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Patricia Mae Hudecek-Parra

11/30/2017

Patricia Mae Hudecek-Parra, 46, a lifelong resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence. Patricia was born on June 19, 1971 in Deming, NM to Bernard Hudecek and Juanita Lucero.

Patricia Hudecek Parra was a beautiful soul, an amazing mother and the best grandmother, she was very loving to everyone she knew she always went out of her way to make sure her kids and grandkids knew how much she loved them. She touched so many lives in different ways, everyone Patricia knew loved her because she was so funny and such a great person to be around, she will be truly missed by everyone she has ever known. She is survived by two sons, Abraham Hudecek of Longmont, CO and Zack Parra of Deming, NM; two daughters, Felicia Trujillo and her husband Scott of Longmont, CO and Stephanie and her husband Matt L’Esperance Hudecek of Salem, OR; two brothers, Joe and Frank and his wife Della Hudecek; two sisters, Susie Hudecek and Carol Estrada; three grandchildren, Adrian, Andres and Scotty Trujillo Jr.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband Pedro “Pete” Parra. Memorial rosary will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 6pm with Deacon, Dan Pena officiating. Memorial mass will be on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels & Crematory

Olga A. Snyder

11/28/2017

Olga A. Snyder, 75, Deming resident passed away Friday November 24, 2017 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Visitation will begin Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2017 at 6 o'clock at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where a prayer vigil will begin at 7 o’clock. Olga’s life will be celebrated at a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 o’clock Thursday morning at Holy Family Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Father Ron Machado, officiating.

Olga was born April 2, 1942 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Maria del Socorro Sanchez and Alfonso Aguirre. She was a resident of Deming since 1990 coming from Hatch, NM. Olga was a very loving and caring mother and spouse, she was devoted to her Catholic faith.

She is survived by her husband Carlos Snyder; one daughter, Maria Snyder-Verdugo (Ricardo); three sons, Jose Snyder, Jesus (Margarita) Snyder, Alex (Maria) Snyder all of Deming; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; one brother Saul (Irma) Aguirre of Fort Stockton, Texas; three sisters, Delma Moreno of Deming, Lucero (Rafael) Esparza of El Paso, Texas and Socorro (Jose) Esparza of Juarez, Mexico.

Olga is preceded in death by her parents Alfonso and Maria del Socorro Aguirre and her son Hugo Snyder.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Jean Alvarez Yandell

11/27/2017

Jean Alvarez Yandell went to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on November 23, 2017. She was 72 years in age.

A viewing will be held at Baca’s Funeral Chapel in Deming, NM on November 28, 2017 from 3-7 p.m., with further notice being given to lay Jean to rest in Lordsburg, NM. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Jean, also known as “Maria Eugenia” or “Tachuela,” was born to Ramon Sr. and Clara Potter Alvarez on March 24, 1945 in Lordsburg, NM and a longtime resident of Deming, NM. She was one of fourteen siblings. Jean was very fond of her family and friends. She had a heart of gold. Seeing her family content was what Jean thrived for. Jean was a homemaker for many years and an avid cook. She was best known for her specialities in baking and Mexican foods. A very strong-minded lady and her many humorous moments, are what leave very special memories of Jean behind. Seeing people sadly was never an option for Jean. The biggest and most cherish able hobbies for Jean were the many family gatherings and “Ching, Chings” at the casinos. The dream of her life was to win the lottery and pay everyone's debts and take her brothers and sisters to Las Vegas.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Ramon Sr. and Clara, brothers, Felipe, Amado, Ramon Jr., and Jose; sisters, Evelyn, Herlinda, and Veronica. She is survived by her beloved husband of 49 years, Don, her loving daughter Tisha Mangold and husband Francis, three granddaughters, Antoinette Alyce Willey, Meghann Mangold, Heather Mangold, a grandson Thomas Mangold and her long-life bud, Casper (family pet). She is also survived by brothers, Salvador (Sylvia), Gilbert (Ana) and sisters Josephine, Frances (Salvador), Rachel (Magdaleno) and Laura (the late Angel Lopez, Sr. “Aunkie”).

‘Beloved wife, mother, granny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, nina: “Rest in peace, spread your wings, fly away, you are set free now.”’ YOU ARE GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! LOVE YOU LOTS!

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Teresa Valenzuela

11/20/2017

Teresa (Terry) Flores Valenzuela age 55
It is with heavy hearts and sadness to say that on Sunday, November 19, 2017 surrounded by family. Terry completed her journey home with Jesus. Terry was born on February 26, 1962 to Rafael Jr. and Ramona Flores in Deming, New Mexico.

