Obituaries
Obituary notices.
George Howard Burfiend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 07 November 2023 07 November 2023
George Howard Burfiend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1931 in Traverse City, MI to Howard and Orpha F. Burfiend.
Our dad grew up on a farm in Michigan when you still worked the fields with horses. All his life he either was working or in bed resting for the next day of work. Even on vacation he worked. The only time he hated working was if there was snow on the ground. At age 37 he became a type 1 diabetic when there was very little that could be done for you and when he passed away at 92 he had an insulin pump and sensor. He fought and battled the disease every single second of his life. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. The last 30 years of his life he was able to enjoy a life filled with his wife, kids, grandkids, and great granddaughter. Family was his entire world. Not a second went by that he wasn’t wanting to know what everyone was up to.
Hector Manuel Trevizo Jr., 42, a resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 07 November 2023 07 November 2023
Hector Manuel Trevizo Jr., 42, lifelong resident of Deming passed away October 30, 2023 in El Paso, TX.
Viewing will begin Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 4 to 6 o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 6 led by Angela Trevizo. The Mass of Christina Burial will be celebrated Friday, November 10, 2023 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Tom Smith will officiate.
Hector was born November 6, 1980 in Deming to Hector Trevizo and Hortencia Granillo. He was a very talented mechanic and enjoyed repairing vehicles, especially working on his motorcycle. Hector was lover of music and loved to play his guitar. He also had a love for roosters. He was known as a very friendly and loving caring person but what he loved the most was his family. He was such a loving and caring father to his children.
Ray “Monchi” Murillo, 79, former resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023
Ray “Monchi” Murillo, 79, former resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest at his granddaughter’s home in Phoenix, AZ after battling COPD. Monchi, was born to Adan and Estela Grijalva in March of 1944 in Silver City, NM, where he also received education.
He later joined the U.S Navy serving our country as a Gunners mate from 1960-1964. He returned home after serving and worked underground at the Santa Rita mines for many years. Although many knew Monchi as a man of a few words, he was also known as the life of the party. Throw on some “Baby, I like it” and he was ready to bust out the moves. He loved to dance, not only did he dance but he sang to his grandchildren too. He also loved traveling, camping and his all-time favorite hobby was cruising downtown in his Chevy.
Ray Murillo is survived by his beloved wife, Lorena Murillo, his 5 children; Lori, Blanca, Kenny & Javier (Carlos Murillo 1974- 2013). His 16 grandchildren; Adrian, Carla, Sabrina, Damien, Sianna, Junior, Raymond, Crystal, Josephine, (Charlie Murillo 1992-2017) Christopher, Michael, Joshua, Brandon, Alexander, Destiny, his great grandchildren; nieces & nephews, sisters Eva & Lilly and friends who were family, Louie & Renee, Marcy, Stephanie, Valerie, Drew and their husbands and wives as well as his brothers and sisters in law and childhood friend John Madrid
Gabriel Martinez, 47, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023
Gabriel Martinez, 47, entered heaven's gates on October 25th 2023.
Gabriel was born May 27th 1976 to his loving parents, Isabel Jaure and David Martinez.
Gabriel was a loving father, grandfather, brother, nephew and friend. He cherished everyone in his life and told them he loved them as much as one person possibly could. Gabriel was extremely smart and could truly do ANYTHING. He was a very skilled carpenter/craftsman and needed no instructions to get any project done. He loved showing off his work and talking about everything he made. Gabriel also loved all animals and wanted to bring home every stray dog or cat he saw. Gabriel loved his children and grandchildren more than anything, his favorite thing to do was spend time with them.
Gabriel is survived by his 4 children, Alexis Gomez, Sergio Lucero, Roman and Isabella Martinez; one brother Ray Garcia; two sisters, Deborah and Michelle Martinez; five grandchildren, Hezekiah, Nehemiah, Zeruiah and Keziah Perez and Valentina Lucero; his best friend/cousin, Willie and his best friend, Manny.
Sally Madrid, 72, a resident of Albuquerque, NM
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- Published: 06 November 2023 06 November 2023
Sally Madrid, 72, of Albuquerque, formerly of Lordsburg, passed away, November 2, 2023 at her home in Albuquerque.
Sally was born March 3, 1951 in Lordsburg, NM to Macario and Clara Madrid. She was a caregiver for many years and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
At Sally’s request, cremation has taken place. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at Ten o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lordsburg. The Rite of Committal and inurnment will follow at Shakespeare Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her parents, Macario and Clarita.
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Delma Varela Porras, 54, a resident of Deming, NM
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- Published: 04 November 2023 04 November 2023
Delma Varela Porras, 54, a resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, November 7, 2023 from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel where the Holy Rosary will be recited at 10. The Funeral Liturgy will take place at 11 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating. Cremation will follow and has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.
Delma was born August 14, 1969 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua to Jose Porras and Anita Varela. Delma was a loving mother to her 3 children Adrian, Eduardo, and Lorena as well as to her 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She was always a very happy person and enjoyed living life to the fullest. Delma enjoyed singing, cleaning, going to the casinos and gambling in which she always had a lucky hand and from time to time having a nice drink. Mainly her 1800 tequila. She was a very outgoing woman and very social and friendly to all. There was not a person out there she could not make a friend out of. Delma will be deeply missed by all the hearts she touched.
George Buifriend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
George Buifriend, 92, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Alice Jane Robertson, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 03 November 2023 03 November 2023
Alice Jane Robertson, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, November 3, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.