Obituary notices.

Pastor Thomas Almanza Perez, 81, a resident of Las Cruces, NM

Pastor Thomas Almanza Perez, 81, a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at The Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM. He was born May 27,1941 in Hanover, NM to Pedro Perez and Maria Almanza Perez.

He is survived by four sons, Thomas T. Perez Jr., and wife Laura of Las Cruces; Caleb T. Perez and wife Diana of Las Cruces; William P. Perez and wife Deborah of Las Cruces; David J. Perez of Denton, TX; two daughters, Jacqueline Schwede and husband Vincent of Sacramento, CA; Naomi Mathieu and husband Ray of Silver City; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Abraham Perez of Las Cruces; two sisters, Ruth Collins and husband Ross of Las Cruces; Maria Eva Arguigo of Puiallup, WA.  He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Viola Terrazas (’96) six brothers, Pete Perez, David Perez, Moises Perez, Mike Perez, Danny Perez, and Louie Perez; four sisters, Magdalena Tovar, Martha Parra, Rachel Abeyta, and Rebecca Sanchez.

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Adrian Xavier Torres, 35, a resident of Silver City, NM

adriantorresAdrian Xavier Torres was born September 22, 1987 in Silver City, NM to Joe Torres and Naomi Jacquez.

He graduated from Silver High School in 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy from 20006-2008 and later served the U.S. Army from 2008-2010, completing multiple missions while deployed in Iraq. Adrian received several commendations: the Iraqi Campaign medal with Fleet Marine Force Combat Operation and Bronze Star; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device; Navy Pistol Shot Sharpshooter Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

He is survived by his parents: Joe Torres (Rachel), Naomi Jacques (Eric), all of Silver City, NM; he is also survived by his children: Dennis Saavedra, Dmitry and Deryk Torres, and Lily Caseras, all of Edgewood, NM; his sister Vanessa Johnson (Al) of Austin, TX; brothers Joe Torres, Jr (Trish) of Silver City,NM,  Kyle Torres (Marissa) of Albuquerque, NM, and Jordan Torres (Andrea) of Silver City, NM; grandparents Silvia Wilson of Rio Rancho, NM; Santos and Elva Torres, Rudy and Betty Jacquez, and great-grandmother Rosa Flores, all of Grant County, NM.

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Phillip Gregg Evatt, 53, of Arenas Valley, NM - pending

Phillip Gregg Evatt, 53, of Arenas Valley, NM passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

Daniel Estrada, 91, a resident of Grant County, NM

estrada1Daniel Estrada (Dannie) past peacefully into heaven on May 2, 2023, in Tucson, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Louise; his three children: Danita Charlanne, Russell Glen, and Kenneth Patrick and his wife Kelley; his six grandchildren: Michael Patrick, Sarah Leann, Emily Marie, Joshua Russell, Danielle Suzanne, and Austin Russell. He is also survived by his seven great grandchildren:  Spencer, Kinsey, Michael, Ezra, Dale, Brooks and August. It should be noted that his first child, Charles Daniel, and his first grandchild, Cassey Kay, were waiting for him upon his arrival in heaven.  His favorite thing in the world was his family:  his wife and immediate family; his extended family; and even friends.

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Maria Erlinda L. Picazo, 75, a resident of Santa Clara, NM

picazo 02 copyMaria Erlinda L. Picazo, 75, a resident of Santa Clara, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, May 7, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 12, 1947 in Silver City, NM to Trinidad Lucero and Maria Carrillo.

She is survived by one son, David L. Grijalva and wife Pamela of Santa Clara; one daughter, Lisa Ann Kidd and husband Vann of Jal, NM; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Willie Lucero; two sisters, Rosie Lucero, and Lydia Moreno; her grandchildren, Joshua Herrera and Jordana Herrera.

The holy rosary will be recited by Deacon Richard Rodriguez on Thursday, May 11 at 9am at Santa Clara Catholic Church.  The funeral mass will commence at 9:30am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Pallbearers are Armando and Michael Muñoz, Guillermo Herrera, Jessica Palomarez, Vann Kidd Jr., and Larry Marquez.  Concluding service cremation will follow. Inurnment will take place at 3:30pm at Memory Lane cemetery.  

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.

Donald Beams, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Donald Beams, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at his residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Jerrianne Harlan, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

Jerrianne Harlan, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Henry Andazola, a former resident of Safford, AZ - pending

Henry Andazola, a former resident of Safford, AZ entered eternal rest Monday, May 8, 2023 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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