Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

BRENDA ANNE RANSONE

12/12/2018

BRENDA ANNE RANSONE, 69, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Friday December 7, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be Monday December 17, 2018 from 10 to 2 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where funeral services will begin at 2 o’clock with Rev. Darrell L. Witmer officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Brenda was born October 19, 1949 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Charlie and Shirley Schumaker. Even though Brenda was physically challenged she still managed her home and acquired a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Criminal Justice Degree.

Brenda passed in her sleep leaving behind the love of her life, her husband David Lee Ransone of Deming; children, Troy Herndon of Buckingham, VA, Gwendolyn Herndon of Scottsville, VA; sisters, Amanda Liston of Fairfield, IL, Karen Beasley of Palmyra, VA, Shawn Woolford of Scottsville, VA; brother, Chuck Schumaker of Kenbridge, VA; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Troy Herndon, Sonny Liston, Wendell Hardegree, Andrew Smith.
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Earl C. Spruiell

11/29/2018

Earl C. Spruiell left us Monday, November 26, 2018 due to cardiac arrest. Earl was born to Leldon and Claudia Spruiell on December 30, 1938 in Iowa Park, Texas. His Christian roots ran deep as he was the son of a “Baptist Preacher Man” and a strong Christian woman. Earl married Jane Marie Bradley in 1972 in Joplin, Missouri, and they loved their life together for 46 years.

Earl was blessed with three great passions; Family, the Bank and Fishing. At 79, Earl enjoyed a quite large and ever-growing family. Earl was very proud of his children: Woodard Earl Spruiell of Temple, TX, Shelly Eversole of Navarre Beach, FL, Robyn Cook and husband Jon of Cloudcroft, NM. He loved his grandchildren: Kayse and husband James Stark of Nixa, MO, Cody Eversole of Pensacola, FL, Ethan Spruiell and Katheryn of Belton, TX, Diana Cook and Jacob Cook of Cloudcroft, NM. Earl adored his
five great grandchildren: Aiden and Kaitlyn Stark and Maybel, Peyton, and Norah Spruiell. He was also blessed with an extended Bank family that included their spouses and children. He loved ALL his families deeply.

Earl came to Deming in 1975 as the Vice President of Deming National Bank. He later became President of the Bank which became 1st New Mexico Bank and 1st New Mexico Financial Corporation. He served the Bank in numerous capacities for over 42 years. Earl has been greatly blessed and honored in so many ways serving his Family, the Bank, the Community, and the New Mexico Banking Community with love, support, and strong values. Earl always wanted everyone to have an opportunity for success and was extremely proud of 1st New Mexico Bank establishing a scholarship fund for the children of bank employees.

Earl started fishing creeks and ponds in Texas and Oklahoma with his father. He was blessed with getting to fish with family and good friends at his favorite fishing hole, Lake Novillo at San Pedro de la Cueva, Mexico. Many of you know the stories that he loved to tell, he loved that place and the times there which became just a beautiful memory.

“Es la Vida”

Funeral services will be held Saturday December 1st, 2018 at 10 o'clock in the morning at First Baptist Church in Deming. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory as per his wishes.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund at First New Mexico Bank, P. O. Box 511, Deming, NM 88031 or Stroke Support in care of Baca's, P. O. Box 164, Deming, NM 88031.

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Maria Guadalupe Williams-Briseño

11/27/2018

Maria Guadalupe Williams-Briseño, 75, longtime Deming resident passed away Friday November 23, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Maria was born September 29, 1943 to Catalina Solis and Albert Earl Ripke in Brownsville, Texas.

She had been employed at the U.S. Customs Service for several years. Maria was a communicant of the Catholic faith.

She is survived locally by her husband Miguel Briseño.

At her request cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory and no services are planned.

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Warren George Gray

11/12/2018

Warren George Gray, 78, a long time Deming resident, was born in Tucson, AZ on 9/18/1940. Warren went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 6, 2018 in El Paso, TX.

He was preceded in death by parents John Latham Gray, Ethel Leah Gray, and granddaughter La Mia Hardeman.

Warren was a man who loved God, his family and his friends, and lived in service to so many in our community. In early adulthood, Warren served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Later in his adult years, he began his journey as a loving father. Warren was generous with the time he spent teaching others and telling stories. His creative mind allowed him to become an accomplished inventor, sculptor, and machinist, and his giving heart led to a career in healthcare. A word his family would use to describe him is “faithful”.

