Obituaries

Mario Jaquez, 66, of Silver City, passed away from cancer on September 14, 2025, at Del Sol Hospital in El Paso, Texas, with his family by his side.

Born on June 14, 1959, in Hawthorne, California, to Guadalupe (Lupe) and Frank (known to many as Junior) Jaquez, Mario was a man of quiet strength, kindness, and devotion to his loved ones. He built a life filled with love alongside his wife, Andrea, and took great pride in his family. His roles as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, and tio  brought him his greatest joy.

Mario cherished the view of his land and spent countless hours on his deck, quietly enjoying the beauty and peace around him.

He is survived by his wife, Andrea; his children, Elisabeth and Joseph; his stepchildren, Kerri Pennings and Randy Wareberg; his sisters, Doreen, Diane, and Irene; his 4 grandsons; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also remembered with love by extended family and all those whose lives he touched.

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Linda Carol Lopez entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 09, 2025, at her residence in Bayard, New Mexico. Linda was born on December 26, 1949, in St. Albans, New York to Marian Taylor Lopez and Dr. Ralph Berkley Lopez, O.D., P. C.  Linda was raised in Waterford, Connecticut by parents who served in the Naval branch of the military.  She graduated from high school ahead of time with honors and went on to begin her college education beginning at the Bradford Junior College where she graduated with the honor of Citadel President her senior year.   From there she pursued to obtain higher degrees at various universities the following six years of her young life.  In between studies and on her free time she traveled avidly, enjoying numerous adventures into Europe. 

Linda received her AA in 1970 at Bradford Junior College in Bradford, Maine; a BA in Psychology in 1972 at the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, Wisconsin, a MA in Psychology in 1974 at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH, and a PhD in Psychology in 1976 also at the Ohio State University.  Linda's teaching history spanned tenures at the University of Wisconsin, SUNY (State University of NY) in Oneonta, NY; the Institute for the Interdisciplinary Study of Education, Northeastern University in Boston, MA, at the Rockford College in Rockford, IL, and then settling in Silver City, New Mexico where she taught as a Professor of Psychology at Western New Mexico University (WNMU) for a great many years.  It was at WNMU where she retired from her teaching career and served as Professor Emeritus until her passing. 

Michael Hayes, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on March 10, 1951 to his parents, Charlie and Jean Hayes. 

He was a CNA at Fort Bayard Medical Center, in Santa Clara, NM and Sunshine Haven in Lordsburg, NM.  He loved his patients and they loved him.

Michael is survived by one son Massai Hayes and fiancé Jessica Campbell of Tucson, AZ; one daughter Eve Paige of Golf Port, MS; one brother Charlie Hayes and wife Leslie of Cortez, CO; two grandchildren Ava and Aria Paige.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

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

Manuel A. Sedillos, 87, a Marine Corp Veteran and a resident of N. Hurley, NM entered eternal rest on Thursday, September, 11, 2025 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM.  He was born on December 18, 1937 to Jesus and Luisa Sedillos. He was fourth of twelve children and had five brothers and six sisters. He graduated in 1957 (the 2nd graduating class) from Cobre High School. Manuel enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1958. He served time in San Diego, Japan, The Philippines, Borneo, Australia and completed his service at El Toro Marine Corps Air Base in March 1962 with two good conduct awards. 

Manuel married Juanita on October 28, 1961 and raised their family in Hurley, NM. He worked as a custodian for Cobre Schools at Bayard Elementary where he is remembered by many students for being so kind. He went on to work for Kennecott Copper as a mortar mixer and brick cutter then Phelps Dodge where he retired in 1987. 

He loved spending time with his family, whether it was going to picnics with his brothers and sisters and their families or sitting on his front porch with his cousins or kidding with his grandkids, great grandkids and nieces and nephews, he was happy. 

His favorite time of year was chile season, starting with peeling and packing green chile to making ristras of dried red chile. He also liked playing cards, word search puzzles and playing dominos. 

Victoria Dixon Pence, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, July 18, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Lazaro Palomarez, 82, of Bayard passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

Visitation will begin at five o'clock in the evening on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. The Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil will be held at six o'clock. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Lazaro at eleven-thirty in the morning on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Infant Jesus Shrine in Hurley. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with full military honors. Father Casmir Anozie will officiate.

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James Clyde Stauder, 80, of Tyrone passed away Monday, September 8, 2025. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.

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