Maria de Jesus Alvarez, 97, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Silver City Care Center.

Maria was born in San Bernardino, CA on January 4, 1921 to Estanislado Pacheco and Luisa Lucio.  

Prayer vigil will be on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church.

Funeral mass will begin at 11am.

Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Alfredo “Pichi” Chavez Alvarez, 88, lifelong Deming resident went with the Lord Friday September 21, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
 
Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, September 25, 2018 from 5 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a rosary will begin at 6 o’clock led by Eddie Diaz.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Josh Duplissey officiating.  Concluding services with veteran honors will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.
 
Alfredo was born January 10, 1930 to Mamie Manuela Chavez and Leon Williams Alvarez in Deming, attended Deming Public Schools and was a faithful communicant at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army and was especially proud of being an 82nd Airborne Ranger.  Following service in the Army he served in the New Mexico National Guard until 1953.  On November 18, 1951 he married Margaret Jimenez at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church in Deming.  He retired from Safeway/Furr’s Supermarket after many years as the Produce Manager. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Rio Mimbres Country Club Association.  Family was first for him and he was considered the Patriarch, ‘Rock’, of the family. He took great pride in his home, both in and out, and enjoyed dancing with his daughters. He enjoyed the family gatherings always looking forward to a good game with his brothers and family in the pool room. His other loves were bowling, fishing, hunting and traveling with family.                                                              
 
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Margaret J. Alvarez of the home; daughter, Catherine Sera and husband Charles of Deming; sister, Annie Maynes of Deming; 3 brothers, Charlie Alvarez and wife Olga of San Antonio, TX, Sammy Alvarez and wife Sally of Deming; Benji Alvarez and wife Kathy of Albuquerque; 6 grandchildren, Carl Sera, Steven Sera, Andrea F. Sera, Kristen Reyes and husband Scot, Skyler Turner and Nathan Turner; 7 great-grandchildren, Anarika Gallosa, Zackarie Sera, Elijah and Jakob Sera, Julian and Aaron Reyes, Leilani Sera; numerous loving nieces and nephews.
 
Alfredo was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Mamie Alvarez; daughters, infant Elizabeth Ann and Deborah Alvarez Turner; brothers, Simon and Mike Alvarez.
 
Serving as pallbearers are Scot Reyes, Zackarie Sera, Elijah Sera, Jakob Sera, Skyler and Nathan Turner. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Alvarez, John Alvarez, Bob Alvarez, Joe Morales, Matt Turner and Larry DeBerard.  
 
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On Friday September 7, 2018 a brave man, JOSEPH  HENRY SITLER, 73 lost his life at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces due to Heart Disease and complications exacerbated by agent orange.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life this Friday September 14, 2018 from 12 to 3 at St. Clair Winery.  Cremation has taken place at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Joseph was born September 18, 1944 in Brentwood, New York to Harold and Ann (Hearl) Sitler.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1965 to 1968.  Upon his return Joseph was a police officer in Suffolk County, New York until his retirement in 1997.  In 1998 he and wife Alida moved west and made Deming their home.  He enjoyed hunting, mechanics, motorcycles, and horses and was especially proud of a 1965 Ford Mustang that he had restored.

He is survived by his wife Alida Sitler of Deming; children, Robert Sitler (Patricia) of Patchogue, NY, Michael Sitler (Sunny) of Selden, NY, Joseph Sitler (Alyssa) of Selden, NY; Don Hoolan (Katie) of Bernice, LA, Barbara Pryor (Sonny) of Richmond, VA, and Sharon Ortiz (Willie) of Port St. Lucie, FL; his brother, Henry Sitler and his wife Carol; sisters, Ann DeMasi and Frances Gaeta; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  Inurnment with honors will be in November at the Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, New York.

In lieu of flowers family requests that memorial contribution be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or the Fisher House Foundation.
 
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RUBEN ROSARIO VALDESPINO, 92, a lifelong resident of Deming passed away Saturday September 8, 2018 in the comfort of his home.

Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, September 16, 2018 from 4 to 6 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a rosary will begin at 6 o’clock.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday September 17, 2018 at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Ann Catholic Church with Fr. Josh Duplissey officiating.  Concluding services with honors will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Ruben was a very religious family man.  A World War II U.S. Army Veteran, he was also a truck driver and a nurseryman, who with his wife Louisa Valdespino founded “Valdespino’s Nursery” in Deming.  As a member of the United States Army’s 86th Infantry Division “The Black Hawk Division” he fought in WWII’s Battle of the Rhine, the Ruhr Pocket and was in Austria at the end of the war with Germany.  After 30 days leave he shipped to the Philippines and helped in the Liberation of the Philippines until the end of the war with Japan.  He was awarded the Bronze star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, American Theatre Ribbon, European African Ribbon, Middle Eastern Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon.

He is survived by his wife, Louisa Valdespino; sons, Richard Valdespino, Ruben Valdespino Jr., and Daniel Valdespino; daughter, Vicki Valdespino Engle.  His son Jimmy Valdespino preceded him in death.  Stepchildren are Ernest Madrid, Marion Madrid Marrujo, Johnny Madrid and Irene Baeza.  Stepchildren preceding him in death are Lon Madrid and Eddie Baeza. 

Ruben is also survived by 24 grandchildren.  Other family preceding him in death are his parent, Juan Valdespino and Siria Soto Valdespino and his brothers and sisters Emilio Valdespino, Ernestina Valdespino, Bobbie Penns, Juan Valdespino, Gregorio Valdespino and Frank Valdespino to rest in Heaven.

Pallbearers will be Daniel Valdespino, Ruben Valdespino Jr., Ruben Daniel Valdespino, Julian Valdespino, Richard Valdespino, and Henry Marrufo.

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Samuel Mullins, 65, Deming resident entered eternal rest Tuesday September 4, 2018 at Willow Manor Assisted Living Facility.
 
Visitation will be Saturday September 8, 2018, beginning at 10 o’clock in the morning and a funeral service will follow at 11 o’clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Daniel Mullins, officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
 
Samuel was born April 11, 1953 in Tucson, Arizona to Emily Bunch and Audie Mullins. Sam was a true blooded American who loved his country. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed the fruits of nature. Sam loved trees, especially the pecan trees. Fishing, boating and sports were things he enjoyed doing throughout his lifetime. When it came to talking there wasn't a subject Sam was not familiar with. He didn't know a single stranger. During his younger life he picked fruit with his uncle Barney and then joined the oil fields as a derrick man. In the later part of his years Sam worked for Road Runner Sewer & Drain until his retirement. He enjoyed working with his boss Tony Halpain and loved all his customers. After his retirement he later moved to Deming and stayed with his sister Janine. He then found his home at the Kingdom of The Sun Retirement Center. Sam also adored his sisters chihuahuas, he called them his babies. His momma Emily was his hero, he had a tremendous amount of love for her. Sam was loved by all his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all.
 
Sam is survived by one son, Eric Mullins; five brothers; David, Dale, Harold, Daniel and Starlon; and five sisters; Pat, Nellie, Maxine, Janine and Patsy.
 
Preceding him in death are his parents, Audie and Emily Mullins; a brother, Danny Mullins; and a sister, Martha Hyland.
 
Pallbearers will be Janine Maddox, Samuel Mullins, Sammy Gomez, Randy Leimeister, Charlie and Jennifer Rosenthal.
 
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