Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

Santiago J. Briseño

9/17/2020

Santiago J. Briseño, 78, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1941 in Juanaldama, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose and Guadalupe Jacquez Briseño. Santiago was an amazing husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a very hardworker all his life, retired as an electrician. He enjoyed spending time with all his family. He will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife Alicia Rodriguez Briseño of the family home; one son, Santiago R. Briseño of Santa Teresa, NM; four daughters, Maria Olivas and husband Martin of Lordsburg; Laura Chavez and husband David of Vinton, TX; Ana Rodriguez and husband Ernesto of Lordsburg; Toni Silvas and husband Luis of Anthony, TX; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Genaro and Jose Jacquez.

Visitation will be Friday, 9/18/20 from 5-6pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the holy rosary being recited by Cuca Valdez to begin at 6pm.

The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 9/19/20 at 10am a St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Jude Okonkwo officiating.

Concluding service and interment to follow at Shakespeare cemetery. Pallbearers are Jorge Rodriguez, Eduardo Rodriguez, Gerardo Reyes, Rene Reyes, Jason Jacquez, Jose Esteban Jacquez, Aaron Jacquez, and Cesar Jacquez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral chapel Chapels.

Daniel Jade Salas

9/16/2020

Daniel Jade Salas, 16, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Recitation of the Rosary will take place Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel led by Christine B. Milo. The funeral service will follow at 11 o’clock with concluding services and interment to take place at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Fernando Carreon will officiate.

Daniel was born to Mary Porter and Frank S. Salas on August 6, 2004 in Deming. He was known for his spontaneous and friendly personality. Daniel had a quiet side to him but was also very outgoing and well known for his kindness and loving heart. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him and was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan.

He is survived by his parents, Frank S. Salas and Mary Salas; his 3 brothers, Jordan Ruiz, Pryce and Hayden Salas; his 5 sisters, Alyssa Porter, Harley Salas, Frances Salas, Emily and Emma Ruiz; paternal grandparents, Tomas and Mary Salas. Many extended family and friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesus and Mary Esther Porter; aunt, Rosie Saavedra and uncle, Danny Salas.

Serving as pallbearers are Tommy Joe Salas, James Maynes, Miguel Angel Montoya, Jesus Porter, Billy Porter and Franky Porter.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Manuel Ruiz Castro

9/15/2020

Manuel Ruiz Castro was born in Fort Quitman, Texas on May 24, 1936 to Manuel Ruiz Sr. and Aurora Castro. He passed away quietly in his home in the very early morning hours on September 12, 2020.

Manuel and Aurora had nine children over their 50 plus year marriage. Angela Mariscal of Deming; Manuel Ruiz of Deming; Enriqueta Ruiz of Deming; Enrique Ruiz of Deming; Elvira Flores of Ruidoso; Fernando Ruiz of Belen; Aurora Valenzuela of Deming; Martin Ruiz of Deming and Benjamin Ruiz of Puerto Palomas, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Manuel grew up with his siblings in the rural countryside learning the value of hard work at a very young age. He went to school only to the third grade, leaving his schooling behind to help his father tend to the family’s ranch. Once on his own, he would work on a ranch in San Simon, AZ for many years and then later work construction building power plants all over the United States with his brothers. Manuel loved raising and training horses, gallos and enjoyed getting together at the horse races on the weekends with friends and family. He discovered however, throwing washers, and quickly developed a lifelong love of the game. Manuel was well known locally for his precision at the sport having won many washer tournaments with his nephews Pepe Maldonado, Jose E. Ruiz and Johnny G. Ruiz.

Manuel married Ofelia Mariscal and the couple had nine children. Francisca Mariscal of Deming; Maria Teresa Rodriguez of Eloy, AZ; Irma Mendez of Arizona City, AZ; Manuela Paredes of Eloy, AZ; Maria Gonzalez of Eloy, AZ; Ofelia Ruiz of Eloy, AZ; Antonia Ruiz of Casa Grande, AZ and Mario Ruiz of Deming. The couple would later divorce and Manuel would remarry and have two daughters, Elena Ruiz of Deming and Dora Maria Trejo of Memphis, Tennessee. Manuel would also gain five amazing grandchildren from that marriage, Andrea Flores of Deming and her two children; Noelani and Cassiel; Jose Manuel Garduño of Deming; Paul Porras Jr. of Buckeye, AZ; Jenni Ramos of El Paso TX and Omar Adrian of Fort Morgan, CO. Manuel had well over 100 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, too many to list, whom he loved and cherished very much.

Manuel was welcomed into Paradise by his parents, Manuel and Aurora Ruiz; one, sister Aurora Valenzuela; one brother, Benjamin Ruiz, and one son, Mario Ruiz.

Visitation will be on Thursday, September 17, 2020 from 5-6pm at the Terrazas Funeral Chapel with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm. Funeral mass will be on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Johnny Ruiz, Jose Enrique Ruiz, Jose Maldonado, Paul Porras, Tony Mariscal and Mario Ruiz. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel .

Alec Gutierrez

9/15/2020

Alec Gutierrez was born in Silver City, NM on August 16, 1998 and passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on September 7, 2020.

He is survived by his mother Leslie Gutierrez (partner Jerald Tapia) of Rio Rancho, NM and his stepfather Robert Rosales of Los Lunas, NM. Four sisters Mercedes Gutierrez & partner Fernando Quiroz, Mia Rosales, Michaela Tapia and Ashley Bebow & spouse Josh Bebow. Two brothers Isaac Gutierrez and Jayce Tapia. His life partner Kaisha Baca and their fur baby Yen. His maternal grandmother Sylvia Wilson & partner Juan Dominguez. His paternal grandparents George Gutierrez & partner Angie Guerrero and paternal grandmother and RoseMary Gutierrez of Hurley NM. Paternal Great Grandmother Aurelia Esqueda of Bayard. God parents Eric & Rebecca Gonzales of San Diego, CA. Special Aunts & Uncles: Alfred & Veronica Perez Las Cruces NM, Naomi & Eric Jacquez and Joe & Melissa Gonzales of Grant County, Hector & Isela Villegas of El Paso TX.

Alec was the happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends. He enjoyed being outdoors and often spent most of his time at the Rio Grande River. He will be missed to no end.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 3pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Cremation has taken place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Delvin A. Hallowell

9/11/2020

Delvin A. Hallowell, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1938 in Baraboo, WI to Arthur Hallowell and Hilda Anna Kleinsmidt Hallowell. Mr. Hallowell proudly served his country with the U.S. Air Force. He had been working as an owner/truck driver for 45 years. He was presented with a accident free certificate for safe driving.

He is survived by his loving wife Matilda Coria Hallowell of the family home; one son, James Hallowell of Illinois; two step-sons, Robert and Ross Muhr of Chicago, IL; one brother, Donald Hallowell of WI; one sister, Francis Cole of WI; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Raymond Hallowell and three sisters, Dorothy Mehan, Arlene Jensen, and Carol Hallowell.

Visitation will be Monday, September 14th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin to begin at 6pm. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 15th at 9:30am at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers are Marco Laure, Ross Muhr, Ernest Gomez, Matthew Farmer, Art Rapp, and David Stapp.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Ramon “Ray” Gomez

9/11/2020

Ramon “Ray” Gomez, 84, of Silver City, entered eternal rest on Sept. 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Sept. 2, 1936 in Hatch, NM to Francisca and Simon Gomez, attended Cobre High and settled in Silver City after barber school. Ray cut hair and swapped stories for over 52 years at Ray’s Barbershop and was proud to provide the “first haircut” to multiple generations.

He had many joys such as hunting, fishing, gardening, but most of all he enjoyed his artwork. He started out by doing the artwork for his high school yearbook and continued drawing and painting, entering artwork in the Grant County fair and receiving several awards. Ramon was a devoted husband to his wife Peggy of 59 years, who together provided their 3 children with endless love.

He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of the family home; two sons, Ray Gomez and wife Marlisa of Albuquerque; Mark Gomez and wife Catherine of Silver City; one daughter, Carla Bustillos and husband Andrew of Tijeras, NM; nine grandchildren, Christina Solberg and husband Jason, Mark Gomez, Adam Gomez, Monica Gomez, Lorenzo Gomez, Adriana Bustillos, Andrew Bustillos, Alesandra Bustillos, and Ashley Bustillos; two great-grandchildren, Teneal and Noel Solberg; his sister, Elsie Garcia of Silver City; also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Felipe Gomez; two sisters, Bertha Nañez and Juanita Catañeda; brother in-law, Steve Garcia.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The holy rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin to begin at 6pm.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17th at 10am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Bartholomew Anozie officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery.

Pallbearers are Mark Gomez Sr., Mark Gomez Jr., Ray Gomez, Lorenzo Gomez, Andrew Bustillos Sr., Andrew Bustillos Jr., and Jason Solberg.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Baltazar Baca

9/9/2020

Baltazar Baca, 52, a Columbus resident passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home.

Visitation will begin at 3 o’clock Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Baca's Funeral Chapel with the prayer vigil there that evening at 6 o’clock led by Gabriela Apodaca. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 o’clock in the morning Friday, September 11, 2020 at Holy Family Mission Catholic Church in Columbus with Deacon Dan Peña officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Valley Heights Cemetery.

Baltazar was born January 14, 1968 to Martha Elena Caraveo and Baltazar Baca in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a Columbus resident since 2003 coming from Mexico. He was a communicant of the Catholic Church. Baltazar was known for his great humor, kind heart and would willingly extend help to anyone in need. Baltazar was a loving husband and father.

