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Obituaries
Obituary notices.
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Catherine Card Cramer (Borden), 92, went home to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at First Baptist Church, 206 W. Pine St., with Pastor Barney Carbajal officiating.
Cathy was born August 9, 1933, in Hot Springs, NM, to Thomas and Beulah Card (Creamer). She grew up in Deming and graduated from Deming High School. She married James A. Borden in 1951, and together they had four children. After his passing in 1968, she worked for the New Mexico Department of Transportation for over 25 years, retiring as Personnel Officer. In 1993, she married Gilbert Cramer, and together they made their life on their farm west of Deming, until his passing in 2019.
Cathy was a long-time member of First Baptist Church. She served on many committees during that time and enjoyed being in the choir singing praises to our Lord. She loved traveling, camping and being with family.
- Category: Obituaries
Robert Ledesma, 74, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Christopher Perez, 59, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Richard P. Marrufo, 78, of North Hurley passed away at home Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Padilla Marrufo, please visit our floral store.
- Category: Obituaries
Catalina "Katie" Lopez Castillo Kincheloe, 88, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 30, 1937 in Gila, NM to Mariano Lopez and Sally Chavez.
Katie raised her family in Pico Rivera, CA. She worked in housekeeping at the Presbyterian hospital in Whittier, CA. In 1980, Katie moved back to Silver City. She worked at WNMU for years as a custodian. She served as a door greeter at Calvary Chapel for 18 years. She was part of the ministry for 15 years at the Silver City Care Center.
Katie loved the Lord and shared Jesus to everyone. If you needed prayer, she would pray for you. Thank you Mom, for being the best mom ever! We love you and will miss you greatly. Soar with the eagles. Psalms 91.
- Category: Obituaries
We're having a celebration of life with family and friends memorial at Pinos Altos, NM Volunteer Fire House Station for Steven Montoya at Sunday, Nov.23,at 1:30 p.m. There will be a potluck at the memorial. The family is keeping the ashes of the deceased family member for now. No burial at this time. Thank you, Amanda Montoya and family
- Category: Obituaries
In the presence of her loving husband and caretaker Jerry M. Shult, Doris Irene Shult, lost her struggle with an extended illness on November 13, 2025, and is now at rest.
Doris was born July 5, 1944, In Muncie, IN and was married to Jerry on June 9, 1962, at a small church in Windfall, IN. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple for time and all eternity where she is currently awaiting her lifelong love.
She was a gifted artist and crafter, loved to sing church hymns, had an infectious laugh, adored children and made the best deviled eggs known to man.
She is survived by her seven children, Cindy L. Shult-Temby, David K. Shult, Ray A. Shult, Cam L. Shult, Aurthur L. Shult, Greg P. Shult and Nathaniel M. Shult and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who are too numerus to Account for individually).
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Doris Irene Shult, please visit our floral store.
- Category: Obituaries
Anna "Lou" Brooke, 97 of Silver City passed away November 11, 2025 in Silver City.
At Lou's request cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 am on Monday December 8, 2025, celebrating her 98th birthday, at The Church of The Good Shepherd, 615 North Texas Street, Silver City, New Mexico
Lou was born December 8, 1927 in Magdalena, NM. Lou lived a full and happy life. Lou is survived by two sons, Tom (Sharon) Brooke and Craig Brooke; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Anna "Lou" Brooke, please visit our floral store.
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