Antonio M. Ortiz, 98, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
 
Visitation will be Wednesday morning, July 5, 2017 at 9 o’clock at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church where a prayer vigil will follow at 10 o’clock led by Christine Milo.   Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 o’clock with Fr. Ron Machado officiating.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
 
Antonio was born November 21, 1918 to Celia Madrid and Luz Ortiz in Newman, New Mexico.  His most fond stories were reminiscing of his cowboy days that began around the age of 10.  He worked for the local ranches and also in the mining industry in Colorado.  Antonio was later employed with Luna County as a heavy equipment operator and retired from there in 1980.  His favorite pastimes were watching western movies, family feud and maintaining his yard.  He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys. 
 
He is survived by his children; Tony Ortiz, (Rebecca) of Las Cruces, their children, Kirsten Gutierrez and Evangelina Ortiz, Raul Ortiz (Gloriana) of Las Cruces, their children, Daniel and Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz (Dolores) of Las Cruces, their children, Vanessa Mejias, Monica Gutierrez, and Ruben Ortiz Jr., Luz “Chamino” Ortiz of Deming, his children, Esteban Gonzales, Tiffany Gonzales, and Orlando Ortiz, Sonya Almanza of Deming, her daughter Brianna Martincigh, Patricia Cobos of Deming, her daughter Breann Cobos; great grandchildren are Logan and Malea Ortiz, Julyan and Janelle Gutierrez, Ariyanni Ortiz, Azriel Ortiz, Mariah Gonzales, Alexis, A.J. and Xavier Mejias, and Emy Gonzales; Antonio siblings are Socorro Carbajal of Deming, Manuela Parra, Raquel Ortiz and Olaya Ortiz of Mexico and he has numerous nieces and nephews.
 
Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Celia Ortiz and wife, Ema Ortiz.
 
Pallbearers will be Daniel Ortiz, Gabriel Ortiz, Ruben Ortiz Jr., Orlando Ortiz, Esteban Gonzales, and Federico Martincigh. 
 
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Paul F. Heerbrandt Jr., 84, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at Willow Manor.
 
Services are pending at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. 
 
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Arlen Louis Vanke passed away June 15 in the year of our Lord 2017.
No services were held as were his wishes. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Born in 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to Louis and Vilge Vanke, Arlen started drag racing as a teen. The first defining moment came when he had to tell his father that he broke the transmission in their first brand new car when it was less than a month old, with his not yet famous 1-2 power shift. To Arlen's surprise, his father simply said, "It's Tuesday, your mother don't need the car 'til Friday." Good Louie and his mother always supported their son's ambition to become a drag racer, and become one he did, winning many national events and setting records all over the country. He also did alot of nobody-befores-or-afters, such as winning all five national events in 1970 and sneaking out of the rehab hospital to attend recognition and important events as recent as last Father's Day here in Akron for the historical drag racers marker at the Akron Municipal Airport and inducted into the Michigan Motorplex Hall of Fame last November.

He is survived by wife, Fay of 27-1/2 years; son, Craig; and grandchildren.

We love you "Akron Arlen" and will miss you. Happy Motoring!

Donations may be sent c/o Akron Arlen, 836 Mohawk Trail, Akron, OH 44312.
 
 
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Pauline Fretwell, 94, went to be with her family in heaven May 31, 2017 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.
 
She has left behind her son, Robert L. Fretwell; daughter, Betty D. Franklin; 6 grandchildren, Dorine Kain, Jim Franklin, Joel Franklin, Emmanuel Franklin, Starlina Garcia, and Prima Hartquist; 10 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
 
Preceding her in death were parents, Dick and Nancy Wilmoth; 3 sisters, 2 brothers and husband, Robert W. Fretwell. 
 
She was a loving mother, loving wife and a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the Dean and teacher at Western Bible Institute, at Rescue, CA.
 
Pauline will be laid to rest at Mountain View Cemetery 3410 E. Pine St. Deming NM where a graveside service to be on June 22, 2017 at 10:00 am.
 
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Edward Daniel Applegate, 73, Deming resident passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
 
Services are pending at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. 
 
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Herman Salas Villa, 89, longtime Deming resident passed away Monday June 12, 2017 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.
 
Visitation will be Wednesday June 21, 2017 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with a rosary to follow at 10:30 led by Christine Milo.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o’clock with concluding services and interment with honors to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.  Father Manuel Ibarra will officiate. 
      
Herman was born December 10, 1927 to Julia (Salas) and Luis Villa in Hillsboro.  He served his country honorably in the US Army.  Herman worked in the maintenance department for Luna County until his retirement.  Afterward he enjoyed spending time at the Senior Center and the VFW.  He was a communicant of the Catholic Church. 
 
