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Sally Perez Alvarez

9/29/2023

SALLY PEREZ ALVAREZ

Sally, as many knew her, was born December 15, 1935 in Vinton, TX to Daniel H. and Maria Elena (Rivera) Perez. Sally passed away Thursday September 21, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her family at her side.

She was a lady of elegance. She loved her stripes and polkadots and bright colors. She worked at the Manhattan Café in her earlier years, which she always loved to talk about. She was a faithful member to the New Life Apostolic Church for 58 years. She adored the Lord with her whole heart and served him faithfully until her last days. Anyone she met was going to hear about the goodness of God. She has touched many lives by her Godly example and has made a difference in many lives. She had a great sense of humor and always had everyone laughing. She was the heart of our family and will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years Sammy C Alvarez of Deming, NM. Her daughters, Cecilia Strickland of Deming NM, Patricia Alvarez and Marvin Sims of Gilbert, AZ, Priscilla Torres and her husband Benny Torres of Deming NM, her sons, Alex Alvarez of Deming NM, Sammy Alvarez Jr and Isabelle Juarez of Las Cruces NM, Tony Alvarez and his wife Carol Alvarez of Deming NM, and Eddie Alvarez of Deming NM. Sally was also the loving Grandmother of NUMEROUS grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Maria Elena Perez, her four brothers, Jenaro, Lorenzo, Daniel, and Tony, her four sisters, Claudia, Frances, Natividad and Rosa, as well as her great grandchildren, Rebecca Ann Alba and Isaiah Panez. Son-in-law James "Wade" Strickland.

Funeral services will be Thursday September 28, 2023 at 10 o’clock in the morning at New Life Apostolic Church. Officiating will be Pastor Jose “Pepe” Ramirez and Pastor Tim Lareu of Calvary Apostolic Church of Las Cruces. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Sammy Alvarez Jr, Tony Alvarez, Edward Alvarez, Benny Torres, Joshua Torres, and Luis Rodriguez.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory.

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Amanda Lynn Gray

9/28/2023

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Amanda Lynn Gray, 33, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, August 19, 2023 in Deming.

Amanda was born on January 5, 1990 in Albuquerque, NM to Cliff Gray and Michelle Miller. She is survived by her father, Cliff Gray and his companion Andrea Wallace of Deming, NM; her mother Michelle Miller and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Amanda enjoyed the outdoors including camping. She collected stuffed animals and liked watching movies. Amanda will be missed by all of her family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with Pastor, Koreen Guillermo from the First United Methodist Church officiating.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

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Dolores Fernandez Garcia

9/19/2023

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Dolores Fernandez Garcia was born August 25, 1957 in Deming NM to Manuel and Velia Fernandez. Dolores passed unexpectedly and was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on her birthday.

She was a dedicated and loving Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Tia, Godmother and friend. Those touched by her love, laughter and smile are forever changed; we will carry her in our hearts and thoughts as a reminder to love others without reservation.

She is deeply mourned and forever missed by her husband of 42 years, Ray A. Garcia; Daughter Jamie R. Garcia; Sons Jonathan R. Garcia (Orbie) and Paul J. Garcia (Heather) all of CA and many, many other family members and friends. Please join us in a celebration of her life (she lived a full life)!

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5-6 PM at Terrazas Funeral Chapel with the holy rosary beginning at 6:00 PM in Deming, NM.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Deming, NM with Father, Prakasham Babu officiating.

Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Reception to follow.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

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Ann Gulley Wooley

9/19/2023

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Ann Gulley Wooley, 88, passed away on September 13, 2023 after a heroic battle with many health issues. Her final moments were spent peacefully in her sleep in a care facility in Truth or Consequences, NM.

Ann was lovingly called “Grandma,” “Ma Maw,” and “Mee Maw.”

Known for her determined spirit and deep love for her family, Ann will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Ann’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life, not the sadness of her passing.

Ann was born September 26, 1934 in Pearsall, TX to Edgar H. Gulley, Sr. and Margaret Shuford Gulley. Her birth was extra special, as it included the birth of her twin brother, Edgar H. Gulley, Jr.

As a child, Ann enjoyed learning to play the piano, learning to sew, and began developing a beautiful singing voice.

Ann was married to Walter Wayne Wooley from 1950 to 1979, and in such years they had and raised their family.

Ann had an illustrious career at Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, in San Angelo, TX from 1975 to 1996. At Ethicon, one of Ann’s primary jobs was to process and package suture material, which was used to save animals and humans alike.

Ann was devoted to God and her Savior, Jesus Christ, and worshiped faithfully through the Baptist Church. She was a gifted piano player and had a magnificent singing voice, which she blessed many congregations with through participation in the church choir.

Ann took splendor in any time with her family and was a devoted mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Ann was deeply dedicated to and cared for her only daughter, Janice, during her long battle and death due to cancer in 2004.

After moving to Deming, NM in 2012, she loved taking long road trips with friends, exploring New Mexico towns and often visiting San Angelo. She was joyful in her independence and made many friends in Deming. Ann enjoyed volunteering at the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum for several years.

Ann was an animal lover and found great joy in visiting her son Robert’s dog, Kira, and often fed and cared for stray cats.

