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Fumencio Cano

10/29/2020

Fumencio Cano, 98, Deming resident passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at his home.

Visitation will be Monday, November 2, 2020 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will follow at 11 o’clock with concluding services and interment to take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

Frumencio Cano was born October 27, 1922 to Maria Casillas and Marcos Cano in Penjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico. He was a very hard-working man and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.

He is survived by his children, Maria de Luz Cano, Jesus Cano and his wife Adela both of Deming, Marcos Cano of Mexico, Esteban Cano and his wife Hilda, Benjamin Cano and his wife Lucy, Maria Luisa Vasquez, Belen Cano, Guadalupe Carrillo and her husband Marco all of Deming and Raquel Cano of Mexico; 43 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eluteria Cano; 2 sons, Saturnino Lugo and Gaudencio Cano.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Raquel Gutierrez Ortiz

10/28/2020

Raquel Gutierrez Ortiz, age 87 of Bayard, NM entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2020, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 10, 1933 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel and Beatriz Gutierrez. Raquel was raised in Juarez, Mexico with her parents, three brothers and two sisters. At the age of 18, Raquel moved to Santa Rita, NM, where she met “El amor de su vida,” Cruz. They were married on July 23, 1953 in Las Cruces, NM. Raquel was known for her undeniable strength and compassion for the well-being of her family. She was of a giving nature and together with her husband wove a family of strength and unity. Family was Raquel’s greatest treasure. She took great pride in guiding her loved ones with elegance and grace. She was truly the matriarch of the Ortiz family. One of her outstanding features was the lack of a filter and her telling like it was as she saw it through her eyes. She didn’t mince her words and everyone knew exactly where she stood on certain things. She delighted in her evening rides with her husband and son, Tony, passing through the neighborhoods of their loved ones, visiting their children at the cemetery, or enjoying their ice cream treats. Within the family, she was known for her “lucky” hand at poker and reveled in taking her winnings from her grandkids and most especially from her son-in-laws. The simplicity of her touch and the way she looked at you made you feel loved, proud, “straighten up”, or most importantly let you know everything would work out the way it should, followed by her classic, “esta bien.” Raquel, was well known for her famous enchilada Mondays where you would often find a full house with everyone partaking in her delicious cooking and conversation. As the gates of Heaven opened for her arrival, her loving husband and children were there waiting with open arms. Raquel is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cruz Ortiz, her children Olga Soto, Cruz Ortiz, Jr., great-grandson Zackary Cruz Salas, her parents Manuel & Beatrice Gutierrez, her brothers, Jesus and Ruben Gutierrez, and sister Socorro Valerio. She is survived by her loving children, Estella Salas (Javier), Sylvia Candelaria (Tony), Rose Jimenez (Manuel), Samuel Ortiz (Sandra), Rachel Lozano (Hector), Susie Terrazas (Robert), and Tony Ortiz. She is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 71 great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, sister Beatrice Rodriguez (Joe), and brother Arturo Gutierrez (Maria), and her Prima Amparo Terrazas.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th from 5-6pm with the prayer vigil being recited by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga will begin at 6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

The funeral mass will be on Saturday, October 31st at 1pm at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating.

Concluding service and interment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Cruz & Javier Salas, Chan & Ramon Jimenez, Danny & Sam Ortiz, Salvador Quintana, Louie & Andres Aguilar, Joseph & Jason Lozano, Joseph & Anthony Sedillos, and Robert Terrazas, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are her son in-laws and granddaughters.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Raymond Richard Perrault

10/27/2020

Raymond Richard Perrault left this world after 77 years on Friday October 23rd, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born to Alfred Oliver Perrault II and Esther Caballero Perrault on August 28, 1943 in Santa Rita, NM. Raymond grew up in Mimbres, New Mexico on the Perrault Cattle Ranch. He attended Cobre High School and went onto serve in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant. He then went onto attend Western New Mexico University to achieve two degrees. He was an Entrepreneur all his life and obtained very successful businesses. He was the station manager at the Me Own work center where he spent numerous years fighting fires in the Gila National Forest. He retired from the Grant County Sheriff’s Department after twenty years of service. He was a wonderful husband of 49 years and blessed father of nine. Raymond was devoted Catholic and lived a life that kept him close to God and the great outdoors. This included packing horses on hunts into the Gila wilderness with his family and participating in Cursillos.

