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Socorro Rodriguez De Torres

5/31/2023

Socorro Rodriguez De Torres, 73, a longtime resident of Columbus, NM entered into heavenly rest on Sunday, May 28, 2023. Socorro was born in La Paz, Guanajuato, Mexico as the last child of 11 to a rural farming family with all the usual animals and responsibilities while growing mainly beans, garbanzos and maize.

In the 1970s Socorro’s life would dramatically change when she would be courted and go on to marry her one and only husband of 32 years-Alberto Torres. They married in 1976 and moved to Chicago, Il. There all three of Socorro and Albert’s children would be born and Socorro’s sister would join and become part of the family.

In 1989, she moved with her family and retiring husband to the village of Columbus, NM. Before she herself would retire one day she’d have the opportunity to learn to drive and then proceeded to drive herself and her sister to work for a long time. After her sister retired Socorro would continue working at the Walmart bakery until retirement.

As her love language is food, she would be proud to know that she is known for all of her dishes, especially for her rice and her frijoles charros.

In her later years she derived great joy from being a grandmother to five, making them bean burritos with and without cheese and that arroz con leche, driving around in her Chevy Cruze, running errands, and in her house chores with her chickens and her dog and cat.

Socorro was tough love and life lessons, and she will be missed by everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Jesus Rodriguez and Maria De Jesus Gutierrez of Guanajuato, Mexico, an assortment of siblings, and her husband, Alberto Torres of Columbus, NM.

She is survived by her sister and best friend, Trinidad Rodriguez; daughter Abigail Schoppen and her husband Martin Schoppen, grandchildren Sophie and Laura Schoppen of Las Cruces, NM, son Alberto Torres and grandson Matteo Torres of Columbus, NM, and daughter Gabriela Torres and grandchildren Antonio and Gabriel Morrow of Columbus, NM.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 5-6pm at Holy Family Mission in Columbus, NM with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with Elias Anchieta officiating. Funeral mass will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 9:30am at Holy Family Mission in Columbus, NM with Father, Martin Onkonkwo. Concluding services with an interment will be at Valley Heights Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Abigail Schoppen, Martin Schoppen, Angelica Cordova, Stacy Sera, Gabriela Torres and Martin Nuñez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Henry Andazola

5/15/2023

Henry Andazola, a former resident of Safford, AZ entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on November 28, 1942 to Adelina Holguin Andazola in Silver City, NM.

Our grandpa was a firm believer in education. He received his undergraduate degree at Western New Mexico University, his masters degree from New Mexico State University, and was a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. He instilled in his children and grandchildren that, “education is one thing no one can ever take from you.” he will be remembered as a pioneer, being the very first Mexican American Superintendent in Graham County,Arizona, opening the door for many others to pursue their educational dreams.

Henry is survived by, Charlotte, his wife of 60 years; his children; Deborah Villalba (Diego), Greg Andazola (Denise), Monica Andazola (Steve Grijalva) and his grandchildren Stevi Dominguez (Randy), Antonio Andazola, Andrea Andazola (Dustin Provencio), Andres Villalba (Kimberly), Luke Villalba (Lottia), Sabrina Villalba (Johnny Marquez), Noah Villalba, Ezekiel Villalba (Brianna Aragon), Rhyker Grijalva (his great grandchildren) Isis Dominguez, Jay Dominguez, Austyn Dominguez, Kameron Dominguez, Dakota Provencio, Dusti Rose Provencio, and Duke Provencio, Vayda Rae Villalba, Zia Lynn Villalba, Sophie James Villalba, Taaliyah Arsola, Beau Villalba, Diego Marquez, Olivia Marquez, and Cyborg Marquez.

Henry truly believed himself to be a blessed man, Psalm 128 reads, “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your sons will be like olive shoots around your table. Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD and may you live to see your children's children.” Out of all his achievements he said living out this psalm was his greatest.

He will be truly missed.

The Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, May 19th at 10:00am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Deacon Bill Holguin reciting. The Funeral mass will immediately follow at 10:30am with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Pallbearers are Andres Villalba, Luke Villalba, Noah Villalba, Ezekiel Villalba, Antonio Andazola and Rhyker Grijalva. Honorary Pallbearers are Sabrina Villalba, Stevi Dominguez and Andrea Andazola.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Rita Armendariz

4/11/2023

Rita Armendariz, 73, a former resident of Bayard, NM now of Las Cruces entered eternal rest Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM. She was born December 17, 1949 in Santa Rita to Richard Richarte and Apolonia Arsola.

