam). Jerry is also preceded in death by three half-brothers: James, Harrold and Ralph, a half-sister, Mary Theresa, and one great nephew, Roy Dean Hartman.

He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews: Cindi Thomas of Iowa, Mindy Timmons of Oklahoma, Sheila Hartman of Wyoming, Joe Hays of Carlsbad, NM, Curtis Hays of Deming, Craig Hays of Oklahoma, Carola Covarrubia of Las Cruces, NM, Cheryl Hartman of Deming and Kenneth Hays of Deming. He also had 26 great nieces and nephews and 12 great-great nieces and nephews. He considered all of his nieces and nephews as “his grandkids”. Lovingly, they referred to him as “uncle Gum” because he always had chewing gum to pass out to them.

He graduated from Deming High School in 1956 and spent most of his years working in different establishments in Deming. His favorite was working in furniture stores where he could spend time decorating the homes of his costumers. He did spend time working in Colorado, and Wyoming but missed his family and moved back home to Deming.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask you to contribute to the charity of your choice.

A special thanks goes to Genesis Casa De Oro and Kindred Hospice Care for their kindness.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.

Gena Holmes Contor

7/27/2020

Gena Holmes Contor passed as she lived, quietly, gracefully and with the love of her life by her side in the early morning of Thursday, July 23, 2020.

Gena was born on July 15, 1968 to Hoyt and Naomi Holmes. She grew up in Silver City and graduated from Silver High in 1986. In 1988, she married her husband, Nick Contor. Five years later in 1993, she gave birth to her son J. Wesley. In 1998, they welcomed their baby girl, Victoria. You would rarely, see Gena outside of work without Victoria, as they were the best of friends. Gena’s main priority in life was always her family, especially her children. She was a mom first, above everything. She was usually the quiet but joyful presence in the room. She enjoyed being with family and friends. She especially enjoyed Sunday family dinners at Julie and Harrisons, and time with her friends at Funko and Stampin’ Up gatherings. She handcrafted cards for every occasion for those she loved. Gena’s favorite job was at Agape Christian Academy, where she worked as the office manager for several years. She also enjoyed her more recent job working at Walmart, where she could visit daily with family and friends, new and old.

Gena is survived by a family that will truly miss her presence. Her husband, Nick Contor, son J Wesley Contor (Carol) and daughter Victoria Contor all of Bayard; her mother, Naomi Holmes; sisters, Norma Moore (Alan), Vickie Moore Alvarez (Peter) and Julie Contor Smith (Harrison); brothers, Hoyt Wesley Holmes (Jennifer), Scott Holmes (Kelly), Hoyt Wayne Holmes (Heidi), Wesley Holmes (Physllis) and William; nieces, Nena Benavidez (Gabe), Sarah Heredia (Josh) Tristan Oaxaca (Victor Jr.,) and Alyssa Holmes; nephews, Hayden and Daniel Smith; great nieces and nephews, Jacob, Jasmine, Emma, Jaidyn, Sebastian, Andre, Aztan, Avikx, Angel, and Aaliyah; mother in-law, Kathleen Herrera; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Hoyt Sr.; father in-law, Manuel Herrera.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 29th at 2pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels and with Pastor Jesse Liles officiating.

Restrictions for COVID-19 still stand at 25% attendance capacity and masks required.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.