He is survived by daughter, Yolanda Villa of Deming; brother, Frank Villa of CO; grandchildren, Adrian, Anthony, Miranda, Robert H., and Brianna Villa, Julian Hawley and many great-grandchildren. 
 
Herman was preceded in death by parents, Luis and Julia Villa; daughter, Barbara Villa; sons, Herman Villa Jr., Rosendo Villa; brothers, Alberto Torres and Jesse Villa; sisters, Estella Villa and Glorinda Montanez.
 
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Villa, Robert H. Villa, Ron Villa, Katherine Huerta, Julian Hawley and Benny Porter. 
 
 
 
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Gladys L. Chapman, 90, longtime Deming resident passed away Friday May 26, 2017 at her home.
 
A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Friday June 16, 2017. Pastor Adam Soliz will officiate.  Private inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.  Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
 
Gladys was born October 17, 1926 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Louise Carter and Guy Alcorn.  She spent her childhood in Indiana moving to Roswell, NM in 1938.  She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1944 and won the Gregg Shorthand award.  Gladys worked for Western Union during WW II.  She married Lyman Chapman and his four children February 10, 1945 in Belen. 
 
She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, Las Vegas and Deming, Elder, treasurer, clerk of the session and was awarded membership program agency, US Presbyterian Church for Christian service in November 1980 in Las Vegas.  She loved to square dance and taught square dancing with Lyman Chapman in Albuquerque and Las Vegas in 1940’s to early 1980’s and volunteered at the Las Vegas Hospital Auxiliary.  She made over 100 afghans for Victory Junction Gang and traveled all over the US including Hawaii and Alaska. She was also active in the Women’s Circle for over 30 years.
 
She is survived by daughter, Evelyn Morgan of Deming; step-daughters, Marian MacLeod of Albuquerque, Betty Jean Folkner and husband Jack, Kathryn M. Bland and husband Jim both of Sierra Vista, AZ; step-son, Donald M. Chapman and wife Elva of Fulton, TX; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
 
Gladys was preceded in death by parents, Guy and Louise Alcorn and husband, Lyman Chapman who died February 27, 2002. 
 
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ambercare Hospice 707 E. Pine, Suite A Deming, New Mexico 88030. 
 
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LUIS ANTONIO CORRAL, 33, left this world to be with his mother Katherine Corral on June 4, 2017 at his home in Las Cruces.
 
Visitation will begin Friday June 16, 2017 at 5 o'clock in the afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapel followed by the rosary at 6 o'clock led by  Eddy Diaz. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday June 17, 2017 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Fr. Ron Machado officiating. 
 
He was born January 26, 1984 in Deming to Katherine Cecilia Torres and Juan Eulogio Corral. Luis wore his heart on his sleeve and was our gentle giant that will be missed. He loved being with his family and friends, loved his sports  and enjoyed any challenges that faced him. Luis was a beautiful person inside and out .
 
Survivors include; his father, Juan Eulogio Corral; sister, Christina Marie Trujillo; brother, Juan Miguel Corral both from Las Cruces and son, Christopher Corral. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and friends also survive him.
 
Preceded in death by his grandparents and mother, Katherine C. Torres who died February 16, 2017. 
 
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CIRILDA H. “Chila” GALLOSA, 86, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Thursday June 8, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.

​Visitation will be Friday morning, June 16, 2017 from 10 to 12:30 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel.  A prayer vigil will  follow at 1 o’clock at Holy Family Catholic Church.   Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 2 o’clock with Fr. Ron Machado, Pastor officiating with concluding services and interment to follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Chila was born March 18, 1931 in Lordsburg to Bruno and Francisca (Madrid) Holguin.  Her family lived in Lordsburg for a short time before making Deming their home.  She was a homemaker and loved to cook, can and is fondly remembered by her famous tamales.  Chila always enjoyed family gatherings, listening to Mexican music and rarely missed her favorite novella.

She is survived by 2 sons, George Holguin (Mary), David Holguin (Laura) all of Deming; 3 daughters, Frances Gallosa, Angie Gallosa, Sylvia Rodriguez (Rick) all of Deming; 2 brothers, Innocente Holguin of Solomon, AZ, Felix Holguin of Deming; 4 sisters, Cassie Espinoza of Clifton, AZ, Valentina Porter, Petra Grado, and Hijinia Armendariz all of Deming; 41 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Lupe Gonzalez and 5 sons, Sammy, Manuel, Paul, Chuy, and Gilbert Gallosa.

​Pallbearers will be George Holguin Jr., Arturo Varela, Miguel Gallosa, Freddy Gonzalez, Richie Rodriguez, and David Holguin.  Honorary bearers are Noah and Joshua Holguin, JoJo Holguin, Adrian and Albert Varela, Luis Gallosa and Javier Gallosa. 
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