He is survived by wife, Blanca Baca of the home; daughter, Johana G. Baca of Las Cruces; brother, Luis Carlos Baca of CO; sisters, Norma Angelica Baca of Tucson, AZ, Yazmin Baca of CO; step-brothers, Heraclio Rodriguez of Jal, NM, Eleandro Castillo; step-sisters, Gloria Luzelia Baca of Arlington, TX, Yadira Perez of Andrews, TX, Jaqueline Duran of Arch, NM, Linda Galaviz of Seminole, TX, Patzy Rodriguez of Arlington, TX and Camelia Rodriguez of Andrews, TX. Many extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, Martha Elena Caraveo and Baltazar Baca; step-mother, Gloria Baca.

Pallbearers will be Luis Baca, Rogelio Reyes, Marcos Arciniega, Primitivo Arciniega, Erick Rodriguez and Jesús Chairez.

Baltazar will be greatly missed.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Jose Angel Chavez Duarte

9/9/2020

Jose Angel Chavez Duarte, 86, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.

Angel was born on October 12, 1933 in Mexico to Juan Chavez and Juana Duarte. He is survived by his wife, Isidra Perez de Chavez of Deming, NM; six sons, Jose Chavez and his wife Leticia of AZ; Martin Chavez and his wife Graciela of Mex.; Ramon Chavez and his wife Montana of Deming; Miguel and his wife Sandra of Columbus; Ernesto and his wife Dora of AZ and Francisco Chavez of Deming; eight daughters, Luprecia Chavez and her husband Eulogio of Deming; Candelaria Chavez and her husband Manuel of CO; Maria Lourdes Chavez and her husband Mike of Deming; Cruz Chavez and her husband Rigoberto of Deming; Carmen Chavez of Mex.; Maria Rosario of Mex.; Juana Chavez of CO and Maria Chavez of Mex.; four brothers, Alfonso, Ramon, Juan and Manuel Chavez; three sisters, Mila, Guadalupe y Hortencia Chavez; and numerous grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Angel will be transported to Puerto Palomas, Mex. on Thursday, September 10, 2020 where there will be an overnight wake beginning at 12noon.

Visitation will then be at Terrazas Funeral Chapel on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 11:30am-4pm.

Funeral mass will then be on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. Ann Catholic Church at 9am.

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

Serving as pallbearers are Jose Angel Molina, Jose Chavez, Ernesto Chavez, Miguel Chavez, Ramon Chavez and Martin Chavez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel.

Nancy Jean (Kerr) Lamb

9/8/2020

Nancy Jean (Kerr) Lamb
September 18, 1950-September 7, 2020

The family of Nancy Jean (Kerr) Lamb is very sad to announce that she went to be with Jesus on September 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 18, 1950 at the old hospital in Silver City to Fred Jr. and Pearl Kerr as the second of five children. She was raised on the family farm and ranch west of Lordsburg and graduated from Lordsburg High in 1968. She was very active in 4-H, showing steers and she loved to compete with garments she made by hand.

Nancy met Ron Lamb at NMSU and married him on July 19, 1969 at the Valley View Presbyterian Church. Nancy was a devoted mother of three, grandmother of five, and great grandmother of one. She was affectionately known as Grandma Nancy by all her family. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, and volunteering with 4-H kids. She made many outfits for her sisters, her daughter, and granddaughters which they modeled in competitions all over the state. She even won the state level “Make it Yourself with Wool Contest” with a gray pin stripe lined suit she modeled herself. She and Ron lived in Las Cruces, Chama, Hagerman, White City, T or C, and Alamogordo before settling in Silver City where they have lived since 1984. She worked for many years as a real estate agent in Silver City.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Fred “Duke” Kerr Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald F Lamb of the home, her mother Pearl Kerr of Animas, her daughter Kim Thompson and husband Tommy of Slaton, Tx, son Justin Lamb and wife Tonya of Roswell, and son Jason Lamb of Tucumcari; grandchildren Chase Thompson and wife Denise, Kevyn Thompson, Kyle Lamb, Ryleigh Lamb, and Jessica Lamb; one great grandchild Brynlee Thompson; brothers Allen Kerr and wife Linnie, Bim Kerr and wife Lindy, and sisters Duti Walter and husband Randy, and Kate Johnson; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Caballo Church 14664 NM-187 Caballo, NM 87931 on Friday, September 11th at 11am with Pastor Brett Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Caballo Cemetery. Pallbearers are Justin, Jason, and Billy Lamb, Chase Thompson, Kyle Lamb and Tommy Thompson. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Fred H. Refior

9/8/2020

Fred H. Refior, 89, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born February 20, 1931 in North Platte, NE. to Henry Refior and Ruth Recter Refior.

Mr. Refior served his country honorable in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Fred always enjoyed the outdoors. He loved gardening. He enjoyed serving his local church. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Kampfer Refior; one brother, Lee Roy Refior of Plano, TX.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Irene Rector Refior; his father, Henry Refior; one sister, Phyllis Refior Bass; one brother, Louis John Refior.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 10th from 9-10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the funeral service being officiated by Pastor Daniel Mosier to follow at 10am.

Concluding service and interment will be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be the Marine Corp League.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.