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Javier Pulido Dominguez, 12, Palomas resident passed away Tuesday February 20, 2018 at El Paso Children’s Hospital. Services are pending at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.
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Robert “Bob” D. Gair, age 95, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Saturday, February 17th. Bob is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lorraine “Kathy”, 7 children: Robert "Bobby” Gair Jr., Dennis Gair, Bambi Gair Armeni, Keith Gair, Kimberly Gair Krutty, Sherri Gair George, and Kathleen Gair Crawford. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Bob was born April 6th, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan. During high school, he spent three summers in the Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Butler in Battle Creek Michigan. There, he became an expert marksman with the Springfield 1903 rifle, which he would eventually be issued and carry throughout World War II. After graduating high school in 1940, he immediately went to work in an auto parts factory. Bob enlisted in the US Army in December 1942, completed basic training in Texas and was sent to the Army Specialized Training Program in Little Rock, Arkansas before being assigned to the 99th Infantry Division, 393rd Regiment, F Company. He fought bravely in Central Europe, Rhineland, Ardennes and most notably during the Battle of the Bulge. He received several medals and commendations for his courageous service before returning home in February 1946. After the war, Bob returned to his work in the auto industry, retiring as a manager with the Chrysler Motor Company, before relocating to Deming with his family. Many of you know and will remember Bob as a greeter at the Deming K Mart, where he proudly wore his jacket adorned with his WWII medals and patches. He is loved and will be missed. Per his request cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory and a service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory. Delton Joseph Elee, 83, resident of Deming passed away Saturday February 10, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. Rosary will be recited Thursday February 22, 2018 at 2 o’clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Father Ron Machado will officiate. His loving wife, Elizabeth Elee who passed away November 25, 2014 will also be remembered. They will be inurned together at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Delton was born August 11, 1934 to William and Ella (Dartlon) Elee in Campti, Louisiana. Delton moved to Deming in 2005 coming from Lake Havasu, Arizona and made Deming his home. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy and was a member of the Moose Lodge. Most recently he played bass guitar for a local band playing at the Senior Citizens Center and La Fonda. He enjoyed gardening especially roses for his wife, Elizabeth and loved the outdoors. Delton was a communicant of the Catholic Church. Delton is survived by daughter, Debra Wilson and husband Scott of Deming; brothers, Hubert and Jackie Elee of Monroe, LA, Roy Elee of Eros, LA, Larry Elee and wife Cindy of LA; sister, Norma Hance and husband William of Monroe, LA; brother-in-law, Larry Shockley and wife Helen of Deming; nephew, Steven Cockroft and niece, Cheryl Newsted both of Deming; 2 grandchildren, Stacey Severson and husband Brian, Kyle Nendel and wife Tuyét both of Kelso, WA; 2 great-grandchildren, Mikial and Odette; many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Preceded in death by parents, William and Ella Elee and wife, Elizabeth Elee on November 25, 2014. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Lana K. Offutt Hassman, age 67, lifelong resident of Deming, NM, entered eternal life in Heaven, on Thursday, February 8, 2018, joining God and loved ones awaiting her. Lana was a genuine, loving, caring person. She was a beautiful mother, sister, daughter and a friend to all who knew and loved her. Lana was born on May 3, 1950 in Deming, NM to parents, Ira Joe Offutt and Louella Chandler Offutt. Lana graduated from Deming High School in 1968 and then acquired her BA Degree in Elementary Education, an MA Degree in English and a Specialty Degree in History from Western New Mexico University. Lana’s career began in 1972, teaching third grade students for 18 years and then mid high and high school students for the remainder of her 36 years as a teacher. In Lana’s own words, “Every student I taught had a special, beautiful, brilliant knowledge within them. I am and always will be thankful for the honor and privilege of associating with and teaching each student I was blessed with.” Lana loved teaching, studying the word of God, swimming, movies, walking, dancing, and especially loved horseback riding in her youth with her grandfather, Harvey Chandler. Lana was a Champion of Hope Partner member of Joel Osteen Ministries Lakewood Church for the past fifteen years. Lana and her daughter Kay Kay were the best of friends and shared great joy in life, no matter the occasion, grand or small. Lana loved and cherished each and every one of her family members. Faith, Hope, Love and Laughter were important values in life to Lana. Lana was preceded in death by her parents, Ira Joe Offutt and Louella Chandler Offutt, her sister JoElla Treadwell, her nephew Shad Moore, and recently her loyal 18-year-old Chow dog, Cha Cha. Lana is survived by her beloved daughter, Kay Hassman, her sisters, Harvielee Moore (Samuel), Jeanie Coppedge (Bill), Linda Smrkovsky (Bobby), and her nieces and nephews, Brent Moore, Charlene Bickerdike (Jimmy), Jeanie Lynn Lawson (Jason), Rusty Smrkovsky, Crystal Coppedge (Bill Adcock), Ryan Smrkovsky (Angela), Jessica Ballard (Devin), and her great nieces and nephews Megan Guaderrama (Erik), Zach Moore (Vanessa Snyder), Jayme Lynn Lawson, Rowdy Smrkovsky, Chandler, Lillian, and Mallory Smrkovsky, Pecos and Porter Ballard, Basil Adcock, and her great-great nephews, Evan and Maddox Guaderrama, Blake and Bryce Moore. On Lana’s behalf, her family thanks Euromed, Dr. M Basel Aswad, Yvonne Mouchette of TLC Medical Clinic, Mimbres Memorial Hospital, and