Raymond is survived by his wife Mary Esther, and their nine children, 35 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. His children include Brandon Perrault, Darlene (Gabriel) Gavaldon, Lynette (Reuben) Holguin, Helene (Gabriel) Holguin, Alfred Oliver (Alexandra) Perrault III, Raymond Emmanuel (Kozue) Perrault, Adrian Peter Perrault Sr., Laramie St. Michael (Michelle) Perrault, and Estere (Ruben) Lucero.

Raymond is survived also by his brothers and sisters. Anthony Perrault. Mary Elizabeth Montoya, Esther Alcala, Patricia Dominguez, Joe Perrault, Jeanette Madrid. Helen Luna, Consuelo Rice, Clara Rosales, John Perrault, Virginia Grace, (deceased) and Priscilla Cruz.

Father Martin will officiate services at Santa Clara Catholic Church on Thursday October 29th at 11:30 followed by his burial at Ft. Bayard National Cemetery at 1pm. Pallbearers will be his five sons and his grandson. Brandon Perrault, Alfred O. Perrault, Raymond E. Perrault, Adrian Peter Perrault, Laramie St. Michael Perrault, and Nathaniel Lucero. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pete Martinez, Gabriel Gavaldon, Gabriel Holguin, Reuben Holguin, and Ruben Lucero. Due to COVID restrictions there will not be a reception.

For any condolences, please address to 212 East 12th St. Silver City, NM 88061. Flowers should be sent to Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The family wishes to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Geraldine “Gerry” Mary Kretek

10/27/2020

Geraldine “Gerry” Mary Kretek was born December 3rd, 1929 at the notable Kretek home in Deming. She passed on October 25th, 2020 at the age of 90 and will be laid to rest in the Mountain View Cemetery. She is survived by her twin sister Gertrude (Gert) Bessie Kretek.

Some may call her a pillar of our community, or the matriarch of Deming, maybe best known as one half of the small-town celebrity pair, but all call her a friend. Geraldine Mary Kretek has touched all of our lives in a special way that we will never forget. So, in turn we must keep her legacy alive by sharing our memories with her, telling her story, and never forgetting the impression she has made on all of us.

From teaching our youth to gifting Thanksgiving dinners to the needy, Gerry is known for her generosity. But don't let her kindness ever be mistaken for weakness. She worked through grade-school and college to fulfill her mother's dream of having independent and educated daughters. As children she and her sister sold newspapers, magazines, and fruit by bicycle, as teenagers they worked in Bowman Bakery, as young adults they babysat their professors' children. She persevered through every obstacle and worked harder than everyone around her to create her own future.

Her athleticism set her apart and became her passion. She played tennis in high school winning the district title in doubles, in college she was involved in volleyball, basketball, tennis, badminton, softball, soccer, swimming and diving. She was the President of Chi Omega Pi Delta Chapter, Pledge Class of 1953, 1951 woman's physical professional club, 1952 woman's recreation association and secretary of Coronado playmakers drama, and was editor of woman's sports 1952. In 1952 Gerry earned her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, being the second woman at NMSU to do so, then her Master's in the same field from Colorado State University in 1954. She went on to teach for 40 years, starting in Taos and continued in Gadsden. She was instrumental in the reinstation of girls' sports in NM after they were banned. Her vigorous dedication to racial and gender equality was one of her notable qualities, and one we can all thank her for.

Her accreditation never ceased. She won regular awards in golfing and pecan growing. She and her sister Gert shared the Luna County Outstanding Citizen of the Year 2012 Award and the NMSU Alumni Association Service Award.

She and her sister's dedication to their faith is practically unmatched. This year will be the 92nd annual Klobase fund raiser that was started by the twin's and other Czechoslovakian families in the Deming community. Gerry and Gert prepared the food themselves in the traditional way; a technique so treasured that they were invited to cook at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington
D.C. for live audiences. Gerry was a lifetime Holy Family Church Member, attended Holy Family Parochial School and was taught by the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Notre Dame.

Gerry was active in almost all community events and local committees, including the Deming Old Timers Association, Golden Gossip, the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, the Annual 4th of July Event, the NMSW Rodeo Association, the Annual Cinco De Mayo Event, and the infamous Duck Races. We all knew we would find her and her twin dressed in their turquoise regalia greeting the youth and the elderly, alike. She remembered each of us by name, shared a sincere story about us or our family members, her voice boomed and her eyes gleamed when she spoke, and she left us with a firm and warm handshake.

