Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Elizabeth Marie Bederman, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 21 November 2023 21 November 2023

BedermanEElizabeth Marie Bederman, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at her residence.  She was born May 12, 1931 to her parents, John S. and Amelia (Darris) Caldwell in Birmingham, Alabama. 

“Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: But a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her own works praise her in the gates.” Proverbs 31:30-31 KJV

She is survived by her sons, Charles Brown, Barry Wade, Brett Cassel and Wesley West; her daughters, Darla Bertie, Darris Schlotter, Robin Babbitt, Cristian D. Smith; her brother, Wesley Caldwell; her sisters, Carol Larson, Sylvia Czarnecki, Marilyn Heath; and her many grand-children and great grand-children.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Thomas W. Bederman; her sons, Leslie West and Jerold West; her brother Alden Caldwell. 

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William Clair Scott, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 20 November 2023 20 November 2023

William Clair Scott was transferred to Heaven on Sunday, October 29, 2023; he was 73 years old.  Bill was born on July 8, 1950.  He was an Army Veteran and spent much of his life serving this nation from Vietnam through Desert Storm, after 22 years of service retiring as an Infantry Master Sergeant. 

He is survived by his wife, Janis; two children, Sheryl Simpson of AL, and Robert Scott of Silver City, NM; four grandchildren, Christian, Courtney, William, and Samuel; nine great grandchildren, as well as his sister, Carolyn Longberry and her family of Colorado Springs, CO.

He will be laid to rest with a small ceremony at Fort Bayard National Cemetery on November 27th, 2023 at 1:00pm, with Full Military Honors.

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

Ryanlee Grijalva Padilla, 34, a resident of Pettus, Tx

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 20 November 2023 20 November 2023

PadillaRyanleeRyanlee Grijalva Padilla, 34, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, in Pettus, Texas.

Ryan was born in Silver City, New Mexico to Harvey L. and Martha Grijalva Padilla. Words cannot convey the level of interests Ryan had, and the depth of what Ryan designed or modified in projects. When Ryan moved to Texas in 2014, he began working in drafting and design creating logos for businesses in Houston and designing mall kiosks in many cities throughout the country. He loved working with AutoCAD and other software programs that developed 3D designs for small structures. Ryan loved to study minerals and materials. He had an impressive tool collection which he applied to his talent of working on vehicles, diesel equipment and motorcycles, also fabricated and modified machinery. He had a passion for learning about physics, the sciences, and geography. He also enjoyed reading about biographies of notable historical figures, events in history, the history of music and musicians, movies, sports, and comic books just to mention a few of Ryan’s many interests. Ryan really enjoyed being around his closest family and friends, admired his grandparents very much and loved his brothers and cousins. Ryan was a very spontaneous and unpredictable individual. With Ryan, there was always laughter around the corner and could light up a room with his humor. Ryan will be remembered for his creative way of making people laugh, his wit, charm, work ethic, and for the unique and original qualities that made up Ryan’s character.

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Mary Gloria Montoya, 87, a resident of Mimbres, NM

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Published: 20 November 2023 20 November 2023

MontoyaMaryMary Gloria Montoya, 87, of Mimbres, NM, passed away after a long illness on November 16, 2023.

Gloria (as she was known) was born in Lordsburg, NM, to Francisca Villanueva and Rafael Pastor Silva on September 15, 1936.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Patrick Paul Montoya.

Gloria is survived by husband Pablo Montoya; children, Donald Montoya, Paula Reeves, and Charles Montoya; grandchildren Ryne Snook, Jeremy Snook, Carlotta Montoya and Theodore Montoya; and great-granddaughter, Beatrix Jewell-Snook; sisters, Amanda Teran, Olga Chavez, Belma Burns (Russell), and Llolanda Salce; sister-in-law, Dolores Castillo (Rudy) and brother-in-law, Robert Montoya of Boise, Idaho.   

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Ronald Charles Carsner, 73, a resident of Deming, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 19 November 2023 19 November 2023

Ronald Charles Carsner, 73, Deming resident passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1950 in San Francisco, CA to Edmund Carsner and Marjorie Mary Hill.

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ronald Charles Carsner, please visit our floral store.

Vera Carroll, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 17 November 2023 17 November 2023

CarrollVVera Carroll, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2023. Vera is remembered as a strong, determined, generous and giving soul. She loved to create in many ways by doing arts and crafts, cooking, baking, and making decorations for her loved ones.  She loved animals and always had a house full of spoiled dogs and cats. She was always a hard worker and a diligent homemaker.

Vera was born in Roswell, NM and spent most of her life in Texas and New Mexico. She raised five strong daughters and cared for her many grandchildren in any way she could. Vera leaves behind four daughters, seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, and a grandson. She will be missed and remembered lovingly by those that knew her; until we meet again. No service will be held per family.

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

Lydia Cajiga, 69, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 17 November 2023 17 November 2023

Lydia Cajiga, 69, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Teresa Ann Dahlin, 58, a resident of Cliff, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 16 November 2023 16 November 2023

Teresa Ann Dahlin, 58, of Cliff, NM passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Teresa Ann Dahlin, please visit our floral store.

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