Obituaries

Cristina C. Castañon Flores, 95, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 1, 1930 in Santa Rita, NM to Juan Castañon and Bonifacia Martinez.

"Mom" to her children and friends, and lovingly by her husband.  "Grandma" to her grandchildren, greats, and great greats.  She raised nine children and two grandchildren.  She was a very loving person, and amazed everyone who met her with her strong faith in God, her grace, gentleness and happy calmness.

She was a wonderful cook.  Her family looked forward to the "Red Enchilada Fridays", a tradition derived from no-meat Fridays in the Catholic Faith.  Her kids and grandkids remember fondly, it was a time to catch up with each other, and some street baseball. 

Mom lived in Santa Rita most of her early years until 1964 when the townsite was cleared by the mine.  In Santa Rita she was known to feed the neighborhood kids.  They recall the memory of fresh tortillas, fried potatoes and peanut butter burritos, their fav!  She sewed her daughter's Easter outfits and celebrated holidays with enthusiasm.  She celebrated every child's birthday as well as Monce's and her own.  The BIG one was on the kid's 5th birthday, where all the cousins, grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, and neighbors were invited.

Brittany Hathaway, 36, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 22, 2026 at her residence.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Clifford John Travernier, 94 a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence.

Clifford is survived by his son Robert Tavernier, and many friends.

A memorial service for Mr. Tavernier will be held on Thursday, February 5, at 11:30am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, followed by inurnment at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, with full Military Honors.

 Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory ~ 575-537-0777.

Armando Hernandez Miranda Jr, 77, of Silver City passed away at home Thursday, January 29, 2026. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Armando Hernandez Miranda Jr, please visit our floral store.

John Paul Irons, 84 a resident of Las Cruces, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Memorial Medical Center, in Las Cruces, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Juan Orosco Lopez, 77, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Lucinda (Lucille) Puentes Delgado, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, at Fort Bayard Medical Center.

Lucille was born on April 15, 1934, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Mexico, to Heriberto and Josefa Arvizu Puentes. She later grew up in Santa Rita, New Mexico, where she built lifelong roots and friendships. She married the love of her life, Richard Ogas Delgado in September of 1952 and enjoyed 17 wonderful years of marriage before his passing.   

After the loss of her husband at a young age, Lucille displayed remarkable courage and strength, raising her children with resilience, faith, and unwavering unconditional love. She became the backbone of her family, a steady source of comfort, guidance, and encouragement whose love knew no limits.

Lucille dedicated much of her life to caring for children. She worked in the cafeterias within the Cobre Consolidated Schools, where she nurtured countless students with kindness, warmth, and a familiar smile. Later, she continued as a Foster Grandparent, touching the lives of many children who came to know her lovingly as "Nana." Her gentle spirit and generous heart left a lasting impression on generations.

Dolores "Lola" Mata, 74, of Silver City, NM, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at Mesilla Valley Hospice Palliative Care, in Las Cruces, NM.

Lola lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to family and friends.  She will be remembered for her warmth, laughter, and the joy she brought to those around her.  Though she will be deeply missed, we find comfort knowing she is now resting in everlasting peace.  Lola's life was a gift, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched.

Lola is survived by her husband Henry Joe Mata, of the family home; her sons, Anthony Mata, of CA, Henry Joe Mata, Jr. (Andrea) of Las Cruces, NM; her daughter Bobbie Jo Altamirano (Larry), of Silver City, NM; her 11 grandchildren, Erica Proffitt (Dan), Ashley Vidal (Luis), Kyndra Mata, Alexis Flores (Daniel), Hannah, Andrew, Justinne Altamirano, Eliana Mata, Emma Mata, Emilia Mata, and Henry Mata; brothers Billy Davila, of Silver City, NM,  Gabriel Davila (Bernadette) of Albuquerque, NM; sisters Belen Roland (Terry) of AZ, Marie Davila, of Rio Rancho, NM; numerous nieces and nephews;   She is preceded in death by her daughter Jennifer Mata; her parents Antonio and Sarah Davila; and her granddaughter Gissel Mata.