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Frederick Gordon Gifford

3/6/2018

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​FREDERICK GORDON GIFFORD, 77, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Sunday evening, March 4, 2018.
 
Visitation will be Thursday morning, March 8, 2018 at 9 o’clock at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where funeral services will begin at 10 o’clock with Bishop George Wertz presiding.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mtn. View Cemetery.
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Fred was born October 29, 1940 in Gloversville, New York to Frederick Gordon and Ruth (Johnson) Gifford.  He served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer and later came to Deming in 1967 from Thoreau, New Mexico.  He was a New Mexico State Police Officer and Sergeant for an accumulative total of 17 years and also served as Luna County Sheriff for 2 terms.  Fred then served as Magistrate Court Judge for 16 years from which he retired.  In his spare time Fred was a gunsmith, knife maker, and enjoyed woodworking in his shop.  Over the course of his life-time, he served the community in a variety of callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He is remembered as a man of integrity and lived his life in that manner.  One phrase he always liked was “Speech is great, but silence is greater.”
 
He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Norman) Gifford of Deming; sons, Frederick Gordon Gifford (Tonya) of Cody, WY, Harold Norman Gifford of Deming, Samuel Joseph Gifford (Heidi) of Las Cruces; daughters, Deborah Marie Walk (Richard) of Sierra Vista, AZ, Teresa Anne Ortiz of Deming, Sarah Elizabeth Noesen (Mark) of Auburn, WA, Sandra Lee Vasquez (Dominic) of Rio Rancho, NM, brother David Olof Gifford (Barbara) of Town Country, MO; sisters, Gale Diana Fortson (Andrew) of Birmingham, AL, Karen Ethel McCumber (Douglas) of , Herriman UT; 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren as listed below.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, and one granddaughter, Lucy.
 
Pallbearers will be grandsons Michael Lance Walk, Robert Gary Walk, Frederick “Gordon” Gifford, Brandon Wayne Gifford, Austin Lane Gifford, Garret Bradley Gifford.  Honorary Pallbearers: Nathan Quinn Gifford, Dominic Lorenzo Vasquez, Hyrum Joseph Gifford, Ian Russell Ortiz, Joshua Merrick Vasquez, Gideon Gervaise Gifford, Jarom Enoch Gifford
 
Grandchildren: Michael Lance Walk (Shannon), Robert Gary Walk, Victor August Walk (Brittny), Charlotte Marie Walk, Ian Russell Ortiz, Olea Shinehah Ortiz, Frederick Gordon Gifford (Malissa), Brandon Wayne Gifford, Austin Lane Gifford, Tiana Mier’elle Ballard (Nathan), Nathan Quinn Gifford, Garret Bradley Gifford (Viana), Ethan Zane Gifford, Ava Rae Noesen, Myles Gifford Noesen, Savanah Lee Vasquez, Morgan Sierra Vasquez, Dominic Lorenzo Vasquez, Joshua Merrick Vasquez, Hyrum Joseph Gifford, Gideon Gervaise Gifford, Jarom Enoch Gifford, Lexia Ruth Gifford, Matilda Mae Gifford, Dallin Luke Gifford
 
Great grandchildren: Mason Walk, Maci Gifford, Evelyn Gifford, Maylee Gifford, Brody Holguin, Logan Holguin, Charlie Quinn Gifford.
 
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.  

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Julie Hatcher
3/6/2018 05:59:46 pm

My condolences and prayers to all the Gifford family!
Mr. Gifford was a very honorable and fair man! Teresa I’m so sorry for your loss!

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Paul
3/7/2018 02:03:33 pm

God's Speed Fred.
A good many folks are better people for having known you.
Deming will not see someone of your profound character again for a long time to come.
I have no doubts that God will hold the Gifford family and friends up in His grace.

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Manny Armendariz
3/7/2018 02:30:50 pm

So very sorry to hear of Mr. Gifford's passing. My father, Manny Sr., was a long time friend of Mr. Gifford's, and a great admirer, as were all of us. Please accept our condolences, and know that he made an impact on all our lives, throughout his time here with us. Blessings from our family to yours.

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Jay Medley
3/7/2018 03:54:00 pm

such a great loss to those who knew him. So honored to have been one of the many who looked up to him. Our family sends prayers and support at this time to yours.

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Tierra Byrne
3/7/2018 06:04:57 pm

Fred was my inspiration! I am now running for judge where I live. He was always such a positive in a world of negativity. I wanted to tell him in person of my accomplishments. Instead I shared with Wanda. My heart hurts as this is a massive loss in my book. Im certain the angeks guided him swiftly to God. We will meet again another day good sir. Fred thank you for the love, guidance, a swift kick in the butt when needed! I love this family ea h and every one of them!

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