Obituary notices.

Ray Ortega, 67, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Ray Ortega, 67, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center, in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Terry Michael Moore, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM

MooreTTerry Michael Moore, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM peacefully passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024.  He was born in Connecticut to George and Marian Moore on April 26, 1950.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, George and step sister Patricia.  He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Marilyn) Moore of CT; sister, Kathy (Thomas) Szwejkowski of FL; step mother Mary Moore of CT and step-sisters, Penny (Ron) and Susan both of FL; Elizabeth from North Carolina and Lori from California.

Terry lived most of his life in Connecticut.  He was a Bunnell graduate (1969), a licensed mortician and skilled insurance agent.  He graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and had a radio show on WICC called “Opportunity Knocks” which shared ideas and good decisions for starting a business.  He enjoyed traveling throughout our country and when visiting New Mexico, he realized the beauty and wonders of the area AND the friends he made created a special place for him.  He stayed and lived there for more than 20 years.

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Willa Jean Tow, 93, a resident of Friendswood, TX

TowWWilla Jean Tow, 93, a resident of Friendswood, Texas, very peacefully entered eternal rest on Saturday February 17th 2024 with her family was by her side.  She was born in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico on October 1, 1930 to Donald and Edith Nelson.

Willa Jean was married to Cecil Eugene Tow on September 10, 1947 and their fairytale journey began as they traveled all over New Mexico.  She was a very devoted wife and mother to her husband and their daughter; Katherine Anne Tow.  Willa Jean was well known for New Mexico style cooking, her red chili, and large meals that would serve an army with only 4 were in attendance.  She loved gardening, canning foods, crafts, the rodeo, birds, fishing, camping, and family gatherings with the grandchildren, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.  She was active in the Mimbres and Silver City, New Mexico communities, Eastern Star, volunteering at the local co-op and in the church.   She was blessed to have been able to relocate to Friendswood Texas after her late husband’s and daughter’s passing to be close to her grandchildren and great grandchild for the past 12 years. 

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Frank Ontiveros Carrasco, 74, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

CarrascoFFrank Ontiveros Carrasco, 74, of Silver City passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Frank Ontiveros Carrasco, please visit our floral store.

Jesus Flores, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Jesus Flores, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at University Medical Center in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Richard Lucero, 90, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending

Richard Lucero, 90, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Bobby Gonzales Medina, 73, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

Bobby Gonzales Medina, 73, former resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in Las Cruces. Services are pending.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Gonzales Medina, please visit our floral store.

Anne Kiehne, 93, a resident of Silver City, NM

KiehneA2Anne Conchetta Giampietro Kiehne 93, of Silver City, New Mexico passed peacefully at home Thursday February 22, 2024.  A rosary will be held at 10:00 AM and the services will be at 11:00 AM Friday March 1st at the Catron County Fairgrounds in Reserve, New Mexico with Father Anthony Dike giving the funeral mass. Burial will follow at the cemetery in Middle Frisco (just South of Reserve).

Anne was born on September 28, 1930 in Detroit Michigan to Pat J. Giampietro and Marguerite Mary Treadwell.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Stanley Radvillas, and her brother Marden Radvillas.

Anne was married on May 30, 1954 to Max W. (Billy) Kiehne, who preceded her in death on July 19, 2014.

Anne is survived by her five children, Zeno Kiehne of Reserve, New Mexico, Zane Kiehne (wife Tanya) of Pecos, Texas, Travis Kiehne (wife Tammy) of Magdalena, New Mexico, Clell Kiehne (wife Donna) of Silver City, New Mexico and Tita Heinen (husband Bobby) of Farmington, New Mexico. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, a great, great granddaughter and numerous nephews and nieces.

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