Gerry's loyalty always laid with Deming, she dedicated her life and love to us. May her kindness never be forgotten.

Memorial service will take place on Thursday morning, October 29, 2020 at Holy Family Parish, 615 S. Copper Street, Deming, NM 88030. Viewing will begin at 9 o’clock with a rosary to follow at 10 led by Noel Nunez. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 o’clock with Fr. Prakasham Babu officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Pallbearers are as follows; James Morgan, Carlos Mendez, Eddie Remondini, Conrad Jacquez, Alan Carreon and Ken Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are as follows; Julie Mendez, Kathryn Hodson, Pablo Armendariz, Oli Ortiz, Jan Koenig, Jeri Vines, Patricia Prince, Barbara Jimerson, Patrick and Nancy Kelly.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Nathaniel David Kelly

10/24/2020

Nathaniel David Kelly, 26, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

Nathaniel was born in Deming on September 14, 1994 to Anthony Morales and Michelle Darlene Kelly. He is survived by his father of Deming, NM; his mother, Michelle D. Tarango and her husband Daniel of Phoenix, AZ; his companion, Graciela Barba of Deming, NM; one daughter Natalie Dachelle Kelly of Deming, NM; two brothers, Michael Anthony Kelly and his wife Ana Lynette of Deming and Matthew Ray Casillas and his wife Samantha Garcia of Deming, NM; four sisters, Tami Morales and her husband Cordova of Deming, NM; Jessica Peña and her husband Ricky of Deming, NM; Stephanie Morales and her husband Jose Lujan of Deming, NM and Estrella Tarango and her husband Mauricio Vargas of Phoenix, AZ; his niece, Neveah Garcia; his nephew, Elian Vargas; his aunty, Paula Michelle Martinez; maternal grandparents, Kathy and David Martinez; maternal grandfather, Steve Kelly; Paternal grandparents, Maria and Herminio Muñoz Tarango; paternal grandparents, Kathy and Santos Morales and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 1-3pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapel.

Funeral service will then begin at 3pm with Father, Prakasham Babu officiating.

Cremation will then take place at Terrazas crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel.

Yolanda C. Flores

10/20/2020

Yolanda C. Flores, 66, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her residence.

Yolanda was born on January 27, 1954 in Las Cruces, NM to Oralia Peña. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Johnny T. Flores; one son, Estefano Diamante of Las Cruces, NM; two daughters, Eilen Moreno of Las Cruces, NM and Leah Flores and her husband Estevan of Las Cruces, NM; four sisters, Jeanie Johnson, Lily Marrujo, Gracie Peña and Peggy Astorga; six grandchildren, John Moreno, Evaleigh Galaz, Destiny Flores, Frankie Moreno, Savannah Flores and Bryan Summers; three great grandchildren, Chloe Moreno, Nataleah Gonzalez and Lucas Murillo; her special sister, Lydia Marrujo; special godchildren, Antoinette Jacquez and Raul Tellez and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother and two nieces, Sandra Johnson and Bobbie Joe Johnson.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 11-12pm. Holy rosary will then begin at 12pm with Sandra Guerrero officiating.

Funeral mass will then begin at 1pm at St Genevieve's Catholic Church with Father, Theophine Okafor officiating.

Cremation will then take place at Terrazas Crematory. Serving as pallbearers are Raul Tellez, Isaiah Tellez, Adam Marrujo, Andres Marrujo, Roger Gonzalez and Frankie Moreno.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel & Crematory.

Murray H. Keeler

10/20/2020

Murray H. Keeler, of Animas, NM slipped his mortal bonds into Jesus’ arms on October 18th. Born to E. Hugh Keeler and Beth (Hall) Keeler, on August 8, 1947, Murray was a cow whisperer with ranches in both Animas and Hachita, NM.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; six daughters, Shelly May (Scott), April Samples (Justin), Anna Werner (Justin), Brandie Reagan (Erik), Amanda Adame (Gilbert), and Cindy Keeler; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren with another on the way.

Murray was born and raised in El Paso, TX where his father owned Keeler Electric Co. At an early age he went to work helping his father string electrical lines. His family moved to Deming, NM in the early 1960’s where they farmed near the Tres Hermanas Mountains.

Murray was a dedicated friend, father, and husband. One of his greatest joys was working to improve both his cattle herd and his ranches.

