Obituaries
Obituary notices.
Manuel Garcia, 79, a resident of Pasa Dena, TX - pending
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- Published: 27 March 2023 27 March 2023
Manuel Garcia, 79, a resident of Pasa Dena, TX, entered eternal rest Monday, March 27, 2023, at Grant County, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Nicholas DiBona, 75, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
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- Published: 27 March 2023 27 March 2023
Nicholas DiBona, 75, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Barbara Lee Nance, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 27 March 2023 27 March 2023
Barbara went home to be with Jesus on March 20, 2023 in Silver City, New Mexico. She was born on March 19, 1950 to Annon and Virginia Jorgen in Glendale, California. She was the first born of her parents’ three children
When she was six years old her family moved to Granada Hills, California. Barbara lived in the same house until she left home at the age of 18. She graduated from James Monroe High School in 1968.
In 1976 she married her high school sweetheart, Sherwood Nance. They enjoyed an adventurous life together. They traveled in their RV, rode motorcycles, and owned a swimming pool service business. In addition they worked together creating metal sculptures. Throughout their life they loved their many pet dogs, who truly were their best friends.
Barbara was a brilliant and versatile artist. Mostly self-taught, she excelled at both watercolor and oil painting, stone sculpture, cartooning, and metal works. Her paintings were whimsical and her sculptures were beautifully intricate.
Erika Mansfield, 81, a longtime resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending
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- Published: 26 March 2023 26 March 2023
Erika Mansfield, 81, a longtime resident of Lordsburg passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 in Silver City. Arrangements are pending.
Marco A. Barraza, 70, of Santa Clara, NM - pending
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- Published: 26 March 2023 26 March 2023
Marco A. Barraza, 70, of Santa Clara passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
Dora Rice, 70, a resident of Las Cruces, NM
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- Published: 24 March 2023 24 March 2023
Dora Rice, 70, was called to heaven on March 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her mother Alida Ybarra; brother Eddie Joe Ybarra; She is survived by father Adolfo Ybarra; her husband, Dennis Rice of 35 years in marriage; her son Albert Davalos Jr. & wife Vivian of Albuquerque, NM; her daughter, Brenda Davalos; her grandchildren, Christopher, Johnathan, Breanna Davalos, Jareka Gandara, Gavyn Castaneda; her great-grandchildren, Olivia, Benjamin, & Isabella; her four sisters, Stella Busto Carillo (Mike), Patty Ybarra, JoAnn Ybarra, Norma Ybarra; her special brother Steve Ybarra.
She will be dearly missed by all, her love of life was being with her grandchildren. Her love for them was unconditional. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you everyone for sharing their time & prayers. God bless all of you.
Santana Cardenas Martinez, 100, a former resident of Glenwood, NM
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- Published: 23 March 2023 23 March 2023
Santana Cardenas Martinez, 100, a former resident of Glenwood, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1923 in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico to Jesus Francisco Martinez and Trinidad Cardenas.
Santana loved the outdoors! He hunted, trapped and fished. He was a rancher for many years then moved on to working in the mines (dozer operator) for Kennecott Copper Corp. He also enjoyed playing billiards. He had many friends who will miss him dearly.
Robert Miller, 85, a resident of Silver City, NM
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- Published: 23 March 2023 23 March 2023
Robert Lee Miller, one month shy of 86, passed away in his sleep at Millie’s Assisted Living on March 20, 2023 with his daughter, Janice Miller, and special friend Jason Gil at his side. A special family heartfelt thank you to Millie’s Assisted Living and Yessica and all the staff that provided him with wonderful care and loving support for 6 years.
After graduation, Bob joined the US Air Force where he served as radar technician. He found his way to San Manuel, AZ and started working at the copper mine. He ended up coming back to Grant Co. to work at Kennecott, and later Phelps Dodge. He retired from the mines as Machine Shop Foreman. Bob loved cars! He was a founding member of the Copper Country Cruizers, drag raced in his youth, and loved working on them.