Ann is survived by her twin brother, Edgar H. Gulley, Jr. of Magnolia, TX, her sister, Mary Cline Putska of Montgomery, TX, her sons, Robert Wooley of Deming, NM and Greg Wooley and his wife, Kathy, of St. George, UT, her grandchildren, Steve Wooley of Los Angeles, CA; Shelby Bradberry and her husband, Britton, of Silver City, NM; Kevin Kelly and his wife, Sara, of Magnolia, TX; Taylor Henry and her husband, Dylan, of Manhattan, KS; Jacob Wooley and Stevie Wooley of St. George, UT, and Billy Reider of Kingwood, TX. She is survived and was admired by many great-grandchildren: Savannah and Brooklyn Wooley, Baron and Easton Bradberry, her namesake, Ann Kelly, Emily Kelly, and Rhett and Ayla June Henry.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar H. Gulley, Sr. and Margaret Shuford Gulley, an infant sister, Katherine Margaret Gulley, brothers, Robert A. “Bobby” Gulley and David Cline, her daughter, Janice Kelly, and her grandson, Kirk Kelly.

A memorial ceremony for Ann will be held at Bethel Baptist Church ~ 700 S. 8th St. in Deming, NM, September 23, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Memorial gifts are not necessary, but welcomed if friends would like to donate to The New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home, as supporting these children was one of Ann’s life passions.

New Mexico Baptist’s Children’s Home - PO BOX 629 - Portales, NM 88130 Link: Share hope. Give today. - New Mexico Baptist Children's Home, Portales, New Mexico (nmbch.com)

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

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Felipa C. Ramirez

9/14/2023

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Felipa C. Ramirez, 71, a resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, NM.

Felipa was born on February 5, 1952 in Santa Rita, NM to Jacinto R. Cardenas and Maria Palomarez.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ramiro C. Ramirez; one son, Jesus Daniel Ramirez and his wife Clarissa of Deming, NM; one daughter and son in law, Roxanne Therese Castillo and Luis Gerardo Castillo of Riverside, CA; two brothers, Juan Cardenas and his wife Martha of Silver City, NM and Lazaro Cardenas and his wife Antoinette of Tucson, AZ; four sisters, Teresa Lopez and her husband Gabriel of Deming, NM; Rosa Maria Urenda and her husband Juan of Carlin, NV; Adelina Fast of Albuquerque, NM and Esperanza Logan and her husband Lane of Silver City, NM; six grandchildren, Rebecca A Gomez, Carmen Clarissa Mora and husband Jonathon Mora, Gabriela Castillo, Danae A. Ramirez and Izabelle Rose Ramirez and two great grandchildren, Sophia and Abel Mora. Also many more nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, and many more that she was able to bless in life.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents; one brother, Jacinto Cardenas, one sister, Celia Rieck, and also a brother-in-law Kevin Fast.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 2-3pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will then begin at 3pm with Pastor, Lazaro Cardenas officiating. Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory.

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Jessi Della Garrett

9/11/2023

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Jessi Della Garrett was born on May 11, 1982 to Donald and Theresa Garrett in Litchfield, Illinois. As the youngest of three, Jessi was very close with her parents and siblings, and valued a strong family connection.

In her youth you could find her at her dad Don’s hip, helping him with the horses and learning everything he had to offer. Jessi was a true cowgirl, the perfect mixture of tough and sweet. She would never go unnoticed in any room, from her infectious laugh and loud remarks to her warm smile and compassion. She was a true and close friend to many, but to almost everyone, she gave sound advice and motivation that would make you hold your head a little higher. She enjoyed a good laugh and a good time, and she was always the life of the party. Jessi touched not only the lives of those who were fortunate to get to know her personally, but also to the lives of those she encountered through her years as a nurse.

For close to a decade she provided the best care for her patients in home health and, her favorite, the emergency room, where she could almost always be found at their side getting to know them and providing unlimited laughs and a kind of comfort that only she could provide. She was never afraid to speak her mind, and never hesitated to express herself and her love for those around her. Jessi took pride in being a mother, both to her biological daughters and all of those whom she took under her wing.

She is survived by her mother Theresa, her daughters Kiley, Paci and Grady, her sisters and brother, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Baca's funeral home has been entrusted for care of eternal rest.

Jessi’s Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the Adobe Deli in Deming, NM for those who wish to honor her memory.

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Amalia Rosas

9/5/2023

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Amalia Rosas, 82, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.

Amalia was born on March 4, 1941, in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico to Vicente Rosas and Lucina Mejia. She is survived by her loving husband, Remijio Picena of Deming, NM; four sons, Ismael Picena and his wife Leticia of Deming, NM; Samuel Picena and his wife Elizabeth of Tulare, CA; Otoniel Picena and his wife Erica of Fort Collins, CO and Omar Picena; three daughters, Lucia Picena and her husband Miguel Patino of Homestead, FL; Rosalia Picena and her husband Hugo Vargas of Deming, NM and Hilda Picena and her husband Adrian Sanchez of Deming, NM; twenty three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; four brothers, Josafat Rosas, Jesus Rosas, Guadalupe Rosas and Juan Rosas and one sister, Graciela Rosas.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 5-6pm with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with Mercedes Vasquez officiating at Terrazas Funeral Chapel. Funeral mass will be on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Aloysius Orekie officiating.

Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Ricardo Picena, Samuel Pruneda, Mario Picena, Daniel Vargas, Omar Picena and Saul Picena.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

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Sally Perez Alvarez

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