Terrence K. Pekron, age 76 and 11 months, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2018 with his family by his side.
 
Terry was born on April 15, 1941 to Alphonse and Clara (Block) Pekron in Chicago, Illinois. At age 4, his family moved to Waubay, South Dakota where his parents ran Pekron's Waubay Cafe later in life. Terry graduated from Waubay High School in 1958. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy six months later at the age of 17 and completed his basic training in San Diego after which he served first on the U.S.S. Wasp and later he had the privilege of serving as a member of the commissioning crew on the U.S.S. Kitty Hawk CVS-63. He was a member of the Kitty Hawk Veterans Association and a plankholder. After being honorably discharged in 1962 from the U.S. Navy, Terry returned to South Dakota and began his college career at Northern State College. In June, 1963, he married Barbara Cowie. In August, 1966, Terry graduated from Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota with a degree in Social Studies Education. In May, 1964, their son, Scott, was born in Aberdeen, SD. Having enjoyed the southwest and its warmth
while in basic training in San Diego, Terry applied for and accepted a teaching job at Deming High School in 1966.
 
With wife and their toddler son in tow, they settled in Deming where they have made home since. In December, 1967, their second son, Sean, was born and in 1968 while teaching, he obtained his Masters of Education from Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM.
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Terry retired from Deming Public Schools in 1992 after 26 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, traveling with them to historical sites in 49 of the 50 states and visiting with family in various parts of the country. Terry also enjoyed reading, hunting, music, and the southwest. Terry is survived by his wife Barbara of the home; son Sean and wife Gwynne, grandchildren Kensley, Kellen, Kerris, and Kemper of Woodland Park, Colorado; grandson Tristan Pekron of Deming; granddaughter Hali Duran and husband Gabriel,
great-grandson River Duran of Deming; sisters Betty Pheifer of Owatonna, Minnesota, and Judy (Bill) Ackerman of Mesa, Arizona; brother-in-law Keith Cowie and wife Kathy Quinn of Cheyenne, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Clara (Block) Pekron; son, Scott Pekron; and nephew, Tim Oakley.
 
The family would like to invite you to attend a celebration of his life at a come-and-go reception on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Deming. The cause closest to his heart was the local cancer support and, in his memory, he would like any memorials made in memory of his son, Scott. Donations to the local Celebration of Life/Cancer Support can be made to:
 
Cancer Support of Deming and Luna County, Inc. P.O. Box 1746 Deming, NM 88031
(575) 546-4261 info@demingcancersupport.com 
 
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Bobby M. DeKruijff, 77, Deming resident passed away Wednesday March 14, 2018 at his home.
 
Visitation will be Sunday March 18, 2018 beginning at 3 o’clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with a rosary to follow at 5 o’clock to be led by Maria Lozano.  Mass of the Christian Burial will take place Monday March 19, 2018 at Holy Family Catholic Church at 11 o’clock.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.  Father Ronald Machado will officiate.
 
Bobby was born March 14, 1941 to Johanna Maria de Lange and Gijsbertus Gerrit DeKruijff in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  He served in the Air Force as a Captain for the Netherlands and moved to Deming in 1995 coming from Germany.  Bobby was a communicant of the Catholic Church.
 
He is survived by his wife, Margarita DeKruijff of the home; 2 sons, Sergio and Ricky DeKruijff of Deming. 
 
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MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
 
LANA K. HASSMAN
05/03/50 - 02/08/18
 
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 Service at Baca’s Funeral Chapels, 811 S. Gold, Deming, NM 88030 Saturday March 17, 2018 at 11 o’clock. Pastor Cesar Chavez will officiate. 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.
 
 
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MARY RUIZ MYRICK, 100, passed away Thursday March 8, 2018 at the New Mexico Veterans Center in Truth or Consequences.
 
Visitation was Tuesday evening, March 13, 2018 from 4 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel.  A prayer vigil will take place at 6 o’clock Wednesday March 14, 2018 also at Baca’s Funeral Chapel to be led by Suzanne Lundy.   Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday March 15, 2018 at 11 o’clock at Holy Family Catholic Church with Fr. Ron Machado officiating.  Cremation will follow and inurnment will take place Friday March 16, 2018 at 10 o’clock at Mountain View Cemetery. 
 
Mary was born October 2, 1917 in Sasabe, Arizona to Ramon and Teresa (Ochoa) Ruiz.  She has been a resident of Deming since 2000 having previously lived in Angleton, Texas.  She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
 
She is survived by her children, Alejandro Mendoza of Chesapeake, MD, Lorenzo Mendoza of Angleton, TX,  Amalia Patterson (Tony) of Washington, PA, Octavio Mendoza (Leonora Nenita) of Deming, Benjamin Mendoza (Mary) of Tucson, AZ, Theresa Pearl Shefstad (Darrel) of Marysville, WA, Jerry Myrick of Washington, DC, Jesse Glenn Myrick (Kimberly) Tucson, AZ, John Myrick (Teresa) of Kingsville, TX, Benjamin Mendoza III (Constance) of Angleton, TX, Raymond Myrick of Angleton, TX, 17 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.
 
Pallbearers will be John, Jesse, Ben, and Raymond Myrick, and Larry and Octavio Mendoza.
 
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Ernesto Renteria Porras Sr., 75, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at his residence. Ernesto was born on May 16, 1942 in Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jesus Porras and Maria Renteria. He is survived by three sons, Ernesto Porras Jr. of Phoenix, AZ; Luis Carlos Porras and his wife Vanessa of Phoenix, AZ and Juan Porras and his wife Claudia of Phoenix, AZ; three daughters, Guadalupe Lopez of Phoenix, AZ; Cecilia Porras of Phoenix, AZ and Michelle Porras of Dallas, TX; two brothers, Miguel Porras of Las Cruces, NM and Hector Porras of Juarez, Mex.; four sisters, Elisa Porras of Deming, NM; Elpidia Porras of Deming, NM; Bertha Porras of Alamogordo, NM and Guadalupe Porras of Alamogordo, NM; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by both of his parents. Visitation will be on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 10-11am with the funeral service beginning at 11am with Father, Ron Machado officiating at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory
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