Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

Jerald Sylvane Warne

12/11/2019

Jerald Sylvane Warne, 87, Deming resident entered eternal rest Tuesday December 10, 2019 at his home.

No services will be held as were his wishes. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Jerald was born September 25, 1932 to Bertha Skogen and Robert Warne in Hettinger, North Dakota. Jerald married Florence Leuenberger and together moved to Deming in 2004 coming from Flagstaff, Arizona and made this town their home. He loved old country music, non-fiction books and American and Native American history. Jerald was drafted in the US Army for the Korean War as First Class Sergeant and discharged at Ft. Lewis, Washington in 1954.

Survived by his daughter, Wendy Hill (Russell) of Bremerton, WA; 3 grandchildren, C.J. Warne (Tracy) of Bloomington, IL, Sean Hill (Anastasia) and Christine Hill both of Seattle, WA; 2 great-grandchildren, Savannah and Sophia; brother, Burton Warne (Judy) of Casper, Wyoming.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Bertha Warne; Florence Warne wife of 60 years; 2 sons, Wade and Wes Warne; siblings, Stanford and Robert Warne and Alfredia Sabodka.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Mary Helen T. Trujillo

12/10/2019

Mary Helen T. Trujillo, 63, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 22, 1956 in Silver City to Antonio and Mary Trujillo. Mary Helen was a independent, hardworking, loving, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, niece, and friend. She loved camping, shopping (for makeup, purses, jewelry and shoes), spending time with grandchildren and family.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Trujillo and wife Cristal of Carlsbad, NM; Jonathan Trujillo and companion Sherce Trujillo of Carlsbad; nine grandchildren, Brittany and husband Andy Delfin, Bree, Barry, Jeremiah, Raelynn, Jaelynn, Alex, Steffy, and Tony; one great granddaughter, Aymerie; one sister, Alice Estrada and husband Juan of Bayard; special uncle, Joe Trujillo of Hurley; special cousin, Bobby Young of Albuquerque; her best friend, her dog, Baby Girl; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Antonio Trujillo Jr. A Memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, December 13th at 6pm at Silver City Church of God 3809 Hwy 180 E. being officiated by Pastor Molly Andazola. 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.

Margaret P. Amaya

12/9/2019

Margaret P. Amaya, 87, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2019 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces.

Margaret was born on March 13, 1932 in Deming to Juan Pacheco and Pilar Solis. She is survived by two sons, Bennie Amaya and his companion Jodie Crow of Deming, NM and David Amaya of Deming, NM; one daughter, Sylvia Amaya of Deming, NM; five brothers, Eddie Pacheco and his wife Clorinda of Deming; Johnny Pacheco and his wife Maria of Deming; Freddie Pacheco and his wife Natalia of Deming; Robert Pacheco and his wife Linda of Deming and Steve Pacheco and his wife Stephanie of Deming; three sisters, Soledad Pallares of AZ; Rosa Tapia and her husband Gilbert of Deming and Belen Pacheco and her husband John Nemec of Deming; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; her husband, Bennie Amaya; two brothers, Sammy Pacheco and Richard Pacheco; one sister, Dolores Pacheco and one granddaughter, Isabel Amaya.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 10-11am at CitiLife Church.

Funeral service will then begin at 11am with Pastor, George Gillespie officiating.

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

Serving as pallbearers are Benny Amaya III, Ethan Amaya, Ryan Amaya, Johnny Pacheco III, Eddie Pacheco Jr. and Alfred Pacheco.

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

December 06th, 2019

12/6/2019

Gerald D. Heien, 82, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born August 18, 1937 in Spencer, Iowa to Jacob and Catherine Hargrave Heien. Gerald grew up in Gillet Grove, Iowa where he participated in basketball, FHA, and Band. After he graduated from High school he and a family friend traveled to Bagdad, AZ where he met and married he loving and faithful wife of 62 years, Barbara Sue. There he obtained his private pilot’s license in which he enjoyed flying his family on his days off.

Gerald worked as an automotive electrician for the Bagdad Copper Corporation until he moved his family to Nebraska. Gerald was a Millwright up until he retired. In 1990, he was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and as one of Jehovah’s witnesses, he enjoyed the privilege of preaching and teaching the Bible. He also volunteered to assist in building Kingdom Halls and assisting during circuit and district assemblies. He especially enjoyed meeting new people. Gerald’s favorite pastimes included working on electronics beginning with the old radios and very heavy tube TVs up to today’s technology. His favorite pastime would have to be music. He loved playing the steel guitar with his family and friends and the vacuum cleaner salesman, who was without a doubt the former steel man for Bob wills. He could play other instruments including the trombone, trumpet, guitar and accordion. In 2010 Gerald and Barbara moved to New Mexico to enjoy better weather and health. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara T. Heien of the family home; one son, Michael Heien and wife Trisha of Greenfield, IN; three daughters, Cindy Soucup and husband Gene of O’Neill, NE; Catherine Wilson of Hurley; Twila Hoferer and husband Colin of Lincoln, NE; fourteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Dave Heien and wife Margaret of Spencer, NE; Tom Heien and wife Donna of Squim, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Victoria Heien.

No service will be held per his request.

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.