Terry is survived by her parents, Rafael Jr. and Ramona Flores from Deming; her four children, Gabriel Flores and companion (Kathy), Emilio III, Violet and Valerie Valenzuela all from Las Cruces; grandchildren, Gabriel Jr., Nathaniel, Valerie, Angel, Ray, Julia, Isaac, Deandra, Richard and Phillip; one great granddaughter, Aryanna Flores; three siblings, Lydia Pena and her husband Chris; Joe Flores Sr. and his wife Louella; Hopie Flores (Jonathan) and one brother-in-law, Eddie Garcia Sr.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Terry was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ruperto and Tomasa Mendoza; paternal grandparents, Rafael and Emma Flores; one brother, Ernesto Flores Sr. (2008); one sister, Priscilla F. Garcia (2009); one nephew, Eddie F. Garcia Jr. (2016); a brother-in-law, Pete S. Baca (2011) and her companion, Joe S. Garcia III.
Terry was a warrior. She fought the battle until the very end. She enjoyed spending time with the family, camping, fishing, music and going to bingo. Terry was loved by all and known by many. She will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 9-10 am with the holy rosary beginning at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Funeral mass will then take place at 11am at St. Ann Catholic Church with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating. Concluding services with an interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Gabriel Flores Sr., Cristobal Pena III, Joshua Pena, Joe M. Flores Sr., Ernesto M. Flores Jr. and Leo Martinez. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren, great granddaughter and her extended family.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.

Caleb Joshua Boudreaux

11/16/2017

Caleb Joshua Boudreaux, 15, Deming resident passed away Saturday November 11, 2017. Services are pending with Baca’s Funeral Chapel.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Olin P. Herrera

11/16/2017

Olin P. Herrera, 75, longtime Deming resident passed away Sunday November 12, 2017 at her daughter’s home surrounded by family.

Services for Olin will be Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Holy Family Parish, 615 S. Copper, Deming, NM. Divine Mercy Chaplet will be at 9:30 am led by Cindy Crosby. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am Concelebrated by Fr. Ron Machado and Fr. Manuel Ibarra. Concluding services and inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Olin P. Herrera was born on November 8, 1942 in Santa Rita, NM, to Manuel and Maria Pilar (Oliva) Rodriguez. She lived in Santa Rita until she moved to Deming, NM in 1959. Olin was a homemaker; always serving others as that was her passion in life. She was a faithful servant of God who served for Holy Family and St. Ann's Catholic Churches. She sang in the choir, and gave her time and energy to the bereavement committee at St. Ann's. She was an active member of Holy Family parish where she was a communicant, a member of the Altar Society, a member of the Divine Mercy prayer group, a volunteer as needed for other parish ministries, Alter Society Woman of the Year for two years, a member of the Holy Family Crafters, and served for many years on the Bereavement Committee, and served as chairwoman from 2008 until 2015.

She is survived by daughters, Evangelina (Vangie) Tarango and Irma P. Herrera of Deming, NM. Her Goddaughter, Laura Galindo of Santa Fe, NM. Sister, Ruth (Susano) Rodriguez of Hurley, NM. Brother, Ruben Rodriguez of North Hurley, NM. Grandchildren, Carmen Ytuarte, David Valenzuela, Maricela Clark, Paul Valenzuela, and Andy Galindo. Great grandchildren, Thalia and Aubrey Ytuarte, Kaleb, Sophia, and Logan Clark, and Jayden Valenzuela. Special sisters, Magdalena (Jesus) Becerra of Mammoth, AZ, and Matilda Smith of Queen Valley, AZ. She is also survived by sons in law, Jose Tarango, David Harrison, Joe Galindo, and Freddie Valenzuela.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Ray A. Herrera, her sons, Carlos and Arnold, her grandparents who raised her, Luis and Rita Gomez, father and mother, Manuel and Maria Pilar (Oliva) Rodriguez, brother, Daniel "Twist" Pedroza, and granddaughter, Kelly Ann Galindo.

Serving as honorary pall bearers will be the four sons in law, and grandsons in law, Paul Ytuarte and Jason Clark.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Reynalda L. Caballero

11/11/2017

Reynalda L. Caballero, 82, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Friday, November 10, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side.

