Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Amelia Maria Craig, 92, a longtime resident of Lordsburg, NM
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Amelia Maria Craig, 92, a longtime resident of Lordsburg, NM passed away Sunday May 14, 2023 in Las Cruces.
A rosary will be recited Saturday morning, May 20, 2023 at 10 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church led by Carlos Bejarano. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 with Fr. Jude Okonkwo officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Shakespeare Cemetery.
Romulo “Bobby” Guerra Villegas, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Romulo “Bobby” Guerra Villegas of Silver City, NM was born on September 21, 1940 and passed on September 3, 2021 to be with his parents, Romulo and Basilia Villegas. He was born poor but given the gift of music at a young age. He died peacefully at his home on Roswell, surrounded by his loved ones, and was listening to Las Mananitas when he took his last breath. He was raised in Las Cruces as an only child but had four close lifetime friends he considered his brothers: Johnny Trujillo, Sonny Trevino, Orlando Samaniego and Jamie Lucero. Collectively, their band was known as the Knightmen and entertained Las Cruces/Mesilla and the surrounding areas in the 1960s.
He admittedly did not do well in school but had a knack for finance and owned successful small businesses in Roswell throughout his lifetime. His life was filled with a legacy of community service as the founding father of the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and his music school for youth, S.O.Y. Mariachi. He leaves behind many loved ones. His wife and life partner of more than fifty years, Irene Sambrano Villegas, his children, Veronica, Adam, Gabriel, Romo and Matthew. He has eight grandchildren and several grandchildren.
Eugene Bernier, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Eugene Bernier, 89, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, May 12, 2023 at Millie’s Assisted Living in Silver City, New Mexico. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Eraclio Chacon, 41, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Eraclio Chacon, 41, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Daniel Olsen, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Daniel Olsen, 65, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Monday, May 15, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Henry Andazola, a former resident of Safford, AZ
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Henry Andazola, a former resident of Safford, AZ entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on November 28, 1942 to Adelina Holguin Zapata in Silver City, NM.
Our grandpa was a firm believer in education. He received his undergraduate degree at Western New Mexico University, his masters degree from New Mexico State University, and was a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University. He instilled in his children and grandchildren that, “education is one thing no one can ever take from you.” He will be remembered as a pioneer, being the very first Mexican American Superintendent in Graham County, Arizona, opening the door for many others to pursue their educational dreams.
Jack Leroy, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 15 May 2023 15 May 2023
Jack Leroy, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Monday, May 15, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Rev. Thomas A. Perez, 81, a resident of Las Cruces, NM
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- Published: 12 May 2023 12 May 2023
Rev. Thomas A. Perez, Sr.
Has gone on to his reward.
He was born May 27, 1941 in Hanover, NM.
May 8, 2023 was the day that our Papa went home to be with The Lord Jesus. The one he preached about and lived for; for over 55 years.
It was also the day that our Mama welcomed our Father home.
What more can we say for time would not be enough to describe this man of great faith and many talents.
Ministry:
Bro. Tommy as he was affectionately called by his congregation over his five decades of ministry.
His life will eternally be a life worthy of the Gospel.
Bro. Tommy, began his pastoral calling pastoring a church of the Apostolic Assembly in Truth or Consequences NM at the age of 27. He followed in the footsteps of his Father Rev. Pedro G. Perez.