Obituaries

In Loving Memory

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dylan Brice Holliday, a U.S. Navy Veteran, who entered eternal rest Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Born on June 19, 1989.  He is survived by his mother, Terri Scott; his siblings, Shawmaree (Tim) Motes, DeeCee Spurgeon, William (Megan) Spurgeon, Cassidy Holliday and Cody Holliday; his nieces Aaliyah and Makayla Spurgeon, Baylee, McKynna and Maggie Motes; his nephews, Ezekial (Little Dee) Spurgeon and Reece Holliday.  Dylan's life was marked by kindness, generosity and a deep love for family and friends. 

Life and Legacy

Dylan was a beacon of light to all who knew him.  His journey began in a close-knit community, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and cherished bonds.  As a child, Dylan's curiosity and enthusiasm were evident in everything he did, from academic pursuits to his athletic endeavors. 

Lee Anna (Hill) Buffington

Ann Buffington, the daughter of the late Thomas Elgar and Effie Mae Hill was born on March 23, 1927 in Clarkton, Missouri.  She went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2025.

She grew up in the Austin Community, Piggott, AK.  She attended grade school there and later graduated from the Greenway High School in 1946.  She married Virgil Buffington on June 12, 1949.  To this union 2 sons were born.  They lived in St. Louis, MO and Piggott, AK for a few years, moving to Lovington, NM in 1954.  In 1967 the family moved to Silver City, NM.  Ann retired from the Town of Silver City where she worked in the Utility Billing Dept.

She professed faith in Jesus as her Savior at age 17.  Through the years, she has served in the church by various means such as teaching in Sunday school classes for children and adult women's class, and by helping in vacation Bible schools.  She has been member of First Baptist Church in Silver City since 1968.

Merlin L. Baird, 91, a longtime resident of Lordsburg passed away Sunday June 8, 2025.  Arrangements are pending.

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Olga L. Giles, 64, passed away on May 28, 2025 at her daughter's residence in Las Cruces, surrounded by her family.

Visitation will take place Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10 o'clock in the morning at New Life Apostolic Church. Funeral Services follow at 11 o'clock with interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Rene Andrade officiating.

Olga was born July 20, 1960 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua to Trinidad Marquez. Olga liked horses, and watching her "novelas".  She was a great cook and loved to do puzzles and jewelry, but most of it she liked to spend time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Olga is survived by her son; Rigo Santivañes, daughters; Johanna (Francisco) Ramos and Crisol Marquez, 4 grandchildren, siblings; Jose Esparza, Francisco (Hilda) Castro, Patricia Marquez, Nohemi (Jorge) Torres and Alma Rosa Torres.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Trinidad Marquez and 2 sisters; Felipa and Juana Marquez.

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Ashley Renee Torres, 38, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Robert John Sandoval, 53, a resident of Modesto, CA and Veteran of the U.S. Army entered eternal rest March 20, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Maura Ann Barraza of Deming, New Mexico, passed away May 7, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. Maura was born September 17, 1965, in Alpine, Texas, to Benedo S. Barraza and Lupe Renteria Barraza.

She lived in Van Horn, Texas; El Centro, California; and Columbus, New Mexico, before moving to Deming in 1974. She graduated from Deming High School in 1984. Maura completed a cosmetology program in Las Cruces, New Mexico, in 1986. She also attended New Mexico State University where she received an Associate of Applied Science in Library Technology in August of 2003 and a Bachelor of Human Community Services in May of 2007. Maura was an avid reader and always had a good book to read. She also enjoyed watching movies, cooking, and loved taking care of her many dogs and cats. She served as a volunteer at the Deming Animal Shelter. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Deming and knew her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Maura was preceded in death by her parents Benedo and Lupe Barraza. She is survived by brothers, Michael O. Barraza (Delia) of Deming and Joe D. Barraza (Sandra) of Yeso, New Mexico; nieces and nephews, Justen Barraza, Victoria Barraza, Lane Barraza, Brady Barraza, and Sage Barraza; grand-nieces and grand-nephew, Guiliana Lizeth Barraza, Angelita Mia Rodriguez, Eloisa Jane Barraza, and David Benny Garcia; numerous cousins and friends.

Yvonne B. Maldonado, 63, of Silver City passed away at home Friday, May 30, 2025.

Visitation will take place at five o'clock in the evening on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. A Rosary and Prayer Vigil will be held for Yvonne at six o'clock. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will follow.

Yvonne was born February 23, 1962 in San Fernando, CA to Richard P. and Lupe J. Barragan.

Yvonne will be remembered for her love of Bingo and Loteria. She was even known to some of her nieces and nephews as "Auntie Bingo". She loved spending time with family, going camping and decorating for the holidays. Yvonne especially loved her work in childcare, having run a daycare for many years. The children and their parents whom she met throughout the years always held a special place in her heart.

Yvonne is survived by her loving husband, Richard Dean Maldonado; daughter, Anna Maldonado (Chris Dominguez) and children, Devin and Leihloni Corral; her mother, Lupe Barragan; brothers, Richard Barragan (Diane), Bill Barragan, and Jack Barragan (Corina); her mother-in-law, Helen Maldonado; sister-in-law, Lorraine Castillo (Melvin); and her niece, Gabrielle Barragan.