Reynalda was born on March 23, 1935 to Antonio Lucero and Clara Vargas in Las Cruces, Mexico. She was a homemaker her whole life. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. She took care of her children and grandchildren. Reynalda made her families lives better and she loved spending time out in the community. She enjoyed shopping for clothing and eating out with family. She was there supporting family members as best as she could all the time. Family trips to please her included taking her out and spending time with her. Nothing compares to "mami's" cooking and she always made ends met for various family members. Mami was always a hard working woman. She was and is someone for most to look up to. She is part of our families' glue to keeping extended family together. The place to see family members was when we gathered at "Mami's and Papi's" home. She was and will continue to be a blessing to the family! She is survived by her loving husband, Angel Caballero of Deming, NM; two sons, Carlos Caballero of Los Lunas, NM and Lucio Caballero and his wife Jane of Deming, NM; Five daughters, Luz Elena Garcia and her husband Eddie of Deming, NM; Terry Edmondson of Deming, NM; Licha Enriquez and husband Ruben of Deming, NM; Ofelia Corral and her husband Jesus of Deming, NM and Adela Sanchez and her husband Steve of Deming, NM; two brothers, Reymundo Lucero of Denver, CO and Antonio Lucero of Albuquerque, NM; one sister, Maria Cruz Lopez of Casa Grande, Mexico; fourteen grandchildren, forty four great grandchildren and fourteen great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; one son, Angel Caballero; one brother, Francisco Lucero and one sister, Lucia Estrada.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5-6pm with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with Nena Barraza officiating at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. An overnight home vigil will then take place at 904 N. Silver St. Funeral mass will be on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 11am with Father, Manuel Ibarra officiating at St. Ann Catholic Church.

Concluding service with an interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers Ramon Caballero, Lucio Caballero, Eric Caballero, Jeremy Carrasco, Misael Maciel, Jesus Corral and Jose Alday. Honorary pallbearers are Angel Caballero y Lucio Caballero Sr. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels

Barbara Ann Slider

11/10/2017

Barbara Ann Slider, 79, a resident of Deming, NM went into eternal rest on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her residence. Barbara was born on January 13, 1938 in Fort Ticonderoga, New York to Leroy Mather and Agnus Nichols. For everyone who knew grandma knew how much she loved her family, her pets and humming birds. She had so many stories and love to share. Her stories ranged from her meeting my grandpa to her getting in trouble with her brothers and sisters. When we were kids and we would go over she was strict. No feet on couch, no cup without coaster, and no misbehaving. As we grew older she changed like the world did around her. She went from strict grandma to cussing at me for winning a game of cribbage. She turned sitting on couch with no feet into laughs of joy while kicking back.

Well grandma you have now joined your parents, your brother and your sister we are going to miss you. Like Ryan stated "heaven got another angel today, even if She has to kick the down the gate to get in." She gave my brothers and myself a pin that stated "Never drive faster than your guardian angel can drive" Your our guardian angel now, so I won't drive faster than you can fly. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Arthur Lee Slider; one daughter, Leeann M. Willey and husband Jerry of Deming, NM; two brothers, Charles Mather of Deming, NM, and Leroy Mather Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; one sister, Nancy Mather Smith of Lubbock, TX; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Ashton, William, Ryan, Amanda, Tanner, and Amber; seven great grandchildren, Victoria, Colben, Payton, Bailey, Elexis, Roselynn and Cody and one great-great grandchild, Brentley. She is preceded in death by both of her parents; one brother, Allen Mather; and one sister, Mary Lou Moorehouse.

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

Josefina C. Garnand

11/7/2017

Josefina C. Garnand, 75, longtime Deming resident passed away Tuesday November 7, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be Thursday November 9, 2017 at 9 o'clock in the morning at Saint Ann's Catholic Church with a rosary to follow at 10 o'clock led by her sister, Eva Campos. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 o'clock in the morning at Saint Ann's Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Father Manuel Ibarra will officiate.

Josefina was born December 11, 1942 to Lucrecia Cordero and Rosendo Campos in Jalisco, Mexico. She moved to Deming in 1985 coming from Alamogordo, NM. Josefina was a devoted religious communicant of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was devoted to her family and was always finding ways to make sure the family was united. She had a natural talent for growing plants and had the most elegant garden of roses at her home. She always loved to cook for the entire family.

She is survived by husband, David N. Garnand of their home; sons, Rosendo Garnand and wife Norma of Alamogordo, Arturo Garnand and wife Dahlia of Alamogordo, Victor Garnand and wife Sandra of Roswell, Glen Garnand and wife Christina of Roswell, David Garnand and wife Norma of Las Cruces; daughters, Marlen Najera and husband German Zamarron of Deming, Josie Ballinas of Deming, Michelle Garnand and husband Juan Gerardo of Albuquerque; sisters, Eva Campos, Antonia Campos, and Victorina Campos all of Mexico; 24 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rosendo, Arturo, Victor, Glen, Alex, Christian, Adrian Garnand and Omar Najera.

Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

Michael Edward McCarthy

11/7/2017

Michael Edward McCarthy, 75, a resident of Deming, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-546-0070.