Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Written News Release, 500 years old, Silver City NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
I know that obituaries is not a good place to put this, but I know people check out obituaries.
I've been nice and posted Rules for Submissions to the Grant County Beat, but I continue to get pretty graphics instead of NEWS RELEASES.
I'm guessing that no one knows how to write a news release any longer. Pretty graphics have taken over, so here's a tutorial.
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María Silvia Sotelo de Enríquez, 68, a resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 19 June 2023 19 June 2023
María Silvia Sotelo de Enríquez, de 68 años, residente de Deming, falleció el viernes 16 de junio de 2023 en su residencia con su familia a su lado.
El velorio tendrá lugar en La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días el jueves 22 de junio de 2023 desde las 10 de la mañana hasta el mediodía. Los servicios funerarios seguirán a las 12 del mediodía con la dedicación de la tumba que tendrá lugar en el cementerio de Mountain View. El obispo Diego Quintana oficiará.
María nació el 18 de julio de 1954 en Ignacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua, México, hija de Hortencia Olivas y Margarito Sotelo, le encantaba ir a visitar su ciudad natal en Chihuahua tan a menudo como podía. A María le gustaba cuidar su jardín y limpiar su casa. Amaba mucho a su familia y disfrutaba cada minuto que pasaba con ellos.
John Haswell Lawson, 84, a resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 17 June 2023 17 June 2023
John Haswell Lawson, 84, of Silver City passed away June 14, 2023 at his home.
John was born in Glasgow, Montana on August 21, 1938 to Chester and Doris Lawson. As an infant, he traveled to China with his parents, medical missionaries. In 1942 John was incarcerated with his parents in Japanese POW camps in Canton, China for over two years. He was exchanged, with his parents, in 1945 in an exchange between Japan and the USA of diplomatic prisoners of war.
John returned to Havre, Montana with his parents, where he grew up. After receiving his BA from the University of Montana in 1961 he was accepted into the second wave of Peace Corps volunteers under John F Kennedy. He was transfers to Ethiopia in 1962 for two years. His first child, Douglas, was born there.
John received his Doctorate in Middle Eastern History in 1966 but was diverted by happenstance into the world of the developing the artificial heart. John was instrumental in the development of this device. He spent the next few decades training cardiothoracic surgical teams on the implant of these devices. In 2004 John retired and moved to Silver City, NM where he became involved in the development of WILL.
John follows his parents Doris and Chester and is survived by his three sons, Douglas, Malcolm and Duncan and their mother, Susan. Also, his sister Jane and her children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his wife and life partner, Judy, her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. As well, he is survived by many friends around the world.
John was a gentle soul who loved music, poetry, animals and food (not necessarily in that order). He will be remembered by friends around the world, and his memory will always be cherished by those who love him deeply.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John Haswell Lawson, please visit our floral store
Leroy Chappell, 80, a resident of Buckhorn, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
Leroy Chappell, 80, a resident of Buckhorn, NM, entered eternal rest Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Revised - Garry D Gibson "The Gunny", 81, resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 16 June 2023 16 June 2023
Garry D Gibson "The Gunny"
21 Sept 1941 – 09 June 2023
"I was just an 0369 Company Gunny," he told us, but we all knew he was so much more, and it was a sad day for friends, family, and Marines and Navy Corpsman who served with Marines to learn that Gunnery Sergeant USMC retired, Garry Gibson left this life.
Garry passed away in Silver City New Mexico on 9 June 2023 at 81 years old after a short battle with cancer. He was born 21 September 1941 in Waddington New York, raised in an orphanage, left, and joined the Marine Corps where he excelled in the Semper Fi environment and set his foundation to stay the course on any issue he tackled.
On leaving the Marine Corps, he married Marjorie, the love of his life and the woman he spent almost 30 years with until she succumbed to her very painful battle against cancer on 17 August 2017. They came to Colorado, lived in Black Forest, northeast of Colorado Springs and transformed a log cabin and the surrounding property into an oasis of simple beauty where he entertained, restored cars, and helped neighbors.
Genoveva Placencio Rodriguez Padilla, 91, resident of Silver City, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 15 June 2023 15 June 2023
Genoveva Placencio Rodriguez Padilla, 91 of Silver City, passed away June 8, 2023 in Silver City.
Genoveva was born November 24, 1931 in Gila, New Mexico to Ramon Guerra Rodriguez and Felipa Placencio Rodriguez. She was raised in Gila and Silver City until she moved to Los Angeles in her early adult years, then returned to Silver City years later to retire.
Eva is survived by, son, Alfred and wife Elvera Castro, (grandkids) Devon Curley, Markus Curley, Anissa Castro, Analea Castro, Alfred J. Castro (great grandkids) Mariah, MiCavian, Mia, AddaLynn, MaTaiya, MarZoyie, Aryen-Lea Son, Nathan Padilla, (partner Alicia); grandson David Padilla; granddaughter, Christina Padilla Son, Frank Moran; grandchildren, Claudia and Francisco Moran Daughter, Sarah Andrade; granddaughter, Corinne Lewis (Billy); great grandson Justin, great grandson Justin; great granddaughter, Danielle; granddaughter, Natalie Grandson, Nathan; Children, Brittany, Marcella, and Zane. His granddaughters, Xaria and Davie Son, David Padilla Sisters, Maria Martinez, Sally Andazola, Priscilla Salaiz (Arthur), Isidra Gonzalez, Virginia Gutierrez Brothers, Mino (Sara), Freddy (Rosemary) and Leo
Felicitas Jimenez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 15 June 2023 15 June 2023
Felicitas Jimenez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Mary G. (Giron) Garcia, 83, former resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 15 June 2023 15 June 2023
Mary G. Garcia, 83, former resident of Deming received her Angel Wings on Monday, June 12, 2023, after a short illness. She was born October 9, 1939 in Deming to Pete and Sofia (Parra) Giron.
A Celebration of Life & Memorial Service will be held Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10 o'clock in the morning at the CitiLife Church (1200 E. Pear St. SE, Deming NM). Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery (3410 E. Pine St. Deming, NM), Pastor Cesar Chavez will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.