Obituary notices.

Maria Olivia Morales, 52, a resident of Deming, NM

MoralesOMaria Olivia Morales, 52, lifelong resident of Deming passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.


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Manuel V. Rodriguez, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM

RodriguezManuelManuel V. Rodriguez, 80, a resident of Silver City, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center.  He was born November 22, 1943, in Santa Rita, to Erlinda Vasquez Rodriguez and Manuel Flores Rodriguez. 

 He was a retired schoolteacher and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He was a parishioner of the Santa Clara Catholic Church.  He especially loved spending time with his family and friends who called him Tonee. He enjoyed listening to Spanish music, cruising his 1956 Chevy truck, fishing and watching NAS Car Racing.  He lived a full life as a wonderful father, grandfather and friend.  He will be remembered for his bravery, confidence, and generosity.

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Jesse Ray Chavez Becerra, 27, a resident of Santa Clara, NM

BecerraJJesse Ray Chavez Becerra, 27, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest at Sacramento, California on Saturday, November 18, 2023.  He was born on May 7, 1996 to his parents, Steve and Amy Chavez Becerra in Silver City, New Mexico. 

Jesse loved working and always had a smile on his face.  Everyone Jesse met felt how special he was. He had a smile that could light the room.  Jesse could put a smile on anyone’s face whether he just met you or you knew him already.  He was liked by a lot of people.  He is going to be missed tremendously by all those he loved and all those who loved him.  Heaven truly gained a beautiful soul. 

He is survived by his mother, Amy (Chavez) Becerra of Santa Clara, NM; his brother, Jeremy Becerra of Bayard, NM; his sisters, Bertha Rose Becerra (fiancé, Chris Placencio), Ami Rose Becerra of Albuquerque, NM; his six nieces and nephews, Andres, Jerek, Jiraiya, Dominic, Lilianna and Adreana.  He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Becerra; his sister, Angel Becerra (2020). 

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Billy Araiza Flores Sr., 65, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

FloresB Billy Araiza Flores Sr., 65, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. He was born September 10, 1958 in Silver City, NM to Jose “Pepe” Flores and Amelia Araiza.

Mr. Flores worked various jobs in his life. He was an Electrical salesman, Construction worker, Professional mover, maintenance worker at Drifter Motel. He enjoyed fishing, singing and dancing. Billy was a jokester and always had a story to tell.

He is survived by his two sons, Bill Flores Jr. and wife Patricia of Hobbs, NM; Eric Flores of Silver City; his five daughters, Monica Hubert and husband Jay of Rio Rancho NM; Andrea Flores of Las Cruces, Candace Trujillo of Silver City: Veronica Flores of Albuquerque, NM; Erika Flores of Las Cruces; his ex- girlfriend Yvette Valenzuela whom he loved very much; twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild. He loved his family very much. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe Flores, Amelia Walz, Stepfather Jack Walz, brother Fernando Flores, niece Bernadette Flores and best friend Rick Evaro (cholo).

A funeral service will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Thursday, December 21st at 10am. Concluding service and interment will follow at Memory Lane cemetery. Pallbearers are Christopher Carrasco, Pete Casillas, Ivan Flores, Juan Woods Jr., Orlando Ortega, Mark Morales, and Norman Castrillo.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

Steve Gustavo Holguin, 68, a resident of resident of Deming, NM - pending

Steve Gustavo Holguin, 68, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 14, 2023 in Las Cruces. Services are pending.

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Manuel Ortiz Torres, 69, a resident of Bayard, NM

TorresMManuel Ortiz Torres, was born in Santa Rita, NM on August 2, 1954, and entered into eternal rest on December 8, 2023, at his home in Bayard, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Victor and Josefina Torres, his eldest brother Victor Torrez, one niece Patricia “Patty” Trujillo, and two nephews Brandon Cuevas, and Silverio Torres, Jr. 

He is survived by two sons, Manuel (Aimee Hern-Torres) and Narciso (Lila) Torres; three sisters, Olga Neff, Linda Strass and Virginia Cuevas; and one brother, Silverio Torres. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Keana, Renee and Narciso Jr., three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Manuel was a kind, respectful, quiet, and peaceful person who loved his family and would help anyone in need. He would often stop by family’s or friend’s homes or workplace just to say “hello,” and enjoyed gifting small gifts at the same time.  He also enjoyed solving puzzles and enjoyed working with wood and carpentry.

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Leonard Schaffer a resident of Mimbres, NM - pending

Leonard Schaffer of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Jack Owens, 75, a resident of Mimbres, NM - pending

Jack Owens, 75, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Friday, December 15, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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