Harry “Rocky” Hildebrand

12/5/2019

Harry “Rocky” Hildebrand, 74, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home with his family. He lost his battle with cancer; but was home where he wanted to be. Rocky was born November 26, 1945 in Bend, Oregon. He and his family came to Grant County in 1986. He was very proud of his 34-year career with the U.S. Forest Service. He loved the outdoors, the work he did there, hunting, fishing, and exploring. He also loved history and, in his retirement, dedicated his time to Ft. Bayard Historical Preservation Society. He was passionate about passing on history to everyone and gave tours at Ft. Bayard, mostly on weekends. He loved Santa Clara, its Administration and was proud to be a Trustee there. He is survived by his loving wife Lorie of the family home; his daughter, Kamala Golden of Silver City; her children, Krislynn Collin, Cale and Ron; his daughter, Melissa Hildebrand of La Pine, Oregon and her four children; two sons, Kevin and Douglas Hildebrand of Bend, OR; and one great grandchild.

A Celebration of Life service will be celebrated Sunday, December 8th at 3pm at the Santa Clara Armory.

In lieu of flowers family requests donations be made to Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society and Santa Clara Action Committee fund. 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.

Robin Denise Acosta,

12/5/2019

Robin Denise Acosta, 59, a resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Robin was born on March 12, 1960 in Paxton, Illinois to Harold Wayne Cunningham and Katheryn Esther Arnold. Her hobbies were sewing and crocheting and watching the hummingbirds.

She is survived by two sons, Juan Derma of Deming, NM and Javier Acosta Jr. of Deming ,NM; three daughters, Sonya Derma of Temple, TX; Vanessa Derma of Deming, NM and Shania Acosta of Deming, NM; one brother, Rodney Cunningham and his wife Paula of Kileen, Tx; one sister, Paula Weber of Deming, NM; six grandchildren, Cheyenne, Joshua, Joseph, Kailani, Adalynn and Josiah; one great grandson, Cayden. She is preceded in death by both of her parents and one sister, Pamela Jackson.

A celebration of life service will be on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11am at CitiLife Church with Pastor, Cesar Chavez officiating.

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

Carlos Andres Valenzuela

12/3/2019

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 on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 2pm at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services with an inturnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

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

Jose Onesimo Jacquez

12/3/2019

Jose Onesimo Jacquez, 59, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his residence.

He was born December 20, 1959 in Juan Aldama, Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Onesimo Romero and Guadalupe Briseño Jacquez. He is survived by one son, Jose Jacquez of Lordsburg; two daughters, Miriam Jacquez and companion Daniel Rodriguez of Lordsburg; Jeanette Jacquez of Lordsburg; six grandchildren, Jaycee, Zeke, Vivianna, Aubree, Natalia, and Ilyana; one brother, Santiago Briseño and wife Alicia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Genaro Jacquez.

Visitation will be Saturday, 12/7/19 at 10-10:30am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the holy rosary being recited in Spanish by Cuca Valdez to begin at 10:30am.

The funeral mass will follow at 11am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Concluding service and interment will follow at Shakespeare cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jason, Lenny, Aaron, Caesar, and Zeke Jacquez, and Jimmy Briseño.

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

To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

Manuel (Manny) D. Alvarado

12/3/2019

Manuel (Manny) D. Alvarado, 76, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Gila Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 9, 1942 in Casa Grandes, Chihuahua Mexico to Fernando R. Alvarado and Esperanza De La Torre Alvarado. Manny graduated from Cobre High School where he played basketball and baseball. He continued to be active in fastpitch softball and bowling as an adult. Manny was an electrician and spent most of his years at Phelps Dodge where he retired in 2002. He was a member of the Cobre Men’s Club, IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and Knights of Columbus Council #9470. He was a devoted husband to his beautiful wife of 55 years and a devoted father and grandfather. Manny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping and was a fan of the San Francisco 49er’s and Atlanta Braves.

He enjoyed spending time with is many friends and going to “Manny’s Night”. He had a big heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand. In retirement he especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids who were his pride and joy. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Delia of the family home; two daughters, Norma Urias and husband Joe of El Paso, TX; Sandy Alvarado of Bayard; two grandchildren, Lauren Urias and Joe Urias Jr.; two brothers, Fernando Alvarado Jr. and wife Linda of Bosque Farms, NM; Ernest Alvarado and wife Priscilla of Albuquerque; one sister, Mary Alvarado of Austin, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Armando and Ruben Daniel Alvarado.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 5th from 5:30-6:30pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin to begin at 6:30pm.

The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Friday, December 6th at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at Hanover Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Urias, Joe Urias Jr., Xavier Alvarado, Bob Parra, John Jay Chacon, and Art Ortiz.

Honorary pallbearers will be Willie Andazola, Fernando Padilla, Sonny Young, Satch Rodriguez, Larry Rios, Roger Duarte, Dodo Hurtado, Henry “Siete” Torrez and the rest of his family and friends.

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

Twila Deen Bolton

12/1/2019

TWILA DEEN BOLTON, 85, a longtime Deming resident passed away Tuesday November 26, 2019 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation will be Monday December 2, 2019 from 11 to 2 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 2 o’clock with Pastor Cesar Chavez officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Twila was born August 22, 1934 in Pettit, Texas to John and Murlene (Young) Daniel. She has lived in Deming for 55 years and was a bookkeeper having worked at several businesses including R.S. Palmer Lumber Yard, Milagro Produce, Deming Water, Barker Propane and Bolton Motor Company. She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary in which she had served as President, Beta Sigma Phi, and the Merry Mixers Dance Club. One thing she enjoyed very much was that she was a model and especially loved teaching modeling to fair queen contestants in Luna County.

She is survived by her husband Michael B. Bolton of Deming; son Jeff Bolton and his wife Julie of Deming; 2 brothers, Joe Daniel of Morton, Texas and Don Daniel of Levelland, Texas; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Tom Simmons, Lee Bouton, Kevin Van Dyke, Michael Varnum, Jeffrey Michael Bolton and Jacen Bernal.

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