WILLIAM THOMAS LARRY III, 57, resident of Deming, passed away Friday May 18, 2018 at his home.

As was his request, cremation will take place and a family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bill was born October 22, 1960 in Brighton, Michigan to Jerry and Dorothy (Stromberg) Larry.  He has lived in Deming most of his life and was truck driver for some time but most recently was a handy man working several jobs in and around town. Bill also enjoyed working on cars and always had an interest in older model vehicles.

He is survived by his children, Jearl W. “J.W. Larry of La Luz, NM, Skylar G. Larry of Muskegon, MI, Azelia D. Tummelson (Andrew) of San Antonio, TX; siblings, Kyle and Kevin Larry, Hope Maxey and Erin Leggett; and 5 grandchildren.
 
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Maxene Goins Carter went to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband “Tex”, with her family by her side on Monday May 14, 2018 at Artesia General Hospital in Artesia, New Mexico.
 
Maxene was born April 1, 1926 to Leonard and Minnie (Richardson) Goins in or around Hillsboro, NM area. She married her beloved cowboy, Charles A. Carter, better known as “Tex” in March of 1960. Maxene was loved by most anyone that came to know her, as she was a very sweet loving mother, mommo, and friend to many. She was a very God-fearing woman of the Episcopalian faith. Max as she was called, loved her family, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart.
 
Max is survived by three children, daughter Sharon Swofford and husband Col. Jimmie of Austin, TX, sons, Michael Wylie of El Paso, TX and Charles Carter and wife Carla of Artesia, NM. She is also survived by grandchildren, Lorry Ann Outly, Sheryl Washburn, Jennifer Ross, Jason Carter, Cody Carter and CJ Carter. Max was blessed to have 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
 
Maxene was preceded in death by her husband, Tex Carter, her mother and father Leonard and Minnie Goins, a sister, Delia Washko, and a son Billy Carter.
 
A graveside service will be held Monday May 21, 2018 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Mt. View Cemetery. Officiating will be G.G. Gore.
 
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​MARY LOUISE JOHNSON, 87, former resident of Deming passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

As per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will be held.

Mary Louise was born March 26, 1931 in Hurley, New Mexico to Royal Jacob and Mary Agnes (Ashmore) Hudson.  She came to Deming with her husband in 1958 and worked in the bookkeeping department with the Deming Public Schools until her retirement.  Most recently she has lived in Albuquerque.  Her family will miss her dearly and remember her as being a wonderful wife and mother.
She is survived by her sons, Dane Johnson and his wife Ruthy of Miami, AZ, Kit Johnson and his wife Vicki of Las Cruces, NM, and her daughter, Trudi Johnson Islas and her husband Steve of Albuquerque; her sister, JoAnn Batchelor and her husband Beck; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Herbert Johnson on April 12, 2004. 
 
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Amada Escarcega Anchieta, 89, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will begin Thursday evening at 5 o’clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil will follow at 6 to be led by Elias Anchieta. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday morning at 10 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Amada was born October 20, 1928 to Inez Vasquez and Jose Escarcega in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico. She came to Deming in 1975 from Cd. Juarez and made Deming her home. Amada loved to cook and enjoyed the unity of her family. Her favorite pastime was to sit outside and feel free spirited and she also enjoyed traveling to any destination. She was a communicant of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church and will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the homemade cooked meals she prepared.

Amada is survived by her 6 sons, Elias Anchieta of Deming, Jose Anchieta and wife Yolanda of El Paso, Salvador Anchieta and wife Consuelo of Deming, Tomas Anchieta of El Paso, Alberto Anchieta and wife Dora of El Paso, and Manuel Anchieta and wife Leticia of Juarez, MX; 7 daughters, Delia Robles of Deming, Ana Blanco and husband Rafael of Deming, Aurora Anchieta of Las Cruces, Rosario Amaral of Virginia, Lourdes Kaderly and husband Bradly of Deming, Angelica Anchieta of Phoenix, AZ, and Clara Sandoval and husband Joseph of Seattle, WA; her sister, Inez Lopez of Las Cruces; 35 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Inez Escarcega; son, Felipe Anchieta; husband, Jose Anchieta; siblings, Roberta, Eugenia, Aurelia and Pedro Vasquez; and granddaughter, Karla Lopez.
Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Blanco, Iran Anchieta, Miguel Robles, Jared Shortal, Eddie and Ryan Remondini.
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Lucy J. Mitchell, 82, Deming resident passed away Friday May 11, 2018 at her home.

