Manuel B. Gonzalez, 82, Deming resident passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Manuel will lie in state at the family home, 1215 Apache Hills Drive, NW, for an all-night wake on Friday March 1, 2019 beginning at 4 o’clock. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church at 10 o’clock Saturday March 2, 2019. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Manuel F. Ibarra will officiate.

Manuel was born June 24, 1936 to Hermelinda Borrego and Estanislao Gonzalez in El Coyote, Coahuila, Mexico. He moved to Deming in 1994 coming from Eloy, Arizona and worked most of his life in the agriculture industry. Manuel’s favorite pastime was his roosters, he was a jokester and every year he celebrated the tradition of “El dia de San Juan”.

He is survived by his wife, Guadalupe Gonzalez of the home; children, Alicia Sandoval and husband Isidro of Eloy, AZ, Bertha Salazar and husband Luis of Las Cruces, Manuel Gonzalez and wife Beatriz of Vado, Armando Gonzalez of Eloy, Javier Gonzalez, Adan Gonzalez and wife Sandra and Lupita Gonzalez all of Deming; sister, Julia Gonzalez of El Paso, TX; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, Estanislao and Hermelinda Gonzalez; son, Jesus Gonzalez and granddaughter, Alicia Rivera.

Serving as pallbearers will be Adan, Javier, Armando and Manuel Gonzalez, Isidro Sandoval and Luis Salazar.

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Ronald Lee Paulk was born in Deming on August 23, 1951 to Clifford H. Paulk Jr. and Ida Jo Haas Paulk. He died February 26, 2019 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be Friday March 1, 2019 from 3 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be Saturday March 2, 2019 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Brad Reeves officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Ron grew up on a farm in the Sunshine School area. He sometimes helped with chores but mostly tormented his three brothers. Ronnie was a very special, special needs person. He attended Deming Public Schools and later became involved in SWISH and Life Quest employment and day-hab workshops.

He was a very happy boy and had many friends and he invited them all to attend his yearly birthday parties. Ronnie loved Special Olympics and won many medals and ribbons in bowling competitions. He enjoyed football and was obsessed with the Cowboy's team. He collected many autographs when he visited their summer camp in California.

He is survived by his mother, Ida Jo Stewart, his brother, Bill Paulk (Jo Ann), his brother, Dick Paulk (Kathy), his sister-in-law, Terri Paulk, his step-sisters, Judy Palmar (John) Christi Ruebush and his step-brother, Pat Stewart. Also survived by six nephews and four nieces.

Ronald was preceded in death by his father, Clifford H. Paulk Jr. and his brother Clifford H. Paulk III. He was preceded in death by his four grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford H. Paulk Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Haas.

Pallbearers will be Jed Paulk, Gene Paulk, Jake Paulk, Ryan Paulk, Jay Paulk and Tracey Hagar.

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PATRICIA JEAN JOHNSON, 70, resident of Deming passed away Tuesday February 5, 2019 at her home.

A memorial service will be this Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery.  Veterans honors will be accorded.  Cremation has taken place at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Patricia was born June 8, 1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and retired from the United States Army.  Locally she was a member of the American Legion and the Loyal Order of Moose.

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Gladys Yvonne Taylor, 85, Deming, New Mexico resident formerly of Brownwood, Texas passed away Saturday February 9, 2019 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
 
A memorial service will be held in Deming at Ninth Street Church of Christ Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 10 o’clock in the morning. Charles Prince will officiate. The services in Brownwood, Texas will be held Friday February 15, 2019 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at Greenleaf Cemetery. Roland Bowen of the Austin Avenue Church of Christ will officiate.
 
Gladys was born January 3, 1934 to Gladys Pearce and Calbert Penn in Brownwood, TX. Until moving to Deming in 2003 she lived in Brownwood where she worked as a store clerk, accountant and manager in grocery stores. She was an active member of the Church of Christ there and in Deming her church was the Ninth Street Church of Christ.  
 
