Deming Radio - OBITUARIES

Oza (Occie) Lee Marshall

4/18/2019

Oza (Occie) Lee Marshall, 85, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday April 14, 2019 at Providence Hospital in El Paso, Texas.

Visitation will be Friday April 19, 2019 from 5 PM to 6 PM at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will take place Saturday April 20, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor LaKeith Jones officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Occie was born November 18, 1933 to Laura Etta Jackson and Jack Ivy Gilbreath in Paris, Lamar County, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura E. Jackson and Jack I. Gilbreath; three former husbands. She leaves behind her husband/companion of over 57 years Johnny E. Marshall. She is survived by her children, Albert (Cathy)Williams, Phillip L. (Carolyn)Wade, Laura A. Marshall-Davenport (Charles), Johnny (Patricia)Marshall, Oza L. (Olivia) Marshall, Ruth Marshall, Helen Marshall-Baca, David Marshall; 16 grandchildren, over 40 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

She lived a full, exciting and happy life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed tremendously.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

ANTHONY JOSEPH DOMINIC (CHAIN) RANSONE

4/18/2019

ANTHONY JOSEPH DOMINIC (CHAIN) RANSONE
June 12, 1973 – April 15, 2019

Anthony Joseph Dominic (Chain) Ransone, 45, a longtime resident of Deming passed away April 15, 2019 at home.

Visitation and rosary will be at Baca’s Funeral Chapels Monday April 22, 2019 at 6 o’clock in the evening. Funeral services will be at Baca’s Funeral Chapel Tuesday April 23, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning with Chaplin Roy Greene “Royboy” from the Survivors Motorcycle Club officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Anthony was born June 12, 1973 in Okinawa, Japan at a U.S. Army Hospital to David Lee and Carol Marie Ransone. He was preceded in death by his step-mother Brenda Anne Ransone. Anthony passed in his sleep leaving behind his father David Lee Ransone of Deming; sister, Tina Marie Ransone Smith of Rye, TX; Gwendolyn Herndon and brother Troy Herndon of Buckingham, VA.

Pallbearers will be Troy Herndon, Wendell Hardegree, Andrew Smith, Cruz Padilla, Jeff Goetz and Daniel Costello.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Manuel Martinez Giron

4/8/2019

Manuel Martinez Giron, 57, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence. Manuel was born on June 16, 1961 in Deming, NM to Miguel T. Giron and Manuela Martinez Giron.

Manuel retired from the U.S. Navy and then proceeded to graduate from New Mexico State University with a Bachelors Degree. He taught history at Cesar Chavez School. Manuel was a lover of life and what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family and his pets. He was a great cook, enjoyed fishing and camping, loved to travel, was a big Dallas Cowboys fan then converted to a Denver Broncos fan because of his grandson. He was also known for having the best tailgate parties at NMSU that everybody enjoyed because Manuel made it so much fun. He was a big Elvis fan and great Elvis impersonator. He was a loving son, husband, father and brother that will be sorely missed. He is survived by his mother; his loving wife, Esther Giron; three Sons, Jose Giron and his companion Jessi of Deming, NM; Anthony Giron and his wife Kim of Deming, NM and Mikey Giron of Deming, NM; two daughters, Veronica Giron of Deming, NM and Jasmine Giron and her companion Hugo of Deming, NM; one brother, Miguel Giron and his wife Hilda of Deming, NM; three sisters, Betty Beatriz Gavaldon of Phoenix, AZ; Olivia Hurtado of Florida and Dr. Jenny Giron of El Paso, TX; three grandchildren, Isabela Giron, Carlos Giron and Brianna Reyes. He is preceded in death by his father and his maternal grandmother, Nestora Martinez.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5-6pm with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm at Holy Family Catholic Church with Suzanne Lundy officiating. The funeral mass will be on Friday, April 12, 2019 at 12noon at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Concluding services with an interment will be at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Serving as pallbearers are Jose Giron, Anthony Giron, Mikey Giron, Miguel Giron, Mark Frangione and Julian Flores.

Serving as a honorary pallbearer will be Carlos Giron.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Lila Fay Welch

4/1/2019

Lila Fay Welch, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Deming, surrounded by her family on Thursday March 28, 2019.

She was born on August 4, 1923 in Best, Nebraska to Clyde Raymond and Mary Irene (Taylor) Grimes. As a young woman, she moved to Denver, Colorado to work in a munitions plant in support of the WWII war effort. She later returned to Nebraska where she met her lifelong soul mate Warren Wayne Welch.

She is survived by her two children, Dan Welch and Linda Anderson; a brother, (Eldon) and two sisters, (Capitola and Marie). She was a great mother and friend and worked hard all of her life to help provide a loving home for her family.

Her son and daughter will be taking her remains to Fort Logan National Cemetery in Colorado
later this spring. Where she will once again be together with her loving husband.

There will be no services in Deming and just a simple remembrance at the grave side per her request. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

CATALINA MORALES

4/1/2019

CATALINA MORALES

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Catalina Morales, age 86 of Deming passed Saturday March 30th, after 20+ years of battling cancer.

Visitation will be this Friday, April 5, 2019 from 4 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil will begin at 6 o’clock. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday April 6, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

She was born July 2, 1932 in Deming NM to Luis Flores and Margarita Macias-Flores. Catalina was a lifelong member of St. Ann Catholic Church and was a member of the League of Sacred Heart. She will be remembered for her volunteer work at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum.

Catalina is preceded in death by her parents, four siblings, one daughter Yvonne Chavez, one grandchild, Michael Anthony Garcia and her husband Willie Morales. Left to cherish her memory are her sisters Socorro Ponce, Dolores Duran, children Julie Luna (Jr.), Helen Morales, Yolanda Morales, Willie Morales Jr., Marty Garcia (Albert), Dodo Teague (Leon). Eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.