A celebration of her life will be celebrated Saturday May 19, 2018 at 2:30 PM at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Lucy was born July 5, 1935 to Elisa Trujillo and Julian W. Mitchell in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. She moved to Deming in 1982 coming from Grants and was employed as a Teacher's Aide for the Deming Public Schools for 7 years before retiring. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.

She is survived by ex-husband, Carlos Sanchez of Deming; 3 sons, Gilbert Sanchez of Texas, Alfonso and Julian Sanchez both of Deming; 2 daughters, Carla Zamora and husband Jose, Elizabeth Gallegos and husband Albert both of Deming; brother, Julian Mitchell; sister, Elizabeth Gutierrez; grandchildren, Ebony Zamora, Erica Gallegos, Elizardo Zamora, Gabriel Sanchez, Alfonso Sanchez, Adam Sanchez, Roxanne Sanchez, Charlee Sanchez, Carter Sanchez, Cash Sanchez and Mia Gonzales; great-grandchildren, Carly Porter, Victoria Zamora and Daniel Villareal.

Preceded in death by parents, Julian and Elisa Mitchell; daughter, Roxanne Sanchez; brother, George Mitchell and sister, Stella Cermack.

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​​BRENT ALLEN MOORE
 
04/06/62 – 05/08/18
 
Brent Allen Moore entered eternal life on Tuesday May 8, 2018, peacefully in his home at the age of 56.
Brent was born on April 6, 1962 in Deming, New Mexico.  He was the beloved son of Lela Sue Gibson and Samuel T. Moore, who was surveyor for the New Mexico State Highway Department.
 
As a boy, Brent enjoyed life in Deming with his family and brother Shad, traveling throughout the Southwest camping, hiking and exploring.
 
Brent attended school in Deming through first grade, when he next enrolled in school in Monterrey Park, California where his love of baseball developed.  He excelled in baseball and was First Baseman of the championship Team in 1974.  Brent moved back to Deming in the seventh grade, where he enrolled in Deming Junior High School and played on the Sunshine Baseball Team, which won every game that season, taking the Championship.  Brent’s love of baseball continued throughout his lifetime.  He played Men’s Ball, coached Little League and other levels.
 
Brent, from childhood, was a strong supporter of the Dodgers and later Arizona Diamondbacks.  As a young man, he nurtured a professional level of skill in bowling and declined an offer to go professional.  His love of sports showcased his fondness for the Dallas Cowboys.
 
A lifetime avid reader, Brent loved history, math, and the Southwest.  A 1980 graduate of Deming High School, Brent remained a steadfast Wildcat fan.
 
After High School, Brent worked for Phelps Dodge in Playas, New Mexico for several years before moving to Morenci, Arizona where he continued working for Phelps Dodge until his retirement in 2015, with 33 years’ experience.
 
Brent is survived by his father, Samuel T. Moore, step-mother Harvilee Moore, brother Christopher Northrop, step-father Paul Northrop, daughter Yvette Ruiz, son Scot Moore Reyes (Kristen), five grandchildren: Robert Pacheco, Carlos Pacheco, Aliyah Ruiz, Julian Reyes, Aaron Reyes, and his Lifemate, Annette Fry.  Brent is also survived by his niece Megan Guaderrama (Erik) and nephew Zach Moore (Vanessa) and four great nephews.
 
Brent was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Shad Moore and his mother, Lela Gibson.
 
Brent was a loving, giving, caring, happy, wonderful man, who loved life outdoors, gardening and people.  To know him, was to know that he believed all life matters, and it is the obligation of all to protect and preserve the earth for future generations.
 
Brent’s parents, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and Lifemate will deeply miss him and treasure forever their time with him.
 
The pallbearers will be Zach Moore, Robert Pacheco, Carlos Pacheco, Christopher Northrop, Orlando Gonzales, and Robert Caldwell.  The honorary bearers are Paul Northrop and Gary Zumwalt.
 
The visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Sunday May 13, 2018 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels, 811 S. Gold Deming, NM 88030.  Services will be held at 10 am Monday May 14, 2018 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels with Pastor Paul Reyes officiating.  Graveside services will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.  On behalf of Brent, his family wish to thank Dr. Basel M. Aswad of Deming, New Mexico.  
 
 
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Marsha Lynn Edwards, 67
In memory of Marsha Lynn Edwards, August 12, 1950- May 3, 2018.
Marsha Edwards, 67, of Deming, NM was granted her angel wings on Thursday, May 3, 2018, after a short second battle with cancer.  She spent her final days in her home surrounded by family and friends that she had loved throughout her life.