She is survived by a son, Sam (Julia) Reagan of Tularosa, NM; 2 daughters, Deborah (Kenneth) Stockton of  Deming and  Denise (Randy) Lindsey of Hillsboro, NM; 7 grandchildren, Chad Reagan, Craig Stockton, Ginger Jones, Clay Stockton, Brandi Lindsey, Brooke Scarsella and Rankin Lindsey; 13 great-grandchildren Koye, Avy Jo, Darin, Dezi, Zane, Hayden, Charlotte, Morgan, Taylor, Cutter, Teagan, Raelynn and Bristol and a sister, Emma Jean Neal of Seguin, TX; 2 sisters-in-law, Peggy Penn of Sweetwater, TX and Wilma Penn of Brownwood, TX. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
 
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Johnny & Calvert Penn Jr.
 
Serving as pallbearers will be Craig and Clay Stockton, Rankin Lindsey, Brandon Jones and Matt Scarsella.
 
The family expresses their gratitude to Dr. George Williams and his staff to the Bee Hive Assisted Living, the Jim Wood Care Center and Mesilla Valley Hospice. 
 
Services in Brownwood will be directed by Blaylock Funeral Home, 1914 Indian Creek Rd., Phone: 325-203-4027. 
 
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Blanch Smith, age 90, passed away peacefully January 30, 2019, due to dementia and congestive heart failure. She was born May 6, 1928, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Maude and John Vandervort. They then moved to California and she later found and married the love of her life, Orville Smith in January of 1956. Orville, a new Optometrist, set off to Deming, NM to start a practice and she later followed with son, David, in tow.

Blanch was a beloved grandmother who her grandchildren could always count on for the best sandwiches, fun games, and read the best stories. She also brought everyone together with wonderful home cooked meals.

Blanch was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Peggy Bethel and Marion Larsen.
Blanch is survived by her husband of 63 years, by son, David (Joni) Smith of Craig, CO, daughter, Patty (Wayne) Ciccotelli of Deming, daughter, Sandy Smith of Deming; five grandchildren, Jedediah Smith, Jaclyn Ley, Megan Behrens, and Brandi & Cody Creager; three great-grandchildren, Cade Behrens, and Micah & Virtie Rose Ley. She also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her.

A memorial service will be held Monday February 4, 2019 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with Minister Darrell L. Witmer officiating. Cremation is entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.








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Carlos "Charlie" Ochoa Jr., 71, resident of Carlsbad and formerly of Deming passed away Tuesday January 29, 2019 in Carlsbad.



A graveside service will be held Wednesday morning, February 6, 2019, at 10 o'clock at Mountain View Cemetery in Deming. Veteran honors will be accorded by the Marines.


Charlie was born December 6, 1947 to Aurora Gonzalez and Carlos Ochoa Sr. in Lordsburg. He was a faithful, loyal and loving father, brother and friend. Charlie was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps for three years, receiving a Bronze Star for heroic achievements with continued service in the NM Army National Guard for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife and soul mate, Christina S. Ochoa who died December 10, 2012.


He is survived by 10 sisters and 5 brothers and his children; Robelia "Robi" (Steve) Ruiz, Carlos (Christina) Ochoa III, Angelica (Jason) Anderson, Petrina (Isaac) Garcia, Elizabeth (Gabe) Rubio, Josiah (Desiree) Ochoa, Jesse Ochoa (Amanda Dawson); grandchildren: Erin, Sarah, Stephanie and Mateo Ruiz, Katia, Carlos IV, Anahi, Taya, Ezra, Elsea and Jesse Ochoa II. Orin, Reagan and Osmund Anderson, Isaiah and Christian Garcia, Arabella, Juliana and Elijah Rubio.


Pallbearers will be Carlos III, Ochoa and Jesse Ochoa, Issac and Isaiah Garcia, Jason Anderson. Honorary pallbearers are Steve and Mateo Ruiz, Carlos IV, Jesse II and Ezra Ochoa, Christian Garcia, Orin and Osmund Anderson and Elijah Rubio.

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