Ambercare Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marshall Memorial Library (a children’s book), Deming Luna County Humane Society, or to the charity of your choice. Memorial Services at Baca’s Funeral Chapels, 811 S. Gold, Deming, NM 88030 are pending and will be announced at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. ISAIAH 40:31 But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like Eagles; They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not be faint. NUMBERS 6: 23-27 The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Stephen F. Holmes passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 2, 2018. Steve was born on December 14, 1949 to Jack and Ernestine Holmes in Deming, New Mexico. Steve graduated in 1967 from Deming High School and New Mexico State University in 1971. Steve retired in 2015 from The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his children Cheri Holcombe and husband Alan of New Braunfels, Tx. and their children Kaitlyn Braune and husband Kyle and Hunter and Hayden Holcombe. Stephen Holmes and wife Sarah of Dallas, Tx. and their children Oliver and Jasper. Steve is also survived by his father Jack Holmes of Deming, New Mexico and his siblings Susan Rutland of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Jeff Holmes of Phoenix, Arizona And Jill Holmes Of Deming, New Mexico as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Steve's life will be held at the home of Harold and Diane Morrow on February 18 from 2 to 4pm. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Charles L. Quarrell, 72, a lifelong resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, February 2, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. Charles was born on March 19, 1945 in Deming, NM to Michael A. Quarrell and Apolonia (Lucero) Quarrell. Describing the life of Charles L. Quarrell is no easy task. I wish that I could play all of the memories that we carry in our hearts, and then maybe we could give you a better understanding of just how special and unique he truly was. I am so jealous of all of our loved ones in Heaven that are now enjoying this amazing man. The morning that we said "goodbye" to you, I instantly saw you walking in the mountains that you absolutely loved. I saw you sitting by the lake, with fishing rod in hand surrounded by peace. You always told us that in those moments, you were closest to God. You saw the beauty in all the secrets that those beautiful mountains contained. Even in your hunting, you were different than everyone else. It wasn’t just a sport for you, it was an art. You saw how beautiful God's creations were before you pulled that trigger, or released your grip on your bow. God, family, hunting and fishing were your everything. But you were so much more than that. There was so much more to you that many people weren't lucky enough to know. Your passion for teaching people how to hunt, was just as intense as it was for being the one hunting. You loved passing on everything that you learned from your father, and all of the hunting videos that you watched every weekend. You wanted everyone that you taught, to know that there was so much more to the hunt then the kill. Even though the kill was a big part of it, you enjoyed everything before that moment. At the end of your life; I know that you can you look back and feel very proud of the things that you accomplished in your life. Not only in your younger years, but your adult years as well. As an adult, you were a man that wasn’t afraid of hard work and getting your hands dirty. You worked the mines splitting rock, and you were so good at it that they even made you a special sledge hammer to match your strength. With that specially made sledge hammer, you could split the rock in one blow. Your strength wasn’t your only quality, because you also worked for the public easily. You were an easy man to talk to and get along with, which is why you became so good at selling insurance. People knew that you were an honest man and always wanted to help the ones that you could. There are so many other things that you succeeded at in life, but the one that you were most proud of was your Barber Shop. You bought your shop from the previous owner who was also a good friend of yours. It was the beginning of what became a very successful business. You may have started off on your own, but it wasn’t long before you met the love of your life. Josephine A. Quarrell not only became your wife; she became your loyal business partner. The two of you successfully ran that business until you got sick and could no longer work. For thirty-one years, you gave your business your heart and soul. Even though you could no longer continue doing what you loved; your wife continued on for both of you. The day God took you home, your salon celebrated it's thirty-eighth year. The only thing he was more dedicated to in life, was his family. He showed his daughters how a woman should be loved by her husband, and how a daughter should be loved by their daddy. I know that God has you by his side in Heaven where you belong, because you were a treasure here on Earth. You can rest easy Daddy, because we all carry you in our hearts. Your legacy was left in good hands and you will never be forgotten. Your grandchildren will grow up knowing what an amazing man you were, because we will all tell them Grandpa's stories. They will learn the art of hunting through our memories. Living this life without you will be one of the hardest tasks that God has given us in this life, but with you by our sides as our Guardian Angel…. I know that we will all be okay. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Josephine Quarrell; five daughters, Charlene Wood and her husband Brenard of Deming, NM; Jennifer Matzkanin and her husband Jason of Orange County, NY; Madrid Holguin and her husband Frank of Deming, NM; Viana Gifford and her husband Garret of Deming, NM and Cobretti Arnett and her husband Saul of Deming, NM; four brothers, Barney Quarrell and his wife Bertha of Tucson, AZ; Michael Quarrell and his wife Marlene of Deming, NM; James Quarrell and his wife Cathy of Deming, NM and Frank Quarrell and his wife Mary of Deming, NM; eleven grandchildren, Ciera, Brocco, Victoria, Sadie, Seth, Ealin, Brody, Logan, Charlie, Vincent and Monroe. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; one daughter, Victoria Quarrell; one brother, Louie Quarrell and one sister, Paulette Quarrell. Visitation will be on Friday, February 9, 2018 from 10:30-11:30am with the holy rosary beginning at 11:30 at Terrazas Funeral Chapels Eddie Diaz will be officiating. Funeral service will then begin at 12 noon also at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Father, Ron Machado officiating. Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Aileen Doby LaPage, age 89, passed away at her home in Deming, NM the morning of February 4th, 2018. Aileen is survived by her children, her son Paul LaPage and daughter in law Susan of Molino, Florida, and her daughter Sue Bennett Geistwhite and son in law Richard of Newberg, Oregon, as well as her grandchildren Sarah Woodfin (Woody); Brenda Barker (Warren); John LaPage (Brittney); step-grandchild Heidi Sauberg (Paul) as well as two sisters in law, a niece and several cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ruth Doby and Omar Doby, her husband Robert D. LaPage, and her siblings Joe Doby and Bill Nichols. Aileen was born on October 2, 1928 in Columbus, New Mexico. She is a graduate of Western New Mexico University with a BS degree and holds a Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences. She attended the National Science Foundation Institutes at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces as well as the institute at Arizona State. She taught for 25 years in the Deming Public School system, twelve years at the Junior High level, and thirteen at the High School level. The subjects she taught include mathematics, general science, physical science and biology. She served initially as the secretary of the Deming School Employees Credit Union under Barney Teague, and after his death she took over the job as President for many years. Aileen has been recognized for her volunteer work. She was AARP tax consultant, wrote receipts and acknowledgments for donations and memorials for the local Hospice organization, and volunteered at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. A funeral is scheduled for 10 o’clock on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with graveside services to follow. All are encouraged to attend and celebrate Aileen’s life by telling humorous antidotes about Aileen. In lieu of flowers, Aileen’s family asks that donations in her name be made to Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Pallbearers will be Frank Dooley, Gene Glasgow, Vincent Stallard, Dr. John E. Lundy, Robert Frosch, and Brooks Wolle. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Martha Ella Hyland, 62, a Quemado, NM resident, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Visitation will be Friday February 9, 2018, beginning at 12 o'clock and a Funeral Service will follow at 2 o'clock at Baca's Funeral Chapel with Pastor Daniel Mullins, officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Bruce Medlin, officiating. Martha was born January 6, 1956 in Manila, Arkansas to Emily Bunch and Audie Mullins. The one thing that our mom did was share her love with the world. Where ever she went people were affected by her. They could feel her pure genuine love as it showed in her smile, it showed in her actions, it showed in the way she lived her life. She was a school bus driver for many years and kids that did not have love at home could not wait to see their bus driver she would sing ABC's to them and teach them their one two threes. She was The best grandma ever! Whenever we felt alone and we called our mom she always turned our frown upside down. Her Mind was sharp and her wit was infectious, her love shot through the core of our existence. She made the sad in the world fade away and remind us that God was always in charge. She loved us and the rest of the world unconditionally through God's Love. She was in the process of moving to Deming to be with her sister Janine, they were very close. Martha will be greatly missed but we know she will be smiling down on us from Heaven. She is survived by son; Charlie Rosenthal and daughter Jennifer Rosenthal both of Phoenix, AZ; six brothers; David, Dale, Sammy, Daniel, Harold and Starlon; five sisters; Pat, Nellie, Maxine, Janine and Patsy; and five grandchildren, Jadelyn, Rozelyn, Lillian, Little Charlie, and Sawyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Audie and Emily Mullins, and brother, Danny. Pallbearers will be Janine Maddox, Samuel and Sam Mullins, Charlie and Jennifer Rosenthal, Jadelyn and Rozlyn Weaver and Gabriel Mardirrossian. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels. VIRGINIA ANN YOUTSEY, 67, resident of Deming passed away Thursday January 25, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be Saturday February 10, 2018 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Cremation has taken place at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. Virginia was born February 8, 1950 in Liberty, Missouri to Eben and Jessie (Huffman) Youtsey. She grew up on a farm in Missouri and after graduating from high school she continued her education and earned her Bachelors Degree. Virginia was an executive in the banking industry in Vermont and later worked in public relations at an interior design company in Denver, Colorado until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing and was an avid reader. Virginia has been a resident of Deming for about 15 years having moved here from Denver. She is survived by her husband, Robert Tranberg of Deming; her mom, Jessie Youtsey of Deming; sons, Al Ilges and his wife Jean Cannu, and Josh Ilges all of Denver, Colorado; her brother Randy, sisters, Peggy, Sherry and Debbie; and 3 grandchildren. Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory. Edmundo P. Miranda, 63, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 11am-2pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Funeral mass will begin at 2pm at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory. |
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