Obituaries

Gary R. Brines, 71, of Lordsburg passed away Monday, August 10, 2026.

Gary was born September 17, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan to Norman R. and Laurette (Ginsky) Brines.

He is survived by his sister, Lori McCain; niece, Racine Murillo; nephew, Jeremy Van Buskirk; ex-brother-in-law, John McCain and sister-in-law, Amanda Van Buskirk.

Gary loved going to the Senior Citizens' Center where he made many friends.

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Martha H. Baca, de 76 años, residente de Las Cruces y anteriormente de Deming, falleció el 4 de agosto de 2026 en su hogar en Las Cruces.

El visitacion tendrá lugar el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026 a las 10 de la mañana en la funeraria Baca's, donde se rezará el Santo Rosario a partir de las 11de la mañana. A continuación, se celebrará la misa de cuerpo presente a las 12 del mediodía en la iglesia católica Santa Ana, seguida del entierro en el cementerio Vista de la Montaña. El oficio religioso estará a cargo del padre Francis Gyau.

Martha nació en Aguascalientes, México, el 20 de febrero de 1950, hija de Virginia Luna y José Herrera. Disfrutaba pasar tiempo con su familia y con los numerosos amigos que hizo a lo largo de los años. Siempre se tomaba el tiempo para llamar y saber cómo estaban tanto sus familiares asi como los amigos que dejó en Deming. Era miembro de la iglesia católica Santa Ana, donde colaboraba como ministra de la comunión, y también formaba parte del grupo de oración del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús y San Pío.

A Martha le sobreviven sus hermanos: Luis (Rosa) Herrera, Armando Silvestre (Dora) Luna, Ramón Santamaría y Javier (Laura) Santamaría; sus hermanas: Catalina Herrera, Gabriela (Juan) López, María Zita Luna, Magdalena Luna e Irene Santamaría Flores (Abel); así como numerosos sobrinos, sobrinas y amigos.

Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Virginia Luna y José Herrera; su esposo, Julián Baca; su hija de corazón, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Baca; y sus hermanos, Alberto y Juan Luna.

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Celebration of Life

In Loving Memory of

Ozzy Rodriguez

February 5, 2004 – July 25, 2026

Forever 22

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that our family announces the passing of our beloved Ozzy Rodriguez.

Ozzy was born in Silver City, New Mexico, to Leroy Rodriguez and Marlene Gutierrez, and later made his home in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he worked at ACE Hardware.  Ozzy was deeply loved by his family and friends. His life may have been far too short, but the love, laughter, and memories he gave us will remain in our hearts forever. Ozzy had a love for music and especially enjoyed composing and creating his own beats. Music was a special part of who he was and one of the many ways he expressed himself.

Raven Carter Obituary

An obituary is not available at this time for Raven Carter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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Jefferey Natharius, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest, Sunday, July 23, 2026.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Alan Vogel, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Raymond Eugene Banfield ("Rebel")

February 22, 1948 – August 7, 2026

If life were measured by stories instead of years, Raymond Eugene Banfield would have lived to be about 300.

Born on February 22, 1948, in Oakland, California, Ray—better known to many as "Rebel"—never believed life was meant to be boring. He collected adventures the way most people collect souvenirs. By the time he retired, he'd held an incredible 37 different jobs, proving that if there was work to be done, Ray would probably try it...at least once.

Some of those jobs were unforgettable. He shined shoes for the mob, the rich and famous and every day golfers alike, worked as a landscape photographer, painted, and wore more hats than most people could count. Then there were the jobs that became legendary. He performed as an Elvis impersonator at the Riviera, entertained crowds on the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas, and eventually found the one job that finally convinced him to stay put. He retired from the Mirage after 15 years of service—which, for a man who had already worked 36 other jobs, was practically a lifetime commitment.

Natalie D. Arington (Clay, Ackerly), 62, Deming resident passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Mimbres Valley Medical Center with her husband Stewart by her side.

She was born March 13, 1964 in Park Ridge, Illinois to Garner Howard Clay Jr. and Carolyn Sue McLane. Natalie grew up in Greenfield, Indiana and graduated from Central High School in Greenfield. She later attended Arizona State University and received her bachelor's degree. She loved animals, especially her dogs and her most precious Standard Poodle, Torrie. Together they volunteered at Gateway Airport in Phoenix, AZ in the C.A.R.E Team Therapy Dogs. Natalie was also a Real Estate Broker and later became self-employed as a Health Insurance Broker. She found profound joy in helping others gain proper health insurance for themselves and their families. She was a member of Rotary District 5520 here in Deming and the American Legion Auxiliary. On June 4, 2024 she married Stewart W. Arington and together they shared many memoires and beautiful times until her passing. Natalie will be deeply missed by the many lives she touched.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Stewart W. Arington; her step-children, Leah Arington Badgwell, Damian J. Badgwell, and Samuel Stewart Arington; a step-granddaughter, Rosemary Faye Badgwell; as well and many friends and extended family. Natalie is preceded in death by her parents Garner Howard Jr. and Carolyn Sue Clay; as well as her sister, Kimberly Clay.