Paulette Quarrell, 48, passed away peacefully Friday January 26, 2018 at Banner Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona surrounded by family and friends.
 
​Visitation will be Friday afternoon, February 2, 2018, beginning at 4 o'clock until 7 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel.  Rosary will be recited Saturday February 3, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church led by Suzanne Lundy.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 o’clock. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Ronald Machado, Pastor, officiating.
 
Paulette was born May 9, 1969 in Deming; she was daughter to Apolonia Lucero and Mike Quarrell, Sr.; sister to six brothers.  She graduated from Deming High School in 1987 and retired with NM Public Schools after 25 years as a teacher, student council adviser, cheer coach, instructional leader, new teacher mentor, instructional specialist, academic specialist, and assistant principal. After 2 ½ months of retirement she was excited to start a new journey with Tucson Unified School District as a district Teacher Mentor.  She was a communicant of the Catholic Church and avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys.
 
She will be remembered for her affectionate smile that uplifted the spirits as she made an entrance, the love for cooking and sharing her posts and her enthusiasm for life itself. 
 
She is survived by Matthew James White of San Francisco, CA, whom she called her son; 5 brothers, Barney Quarrell and wife Bertha of Tucson, AZ, Mike Quarrell and wife Marlene, James Quarrell and wife Kathy, Frank Quarrell and wife Mary, Charlie Quarrell and wife of JoAnn all of Deming; many nieces, nephews, Godchildren, extended family members, colleagues, and friends.       
 
Preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Apolonia Quarrell; brother, Louie Quarrell.       
 
Pallbearers will be Derek Almanza, Christopher Quarrell, Dustin Armendariz, Jacob Quarrell, Manny Marrufo Jr. and Lars Milo.  
 
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. 

Shirley McClendon was born in Elkville, Illinois in April 1926. She moved to Deming New Mexico with her family as a child. 

Shirley graduated with honors from Hurley High School and decided to spend two winters in Chicago and St. Louis Missouri were she worked as a secretary/clerk.  Realizing why her family had left those cold winters behind, she returned to Deming and worked at the Deming Army Air Force base where she met and married Wesley McClendon in Deming in 1947.  Together they raised two children, built two homes, spent many good times with family and friends and cared for each other for 64 years.  Shirley passed from this life on Wednesday January 17th 2018 in Truth or Consequences.

Shirley is survived by her daughter Janice Gray, her son in- law Jack of Truth or Consequences, her granddaughter Tammy Carr of Colorado Springs, her grandsons Tommy Hess of Wasilla, Alaska and Dean Tulk of Truth or Consequences, three great grandchildren, Elise Stanek and Tyler Carr of Colorado Springs, Payton Hess of Wasilla, Alaska and one great - great grandson Owen Stanek of Colorado Springs, her brother Jack Holmes of Las Cruces.  Her three sister-in laws and many nieces and nephews will also remember her fondly. 

Her husband, Wesley McClendon, son, Douglas McClendon, her mother Anna Holmes-Toney, father Cecil J. Holmes and a brother Alan Holmes, precedes Shirley in death.  A graveside service for Wesley and Shirley will be held Saturday January 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at Mountain View Cemetery in Deming, NM.
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 The family asks that in lieu of flowers that you help your family members in need and cherish each day you have with them. 
 
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​Cynthia I. Cremeans, 75, Deming resident passed away Monday January15, 2018 at her home.
 
A memorial service will be held Saturday January 20, 2018 at 11 o’clock in the morning at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church with Pastor Susan Hutchins officiating.  Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
 
Cynthia was born March 5, 1942 in Oxford, England; she was daughter of Stella Evelyn Barrett and Frank James Mitchell.  She was a longtime Deming resident and volunteer for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Her church was a very important part of her life, she was a very active member. Cynthia enjoyed to travel, knit and crochet.
 
She is survived by her sister, Brenda Mitchell of England; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. 
 
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.  To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.  811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030.  Phone:  575.546.9671 

Jesus H. Vera, 88, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday January 14, 2018 at his home.
 
Visitation will be Thursday afternoon, January 18, 2018, beginning at 4 o'clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil begins at 6 o’clock led by Irma Jaurequi.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o’clock Friday morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor, officiating.
 
Jesus was born December 16, 1929 to Concepcion Huerta and Luis Vera in Zacatecas, Mexico.  He married Rafaela Muro on June 9, 1949 in Zacatecas. During the Bracero movement Jesus came to work in
Luna County at the pig farm and on the Mimbres with the Gunter Ranch. He was a communicant of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church.
 
He is survived by his spouse of 68 years, Rafaela Vera of the home; 4 daughters, Estela Vera of Deming; Rogelia Martinez and husband Salvador, Raquel Vera and husband Jose, Maria Vera all of Phoenix, AZ; 7 sons, Rigo Vera and wife Luz of Deming, Jenaro Vera and wife Julia, Jesus Vera and wife Luz Elva both of Phoenix, Juan Vera of Puerto Penasco, MX, Raul Vera and wife Martha of Phoenix, David Vera and Ruben Vera and wife Corina of Deming; brother, Felipe Vera of Guadalajara, MX; sister, Margarita Vera of Los Angeles, CA; 32 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, extended family members and friends.
 
Jesus was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Concepcion Vera; daughter, Luisa Vera Togstad and grandson, Valentin Togstad. 
 
Pallbearers will be Jenaro, Angel, Jorge, Eddie, Salvador Jr., Rigo Jr., David Jr., and Jesus Vera Jr.
 
 
 
 
 
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Juan Lozano, 87, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday January 10, 2018 at his home.  
 
Visitation will be Friday afternoon, January 12, 2018, at 4 o'clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil begins at 6 o’clock led by Maria Lozano.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o’clock Saturday morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor, officiating.
 
Juan was born March 30, 1930 to Francisca Rodriguez and Anacleto Lozano in Ejido Hidalgo, Chihuahua, Mexico. In his early years Juan helped his father work in their small farm in Mexico and learned many skills that he would use throughout his life. Juan first migrated to New Mexico as a bracero worker, moved to California to work in the farm fields, and finally settled in Deming in the late 1980’s. He will be remembered for his ability to tell animated stories to his family, his willingness to help those around him, and his unconditional love for his family. Juan enjoyed to sing, dance, and loved his sweets. He was a man of his word and more importantly a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a good friend to everyone he knew.
 
He is survived by his spouse, Juana Lozano of the home; 3 sons, Adan Lozano and wife Esperanza of Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, MX, Roberto Lozano and wife Carmen, Arnoldo Lozano and wife Maria both of Deming; 6 daughters, Eva Lozano of Deming; Maria Alonso and husband Armando of Glendale, AZ, Elisa Hernandez and husband Manuel of Deming; Dora Lozano of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, MX;  Delia Armstrong and husband Charlie of Surprise, AZ, and Bertha Granillo and husband Martin of Deming; brother, Jesus Lozano of Ejido Hidalgo, Chihuahua, MX; 35 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and extended family members and friends.
 
Preceding him in death are his parents, Anacleto and Francisca Lozano; 3 sons, Valentin, Juan and Juanito Lozano; siblings, Roberto, Francisco, Amelia, Celia, Ezequiel and Evangelina Lozano.
 
Pallbearers will be Roberto Jr., Donato and Orlando Lozano, Armando Alonso Jr., Victor Silva and Martin Granillo Jr. Honorary pallbearers named are Martin Granillo III, Javier Trevizo and Jesus Lozano. 
 
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