Obituaries

Lucinda Puentes Delgado, 91, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Delores Gloria Mata, 74, a resident of  Silver City, NM  entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Christina Flores, 94, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Vidal Aragon Baca, 87, of Reserve passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel. Service arrangements are pending.

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Arnold Ray Moreno, 72, a resident of Hurley, NM passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Gila Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 9, 1953 in Silver City, NM to Manuel Moreno and Anita Rodriguez.

He was raised in Belen, NM where he graduated from Belen High School.  He then married his wife, Mary Lee Peralta.  In 1975 he and his wife then moved to Grant County where they made a home and raised a family in Hurley where he spent the remainder of his life.  Arnold was a proud member of the community who touched the lives of many through his hard work, kindness, and devotion to family.

He was employed at the Kennecott Mine, H&H Laundry, and later retired from Fort Bayard Medical Center as a boiler operator.  He took pride in providing for his family and was known for his strong work ethic and reliability.  He never hesitated to help those in need.  He would give the clothes off his back or the shoes off his feet literally, as he had returned home more than once without shoes because he had given them away.

Gilbert P. Garcia, 69, a resident of Hanover, NM entered eternal rest Monday, January 19, 2026 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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

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Ashley Anne Bustillos, 18, of Tijeras, NM, entered eternal rest on January 15, 2026. She was born September 11, 2007 to her parents Andrew and Carla Bustillos.

Ashley was an adored daughter, sister, leader, and friend. She attended East Mountain High School, where she was captain of her track team and a role model in her soccer and cross-country teams. She was also very esteemed in her academics, being a member of National Honors Society and in the top 10 of her class in GPA. Outside of school, Ashley enjoyed snowboarding, traveling, playing with her rabbit, and spending time with her family and friends. She radiated love and served as a beacon of light in so many people's lives. There was no one more unconditionally kind and compassionate than her. Ashley was devoted to God as a loyal catholic and will be missed tremendously.

Ashley is survived by her parents, Carla and Andrew Bustillos; her sisters, Adriana Bustillos (Kevin Flores) and Alesandra Bustillos (Valente Garcia); her brother, Andrew Bustillos Jr.; her grandparents, Rufina and Longino Bustillos; her aunt, Noemi Udero (David); her uncles Longino Bustillos Jr. (Sylvia), Samuel Bustillos (Samantha), Abraham Bustillos (Olga), Ray Gomez (Marlisa), and Mark Gomez (Cathie); and her many cousins. She was preceded in everlasting peace by her grandparents Peggy and Ramon Gomez.