Pallbearers will be Tom Luna, Cam Teague, Leon Teague, Chevy Teague, Marc Garcia, Tiagunia Hayes and Nick Brook.

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

Lois Makar

3/28/2019

On Friday, March 22, 2019, Lois Makar, beloved mother of 4 children, passed away in Deming, at age 85, after a battle with lung disease. She will be interred in Deming.

Lois was born on September 13, 1933, in Steelton, PA. She and her family moved to Bridgeport, CT when she was a baby. She grew up in Bridgeport, and attended Bassick HS. She met her future husband, John Makar, there, and in 1955 they married. John predeceased Lois in 2003, after a 48-year marriage.

A long time CT resident, Lois worked as a legal secretary and was very active in the Lutheran Church.

She and John moved to Deming, NM, in 1997, where they made a home for themselves to enjoy their retirement. Lois remained very active in the church, working with the local Synod, and other church and women’s groups. She also became a fixture around her adopted hometown, becoming very popular and well known within the community through her work with meals on wheels, becoming a children’s advocate, and working in the local art gallery.

Lois is survived by her 4 children, Sharon, Neil, Audrey, and David. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Brianna, Marc, John, and Drew, and by great grandchildren Nevin and Evie. She also leaves behind sister in law Ruth Makar, and nieces Karen and Lisa.

Entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Joseph (Joe) Edgar Brown

3/28/2019

Joseph (Joe) Edgar Brown, 88, Deming resident passed away Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces.

A memorial service will be held Saturday March 30, 2019 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

“Joe,” as he was affectionately known, was born January 6, 1931 to Ethel Lorie Holloway and Oran Lynne Brown in Louisville, Kansas. Joe served his country honorably in the US Navy and locally owned JEB Construction for many years. He loved hunting and enjoyed his yearly trips to Las Vegas with his wife, Bonnie. He was a successful competitive rifle shooter and registered Potawatomi Indian.

Joe is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; son, Bill Brown and wife Rosa of Fairfield, TX; daughter, Cheryl Rouse and husband Frank of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Jennifer Jo Rouse, Christen Baize; 1 great-grandchild, Taylor Jo Baize; sister, Lynn Mosely and husband Mick of Las Cruces and his 3 cats that he called “babies”.

Preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Geraldine Crouch and Ruth Cowles.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Edwina Maria (Mary) Coon

3/25/2019

Edwina Maria (Mary) Coon passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 21, 2019 at age 81.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at 6 o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Please join us to celebrate her life.

She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Demetrio and Guadalupe Saiz and was the sixth of 8 children. She has lived in Deming since 1986 and was retired from Boeing where she was an aircraft mechanic having retired from there in 2001.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her 4 brothers and a sister. She is survived by her husband Ronald Coon, her daughter, Debbie Valdez and 2 sons Joe and Louie Valdez. She is also survived by her 2 sisters, Helen Vargas and Antoinette Candelaria; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary loved to laugh, dance and sing and when she could she loved to go to the casino.

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

Lena Mae Haynes

3/19/2019

LENA MAE HAYNES, 69, a lifelong resident of Deming passed away Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Catalina Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Tucson.
Visitation will be Thursday March 21, 2019 from 4 to 7 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Friday morning, March 22, 2019 at 10 o’clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with Minister Charles Prince officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
Lena Mae, known to many as Lena Mae Haynes Jr. was born February 26, 1950 to Robert and Lena Mae Haynes. She graduated from Deming High School and afterward attended business school in Albuquerque where she attained an Associates degree in business. Locally she worked at Motel 6 for over 20 years and was an avid bowler. Over the years she won many tournaments. Lena Mae loved life and her family remembers her as being a loving mother who was always kind a generous to those around her.
She is survived by her daughter, Lakeisha A. Haynes-Welsh (William) of Las Cruces; her sons, Thomas Green of El Paso, Texas and Emanuel Green of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Willie James Haynes of Deming, Robert Wendell Haynes Jr. of Deming, Jimmy Haynes of Detroit, Michigan, Billy Roy Haynes of Las Cruces, Henry Lee Haynes of Arlington, Texas, Fred Haynes of Deming; sisters, Lucille Haynes Holmes of Demng, Louise Haynes Tatum of Detroit, Michigan, Virginia Henrietta Haynes of Las Cruces, and Mary Alethia Haynes-Patterson of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by one daughter Alberta Haynes Shelton.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Joe Haynes, Michael Paul Haynes, Emanuel Green, Thomas Green, Billy Roy Haynes, and William Welsh.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.

Romelia Montez Trujillo

3/19/2019

Romelia Montez Trujillo, 93, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.

Visitation will be Thursday March 21, 2019 at 9 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with a rosary to follow at 9:30. Mass of the Christian Burial will begin at 10 o’clock at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Manuel F. Ibarra officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Romelia was born September 26, 1925 to Raquela Garcia and Julian Montez in Hatch. She was a homemaker and was an active member of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Romelia loved the outdoors, camping, and always had food on the table, feeding her children, family and friends.

She is survived by husband, Victor G. Trujillo of the home; daughter, Olivia Brown of Deming; 4 sons, Larry Trujillo of Las Cruces, Victor Trujillo Jr and wife Teresa of Juarez, MX, Tommy Trujillo and wife Roberta of Las Cruces, Richard Trujillo and Jan of Deming; brother, Julian Montez Jr. of Hatch; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Raquela Montez; and 2 brothers, Alejandro and Soilo Montez.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.