Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

Sandra Palmer

11/19/2019

Sandra Palmer, 85, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at her residence.

Sandra was born on September 1, 1934 in Endicott, New York to Theodore VanOrder and Leda Campbell. She married the love of her life Wayne on August 4th, 1956. She lovingly cared for her ill husband for 28 years before his life came to a short end.

She worked for Kmart for 20 years, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She retired and did volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity. She is survived by one son, Newell L. Palmer and his wife Mary Lou of Deming, NM; one daughter, Arden E. Perrault and her companion Ray Sanchez of Deming, NM; one sister, Scarlett Rake of Johnson City, NY; one granddaughter, Rachel Palmer; one grandson, Jared Palmer. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne G. Palmer; one brother, Scott VanOrder.

A graveside will be on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2pm at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor, Al Bunting officiating.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~
575-546-0070. To send your condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapels.com

Nicolas Charles Bobo

11/18/2019

Nicolas Charles Bobo age 36, entered eternal rest on November 12th surrounded by his family in Albuquerque, NM. He was born February 12th, 1983 in Temple Texas to Hank Bobo and Laura (Beck) Bobo. Nick is survived by his devoted wife Ashely Bobo and his four children Rachel 17, Devaughn Wooten 14, Nicolas (Scooter) 13, and Peyton 10. He also left behind his sister Candi Johnson (Bobo) and her husband Brandon; his brother Michael and wife Ashley; and brother Jeremy. He is also survived by maternal grandparents Jerry and Sue Beck; and grandmother Vera Carroll. Nick has many loving nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.

From a young age and throughout his school years, Nick was an avid baseball player and aspired to become a professional baseball player. He was also a part of the Explorer Program and a life scout in pack and troop 130. He graduated from Silver High School in 2001 and went on to obtain his associates degree in Business Administration in 2017.

Throughout his life in Silver City he served his community as a Santa Clara police officer. He also worked for J&S plumbing with his family own and owned his own sports apparel shop on Hwy 180. He married the love of his life Ashley in February 2009 and they began building their family, a family that Nick spent the rest of his life loving, nurturing, and protecting. Nick enjoyed traveling with his family, spending time with his friends, bowling, golf, and watching the Cowboys play football.

Nick held many employment positions in Silver City and enjoyed each one in its own way. No matter what he did he loved making friends and having long conversations with everyone and anyone. One of his favorite positions held was serving his community as a Santa Clara police officer as this was one of his life dreams. He was employed with the family business, J&S plumbing, for many years throughout his life and was always willing to lend a helping hand when not employed there. His friends and community remember him as being friendly, kind, selfless and always willing to talk about sports, politics, or anything that required conversation.

After high school, Nick had a meaning full relationship and marriage with Jennifer Starkey, now Jennifer Dooling, and had two beautiful children, Rachel and Nicolas II. Later, Nick married his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Ashley, on February 7th, 2009 and they began building a life together. A life full of adventure and love. This marriage produced two more beautiful children; step-son Devaughn and daughter Peyton. Nick’s family was everything to him, he spent his life loving, nurturing, and protecting them. Nick was selfless and always available to lend a helping hand to family, friends, as well as strangers.

Nick had many hobbies in life; he was an avid bowler and baseball player; he loved to watch, play and talk sports; he liked playing card games and spending time with his family; he enjoyed going to the movies and eating popcorn; and he had fun taking trips with his wife and kids.

We would like to invite his family and friends to join us in celebrating his life at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday November 23rd at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with Pastor Joseph Gros officiating. His family and close friends will be honoring him by wearing Dallas Cowboys gear. Please help us to honor him by wearing his or your favorite sports team gear. Nick loved the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Braves, Boston Celtics, and Pittsburg Penguins.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Carlos Andres Valenzuela

11/14/2019

Carlos Andres Valenzuela, 42, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces. Carlos was born on November 1, 1977 in Deming, NM to Andres T. Valenzuela and Aurora Ruiz.

He enjoyed riding his bike, horses, traveling, music and taking things apart and putting them back together. He will be truly missed by all of his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Gabriela Valenzuela of Las Cruces, NM; three sons, Carlos Andres of Deming, NM; Diego of Deming, NM and Johnny of Las Cruces; one daughter, Analisse of Deming, NM; three step sons, Angel, Cruz and Sebastian; three step daughters, Maxine, Natalie and Pearl; two sisters, Veronica Valenzuela of Deming, NM and Sonia Valenzuela and her husband Gilbert Marquez of Deming, NM and one grandson, Alexis Andres Valenzuela. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory “Trusted care for the one you love” ~ 575-546-0070.

