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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}Obituary notices.
Elsie Galaz Roman, 106, a resident of San Lorenzo, NM, entered eternal rest Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Millies Assisted Living in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777
Dec 28, 1931 to Aug 17, 2025
Lou Dell Margaret Waters Ruskey-Halsey passed away Sunday morning Aug 17th at 8:54am and is now on her final celestial journey. Her end of life suffering is over. Her long life is a cause for recognition and celebration. She lived a full and colorful life -- as mother, grandmother, (and now great-grandmother), as sister and aunt; as painter, opera singer, piano player, and social worker. She was a pioneer, like her ancestors, who crossed the Great Plains with a team of oxen during the westward expansion. But she converted that trailblazing zeal into her own children, her community, and her artwork. She hailed from 6-generation Colorado family. She helped pull herself and her family upwards out of the Great Depression by the straps of her cowgirl boots, with a keen sense of morality and a do-good work ethic in the tradition of the Rocky Mountain West. She is mother of 8 children, 9 grandchildren, and so far, 3 great-grandchildren with her first husband, Francis "Frank" Ruskey (married 24 years, 1952-1976). She is step mother to 2 stepsons and 3 step-granddaughters with her second husband, Gary Ruskey-Halsey (married 34 years 1991-2025).
Rafael "Ralph" M. Medina Sr, 69, of Silver City passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending.
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Curtis was a Commercial Glider Pilot and an avid hunter and fisherman. He had many hobbies he enjoyed, he loved to cook for those he loved and was always happy to play guitar and sing for anyone who wanted to listen.
He is survived by his mother, Lula Keith of Deming; his son, Kevin (Candice) Keith and their 2 children, Meadow and Willow of Texas; a stepdaughter, Melissa (Ken) Ballard and their 2 children, Kendra and Wilbur of Texas; a stepdaughter-in-law, Nancy Allen and her child, Kelsie and a great grandson, Owen; 4 brothers, Robert (Connie) Keith of Deming, Kendall (Christy) Keith of Texas, Clinton (Tammy) Keith of Deming, and Pamela Richins of Deming. As well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Curtis will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Curtis until we meet again.
Tiburcio F. Barreras Jr, 75, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending.
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Daryl lived in Wallace County, Kansas, for 31 years. While he lived there, he was a rancher/farmer. Then he moved to NM in 1972. He worked for James Hamilton Construction for 26 years.
He liked going to the casinos and watching college football Kansa State and Kansas University. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids play sports.
Daryl had a personal relationship with the Lord. God is our comfort during this time, and the Lord is close to the broken hearted, he rescues us when our spirits are crushed. Daryl would want us to know to turn to the Lord for comfort, don't be sad as he is going home.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Velma Peralta of Stoneville, NC; his son, Joseph Peralta and husband Jose of Long Beach, California; and his daughter, Andrea Ludt and husband Sean of Stoneville, NC. He also leaves behind his grandson, Jacob Ludt, and granddaughters, Jessica and Carolynn Ludt, all of Stoneville, NC.
Michael is lovingly remembered by his nephew, Christopher Arzate and wife Jada of Silver City, NM and grandnephews Austen Saxton, Devon Arzate, and Ryan Arzate also of Silver City New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosendo and Lucy Peralta; his sister, Marylou Castro and her husband Arturo; his nephew, Eric Arzate; and his grandnephew, Nicholas Arzate.
Higinio Casteñeda Molina, 87, a resident of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Services are pending.
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