Obituaries

Amy Chavez Becerra, 64, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.  She was born December 20, 1961 in Silver City, NM to Hilario Chavez and Bertha Madrid.

She will be remembered for her warmth, her generosity, and the unconditional love she gave her family.  She lived to her fullest, enjoyed spending time with family especially her grandchildren.  She enjoyed cooking and baking and going for a "cruise".  Amy was one of the strongest women even till the very end.  She touched many hearts and will be deeply missed. 

She is survived by a son, Jeramy Becerra of Santa Clara; two daughters, Bertha Rose Becerra (Gabriel) of Silver City; Amy Rose Becerra of Albuquerque; five grandchildren; four brothers, Ronnie Chavez (Katy) of Hurley; Tommy Chavez of Tyrone; Ricky Fierro (Marina) of Silver City; Charlie Fierro (Wendy) of Victoria, TX; numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, father of her children, Steve Becerra; her son, Jessie Ray Becerra; her daughter, Angel Rose Becerra; two sisters, Judy Kirker and Lori Fierro.

Jaime DoPorto, 69, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.   He was born 

A memorial service will be held at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, in Santa Clara, NM on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00am, followed by inurnment at Hanover Cemetery at 12:30pm. 

 A full obituary will appear on Thursday, Press.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com. 

Owen Corbett Gray, 70, a resident of Silver City, NM passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 17, 2026.  One fine summer Saturday, on June 25, 1955, Owen Corbett Gray was born in Carlsbad NM. As the second youngest of eight children, Owen had a little brother's heart all his life. He grew up in the deserts of the American Southwest. Owen was known for skipping school to play with snakes and lizards, catching bugs of all kinds, and taming wild burros, squirrels, and a variety of other creatures. His desert upbringing also inspired his lifelong love for rocks of all kinds. 

Owen ran his own excavation company, Performance Breaking, for nearly 40 years, starting in Conway, AR. Since moving to Silver City in 1997, he has been cheerfully serving his customers in the local community, making friends wherever he went. 

A lifelong Christian and morning person, Owen could be found sitting at the kitchen table every morning, reading his Bible and praying for his family, friends, and country long before everyone else was awake.

Lawrence Roy Montoya Jr., 52, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his residence.  He was born on September 12, 1973 to Lawrence Montoya Sr., and Gloria Hernandez Candelaria.

In his lifetime, Lawrence was a man of many talents and an incredibly hard worker. He brought his dedication and skill to his work with Texaco, Freeport-McMoRan, Turner Brothers, Roto-Rooter, and Satellite Solutions. As a gifted handyman and mechanic, he successfully owned and operated "Montoya Handyman Services" for many years.

Lawrence found his greatest joy in spending time with his family, friends, especially his children and grandchildren. He loved the simple moments that became treasured memories—riding his motorcycles, going fishing, playing his guitars, flying drones, and having family cookouts. With a deep love for the outdoors, you could almost always find him outside in his yard happily working on a project or fixing whatever needed repair. He also had a well-known love for a good cup of coffee and something sweet. His love for his family and friends was entirely unconditional, and he dedicated his life to caring for those he loved most.

Amy Ann Becerra, 64, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Amelia Marin "Molly" Talavera, 97, lifelong resident of Lordsburg passed away Monday May 11, 2026.  Arrangements are pending.

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Henry P. Torres "Siete" passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Henry was born on November 20, 1955, in Chama, New Mexico.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia Torres and his children, Tina Gutierrez (Rosendo Perea), Jasmine Marrufo (Alberto Herrera), Able Torres, Adeline Marrufo, James and Tyler Neudecker. He is also survived by his loving mother, Socorro P. Torres; sisters, Yolanda, Dora, Olivia (Martin), Elizabeth (Miguel), Nohemi, Cintia (Guilbaldo), Ivon (Salvador), Minerva (Blas), Lucia (Sergio) and a very special person, Beatrice Hernandez; brothers, Jaime and Jose (Gladys).

Siete was a devoted friend and a loving family man, whose warmth touched everyone he met.  He had a welcoming spirit and an open heart for all who had a pleasure of knowing him.  Siete cherished the outdoors like hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed traveling, the thrill of gambling and spending time at the Javelina Lounge.  He was an intelligent, hardworking devoted father, husband and son. His memory will continue to bless the lives of those he leaves behind.

Gilberto Arroyos, 51, Deming resident passed away on May 2, 2026.

Burial will take place at Mountain View Cemetery Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 11 o'clock in the morning.

Gilberto was born on March 5, 1975 to Carmen Arroyos at El Paso, TX. Gilberto was a beloved son, brother, father, and friend whose presence brought strength and comfort to those around him. He was known for always looking out for his mother and for the deep love he carried for his family. Gilberto enjoyed working on homes, playing baseball, being outdoors, and keeping himself busy. He took pride in staying active and helping others whenever he could.

As a father, Gilberto did the best he could, and his love for his children was always present. He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Gilberto is survived by his mother, Carmen; his sister, Maria; his brothers, David, Abraham, and Daniel; his children, Samuel, Caleb, Hannah, and Nathan; as well as numerous grandchildren, cousins, aunts, and uncles who will continue to cherish his memory.