She is survived by her four children, her son, Steven Armendariz and wife Aimee of Phoenix, AZ; her daughters, Denelle Vasquez (Luis) of Bayard; Angela Armendariz and husband Lief of Albany, CA; Lisa Armendariz (Vincente) of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Macedo and husband Salvador of Las Vegas, NV; Irene Gutierrez of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother in-law, Tommy Gutierrez.

A memorial service will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Thursday, April 13th at 10am with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating.

Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Hurley cemetery where she will be laid to rest.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Evan “Abie” Mateo Miranda

4/10/2023

Evan “Abie” Mateo Miranda, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Abie was born on September 18, 1949 to Mateo and Isabelita (Apodaca) Miranda.

Abie was a man who lived his life his way and may God have mercy on his soul.

He is survived by a daughter Amber Miranda; his three brothers, Joe Miranda (Norma) of Santa Clara, NM, Richard Miranda of Monticello, NM and Jerry Miranda of Santa Clara, NM; his three sisters, Molly Ramirez of Bayard, NM, Alsie Beltran of Santa Clara, NM and Ramona Miranda of Albuquerque, NM; his numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Adolpho “Toby” and Robert Miranda; sister Lydia Reese; a son Mathew Miranda.

The funeral mass will be held at Santa Clara Catholic Church on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 10:00am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Interment will follow the mass at Santa Clara Cemetery. Pall Bearers are Lorenzo M. Ramirez, Arnold Lopez, Jerrod Lopez, Charles R. Jimenez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Debra Ann Marin

4/10/2023

Debra Ann Marin, 51, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her residence. Debra was born on October 29, 1971 to her parents Lino and Aurora (Holguin) Marin in Silver City, New Mexico.

She was a beloved companion, mom, grandmother, daughter, aunt and friend to many. She was a social butterfly who loved to talk and be around others. She was extremely bright and had a way with making others smile and when she loved, she loved hard. There was never a dull moment around her. She is very loved and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her mother Aurora Marin of Bayard, NM; her companion, Ronnie Hernandez of Silver City, NM; her two sons, Nathan Chavez (Jobeth) of Tucson, AZ, Jerrad Chavez of Bayard, NM; her daughter, Zaylene Chavez (Jesse) of Silver City, NM; her stepchildren, Jacob, Adrian and Audra Hernandez of Silver City, NM; her brother Arnold Marin (Julie) of Santa Clara, NM; her sister Lorraine Delgado (Ronald) of Arenas Valley, NM; her six grandchildren, Iyzak, Zaden, Nayanah, Zamuel, Jedi, Zejai; and her two step grandchildren, Jaylynn and Raylynn. She was preceded in death by her father, Lino Marin.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Dora Rice

3/25/2023

Dora Rice, 70, was called to heaven on March 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Alida Ybarra; brother Eddie Joe Ybarra; She is survived by father Adolfo Ybarra; her husband, Dennis Rice of 35 years in marriage; her son Albert Davalos Jr. & wife Vivian of Albuquerque, NM; her daughter, Brenda Davalos; her grandchildren, Christopher, Johnathan, Breanna Davalos, Jareka Gandara, Gavyn Castaneda; her great-grandchildren, Olivia, Benjamin, & Isabella; her four sisters, Stella Busto Carillo (Mike), Patty Ybarra, JoAnn Ybarra, Norma Ybarra; her special brother Steve Ybarra.

She will be dearly missed by all, her love of life was being with her grandchildren. Her love for them was unconditional. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you everyone for sharing their time & prayers. God bless all of you.

A Prayer Vigil/Rosary and Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 12:30pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with Deacon Richard Rodriguez reciting. An Inurnment will follow the services at 2:00pm at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

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

Robert Lee Miller

3/23/2023

Robert Lee Miller, one month shy of 86, passed away in his sleep at Millie’s Assisted Living on March 20, 2023 with his daughter, Janice Miller, and special friend Jason Gil at his side. A special family heartfelt thank you to Millie’s Assisted Living and Yessica and all the staff that provided him with wonderful care and loving support for 6 years.

After graduation, Bob joined the US Air Force where he served as radar technician. He found his way to San Manuel, AZ and started working at the copper mine. He ended up coming back to Grant Co. to work at Kennecott, and later Phelps Dodge. He retired from the mines as Machine Shop Foreman. Bob loved cars! He was a founding member of the Copper Country Cruizers, drag raced in his youth, and loved working on them.

Bob was survived by his daughter Janice Miller, sister Patricia (Wayne) Tow, nieces Leslee (Clarence) Rudiger and family, and Tracy (Dave) Botts, 2 stepsons, Scott (Ronna) Parker and family, and Danny Parker, 2 grandsons and family to include great grandsons. Bob is also survived by a special family friend who was like a son to him, Jason Gil.