To send your condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapels.com

Guillermo M. Maldonado

11/12/2019

Guillermo M. Maldonado, 63, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Monday, November 4, 2019 at Mt. View Reginal Medical Center.

He was born August 18, 1956 in Silver City, NM to Guillermo Maldonado Sr. and Juanita Medrano Maldonado. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy M. Maldonado of the family home; one son, Guillermo M. Maldonado III of Arenas Valley; one daughter, Amelia Camille Maldonado of Arenas Valley; two grandchildren, Enoch Ishmeal Rivera and Lucas Avery Rivera; his mother, Juanita M. Maldonado; three sisters, Velia Luna and husband Stanley of Albuquerque; Gloria Abeyta and husband Pete of Silver City; Bertha Saenz and husband Jesus of Deming. He was preceded in death by his father, one son, Jonathan Maldonado.

A Graveside service being officiated by Pastor Norman Borrego will be celebrated on Friday, November 15th at 10am at the Maldonado Family cemetery in Gila, NM.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Lorraine “Lori” Jolie Dauplaise

11/12/2019

Lorraine “Lori” Jolie Dauplaise, 71, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 8, 2019 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

She was born May 22, 1948 in Casper, Wyoming. She is survived by her son, Christopher P. Horyn of Costa Rica; her daughter, Kelly J. Thornburg of IA; two close friends, David and Diane Princehouse. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 14th at 1pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Father Andrews from Our Lady of Guadalupe Monestary officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at Santa Clara cemetery.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Janice E. Gunlock

11/12/2019

Jan Gunlock (née, Janice E. Barton) was born December 1, 1936 and entered into eternal rest on October 18, 2019 in Silver City, New Mexico at the age of eighty-two (82) years. She embodied strength and steady independence throughout her youth, and this spirit continued to guide her early adult years. While many of her contemporaries followed more traditional roles. Jan developed and enjoyed a profession in which she expressed her considerable artistic talent while also traveling widely.

Janice was a highly skilled interpreter of the natural world and her medium was pen and ink. During the 1960’s and 1970’s she traveled throughout the country exhibiting her technique as a representative of the A.T. Cross Company (maker of Cross fountain pens). Her work – which focused on the flora and fauna of the Southwestern United States – has been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution as well as in several state and federal park galleries and interpretive centers.

Janice Barton met Edwin Gunlock during this time. The two remained happily married and devoted to one another until Ed’s passing in November 2018. They traveled widely in the 1970’s through the 2000’s, both domestically and internationally. Ed documented their travels in a vivid photographic record that spans the 1960’s through the 1990’s. Mr. and Mrs. Gunlock resided in Las Vegas, Nevada during the years from 1965 until the late 1990’s, and relocated to Silver City, New Mexico in the early 2000’s.

Jan was predeceased by her beloved husband Ed but is survived by her former daughter-in-law LeeAnn Allen, and by LeeAnn’s children, Eli Allen and Emily Allen. She is survived by her brother-in-law David Gunlock, and his wife JoAnn Gunlock, of Manor, Texas, and his son, Kenny. Jan is also survived by brother-in-law Richard E. Gunlock, of Magnolia, Tex., and by Richard’s children, Rick Gunlock and Brett Gunlock, and their respective families, as well as her sister-in-law Bev's children Steve, Doug and Patti.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Nature Conservancy; to the University of Chicago; and to Augustana College. One can see a retrospective of Jan’s work by contacting Kate Wallace at 575.538.2925.

A funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday, November 14 at 9am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Pastor Jospeh Gros officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow a Memory Lane cemetery.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Rosemary Neuman

11/9/2019

Rosemary Neuman, 86, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.

Rosemary was born on November 19, 1932 in Berlin, Germany. She enjoyed traveling with husband and had passion for cars. She will be truly missed by her husband, sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Robert Neuman; two sons, Peter Neuman and his wife Karen of CO and Steven Neuman and his wife Carmen of AZ; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Per her request cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas

Funeral Chapels & Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-546-0070. To send your condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapels.com

Christina Muniz Guzman

11/9/2019

Christina Muniz Guzman, 64, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Gila Regional Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1955 in Silver City to Jose and Consuelo A. Muniz.

