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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}Obituary notices.
Raul Delgado, 85, passed quietly into his eternal home on July 12th. Raul was born April 5, 1940 in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, and became a U.S. citizen in 1947.
In his teens he took advantage of the army recruiting program "Out of high school, into flight school." Raul served 20 years as a Spanish interpreter, in Special Forces, including six years in Vietnam. He was a skilled helicopter maintenance inspector and pilot. He had a lifetime love of flying. His helicopter was shot down and Raul was seriously injured. He was awarded the AIR MEDAL for heroism in Aerial Flight. Raul was permanently grounded and sent to Hanau, Germany as Equal Opportunity Staff Officer. Upon retirement, he continued his education at WNMU receiving a Bachelor's degree in business education.
It was here he met Judith Lierz in 1983. He lived a life to be proud of as a patriot and a loving, generous husband and father.
Raul was preceded in death by his mother, Hortensia Delgado. He is survived by his wife, Judith, his son Donavan Delgado of Las Vegas, Nevada, his twins (J.R.) Jose-Raul Delgado (Ashley) of Santa Clara, Marisol Delgado of Silver City, his grandchildren, Elena, Alysiana, Azalayia, Nathaniel, Ileana, Jaylee, Ruben and his brother, Abel Delgado of Deming,
With broken hearts and great sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Joachim A. Verdugo-Salazar.
Joachim was born at El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, TX on June 29, 2023 and passed away peacefully in the arms of his mother and maternal grandparents Ricardo and Maria on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, TX.
Joachim was the beloved son of Yazmin S. Verdugo and Jaime A. Salazar.
He is survived by his parents Yazmin and Jaime; maternal grandparents, Ricardo Verdugo, and Maria Snyder Verdugo; paternal grandfather, Gilbert Salazar and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents Lorenzo and Longina Verdugo and Carlos and Olga Snyder; paternal great-grandparents Jose and Bertha Salazar as well as many uncles and aunts.
An obituary is not available at this time for Abigail Gavaldon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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Jack J. Abeyta, 66, of Silver City passed away at home Sunday, July 13, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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Juan A. Martinez, affectionately known as "Bozo", 44, of Silver City passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels
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Amanda lived in many places including Plano, Irving and Springs, TX, Montana, Salt Lake City, UT and Tucson, AZ. She graduated from Pima HS in Tucson.
Amanda loved children and worked in child care and as a nanny. She pursued several jobs in the Dentistry field including schooling and internship as a Dental Hygienist.
Occupied as a nanny for the children of an MLB Toronto Blue Jays ballplayer, she travelled a lot to major US cities. After her mom's passing, she travelled to Europe then lived for some time in SoHo (Manhattan, NY) before her return to Tucson.
Amanda was resourceful and independent, a true free spirit, very intelligent, cordial and made friends easily.
Raul Reyna Delgado, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born April 5, 1940 in Gomez Palacios, Durango, Mexico.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 17th from 5:30-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 6pm with Jean Sida and Rosemary Farrell reciting. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 18th at 10am with full military honors at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Concluding service he will be cremated at Terrazas Crematory. Pallbearers are Juan Ortiz, Michael Abeyta, Ileana Cook, Alysiana Cook, Ruben Castillo, and Jose Raul Delgado.
Born on May 10, 1948, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Allie lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service to others. A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Deming, she carried a strong and unwavering Christian faith throughout her life.
Allie spent her career as a passionate educator, first teaching at Chaparral Elementary School and later working with teenagers at Tierra Blanca Ranch. Her gentle guidance, dedication, and compassion left a lasting impact on the many young lives she touched.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Jenkins and Leola Jenkins Whitaker.
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