Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Lorenzo Norero, 71, a resident of Bayard, NM
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- Published: 24 February 2024 24 February 2024
Lorenzo “Okie-Dokie” Norero, 71, born in Santa Rita on March 8, 1952, to Guillermo “Chemo” and Guadalupe “Lupe” Norero. Raised in San Lorenzo, he worked for Fort Bayard in the boiler room, then Cobre Mines as an underground mechanic. He also worked at the SX plant. In his early days, he enjoyed racing muscle cars, collecting vintage cars, hunting, and playing baseball with his compas, and continued to enjoy fishing, music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Proceeded to death with his mother and father, sister Helen, and Gilbert Madrid. Living is the loving mother of his children Gloria Norero, daughter Alicia Norero, and her partner Samuel; her children are Christopher “C.J” and Isabella “Bella” Norero. Daughter, Laura Norero, and her son, Seven Norero. Only son Lorenzo “JR” Norero. Daughter Noel Norero-Baehr married John, their son Nicolas married Starri, and their son Nicolas Jr. With numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Fedelina Jaramillo Armijo, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Fedelina Jaramillo Armijo, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, February 2, 2024 at Sunset Vista in Silver City, NM. She was born on the ranch in Horse Springs, NM on April 1, 1927 to Ramon and Beronica U. Jaramillo, and was raised alongside her four sisters and brother.
The family subsequently moved to Reserve where she attended school. Fedelina was introduced to Martin Armijo, where their romance began and eventually lead to their marriage on December 17, 1950. She was a devoted housewife, mother, and homemaker to her husband and two sons. Fedelina was a member of the Catholic Church and had tremendous faith as she followed the word of God, prayed her rosary and novenas. Fedelina loved all her five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren unconditionally. Everyone was always welcomed in her home. She was well known for her “Hot” green/red chili and homemade tortillas. She was an excellent seamstress and cook. She enjoyed watching sporting events, especially basketball and the Phoenix Suns team. She enjoyed traveling around the states of AZ and NM camping and RV’ing. She will be greatly missed by all those who have been blessed to have known her.
Wilma Jean Tapscott, 89, a resident of Santa Clara, NM
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Wilma Jean Tapscott, 89, passed away with family by her side on February 16th at Fort Bayard
Medical Center. She was born on February 1, 1935 to Carl and Lillie Mae Burgess (Conder) in
Claremore, OK.
Wilma had many happy childhood memories of spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa
Conder on their farm in Oklahoma and would visit her grandma Burgess on her dairy farm in
Arkansas during the Summer, where she would pick strawberries and black walnuts for her
grandmother to bake her a cake. Wilma moved with her family to Grant County at the age of 9
years old when her father got a job at Kennecott mine in Santa Rita, NM. Wilma attended
Western High school and met the love of her life Jack in 1952 at a Christmas Eve dance at the
Chino Buffet in Hurley, NM. They married on March 28, 1953, in Lordsburg NM.
Reuben Montoya, 95, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM - pending
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Reuben Montoya, 95, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Suzanne L. James, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 23 February 2024 23 February 2024
Suzanne L. James, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at University Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Anne Kiehne, 93, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Anne Kiehne, 93, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Tony Huerta, 53, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Tony Huerta, 53, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 near his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Lorenzo Norero, 71, a resident of Bayard, NM - partial
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- Published: 22 February 2024 22 February 2024
Lorenzo Norero, 71, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at his residence. Lorenzo, also known as “Okie-Dokie” was born on March 8, 1952 to his parents, Willie and Lupe(Merino) Norero in Silver City, NM.
He is survived by the loving mother of their children, Gloria Norero of Bayard, NM; his son, Lorenzo Norero, Jr. of Bayard, NM; his three daughters, Alicia Norero of Bayard, NM, Laura Norero of Tucson, AZ and Noel Baehr (John) of Idaho Falls, ID; his four grand-children, Christopher Norero (Fiance Lyn), Nicolas Baehr (Starri), Isabella Norero and Seven Norero; and his great-grandson, Nicolas Baehr, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Madrid.