Joe “Oleo” Milo Jr., 56, lifelong Deming resident passed away Wednesday July 19, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
 
Visitation will begin Monday morning, July 24, 2017 at 9 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church where a prayer vigil will follow at 9:30 led by Eddie Diaz.   Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o’clock with Fr. Ronald Machado, Pastor, officiating.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
 
“Oleo” as he was affectionately known, was born April 18, 1961 to Olga Madrid and Joe Milo Sr. in Deming.  He was a graduate of Deming Public Schools and was involved with the operation of the family business, J & J Printing, until his death.  Oleo was first elected to represent Luna County Commission District 1 in November of 2010 and was re-elected to a second four-year term in November of 2014. He served as chair of the commission in 2015.  Oleo coached his children throughout T-Ball, Little League and softball.  He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was one of the founders of the Florida Bowhunters Archery Club. A most important part of his life was enjoying his grandchildren and serving in the political arena. 
 
Oleo is survived by wife, Anna Milo of the home; father, Joe L. Milo Sr. (Tina) of Deming; 3 sons, Michael Milo and wife Connie of Bayard, Christopher Milo and wife Mariana of Las Cruces, Aaron Milo and wife Danielle of Deming; daughter, Jessica Milo and husband Jesse Lucero of Las Cruces; sisters, Irma and Sandy Milo of Deming; 12 grandchildren, EJ, Michael Jr., Alec, Jazmine, Jamie Jo, Juliana, Christopher Jr., Isaac, Aaron Jr. and Mikayla Milo, Jesse Jr. and Jacob Lucero.  Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
 
He was preceded in death by mother, Olga Milo; maternal grandparents, Jose and Rosa Madrid; paternal grandparents, Gonzalo and Maria Milo and in-laws, Ed and Isabel Hooten.
 
Serving as pallbearers will be Michael, Christopher, Aaron and EJ Milo, Jesse and Jesse Lucero Jr.  Honorary pallbearers named are Michael Jr., Alec, Jazmine, Jamie Jo, Juliana, Christopher Jr., Isaac, Aaron Jr., Mikayla Milo and Jacob Lucero.   
 
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Judy Ann Palmer Williams, 60, of Deming, entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2017 after a long illness. Judy was born on January 18, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio to Mary Faith Harden Palmer and John Clyde Palmer. Her family moved to Deming when Judy was 12 years old. Judy spent most of her life caring for others, was a giving and loving person, and as a mother always put her children first.
 
Memorial services for Judy will be held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at two o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
 
Judy was adored by her family and leaves behind her children Shawna Williams and her fiancé DeVarl Cooper of El Paso, Texas; Heather Williams Arroyos and her fiancé Rodney Anderson of Deming; Thomas Williams Jr. (Tommy) and his wife Tammy of Alamogordo; Jennifer Williams (Nicki) and her fiancé Harley O’Connor of Deming; Adam Palmer and his wife Jesica of Deming. Her grandchildren Tamaya, Samuel, Leah, Caleb, Bianca, James, Douglas, Hannah, Tatum, Thomas III (Rooster), Sierra, Nathan, Shawna (Fatso), and Bella, and her great-grandchildren, Madeline and Izabelle. She is survived by her sister Deborah Palmer and Debbie’s children Cornell and Amanda; and brothers John and Keith Palmer. She is survived by many other loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Williams Sr., her parents, and her brother John Michael Palmer.
 
Judy spent her life sharing her love and laughter with others, sacrificing herself to provide for her children who love her very much. Judy will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She is gone but will never be forgotten. 
 
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​Loving greetings to our family and friends as we announce the passing of our beloved Manuel V. Renteria at the age of 97.  A lifelong resident of Lordsburg, Manuel passed on peacefully at Ft. Bayard Medical Center, Saturday July 15, 2017 with family and loving caregivers at his side.
 
Visitation for Manuel will be held Friday morning, July 21, 2017, beginning at 9 o’clock at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lordsburg followed by recitation of the rosary led by Mrs. Alice Ramirez.  The Catholic Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated thereafter at 11 o’clock in the morning with the Reverend Jude Okonkwo as celebrant.  The Rite of Committal and interment will ensue at Shakespeare Cemetery with Veteran Honors accorded. A funeral reception is to be held at the Elks/Lodge following the burial.
 
