Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Kenneth Bookout, 90, a resident of Bayard, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 20 October 2023 20 October 2023
Kenneth Bookout, 90, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 18, 2023. He was born in Tularosa in 1933 to his parents Fred and Lola (Evans) Bookout.
Kenneth served in the US Army and was Honorably discharged on 4/10/1952. He received his Bachelor’s degree from WNMU in Social Science. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator and retired from Kennecott. In life, he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
He is survived by his lovely wife, Ola (Dozier) Bookout of Bayard, NM; his three daughters, Sheryl Wynn (David) of Wickenburg, AZ, Shirley Knight of Tucson, AZ, Beverly Bookout of Boulder, CO; his eight grandchildren, Kenneth Visconti (Alexis), Kristy Visconti (Kory Watson), Keisha Priddy (Shannon), Tanya Henson (Matt), Scott Wynn (Marla), Chaz Knight (Sam), Cameron Knight (Shelby), Luke Wynn; his seven great-grandchildren, Amelia & Abigail Visconti, Breanna, Dominick, Makaylah Priddy, Preston, Brody Henson. He was preceding in death by his parents.
Eloy Procopio Lopez, Jr., 81, - pending
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- Published: 20 October 2023 20 October 2023
Eloy Procopio Lopez, Jr. passed away on October 16, 2023 at Ft. Bayard Medical Center in Ft. Bayard, NM. He was born on July 20, 1942 in San Antonio, NM.
He is survived by his children Randy L. (Jessica) Lopez, and Mary Jo Valdez; and their mother Hortencia Melendrez; grandchildren Jocelyn Nicole Valdez, Joseph (Zuleika) Lopez, Jasmine Jade Valdez, Leroy Valdez; Ricardo Lopez, Viviana Lopez, Jude Lopez, Zakiah Morales, and Emmi Lanae Lopez. Great-grandchildren Santiago Chavez, Eastonn and Zealand Lopez, Camila Rose Chavez and Adriel Padilla; one brother, Joe Lopez; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Eloy "Jr." was known to always be groomed "to the nines". He smiled regardless of any circumstances he faced and his happiness was genuine, as was his loyalty. He loved drinking "pop" and smoke breaks.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Procopio and Ella Lopez; brothers Selso, Felix, Bascilio, and Dennis Lopez; sisters Patricia Rodriguez and Teresa Rodriguez; and son-in-law Gabriel A. Valdez.
Services are pending.
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Nevolin Viola Stevenson, 91, resident of Deming, NM - pending
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- Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023
Nevolin Viola Stevenson, 91, resident of Deming passed away Wednesday October 18, 2023 in the comfort of her home. Arrangements are pending.
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Adan Rivera, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023
Adan Rivera, 90, of Silver City, NM passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center.
A Recitation of the Holy Rosary led by Deacon Richard Maynes will take place at twelve o'clock, noon on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at St. Francis Newman Center in Silver City. The Funeral Mass will begin at twelve-thirty. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at two 'clock at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with Full Military Honors accorded. Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem will officiate.
View additional details about Adan's Services, including any available live streams at https://my.gather.app/remember/adan-rivera
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Genaro Marin, 97, a resident of Hurley, NM- pending
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- Published: 19 October 2023 19 October 2023
Genaro Marin, 97, a resident of Hurley, NM, entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center in Santa Clara, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Kenneth Bookout, 90, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
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- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Kenneth Bookout, 90, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Silver City Care Center in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Lydia Galaz, 84, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM - pending
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- Published: 18 October 2023 18 October 2023
Lydia Galaz, 84, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM, entered eternal rest Monday, October 16, 2023 surrounded by her family in Los Lunas, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Richard Sifuentes, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 17 October 2023 17 October 2023
Richard Sifuentes, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Del Sol Medical Center at El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.