Bob was preceded in death by his daughter, Roberta Miller Moon, sister Vivian (Bobby) Mayes, and parents, John and Viola Miller.

Although Bob requested no services, cremation has been entrusted to Terrazas Crematory with his cremains to be interred at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in a private burial of close family and friends. Eddy Madrid, Bob’s best friend, will deliver the eulogy, at a later undetermined date.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Joan B. McCargish

3/21/2023

Joan B. McCargish, 91, went to be with Jesus Saturday, March 18th, 2023. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend.

A memorial service will be held at 11am, Monday, March 27th, 2023 at Reserve Baptist Church.

All are invited. In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial donations be made to Voice of the Martyrs’ Bible Fund.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

John Allison Montenegro

3/14/2023

John Allison Montenegro, 71, went home to be with his loved ones on Saturday, March 11, 2023, where he was surrounded by his family and listening to music he loved. He was born on December 10, 1951 to Juan P. and Sara M. (Allison) Montenegro.

He graduated from Cobre High in 1969. He worked at the Hurley Store then worked and retired from Kennecott as a crane operator. Everyone who knew John, knew he was all about food and family. Once you were family, you were always family.

John is survived by Laura Cahill and Loretta Montenegro. His children Kristina Kennedy (Ryan) of Simi Valley, Johnny Montenegro III (Rita) of Hurley, NM, Robert Montenegro (Yajaira) of San Bernadino, CA, Gary Montenegro (Analicia) of Silver City, NM, Martin Montenegro (Vanessa) of Silver City, NM. His siblings are Louie Montenegro, Flora Montenegro, Gloria Childs, Lilly Hiler (Rick), Toni Montenegro-Mathis, George Montenegro, Sarah Quintana(Arthur) and Mark Montenegro (Lorraine). His nieces and nephews were all his kids as well. Lawrence, Louie (Julie), Elizabeth (Tony), Michelle, Santiago (Marissa), Perry, Stephanie (David), Angie (Brian), Albert, Alex, Sarah, Leo (Fareedah), Ali (Chandler), Jason (Denise), Karisma (Dallis), GJ (Scarlet), Lorraine (Pax), Arthur, Justin (Monica); 53 great nieces, nephews and cousins. He had two additional girls that were his daughters as well, Candida Marquez and Stephanie Godoy. The Pallbearers will be all his grandchildren, Johnny Rey, Daisha, Martin, Lucy and Joseph Montenegro, Vincent and Jake Kennedy and Jacob Altamirano. Honorary Pallbearers are his remaining granddaughters, Alyssa, Aubrianna, Arabella, Andrea, Azalynn Montenegro, and Lydia Brown. His numerous close family and friends that he held near and dear to his heart are too numerous to mention.

He is preceded in death by his parents Juan and Sara Montenegro, two siblings who passed at infancy, Juanita and Charlie Montenegro, his sister in-law, Helen Montenegro; his nephew Avel Rios III, his two grandsons, Joseph Jimenez and Stephen Alex Brown, his great nieces Savannah Quintana and Amanda Rodriguez.

Visitation will be held Friday, March 17, 2023 at Terrazas Funeral Chapels at 5:00pm-6:00pm, with the Holy Rosary commencing at 6:00pm with Deacon Art Gutierrez reciting. The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10:00am at Infant Jesus Shrine Catholic Church with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. The interment will immediately follow at Hurley Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Monica Louise Davis

3/14/2023

Monica Louise Davis, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1957 in Douglas, AZ to Arthur Raymond Childs and Nelly Alida de Groot.

Mona was a unique person who often preferred the company of animals over other people and had many interesting hobbies throughout her life. She was passionate about everything she did and cherished the people who were in her life as well as the many animals she took in and cared for. Her connection to animals was so strong that wild deer would even come up to her door and eat right out of her hands. Despite the difficult life she led she remained a gentle soul and those closest to her knew how much love she had in her heart. We’re deeply saddened by her absence in our lives and hope that we can carry her with us by being kind to all animals and being compassionate to everyone, especially those we do not understand.

She is survived by her daughter, Kylie Mohr of Austin, TX; one nephew, Stewart Reed and wife Jeanie of Silver City; two brothers, Perry V. Childs and wife Jane of Rio Rancho, NM; James M. Childs and wife Elaine of Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Dagmar Warth of Pinos Altos; Kathleen Childs of Silver City; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. No service will be held at this time.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.