Christina was a soft-spoken woman who loved to shop and loved to spend time with her family and friends. At the time she was survived by her two daughters, Valerie Arizaga and fiancé Johnny Valdez of Silver City; Rosemary Guzman of Colorado; eight grandchildren, Kiana Villa, Gregory Rowland, Brittany Rowland, Robert Rowland and his partner Amber Mohr and Noah Rowland; Adan, Gilbert and Armando Arizaga; four great grandchildren, Alicia and Alijah Rowland; Aubree and Lillianna Rowland; two brothers, Ray Muniz and his partner Becky L. Estrada of Silver City; Teddy Muniz and his wife Mary of Hurley; a special niece, Melissa Muniz-Ninthala and her daughters, Anahi, Jazlyn, and Zariah; also other numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Patsy Roacho.

Visitation will be Monday, November 11th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin to begin at 6pm.

The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 12 at Hurley Infant Jesus Shrine with Father Casmir Anozie officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at Hurley cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gregory, Robert, and Noah Rowland, Luis, Jose, and Juan Carlos Roacho. Honorary pallbearers will be Adan, Gilbert and Armando Arizaga.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the one you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Cruz M. Ponce

11/5/2019

Cruz M. Ponce, 91, of Silver City went into the arms of the Lord Monday, November 4, 2019 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

Cruz was born in Deming, NM on August 14, 1928 to Cruz R. Ponce Sr. and Paula Madrid. Mr. Ponce was a practical joker and enjoyed making people laugh. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching baseball. Mr. Ponce last worked with the U.S Forest Service for a number of years. Mr. Ponce also worked in mining in Grant County being a proud union member. Mr. Ponce was a meat cutter and custodian in California prior to his return back home to Silver City.

Cruz is survived by one son Chris M. Ponce (Julie) and three daughters Romie Martinez, Naomi Ponce and Cora Ponce. Seven grandchildren, Erika Maynes (John Paul), Christopher Ponce, Nathan Martinez (Katy), Tiana Martinez, Elizabeth Padilla (Daniel), Anissa Pinedo (Bobby), Japeth Herrera and Noah Herrera and 15 great grandchildren. Cruz is also survived by two sisters, Esperanza Holguin (Inocente) of Salomon AZ and Helena Chavez (Larry) of Silver City and numerous nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife Josefa Ponce and his parents. One daughter Yolanda Gomez, one grandson Joe Erik Grazziani and one great granddaughter Brittany Martinez. Two brothers Juan Madrid and Simon Ponce, and one sister Manuela Chavez and a son in-law Louie Martinez.

Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 7th at 10:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Richard Maynes Jr. reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 12noon at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating. Concluding service and interment will take place at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Christopher Ponce, Abraham Cruz Rojas, Nathan Martinez, James Holguin, Inocente Holguin Jr., Cruz Holguin, Bobby Pinedo and Vincent Pinedo. Honorary pallbearers will be John Madrid, Arnold Chavez, Rudy “Fito” Chavez, Johnny Esqueda, Manuel Pena, Larry Pacheco, Antonio Delgado, Inocente Holguin Sr. and John Paul Maynes.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Maxine G. Renteria

11/5/2019

Maxine G. Renteria went home to the Lord on October 29, 2019 in El Paso, TX. She was born on September 11, 1957 in Lordsburg, NM to Teresa Saucedo and Willie Gonzales.

Maxine was a spicy lady and made loving impact on everyone she came across. She joins her parents, her sister, Natalia, maternal and paternal grandparents who helped raise her. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Daniel V. Renteria. She is also survived by sons, Daniel (Mandy), Anthony (Beatrice) and Timothy; grandchildren, Daniel A., Kalie, Bianca, Malayah, and Briah Renteria; one great grandson, Joseph Elijah; her brothers, Willie and Tommy and her sister, Cecilia (Eddie); many nieces and nephews. She will be missed.

Rosary will be held Friday, November 8th at 9:30am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Alice Ramirez reciting. The Memorial mass will follow at 10am with Father Jude Okonkwo officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.