Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Vernon Lee Howard, 67, former resident of Grant County
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 21 June 2023 21 June 2023
Vernon Lee Howard, 67, a former resident of Grant County and resident of Sunset, Texas for 21 years is now safe at his eternal home in the arms of Jesus. Vernon died at his home in Sunset after a long battle with pancreatic cancer with his loving family taking care of him on June 19, 2023. Vernon was born August 9, 1955 in Salem, New Mexico in his grandparents little adobe house. Dr. Vetter from Hatch, NM was there to help with the arrival. His parents were Venita (Goff) Howard and Bennie Lee Howard.
Vernon graduated from Cobre High School, Bayard, NM and from Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM. He worked for Sharon Steel Mine and Porter Oil. He also had his own carpet cleaning business before moving to Texas to work with family at The Tin Star in Decatur, TX. His last job was at the Decatur WalMart.
Petra Ramirez, a resident of Santa Clara, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 20 June 2023 20 June 2023
Petra Ramirez, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Monday, June 19, 2023 at the Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 5775-537-0777.
Lupe Jones, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 20 June 2023 20 June 2023
Lupe Jones, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, June 19, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 5775-537-0777.
Leroy Francis Chappell, 80, a resident of Buckhorn, NM
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- Published: 20 June 2023 20 June 2023
Leroy Francis Chappell, 80, passed away Thursday June 15, 2023 at his residence. Leroy was born 
November 24, 1942 to Oscar B "Dink" and Edith Clella Chappell. He graduated at Cliff High School in 1960 and went on to study business, drafting and diesel mechanics. He served in the US Army during Vietnam as a mechanic on the amphibious land crafts. He married Sharon D Hill July 22, 1966. Leroy worked as a rancher, heavy equipment operator and business owner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and shooting sports as well as family and visiting.
He is survived by his spouse, Sharon (Hill) Chappell of the family home; his two daughters, Anisa Brabson (Shawn) of Buckhorn, NM and Francis Chappell of Deming, NM; his brother Fred Chappell (Beverly) of Cliff, NM; his four grand-children, Kyle, Crista, Riley and Caitlin; and his three great-grand-children, Aiden, Natalia and Kayden. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Billy Laney and Eddie Jay Laney.
Felicitas N. Jimenez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 20 June 2023 20 June 2023
Felicitas N. Jimenez, passed away as she slept peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born on September 2, 1932 in Pinos Altos, NM to Genaro and Juanita Jimenez.
From the onset of her life, she faced many difficult and physical limitations which restricted her; and was wheelchair bound throughout her lifetime. Despite this she was a living testament to those around her of a God-Given Grace unwavering Faith and acceptance to her Heavenly Father. She gave us great pleasure to see her express a childlike exuberance to Birthday and Holiday celebrations spent with close family. She was a communicant of St. Francis Newman Center and received communion at home made possible by Nancy Thomas.
She was lovingly cared for at her home by great nephew Brandon Fullen and his wife Adrianna.
She leaves behind a brother, Gabriel Jimenez (Maria). Also surviving her are five generations of nephews and nieces, too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her parents, Genaro and Juanita Jimenez; her sisters, Connie Herron; Rosa Gomez; nephews, John Becerra, Andrew Davila, Sammy Diaz Herron, niece, Suzanna Georgia Walkins. Those who remained close to her in her remaining years, were truly blessed to have "Our Angel in Our Midst."
Irma G. Estrada, 76, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
Irma G. Estrada, 76, of Bayard passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 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 Irma Guadalupe (Saenz) Estrada, please visit our floral store.
Allan Walker, 85, a resident of Pie Town, NM
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- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
The family of James Allan Walker, of Pie Town, NM, is saddened to announce his passing on June 10, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born to Roy and Elsie Walker on May 22, 1938 in Ajo, AZ.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Margaret, of 65 years. Their children Jean Anne (Harrell) McClellan of Albuquerque, NM; Michael (Suzette) of Vail, AZ; Jon Dain (Gillian) of Ellijay, GA; 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Carol Schleicher of Surprise, AZ; brother-in-law, Curley Norris of Cliff, NM; sister-in-law, Betty McIndoe of Rio Rancho, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews.
James was preceded in death by his 2 sons, Mark and Allan; his parents Roy and Elsie Walker; brother Roger Walker; sister-in-law Jeanette Norris; and a brother-in-law Jimmy McIndoe.
Graveside services will full military honors will be held at the Gila Mesa Cemetery, in Gila, NM, at 1:00 pm on June 23, 2023. Pallbearers are Allen Wallace, Jason Walker, Jordan Walker, Brandon McClellan, Reagan McClellan, and Brian McClellan.
Written News Release, 500 years old, Silver City NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
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