Obituaries

Patricia "Pat" Pittman Gaerttner, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her residence.  She was born August 4, 1928 to her parents, Dalton Beverly and Catherine (Cooper) Pittman in Nacozari, Mexico.

Pat was a graduate of the University of California Berkeley.  She was hired immediately after college by the US state department, foreign services to work in Spain as a Spanish translator where she eventually met her husband of 50 years Noel Gaerttner.    Proud of her fluency in speaking Spanish all her life.  Pat was a voracious reader and loved her family, friends and all animals, especially her dog Sam. 

She is survived by her two nephews, John Pittman of Seattle, WA and Dalton Beverly Pittman II (Marsha) of Marysville, WA; her great-nieces, Sara Underwood (Simon) of Portland, OR and Danielle Pittman of Portland, OR.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse; her brother, Dalton Pittman; her sister-in-law, Sharon Pittman. 

Dylan Brice Holliday, 35, a resident of Pinos Altos, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Paul Maynard Loyd, 90, a U.S. Army veteran entered eternal rest Monday, May 12, 2025 at Millie's Assisted Living in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

BELIA CHAVEZ, 93, a longtime resident of Deming passed away Friday May 9, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

A celebration of her life will be Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:30 in the morning at CitiLife Church.  Officiating will be Bishop Roberto Candelario and her son, Pastor Javier Cesar Chavez.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. 

Mama Belia, as she was known by many was born March 3, 1932 in Ascension, Chihuahua, Mexico to Luis and Aurora (Corral) Fernandez.  She has been a resident of Deming for 69 years having moved here from Mexico. Belia and her husband Kino raised their family here and at one time they Pastored a church in Columbus for 12 years.  Her hospitality was well known in the community as she was an excellent cook and loved to host bible studies at her house.  She brought many to the Lord around her kitchen table while enjoying fresh tortillas and learning the gospel. 

Elgie (Gene)Booth, 82, a resident of Arenas Valley known as The Silver Dollar Cowboy entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home in Arenas Valley, NM. He was born February 11, 1943 in Hatch NM. to his mother, Nancy (Blanche) Booth and his father Elgie Booth. 

He was a rancher and musician. He loved to write and sing his own music and was a favorite at open mic nights at the Buckhorn saloon and Opera house in Pinos Altos NM where he drew many a crowd. 

He is survived by his brother Jimmie Douglas Booth, his daughter Rebecca Lynn Booth, his nephew's, James Booth, (Paula) John Booth and Carl Nard and his nieces Brenda Hernandez, Lisa Brewer and Pamela Hebner.

Irene Jacquez Chavez, 80, a longtime Deming resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapel. The final interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Deacon Bill Holguin will be officiating.

Irene was born January 21, 1945 in Lordsburg, New Mexico to Gilbert Jacquez and Martha Porras. Irene began her career in education as a teacher's aide for kindergarten students. She began her teaching at Lewis Flats School which is now the Adobe Deli Steakhouse. Irene later continued her career with Bell School and retired after 30 years. She touched many families lives throughout the community with the many children she had taught. Irene was a very classy and professional woman and always dressed her best and had a love for her many shoes that had to match with every outfit. She enjoyed sewing, listening to music, visiting casinos as well as going out to eat a nice meal. Irene also enjoyed watching baseball, especially when her Los Angeles Dodgers were playing and even more so watching her grandchildren play baseball. What did she look forward to most was her Sunday dinners with her family. Irene will be very much missed by many.

Patricia Pittman Gaerttner, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Theodore Wayne Koons, 86, resident of Deming passed away Wednesday April 30, 2025.  As per his wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

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