Obituary notices.

Kenneth “Kenny” Hansen, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Kenneth “Kenny” Hansen, 77, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Millies Assisted Living Facility in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Tomas R. Gomez, 72, of Silver City, NM - pending

Tomas R. Gomez, 72, of Silver City passed away at his home on Friday, April 28, 2023. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

Sarah Andrade, 70, a resident of Silver City, NM

Sarah Andrade, born June 19, 1952 in Los Angeles, California passed away surrounded by her family on April 19, 2023.

As a devoted mother of three children, she moved to Cliff in the early 1980’s. She was very kind and caring person who would extend a helping hand to anyone in need. She saw the greater good in people. Sarah noticed a need for senior citizen care in the Cliff and Gila communities so she advocated for a senior center and a summer work program for the area. In early 1990’s she and her family moved to Silver City. Sarah became a full-time college student in her late 30’s and became a advocate for others to start college as a non-traditional older student. She shared her story and gave the encouragement women needed to start college. Sarah was very active with campus activities geared towards students and their families. Her college education continued through the years and she received a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Human Services and Sociology. Sarah loved her job working with clients in the mental health unit of Gila Regional Medical Center until her retirement. 

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Bradley Rylander, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM

Brad Rylander (August 23, 1939 – April 22, 2023) grew up and had a happy childhood in Worcester Massachusetts. His father, Rupert Rylander, was a beat cop. Brad was always proud his father was a policeman.

When he was little, he enjoyed the stories his mother, Esther Johnson Rylander, talked about growing up in the Salvation Army. She played a cornet in their marching band. He didn't learn that the Salvation Army originated in England until he was an adult. His mother was Swedish and he was always sure that religion was also Swedish.

He was their only child.

In 2005 he and Elaine Carlson married in a simple ceremony in Del Ray Beach, Florida. In 2008 they moved to Silver City.

Soon after moving here, he bought a pickup truck.They enjoyed the beauty and learned about the history of this area in the many trips they took in that reliable truck. Often, they were glad they bought a vehicle with a four-wheel drive.

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Randall Todd Pugmire, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM

pugmire1 copyOn the morning of April 21, 2023 Randall Todd Pugmire went to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born April 11, 1963 to Jacque Todd Dannelly and late Tracie Joe Pugmire in Silver City NM. He grew up in Grant County where he raised boys. 

Todd graduated from Cobre High went to college in Texas. Returned to Grant County and married the love of his life Misty. He eventually completed a MAT in Education WNMU.

He always gave of his time and served as a role model for many children in the community. He coached 100’s of kids in baseball, Popwarner Football, 4H and wrestling. Coaching little league and showing animals were his favorite.

His greatest love was raising his boys and spending time with his family. Todd took pride in teaching his boys that hard work paid off and raising animals helped accomplish this.  

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Lily D. Duran, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM

duran 01Lily D. Duran, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, April 21, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Lily was born in Santa Rita, NM, on May 10, 1937 to her parents Luis and Martha (Ogas) Delgado Sr.  

Lily was a very respected and loved member of our community. She worked most of her life in the banking industry and helped countless people to reach their dreams of buying homes and businesses.  She was a loving and caring person who always enjoyed people and called them her friend. Her service to her church and ministry was always first in her life because of her love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Family and friends were very important to her. She will be deeply missed by all who have known her. Thanks to all for prayers and support in her last days.

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Genevieve Delgado Ramos, 82, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

genevieveramos 01Genevieve Delgado Ramos, 82, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest on Saturday April 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Genevieve was born on January 2, 1941, in Santa Rita, NM, to her parents Luis and Martha Delgado. She was one of 12 siblings, six girls and six boys. She grew up in the small mining town of Santa Rita throughout her childhood and teenage years. When she was 15 years old, she met the love of her life Gilbert J Ramos of Hurley, NM. When Genevieve turned of age, she married Gilbert and moved to Omaha, Nebraska as Gilbert had just joined the United States Airforce. Shortly after moving to Omaha, they gave birth to their loving son Gilbert Ramos Jr. During the course of their adult years Gilbert and Genevieve traveled the United States, living in many different cities and states. They also spent a great amount of time traveling the world and lived in Japan for 3 years. After they returned to the US, they settled in Sierra Vista, AZ. While living in Sierra Vista Genevieve worked as a key punch operator for the finance department of the U.S. Army on Ft. Huachuca.

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Bradley Rylander, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Bradley Rylander, 83, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Silver Care Center, in Silver City, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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