The pallbearers include: grandsons, Dr. Michael Orona, Roman Orona, Jay Arredondo, Manny Renteria II, Ruben Renteria, Nicholas Renteria; great-grandson, Anthony Renteria and nephew, Ray Renteria. Honorary pallbearers are great-grandsons: Timothy Renteria and Danny Renteria Jr.; nephews, Rene Saucedo and Richard Renteria. 
 
Manuel was born in Valedon, New Mexico on March 31, 1920 to Bernardo Renteria and Petra Varela Renteria.  Following his return from Okinawa during WWII, Manuel married his loving wife Romelia (Romi) España-Renteria with the marriage having lasted a full 71 years to his death.
 
Manuel’s surviving family include his wife, “Romi”; 3 daughters: Dora Martinez (Jesus), Barbara Arredondo (Jimmy), Esther Orona (Joel); 2 sons, Manny Renteria Jr. (Donna), Jimmy Renteria (Elizabeth) and one brother, Ernesto (Neto) Renteria and his wife Ernie Renteria.  Manuel’s family also includes ten grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 
Preceded in death by Manuel were his devoted parents, Bernardo and Petra, eight brothers, one sister and one infant child David. 
 
Manuel was a loyal member of the Lordsburg VFW Post 3099, Elks Lodge, Montezuma Catholic Men’s Club and L.U.L.A.C. civil rights organization.  He faithfully served and was a devotee of St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Lordsburg.  Manuel’s devotion to his loving family, his community, friends and relatives was unequivocally demonstrated throughout his life bearing all difficulties, responsibilities and undertakings with an exacting spirit of affection, devotion, and great consideration, thereby, fulfilling a lifelong commitment of service.  The family of Manuel extend a warm welcome and are eternally grateful to everyone for their expressions of kindness during this most imomentous time in their lives.
 
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Howard Donald (Don) Hill was born on August 14, 1933 in Kerens, TX to James Ernest and Mittie Hill.  He left this earth on July 2, 2017 in Round Rock, TX.

A prayer vigil and rosary will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Machado officiating. Cremation has taken place and private inurnment for the family will be held following the Mass.

Don married Marilyn Kuehler on August 14, 1952 in Brownfield, TX. They were married for almost 63 happy years before her death in June, 2015.   At the time of their marriage he worked for Amerada Oil Company in Brownfield. He then operated a laundry in Levelland, TX before going to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company in January, 1959.  He worked for El Paso Natural Gas until his retirement on the pipeline, at Station Number 1, Deming Station, and at Gage. He has been an active member of Holy Family Catholic Church since the family moved to Deming in 1962. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a part of the Klobase barbeque for many years. He also raised funds for the new air conditioning for the church along with his friend, Ruly Viramontes. He was part of the Cancer Support Group of Deming and Luna County serving on the board for more than 10 years.  During that time he filled the office of chairman of the board and treasurer. Don also served on the board and as treasurer of the Community Health Care Foundation for many years.  He loved Deming and served on many other committees and with many groups. He was instrumental in getting the Little League baseball charter and field in Deming having served as a coach for many years. He was an avid golfer and loved the Deming Invitational and played in it for more than 50 years.

Don leaves behind with loving memories of a wonderful dad and Grandpa Don; his children, Rhonda Phillips(Lu), Janet Hall(Jim Henery), Gary Hill(Heather), and his daughter-in-law Lisa Hill Carnett(Vince); grandchildren Cammie Bishop(Bradley), Chase Hall(Lacey), Courtney Hall, C.J. Henery, Robin Henery, Christopher Hill(Briana), Nicholas Hill, Sean Carnett, Loryn Nutt(Derek), Bethany Hill and Jacob Hill; and great grandchildren Sawyer, Emerson, Bowen, and Stella Bishop, Olivia Hall, and Audrey Hall; his sisters Betty Ray(Melvin) of Portales, Bess Martin of McKinney, TX, and his brother Gene Hill (Cathy) of Elephant Butte, NM, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, David and Kevin Hill, a grandson, Trent Phillips, and his brother Jim Hill.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Cancer Support Group of Deming and Luna County, P.O. Box 1746, Deming NM 88031.