His legacy lives on through those he taught, the stories he told, and the faith he passed on to so many.

He is survived by Beverly (Hoefflin) Gray, daughters Summer Gray of Gilbert AZ, Hannah Gray of Silver City, NM, and Bethany Gray of Albuquerque, NM, two sisters Leah (Jerry) Zachek of Deming, and Nancy Gray of Silver City, and grandchildren Devon and Shavonne Hardeman of Gilbert AZ.

The Celebration of Warren Gray's life will be held on Tuesday, November 13th at CitiLife Church, 1200 Pear St. SE, Deming, NM. The visitation will begin at 9:30am followed by the service at 10:30am with Pastor, Cesar Chavez officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Mercedes M. Calanchi

11/8/2018

Mercedes M. Calanchi, 79, Deming resident passed away Tuesday November 6, 2018 at his residence in a peaceful environment as he chose to go to his Lord.

Visitation will begin Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock November 12, 2018 at Baca's Funeral Chapels where the funeral service will be held at 6. A graveside will be held Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 1o'clock in the afternoon at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Mercedes was born November 2,1939 to Juanita "Lila" Morales and Julian Calanchi in Pyote, Texas. He came to Deming in 1964 and dedicated his life to agriculture and iron works. On May 20, 1966 he married Olivia Estrada in Deming and raised their family here. He was of the Christian faith.

Mercedes is survived by his wife of 52 years Olivia Calanchi; 2 sons, James (Judy) Calanchi and Ronald (John) Calanchi; 2 daughters, Melissa (Vince) Orozco and Leticia (Felix) Barraza; Michelle Anstedi was a very special niece; brothers, Alfredo, Enrique, Ernesto, Larry, David Calanchi and Oscar Aguilar; sisters, Elena, Eloisa, Elvira, Alicia, Linda and Sylvia Calanchi; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents Julian and Juanita "Lila" Calanchi; 2 sons; Ronald and Patrick Calanchi; siblings, Gregorio, Julian, Lupe, Florinda Calanchi and Fred Estrada who passed away this year.

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Robert Garcia Ochoa

11/8/2018

Robert Garcia Ochoa, 94, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at The BeeHive Homes.

Robert was born on May 24, 1924 to Miguel Ochoa and Aurora Garcia in Deming, NM. He is survived by his four sons, Robert Ochoa Jr. and his wife Mary of Deming; Arthur M. Ochoa and his wife Dora of Deming; Hector M. Ochoa and his wife Martha of Albuquerque, and Michael M. Ochoa and his wife Tina also of Deming; six grandchildren: Dionne Carrasco, Cynthia Ochoa, Joel Ochoa, Robert Jonathan Ochoa, Michael Warren Ochoa, Alex Andrew Ochoa and five great grandchildren; Miquela, Sofia, Esteban, Moriah, and Ezekiel. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; his wife, Alice M. Ochoa; three brothers, Miguel Ochoa, Steve Ochoa, and Raul Garcia; three sisters, Carolina “Carrie” Flores, Catalina “Lina” Garcia and Lucia Tarazon and one granddaughter Lynette Ochoa.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5-6pm with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with Elia Holguin officiating at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Funeral mass will be on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Michael Warren Ochoa, Alex Andrew Ochoa, Robert Jonathan Ochoa, David Ochoa, Mike Leyba and Ruy Carrasco. Honorary pallbearer will be Joel Ochoa.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Jesse Arias

11/8/2018

Jesse Arias 6/18/36 - 11/07/18
Jesse was an early riser. On Wednesday, November 7th, he rekindled an old flame and returned home to his wife of 40 years. We aren’t sure if they went to a dance hall or casino first; but we know Jesse was welcomed to God’s kingdom by his wife, Cecelia, brother Raymundo, grandson Brett and many friends upon his arrival.

Jesse is survived by his three children and their spouses, four grandchildren and their spouses, six great-grandchildren, sister, numerous nieces and nephews, five God-children and many friends and extended family members who he was known as Grampsly to.

Visitation will be Tuesday November 13, 2018 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning November 14, 2018 at 10 o’clock at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel F. Ibarra officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with veteran honors accorded.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Borrego, Angel Borrego, Sean Robertson, Cody Davis, Jim Warren and Don Yandell. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby Salinas, Richie Pastran, Raul Pastran, Raymundo Pastran Jr., Roger Pastran, Justin Johnson, Jarrod Arias, Jess Arias, Jake Arias and Cheyenne Ward.

