Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Mary Gloria Montoya, 87, a resident of Mimbres, NM

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Published: 20 November 2023 20 November 2023

MontoyaMaryMary Gloria Montoya, 87, of Mimbres, NM, passed away after a long illness on November 16, 2023.

Gloria (as she was known) was born in Lordsburg, NM, to Francisca Villanueva and Rafael Pastor Silva on September 15, 1936.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Patrick Paul Montoya.

Gloria is survived by husband Pablo Montoya; children, Donald Montoya, Paula Reeves, and Charles Montoya; grandchildren Ryne Snook, Jeremy Snook, Carlotta Montoya and Theodore Montoya; and great-granddaughter, Beatrix Jewell-Snook; sisters, Amanda Teran, Olga Chavez, Belma Burns (Russell), and Llolanda Salce; sister-in-law, Dolores Castillo (Rudy) and brother-in-law, Robert Montoya of Boise, Idaho.   

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Ronald Charles Carsner, 73, a resident of Deming, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 19 November 2023 19 November 2023

Ronald Charles Carsner, 73, Deming resident passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1950 in San Francisco, CA to Edmund Carsner and Marjorie Mary Hill.

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ronald Charles Carsner, please visit our floral store.

Vera Carroll, 78, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 17 November 2023 17 November 2023

CarrollVVera Carroll, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2023. Vera is remembered as a strong, determined, generous and giving soul. She loved to create in many ways by doing arts and crafts, cooking, baking, and making decorations for her loved ones.  She loved animals and always had a house full of spoiled dogs and cats. She was always a hard worker and a diligent homemaker.

Vera was born in Roswell, NM and spent most of her life in Texas and New Mexico. She raised five strong daughters and cared for her many grandchildren in any way she could. Vera leaves behind four daughters, seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, and a grandson. She will be missed and remembered lovingly by those that knew her; until we meet again. No service will be held per family.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

Lydia Cajiga, 69, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

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Published: 17 November 2023 17 November 2023

Lydia Cajiga, 69, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Teresa Ann Dahlin, 58, a resident of Cliff, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 16 November 2023 16 November 2023

Teresa Ann Dahlin, 58, of Cliff, NM passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Teresa Ann Dahlin, please visit our floral store.

Brenda Marie Byrne, 54, resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 15 November 2023 15 November 2023

Brenda Marie Byrne, 54, resident of Deming passed away Tuesday November 14, 2023 in Las Cruces.  Arrangements are pending.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Brenda Marie (Fankhouser) Byrne, please visit our floral store.

Janeen Fambrough, 68, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 15 November 2023 15 November 2023

Janeen Fambrough, 68, longtime Silver City resident went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Janeen worked at Gila Regional Medical Center and retired from Hidalgo Medical Services. She will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her!!

Janeen is survived by her husband, Robert Jones; son, Daniel Black and daughter-in-law; two beautiful granddaughters whom she loved very much.

At peace with God!

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janeen Fambrough, please visit our floral store.

Michelle D. Arellano, 57, a resident of Silver City, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 15 November 2023 15 November 2023

ArellanoMMichelle D. Arellano, 57, of Silver City passed away peacefully at her home on November 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. 

Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels.  A celebration of Michelle’s life will be at Six o’clock in the evening on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels.  Officiating will be Bishop William Perkins.

Michelle was born February 16, 1966 in Silver City to Arthur and Della Arellano.  Michelle had worked for Western New Mexico University at the Child Development Center.  She will be most remembered for her love cooking on the Bar-B-Que.   Bar-B-Queuing and having her family and friends over to enjoy a good meal and great times.  Besides loving to cook outdoors, she loved her country music, dressing up in her “bling” and putting on her favorite boots.  Michelle will be missed by all her knew and loved her.

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