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{{/_source.additionalInfo}}Obituary notices.
Martin Rael Jr., 79, a U.S. Army Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, July 31, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Katherine "Kathy" Ann Taylor was born July 25, 1957 in Deming, New Mexico while her family was living in Hachita. Kathy was the second child of John & Dorothy Taylor, after older brother Glen. A year later, Bonnie completed the happy family.
Family was always very important to Kathy. She loved her family dearly. John, Dorothy, Glen, Kathy, and Bonnie were a close-knit bunch. They spent most of their time together, whether they were working or playing. The Taylor family lived a simple but good life, a life that Kathy seemed to enjoy until the end.
The family moved many times during Kathy's life. From Hachita they moved to Deming, and then to the Pelayo farm west of Deming. Next, to Burley, Idaho, then to their farm in Costilla, New Mexico. Later, they moved to the Cliff/Gila area, where Kathy graduated from Cliff High School. After their graduations, Kathy and Bonnie moved to Silver City, NM where Kathy resided until her passing.
Kathy took after her dad, John, in many ways. She shared his sense of humor and his quiet attentive nature. She was soft-spoken, reserved, and thoughtful. Her laugh was very much like his, more like a quiet chuckle. She was a little onery, but in a good way, and she was a little bit of a prankster.
Cipriano Alex Bernal passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home in Silver City, NM, where he resided.
Alex (Sonny as he was known by family and friends) was a beloved father, step-father, grandpa and great grandfather. He will be missed by many. He was born in Colmor, NM in 1948 to Luciano and Mary Iola Bernal.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Maez (Shawna, Patrick, Kimberly, Misty).
Alex is preceded in death by his stepson Randolph (Dominique, Adam, Andy Rae, Angel, & Samantha).
He is survived by his daughter, Andrea, her husband Orlando, their children Patrick (Audrey), Alexandria (Kenny (Felicity and baby due February 2026)), Madison and Aaron Orona of Grants, NM; His son Alex Ray (Kathy) Bernal and their children Leon (Ciera), Leanne (Jonathan), Lelan, Lamar (Selena), Clayton, and seven grandchildren of Magdalena, NM.
Glenn Albert Navatto, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1952 to his parents, Albert and Marie Yvonne (Dipaolo) Navatto in Sommerville, NJ.
Glenn was an avid motorcyclist, who lived a simple life. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his daughter; Corinne (Tony Galasso) McCann; his brother, Joe Navatto of Florida; his two grandchildren; his five great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Glenn will be laid to rest, following the service, at Memory Lane Cemetery.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
Richard R. Maynes, Sr., 71, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, August 2, 2025, at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777
Roy James Barentine, 83, a resident of Gila, NM, entered eternal rest Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
In Loving Memory of Ruth "Fina" Ortiz Jurado
Ruth "Fina" Ortiz Jurado, 69, passed away on July 27, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center. She was born on June 22, 1956, in Silver City, New Mexico.
Fina loved her kids, grandkids, and family with all her heart. She was an amazing and dedicated mama who worked hard to provide for her family and took great pride in her work. She spent most of her life in food service, working at the Red Barn for about eight years and later providing dietary services at Gila Regional Medical Center for more than 20 years.
She shared countless memories with her husband David, especially watching their Dallas Cowboys play together. They also shared a deep love for music, and Fina was rarely without her mp3 player close by. She enjoyed the simple joys of life, including watching funny cat videos — her laughter while watching them is something we will deeply miss.
Glenn A. Navatto, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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