William "Bill" Carl Witt, 87, Deming resident passed away Friday October 27, 2017 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cremation will take place at Baca's Mimbres Crematory. 
 
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​Karen Lynn Decker, 63, Deming resident passed away Sunday October 29, 2017 at Willow Manor in Deming, NM.
 
No service will take place as were her wishes.  Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
 
Karen was born April 27, 1954 to JoAnn Stock and Jackie Warren Barton in Farmington, New Mexico.  She spent most of her teen years in Los Angeles, CA and graduated from the Practical Nursing School.  Karen moved to Bloomfield, NM in 1976 and was employed with Giant Refinery for many years until her retirement in 2005.  She reunited with her childhood sweetheart, Daniel Decker in 2008 and moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin until his death in 2014 when she relocated to Deming, NM to be near her mother.  She loved traveling, shopping, dancing, art projects and most of all spending time with her family.  She will forever be remembered as a loving and trusting person. 
 
She is survived by her father, Jackie W. Barton and his wife Nita Jo of Flora Vista, NM; her mother, JoAnn Barton of Deming, NM; daughters, Dianna Kay Scruggs and Katherine Lynn Madison both of Tucson, AZ, Leticia Joy Ryno of Deming, NM, Tamara Leigh Martinez of Las Cruces, NM; son, Antonio “Tony” Joseph Ramos of Deming, NM; sisters, Patricia Salazar and husband Chris of Clifton, CO, Debora “DJ” Nelson and husband Tom of Deming, NM; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.  Karen was preceded in death by spouse, Daniel David Decker and granddaughter, Christy Kay Ryno.
 
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Helen Gonzales Reade Dominguez 96, lifelong resident of Deming, New Mexico passed away October 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

Helen was born in San Geronimo, New Mexico on October 22, 1920, to Juan Gonzales and Tranquilina Roybal. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Tony Reade, companion, Pete Dominguez, sister Matilda Tillie Marquez, brother Luciano Gonzales, granddaughter Louri Reade, and two great-grandchildren Felicia and Antonio Reade. Helen and Tony were married in Las Vegas, New Mexico on June 15, 1938. Helen was a good mother, who always saw to our needs, a great homemaker and worked many years as a waitress at the Bell Shore, and La Fonda, besides other restaurants, where she was an excellent waitress. Helen enjoyed and loved having her family around her, and leaves behind family that loved her very much. Helen is survived by four children; Fred Sr., deceased wife Priscilla (Pat Duran), Rosemary Reade Ferrell, deceased husband, William Franklin, Gloria A. Reade Sawyers, husband, Robert H. (Buddy), Mary Helen Dominguez Holguin, husband George. Louie Garcia, was a neighbor who since he was a child considered Helen as his grandmother, so he became part of the family. Helen had twelve grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren and seventeen great-great-grandchildren. When Helen became ill, she was very well cared for by her daughter Rosemary Reade Ferrell, granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Ferrell (Liz) and her husband Marvin Weinrick, until the very end.

The family also wants to thank Kay Linda Midgett, who was her care giver when needed. Also to all the other people who helped, plus the Hospice of Deming for being there until she passed away. They were very comforting.

​There will be a celebration of Helen’s life at Holy Family Church starting at 10 o’clock in the morning November 11, 2017, with Father Ronald Machado officiating the Rosary and Mass, following inurnment at Mountain View Cemetery in Deming, New Mexico.
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PAULA DEANNE HIBNER, 63, passed away Friday October 20, 2017 in the comfort of her home.

A memorial service will be held this Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Mason Davis officiating.  Cremation has taken place at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Paula was born October 20, 1954 in Deming to James and Aletta (Bishop) Yates. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Education at New Mexico State University. Paula was a teacher, specializing in Special Education, and taught at several different schools, including Sunshine Elementary School, Martin Elementary School and Hofacket Mid High in Deming, as well as at Zia Jr. High in Mesilla.  Paula was instrumental in founding My Little School, where she served as teacher and administrator. Paula was also a Special Education Coordinator with the Deming Public Schools for eight years.  Most recently, Paula taught several classes at Western New Mexico University.  She was an active member of the Deming Kiwanis Club, serving previously as club President, and for a term as the district’s Lieutenant Governor. Paula was active in the church as a Sunday School teacher, leader of the Girls in Action and Mission Friends groups, member of the choir, and a host of other charitable and mission activities.

Paula is survived by her husband, Philip Hibner of Deming; sons, Darby Hibner and his wife Stephanie of Las Cruces, Myles Hibner of Albuquerque, Nicklaus Hibner of Merrill, Wisconsin; daughters, Jody Eubanks and her husband J. Keith of Midland, TX, Melanie Maximovich and her husband Marc of Moses Lake, WA, Christalle Hibner of Albuquerque; her parents, James and Aletta Yates of Deming; brother, James Yates and his wife Shelly of Garden City, KS; sister, Donna Whitehead and her husband Mike of Roswell; and 6 grandchildren (Robbie, Valerie, Emily, Finnian, Soledad, and Jimmy).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Paula’s memory be made to the Baptist Children’s Home at baptistchildrenshome.org or to the Woman’s Missionary Union. Donations to both of these organizations can be made through Bethel Baptist Church (Pastor: Mason Davis) at 700 S. 8th Street, Deming, NM 88030.  
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ALFREDO C. TURRIETA, 85, a lifelong resident of Deming passed away Sunday October 15, 2017 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be Thursday morning at 9 at St. Ann Catholic Church where a prayer vigil will begin at 10 o’clock to be led by Suzanne Lundy.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 with Fr. Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor officiating.  Concluding services and interment will be at Mt. View Cemetery with military honors accorded.

Alfredo was born December 3, 1931 in Deming to Juan and Trinidad (Chaires) Turrieta.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army and in 1961 he went to work with the Deming Fire Department in which he was the Assistant Fire Chief.  He always enjoyed painting and throughout his life he painted many houses locally.  He is remembered as being a very organized person who had a passion for doing things right.  Being the kind of person he was, he always thought of others first and was generous to his family and friends and was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.

He is survived by his wife, Olga C. Turrieta of the home; son Alfredo Turrieta Jr. of Albuquerque; daughter Anna Priestley and her husband Ron of Las Cruces; sister Estella Baese and her husband Ray of Deming; his granddaughter Jakki Gallegos and her husband Diego; 2 great granddaughters Rauni and Jordynn Gallegos.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Johnny Turrieta and sister Trini Baeza.
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Pallbearers will be Alfredo Turrieta Jr., Manuel Rodriguez, Ron Priestley, Diego Gallegos, Ray Baese, and Juan Gonzales. 
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Helen G. Dominguez, 96, longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday October 15, 2017 at her home. Services are pending. 
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​Howard “Butch” Johnson, 58, Deming resident passed away Tuesday October 10, 2017 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.
 
Visitation was Wednesday afternoon, October 11, 2017 at 4 o'clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil began at 6 o’clock led by Guillermina Macias.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o’clock Thursday morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Manuel F. Ibarra, Pastor officiating.
 
Butch, as he was affectionally known, was born March 8, 1959 in Washington D.C.  His favorite pastime was rebuilding classic cars.  He enjoyed riding his bike and motorcycle.  Butch was a communicant of the Catholic Church. 
 
He is survived by his companion, Maria Montes of Deming; daughter, Stephanie Johnson of Deming; step-daughter, Josie Montes of Las Cruces; step-son, Hugo Vargas of Deming; brothers, Buddy Gavino Jr., and Lee Rey of Maryland; sister, Irene Ann Patterson of Baytown, Texas. 
 
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