Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Francesca Veltri, 91, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM

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Published: 08 August 2023 08 August 2023

VeltriFFrancesca Veltri, 91, of San Lorenzo passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Visitation will begin at ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, August 11, 2023 at the San Lorenzo Mission in San Lorenzo, NM. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be led by Father Martin Okonkwo at eleven o'clock. The Funeral Mass will take place at eleven-thirty. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery.

Serving as Pallbearers are Paulo Veltri, Anthony Veltri, Victorio Veltri, Angelo Veltri, Dustin Armijo, and John R. Orona.

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Wanda Lou Taylor, 78, Truth or Consequences, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 08 August 2023 08 August 2023

TAYLORWandaWanda Lou Taylor, 78, a lifelong New Mexican went home to be with her Savoir on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Wanda Lou was born November 14, 1944 in Silver City, NM to Henry T. and Sarah Vee (Arisman) Wallis. Wanda quickly became known as one of the toughest country girls you’d ever meet. She had a God-fearing heart of gold. Wanda was generous, loving, caring and fun. She loved to dance and raise a little cain, (she was a champion dancer!) but the thing she loved most was taking care of others. She opened her heart and her home to everyone and showed us all how to have a good time, but more importantly, how to love. Wanda had a deep love for everyone she met, and put her whole heart into everything she did. She was a devoted member of the LDS Church, P.E.O Jean Boswell, Chamiza Cowbelles and the Old Time Fiddlers, but she was most content at home, on her ranch. It was here you saw her shine, through her cooking, sewing and the love she served her family. Our loving wife, sister, mother, grandma and great grandma, Wanda, will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

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Robert Housley, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 08 August 2023 08 August 2023

Robert Housley, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 7, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Tommy Sanchez, 61, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 08 August 2023 08 August 2023

Tommy Sanchez, 61, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Luis O. Delgado, 94, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 07 August 2023 07 August 2023

Luis O. Delgado, 94, of Bayard passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  Services are pending with Baca's Funeral Chapels

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Rudy G. Valerio, 54, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 05 August 2023 05 August 2023

Rudy G. Valerio, 54, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, August 4, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

George M. Arenibas, 64, a resident of Deming, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 03 August 2023 03 August 2023

ArenibasGGeorge M. Arenibas, 64, a lifelong Deming resident, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

He was born June 24, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM, to Manuela Morales and Tomas Arenibas, moving to Deming when he was a child. George graduated from Deming High School in 1978. After graduation he moved to Monahans, Texas, to work for Brown and Root. He came back to Deming and in 1982 began his career at Foxworth Galbraith. During his 40-year tenure, he made many friends. He was known for his fun, outgoing nature, his quick witty humor, and his willingness to help anyone in need. He retired in 2022 as Yard Foreman, but would still go in with a box of donuts to visit his former co-workers, who were like family to him. Jo-Jo, as he was known to his nieces and nephews, will be remembered as a diehard NY Giants fan, jokester, and someone who could make them laugh at the smallest thing. He will also be remembered for being optimistic, selfless, and a very caring and kind hearted man who loved them dearly and treated them as his own. They were all his favorites. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him, especially his siblings, and many close cousins and friends that he grew up with.

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Jack V. Vaughn, 75, a resident of Tyrone, NM - pending

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 01 August 2023 01 August 2023

Jack V. Vaughn, 75, of Tyrone passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.


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