Obituaries

Mary Ann Calloway, 87, of Arenas Valley passed away at home Thursday, March 26, 2026. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.

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Roberto Soto Lopez, 63, resident of Las Cruces passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his residence.

Visitation will take place Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Deming at 11 o'clock in the morning, with Memorial Service to follow at 12 noon, Pastor Jesus De Santiago, officiating.

Roberto was born to Juana Lopez and Jose Soto at Inde, Durango, Mexico. He was a person of simple joys and deep faith. Roberto loved playing volleyball, listening to music, and watching classic black-and-white cowboy movies. He found comfort and guidance in reading the Bible, and his faith was a cornerstone of his life. Those who knew him remember his infectious smile and hearty laugh, which could light up any room.

Roberto is survived by his children; Joshua Lopez, and Juana Lopez (Andrew Bright), his granddaughter; Olivia Wiseman, 6 brothers; Gerardo (Concepcion), Sotero, Juan Jose, Lorenzo, Martin and Pedro (Esmeralda) Soto, 5 sisters; Juana Soto, Yolanda Soto, Ausencia (Jesus) De Santiago, Rosalia Flores and Norma Soto (Ramiro Artiaga), many nieces and nephews and friends.

Kevin Ortega, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, March 20, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. 

Kevin graduated from Silver High School in 2013.  He was employed at Chino SX.  He had a very big heart and was always willing to help anyone.  He enjoyed working, especially to be able to enjoy his SXS, 4-wheeler, and of course we cannot forget his truck and his car, which was his baby.  He enjoyed traveling, working on cars, and spending time with friends, family and his girlfriend, especially during family gatherings at the ranch.  He loved the Raiders, working on his bucket list, outdoors, hunting, and fishing with his father, family, and friends.

He enjoyed working out as he maintained his appearance, as he always had to look the sharpest.  When Kevin was home, he enjoyed playing video games and was quite competitive when competing against his brothers and Ron.  He would always joke around, even in serious situations.  He loved spending time with his nephews and nieces and God daughters, Eilicia & Alina Ortega. Kevin did not waste any time as he lived life to the fullest.

It is with deep sadness and great appreciation for having spent so much time together,

(although it is never enough), that the family of Jesus L. Morales announce his passing at his home, as was his wish, on March 20, 2026. He was 100 years old.

He was born on June 19, 1925 to Inez O. Morales and Sara Lopez in Santa Rita, NM. He married his loving wife, Carmen (Salcido) on October 29, 1950 in Fierro, NM.

Chuy, Guerro, or Mayor, as he was affectionately known, was a very loving and caring father, husband, grandfather, brother, and uncle.

He grew up during the Great Depression, worked hard beginning at a very young age and then served in the military. He was a proud World War II Veteran having served with the US Navy on a minesweeper in the Asiatic Pacific Area from 1944-1946. Following his service to his country, Chuy returned to Santa Rita and worked for the Kennecott Copper Mining Company, married Carmen in 1950 and began a family. We remember his tender devotion to Carmen until her passing, especially during her dialysis treatments, where he would patiently wait, often lost in the pages of a Louis L'Amour novel. Shortly after Carmen's passing, he developed advanced macular degeneration and was no longer able to enjoy his books. He stayed positive and adapted to seeing the world in a new way. He never gave up or complained. He suffered a lasting heartbreak following the sudden death in 2016 of his youngest son, Bill, who was his constant companion.

Kevin Ortega, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, March 20, 2026, in El Paso, Texas.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Steve S. Ramirez, Sr. passed away March 22, 2026 in Silver City, NM.  Funeral arrangements are pending.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ernest Chavez Lopez, who left us on Friday, March 20, 2026. He lived to be 90 years of age. Ernest was born on November 16, 1935, in Deming, New Mexico to Eunice Chavez and Julina Lopez.

Ernest will be lovingly remembered by his wife Teresa Lopez of seventy-two (72) years; three (3) sons, Ernest, Robert and Arnold Lopez and their spouses, Dolores, Erin, and Aida, respectively. His grandchildren, Nicholas Lopez, Jaime Lopez, Jake White, Phoenix Lopez-Luschei, and Nathan Lopez. Greatgrandchildren, Alexis and Julian Lopez, Benjamin Muro, Josiah, Derrick, Jazmin, and Aiden Lopez.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Amalia Jackson, Lucille Ganaway, Evelyn Marquez, and Oscar and Danny Lopez.

Erenst lived a full and meaningful life, defined by service, craftmanship, and deep devotion, to those he loved. As a member of the National Guard, he demonstrated dedication and pride in serving his country. He was a talented and artistic welder, as well as an adventurous hunter and fisherman who found joy in the outdoors.

Margaret Anne Jayne, 89, a resident of Denton, TX entered eternal rest Thursday, February 19, 2026.  She was born January 28, 1937 in Grand Junction, CO to the late Anna Theresa Blohm Jayne and John Whitaker Jayne.

She attended Fruitvale High School, graduating in 1955 from West High School in Denver, CO.  After graduation she held secretarial aide and secretary positions.  Margaret went to work for The Department of Energy in Grand Junction in 1960 as a secretary and transferred to Denver, CO in 1963 to The Atomic Energy Commission.  She later transferred to Fort Worth Texas Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 1974, where she held the position of Secretary to the Administrator, at retirement.  Margaret retired from the Federal Government in 1988.  She had worked from 1960-1988, twenty-eight years and was honored by co-workers and The National Retired Employee Association.