The family would like to thank the staff of University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX and Seton Hospital in Round Rock, TX for their loving care of Don and his family.

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Antonio M. Ortiz, 98, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
 
Visitation will be Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017 at 9 o’clock at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church where a prayer vigil will follow at 10 o’clock led by Christine Milo.   Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 o’clock with Fr. Ron Machado officiating.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
 
Antonio was born November 21, 1918 to Celia Madrid and Luz Ortiz in Newman, New Mexico.  His most fond stories were reminiscing of his cowboy days that began around the age of 10.  He worked for the local ranches and also in the mining industry in Colorado.  Antonio was later employed with Luna County as a heavy equipment operator and retired from there in 1980.  His favorite pastimes were watching western movies, family feud and maintaining his yard.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. 
 
He is survived by his children; Tony Ortiz, (Rebecca) of Las Cruces, their children, Kirsten Gutierrez and Evangelina Ortiz, Raul Ortiz (Gloriana) of Las Cruces, their children, Daniel and Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz (Dolores) of Las Cruces, their children, Vanessa Mejias, Monica Gutierrez, and Ruben Ortiz Jr., Luz “Chamino” Ortiz of Deming, his children, Esteban Gonzales, Tiffany Gonzales, and Orlando Ortiz, Sonya Almanza of Deming, her daughter Brianna Martincigh, Patricia Cobos of Deming, her daughter Breann Cobos; great grandchildren are Logan and Malea Ortiz, Julyan and Janelle Gutierrez, Ariyanni Ortiz, Azriel Ortiz, Mariah Gonzales, Alexis, A.J. and Xavier Mejias, and Emy Gonzales; Antonio siblings are Socorro Carbajal of Deming, Manuela Parra, Raquel Ortiz and Olaya Ortiz of Mexico and he has numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Celia Ortiz and wife, Ema Ortiz.
 
Pallbearers will be Daniel Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz Jr., Orlando Ortiz, Esteban Gonzales, and Federico Martincigh. 
 
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Paul F. Heerbrandt Jr., 84, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at Willow Manor.
 
Services are pending at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. 
 
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Arlen Louis Vanke passed away June 15 in the year of our Lord 2017.
No services were held as were his wishes. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Born in 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to Louis and Vilge Vanke, Arlen started drag racing as a teen. The first defining moment came when he had to tell his father that he broke the transmission in their first brand new car when it was less than a month old, with his not yet famous 1-2 power shift. To Arlen's surprise, his father simply said, "It's Tuesday, your mother don't need the car 'til Friday." Good Louie and his mother always supported their son's ambition to become a drag racer, and become one he did, winning many national events and setting records all over the country. He also did alot of nobody-befores-or-afters, such as winning all five national events in 1970 and sneaking out of the rehab hospital to attend recognition and important events as recent as last Father's Day here in Akron for the historical drag racers marker at the Akron Municipal Airport and inducted into the Michigan Motorplex Hall of Fame last November.

He is survived by wife, Fay of 27-1/2 years; son, Craig; and grandchildren.

We love you "Akron Arlen" and will miss you. Happy Motoring!

Donations may be sent c/o Akron Arlen, 836 Mohawk Trail, Akron, OH 44312.
 
 
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Pauline Fretwell, 94, went to be with her family in heaven May 31, 2017 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.
 
She has left behind her son, Robert L. Fretwell; daughter, Betty D. Franklin; 6 grandchildren, Dorine Kain, Jim Franklin, Joel Franklin, Emmanuel Franklin, Starlina Garcia, and Prima Hartquist; 10 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
 
Preceding her in death were parents, Dick and Nancy Wilmoth; 3 sisters, 2 brothers and husband, Robert W. Fretwell. 
 
She was a loving mother, loving wife and a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Dean and teacher at Western Bible Institute, at Rescue, CA.
 
Pauline will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery 3410 E. Pine St. Deming NM where a graveside service to be on June 22, 2017 at 10:00 am.
 
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.