Graveside services will be held at the Hachita Cemetery on October 24th at 11:00 a.m. Pastor LeRoy Lacy will preside. A Celebration of Life and potluck will follow at the Hachita Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to the Mayo Clinic at philanthropy.mayoclinic.org.

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

Bertha Chafino Segura

10/19/2020

Bertha Chafino Segura, 70, a resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Bertha was born on April 24, 1950 in Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose Chafino and Regina Vega. She married Arnold Segura on August 9th, 1969 in El Pueblo de Casas Grandes Chihuahua – one of the biggest weddings celebrated there. After being married they resided in Los Angeles for twenty years and had four children; Claudia V. Segura of Deming, NM; Alejandro M. Segura of Los Angeles, CA; Jaime A. Segura of Deming, NM; Gabriel F. Segura and his wife Crystal of Anaheim, CA and Lorena Chafino of Los Angeles, CA. They now have twelve grandchildren and have helped raise five of them. New Mexico became the new residence after 31 years in California. Bertha loved New Mexico since it is close to her birth town Casas Grandes and have a home there.

She will be truly missed by all of her family and friends. Visitation will be on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 12-12:30pm.

The holy rosary will then begin at 12:30pm with Carmen Terrazas officiating. Funeral service will then begin at 1pm with Father, Martin Okonkwo officiating.

All at Terrazas Funeral Chapel.

Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Alex Segura, Jaime Segura, Gabriel Segura, Omar Chafino, Julian Zepeda, Angel Chafino. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapel.

Lucy G. Ogas

10/15/2020

Lucy G. Ogas, 95, a resident of Sunset Vista Assisted Living, entered eternal rest Monday, October 12, 2020 at Gila Regional Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1925 in Tyrone, NM. Her parents were Elisa Acuna Carmignani and stepfather Albert Carmignani Sr. Lucy married Frank B. Ogas on February 7, 1945. Lucy worked very hard her entire life. She cared for her family deeply. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to talk.

She is survived by one daughter, Eva Dinsmore and companion Tom Nolan of Seal Beach, CA; three sons, Billy Ogas and wife Karen of Silver City; Frank Ogas Jr. and wife Mona of Morenci, AZ; Stephen Ogas and wife Teresa of Las Cruces, NM; ten grandchildren, John, William, Krisann, Stephen Mark, Christopher, Alyssia, Frank III, Daniel, David, and Mary Natalie; ten great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; three brothers, George, Albert, and Charles Carmignani of Albuquerque; three sisters, Dolores Vasquez of El Paso, TX; Camille Burgess and Mona Plummer of Albuquerque, NM. She is also survived by her wonderful caregivers of Sunset Vista. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents; one sister, Betty Holguin; son in-law, Chuck Dinsmore.

Prayer Vigil and Memorial service will be celebrated on Monday, October 19th at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Deacon Richard Rodriguez officiating.

Concluding service and inurnment will follow with both Lucy and Frank to be laid to rest at Memory Lane cemetery.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory.

Robert “Bobby” O. Carrasco

10/15/2020

Robert “Bobby” O. Carrasco, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, October 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1936 in Santa Rita, NM to Manuel Carrasco and Elisa Ontiveros Carrasco. Mr. Carrasco proudly served his country with the U. S. Air Force.

He is survived by five sons, Robert A. Carrasco Jr., Gilbert A. Carrasco and wife Debra, Felix Dean Carrasco, Dennis Ray Carrasco, and Eric James Carrasco and wife Emily; one daughter, Monica Marie Carrasco-Reyes and husband Ray; fifteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; three brothers, David Carrasco and wife Trinidad; Manuel Carrasco Jr., Frankie Carrasco and wife Alicia; six sisters, Veva Flores, Alice Gonzales and husband Jiggs, Susana Wholey, Maria Elena Chavez, Margaret “Peggy” Carrasco, and Rachel Geddes and husband Kyle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sara Polanco Carrasco; two sons, Roger Carrasco and Kenneth Carrasco; one sister, Estella Kachele.

Visitation will be Monday, October 19th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Father Martin Okonkwo to begin at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20th at 9:30am at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating.

Concluding service and interment will take place at Fort Bayard National cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Felix Dean Carrasco, Dennis Ray Carrasco, Eric James Carrasco, Jaxon Carrasco, Santiago Andrez Arredondo, and Nathan Elijah Carrasco.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.