Marsha was born in Detroit Lakes, MN to Bruce and Vivian Biddick.  She was raised in Lakefield, MN and later moved to Uvalde, TX with her parents and siblings.

While in Uvalde, she met and married Roger Miller.  His Border Patrol career brought them to Deming where they started a family and made many friends.  Their two children, Heather and Patrick, were raised in Deming.  After the marriage ended she continued to live in Deming and work at Deming Dental Services where she was well known to many patients. 

She married Dr. John Edwards in October 1982.  Together they were active in Holy Family Catholic Church, the Wildcat Booster Club and the Luna County Republican party.  She continued to be involved with these groups after his passing, even calling Bingo games and volunteering at the annual Klobase lunch.  Marsha was on the board of the Community Health Foundation in Deming and she loved to visit the animal shelter leaving donations and taking her grandchildren along to help out.  In the 1990s she earned her scuba diving certification and welcomed a Chinese exchange student, Xiaojing, whom she continued to maintain a relationship with.
For more than 20 years she was in a loving relationship with Delbert Nevins.  Together they traveled the world seeing places like Norway, Hawaii, and all parts of Europe.  They built a beautiful home and enjoyed life on the Rio Mimbres Country Club golf course.  She loved his children and grandchildren as if they were her own.

Marsha never met a stranger and made everyone she met feel like family.  She genuinely loved caring for others and was always quick to think of them before herself.  She leaves a legacy in the thousands of photos that she took throughout her lifetime.  She was well known in Deming and always took the time to greet people by name.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

On Saturday, May 5, 2018, Marsha was honored as a Cancer Warrior at the annual Celebration of Life cancer walk.  Her office family and friends carried a banner along with TOPS students who carried fans with her likeness.  It was a day of remembrance and celebration for all who honored her and her battle against breast cancer.

She is survived by her partner Delbert Nevins: daughter, Heather (Trent) Doolittle of Las Cruces, NM; son, Patrick Miller of Brunswick, GA; siblings: Barbara Reedy of Deming, NM; Jon Biddick and Todd Biddick both of Uvalde, TX.  Grandchildren Bailey and Gage Miller of FL; McKenzie, Ainzley and Linzey Doolittle of Las Cruces, NM.  She also leaves many nieces and nephews as well as several children and grandchildren that she had “adopted” throughout her life; Xiaojing (Tony) Bright of CA; Scott (Dorothy) of Phoenix, AZ; Mark (Gloria) Nevins of Mesquite, NM; Kepra (Luke) Jack of Phoenix, AZ; and all of their children: Lauren, Alexis, Kalvin, Kelsey, Wade, Reese, Brandan and Lexi.

As per her wishes, cremation has already occurred and ashes will be spread near a family cabin in MN at a later date.  Local services will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, May 12, 2018, with a memorial slideshow and gathering at 9:30 a.m. and mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. with Father Ron Machado officiating.  Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Cancer Support of Deming at 217 N. Country Club Rd. Deming, NM 88030 or 575-546-4780.
 
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July 31 1935 – May 6 2018  
Bobby Don Waldrop was born to Charlie Waldrop and Beulah May Hays Waldrop July 31 1935 in Bowie Montague County, Texas and died May 6 2018 in Deming, Luna Co. N.M.  
 
During his working years he wore many hats; farmer, cab driver, law enforcement officer. He worked a total of 28 years in law enforcement, five of those years were for the City of Deming . The remaining years were for Luna County {June 1970 to October 1983} Hidalgo Co. (July 1991 to Jan. 1993) and Grant Co. (March 1988 to July 1991). Four of those years were as sheriff of Luna Co. and nearly 8 was spent as an undersheriff to Fred De La O, and 16 months as undersheriff to Bob Hall in Hidalgo Co. 
 
Bob married Barbara June Coates in 1952 and raised 6 children together; Bobby Everett (Eleanor) ,Leah Beth Brown, Karen June, Brian Keith (Maria) Richard Dale and Sarah Jane (Juan) Palomares Bob has one sister Thelma (Henry) Minach and 2 surviving brothers, Charlie, (Connie) and Thomas, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  
 
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Barbara in 2017, and his daughter Leah in 2013, his brother Dalton T. Waldrop in 2013.  
 
A memorial service will be held at the 9th. St. Church of Christ in Deming, NM on Friday, May 11th. At 10 AM, Pastor, Charles Prince will be officiating with Pastor Bruce Medlin delivering the eulogy. A reception will follow in the reception hall behind the church.
 
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