Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Sara Louise Maes, 60, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending
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- Published: 30 November 2023 30 November 2023
Sara Louise Maes, 60, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, went into the arms of our Lord, alongside her mother, Mary Lou, on Wednesday, November, 29, 2023, tragically at their residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Elisa C. Flores, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Elisa C. Flores, 90, of Silver City passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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David Goetz, 76, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
David Goetz, 76, an Army Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM, went to be in the arms of our Lord, on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
On July 19, 1947, David Lee Greene was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Almeda Helderman and Russell McKinley Greene. In 1953, Almeda and Russell were divorced. David moved to El Segundo, California with Almeda where in 1964, he adopted the last name of his stepfather, George Goetz.
David attended El Segundo High School where he lettered in varsity football, baseball, and track and field. David set several school records including the relay, mile, and two mile. In 1966, David enlisted in the United States Army and served for four years. David obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was a decorated combat veteran receiving a Purple Heart, Silver Star, and two Bronze Stars. After his service, David attended El Camino College and obtained his Associates of Arts Degree in 1971.
Estevan "Steve" Ortega, 66, a resident of Santa Clara, NM
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- Published: 29 November 2023 29 November 2023
Estevan “Steve” Ortega, 66, entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born January 14, 1957 in Silver City, NM to Gregorio and Eluvina S. Ortega.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 yrs, Sylvia Ortega of the family home; two sons, Kevin Ortega and companion Sonia Carbajal off Silver City; Eric Ortega and fiancé Norma Serrano of Silver City; three daughters, Leslie Romo and companion Jason Mathis of Bayard; Mishay Ortega of Albuquerque; Jocelyn Ortega and companion Sid Hasley; two sisters, Sista O. Clark and husband Richard of Albuquerque; Velma Apodaca and husband Mike of Las Palomas, NM; fourteen grandchildren, one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Speedy, Edwardo, and Billy Ortega; one sister, Rita Rodriguez.
Florentino Pacheco Jr., a resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Florentino Pacheco Jr., of Deming, known to his friends as Lilo, passed away November 24, 2023, in Las Cruces. He was 99 and would have been 100 in six months. In his later years, he kept saying that he would live to be 100, and he nearly made it.
He was born on May 19, 1924, in Deming to a family which included 11 siblings. With his death, only his brother, Sammy, in Arizona, remains of those brothers and sisters.
Florentino made his living walking the mountains of Luna County and the surrounding area, locating rock and mineral deposits, staking claim to the deposits, and either working those claims or selling the rights to them to other people or companies. He was an expert when it came to rocks and minerals in the area. He loved even in his older years to go for walks out in the mountains.
He had a sense of humor as well. Once, on a rock-hunting excursion, a family member found some red rocks and wondered what they might be. “Leaverite,” was Lilo’s answer. “Leave ‘er right there,” he said with a chuckle.
He loved his home and his family that he moved twice. The first time was right across the street from his parents. The second move was just half a block away from his parents where he built the family home.
Juan Espinoza Zaragoza, 80, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM
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- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Juan Espinoza Zaragoza, 80, of Arenas Valley passed away in Silver City on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at Twelve o'clock noon on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Baca's Funeral Chapels. The Funeral Liturgy will be at One o'clock in the afternoon at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Cemetery. Officiating will be Father Oliver Obele.
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Donald Reese, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM - partial pending
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- Published: 28 November 2023 28 November 2023
Donald Reese, 86, an Army Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center in Santa Clara, NM. He was born May 22, 1937 to his parents, Jordan and Ruth (Yater) Reese in Big Spring, TX. In life, he joined the Army and was self-employed as a Farmer.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary L. Marshall (James); his eight Grand-children and his niece Debbie Reynoso (John). He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lydia (Miranda) Reese; his brother, Joe Bob Reese; his sister, Shirley Reese.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 29th at 11:00am at Trinity Memorial Park (6900 S. Hwy 87 or PO Box 2591, Big Spring, TX 79720) with Pastor Brad Daniels officiating. He will be laid to rest near his beloved, Lydia.
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Josephine “Guera” Castillo Zapata, 87, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM
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- Published: 27 November 2023 27 November 2023
Josephine “Guera” Castillo Zapata, 87, of San Lorenzo went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 26, 2023.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at twelve o’clock noon at the San Lorenzo Mission followed by the Funeral Mass. Concluding services and burial will be at the San Lorenzo Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband, Manuel. Officiating will be Father Martin Okonkwo. Serving as pallbearers are Juan Zapata, Andrew Mares, Steve Padilla, Pete Castillo, Bobby Zapata and David Zapata. Honorary pallbearers are all her nieces and nephews.
“Guera”, as she was affectionately known, was born to Pedro and Leonor Castillo. She grew up in the Mimbres Valley. Guera married Manuel Zapata in September 1953 and together they made their life in San Lorenzo. They raised four children and worked in almost every area ranch. Guera was a homemaker and she loved gardening, roasting chili, quilting and cowboying with her husband Manuel. There was nothing Guera did not do that Manuel put her up to.