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Cruz Mejia

11/6/2018

Cruz Mejia, 29, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. He was born on June 23, 1989 in Deming, NM to Melchor Cruz Mejia and Patricia Marquez.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janeth Alfaro of Deming, NM; his mother, Patricia Mejia of Deming, NM; two sons, Antonio Cruz Mejia of Deming, NM, and Edgar of Deming NM; two daughters, Honesti Perea of Albuquerque, NM, and Destiny of Deming, NM; one brother Michael Mejia of El Paso, TX; two sisters, Priscilla Marquez (fiance - Nicholas Johnson) of Deming, NM, and Marie Mejia of El Paso, TX; two aunts, Rosie Guerrero and Juana Mejia; one uncle, Raul Mejia (Rosalva) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Casey Aragon; maternal grandma, Rufina Sanchez Mendoza; his paternal grandparents, Antonio and Irene Mejia; one aunt, Rosenda Bravo; two uncles, Martin Marquez and Anthony Marquez; and two cousins, Adam Noah Bravo and Jose Mejia Jr. A visitation will be on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary following at 6pm with Carmen Terrazas reciting.

The funeral ;mass will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Alvarado, Clemente Bravo Jr., Daniel Grandits, Michael Quintana, Clemente Bravo Sr., Miguel Garza, Enrique Cordova, and Tony Guerrero.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Pedro Gonzalez

11/6/2018

Pedro Gonzalez, 56, a resident of Columbus, NM, entered eternal rest, Friday, November 2, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming, NM. He was born on December 20, 1961 in Palomas, Chihuahua to Tranquilino Gonzalez and Carmen Aguilera.

Pedro was a cheerful man, someone who always advised everyone, he always gave the best of him. Pedro always motivated everyone; he impacted the life of everyone around him. Pedro was a unique person. He is survived by his wife Hilda Piñon Gonzalez of Columbus, NM; two daughters, Denise Gonzalez of Dallas, TX, and Patricia Gonzalez (Aaron Woodward) of Liberal, KS; five brothers, Faustino Salinas Aguilera (Lilia Casas), Margarito Aguilera Gonzalez (Yolanda), Ricardo Aguilera Gonzalez (Lucy), Isaias Aguilera Gonzalez (Karen), and Benito Aguilera Gonzalez (Esmeralda); one sister, Ana Maria Madrid (Eligio); and two grandchildren, Ashley Velez and Jaqueline Esparza. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Virginia Camarillo.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 from 9-10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary following at 10am with Eddie Diaz reciting. The funeral mass will follow at 10:30am at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel Ybarra officiating. Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Woodward, Tony Honaker, Herman Avitia, Daniel Camarillo, Sergio Duran, and Abel Antonio Gonzalez.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Diane Marie Bellack

11/6/2018

Diane Marie Bellack, 73, of Hillsboro, NM passed away on Wednesday October 24, 2018.

Diane was born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Clarence and Eileen Swaer and adopted by Arthur and Lottie Bellack of Harper Woods, Michigan. She was the youngest of 3 sisters and 1 adopted sister.

Diane graduated from Regina High School of Harper Woods, Michigan. She earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Wayne State University in Special Education and Educational Psychology. She spent many years teaching and working with special children to improve their quality of life in both Detroit and Algonac Public Schools. She also had a counseling practice in Port Huron Michigan.

Diane exuded a gentle and warm confidence that made you feel comforted just to be around her. She was a wonderful mentor to both students and adults alike. Diane enjoyed and wrote tirelessly to her many pen pals both in the United States, Canada, and Australia making their lives “one letter” better.

She was a TOPS member for many years and enjoyed the comradery of the women. Diane was very creative and artistic making various crafts for both children and for the Hillsboro Christmas in the Foothills fair. She selflessly gave her time and energy to the many projects of the Hillsboro Community Center.

Even though it was discovered she had breast cancer in 2006 she lived and died on her terms. She had opportunities to travel to see friends, relatives for the next 12 years.

Diane’s absence leaves a void but her memory will live on with the people she has inspired.

Janet Krakowiak wishes to extend her sincere thank you and deep appreciation for all the expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness shown during this time of bereavement.

A memorial service to celebrate Diane Bellack’s life will be Sunday November 11, 2018 at 2 PM at the First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Granite.

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