Baca's Funeral Chapels Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Jean Ann (Manning) Lenhardt 2/9/1936—4/17/2022

Jean was born in Gervais, Oregon to Fred and Constance Manning . She was the 13th of 14 children, and the youngest girl in the family. She is survived by one brother, Denny Manning and one sister, Donna Schott .

Jean was married February 20, 1954 and at 86 she celebrated her 68th Wedding Anniversary. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Gerald Eldon Lenhardt.

Jean was mom to four children Brad, Wendy, Randy, and Rick. She was blessed with 12 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 6 pm Baca’s Funeral Home, 811 S. Gold Ave, Deming NM 88030.

Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church, 615 Copper Street, Deming, NM 88030. Fr. Prakasham Babu, Pastor will officiate.

Obituary Preview: MARY TALAVERA HOOD, 71, a lifelong resident of Lordsburg passed away Saturday April 16, 2022 at La Posada in Las Cruces.

As per her wishes, cremation will take place and inurnment will be at Shakespeare Cemetery.

Mary was born January 19, 1951 in Lordsburg to Juan and Amalia (Marin) Talavera. Mary was primarily a homemaker and at times did assist her husband at Circle H Grocery. She enjoyed crafting, being in the outdoors fishing and hunting with family. Mary was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

She is survived by her mom, Amalia Talavera of Lordsburg; son Lawrence Hood of Lordsburg; daughter Pamela Hood of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Jane Atilano, Gloria Cobos and Rosie Marquez; 3 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence K. Hood and 2 sisters, Yoli Gomez and Ophelia Arambula.

Obituary Preview: Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for her husband Gabe and children to celebrate her mission here, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. Also to all people she has met, she hoped she made you laugh and smile.

From the orchards of Morgan Hill and Gilroy, California to the San Joaquin Valley, then Monterey, California to Diamond Head and Waikiki, Hawaii. An accomplished instructor of cosmetology, entrepreneur, everywhere she lived with her husband, thus his military career, she had business and left her legacy with these she met and helped her artistic talents in painting, was honored after her retirement.

Imelda S. Martinez, 66, lived at 1225 Martios St. and 10895 Columbus Rd SE, (The latter was her place of peace and Reflection) passed away on April 14, 2022. Battled cancer, Imelda was born on March 20, 1956 to Emelda and Ventura Sanchez, in Blythe, California.

Melda would like to know that her work here is done. She received a call a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly 110% just like her effort with you friends here. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing, dancing, gardening and reading to her hearts content.

We want her to know that she did a great job and wish her a safe journey. Remember her smile, her warmth, her energy, her love of life, family and her dear friends but also students, colleagues and clients, many who over time also became friends. She worked very hard all her life, up to the very end. She made a difference in the lives of many, setting her bar higher for her accomplishments just to be a good example.

Imelda is survived by her husband Gabriel Martinez; a son, Ventura Martinez; a daughter, Christina Martinez; siblings, Benny (Josie) Sanchez and Johnny (Pat) Sanchez, Lupe De Jesus, Terry (Rudy) Chavez, Marcela Sanchez, Isabel Sanchez and Josie Lozano.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ventura and Emelda Sanchez; siblings, Rosie Chairez, Helen Sanchez and Frances Corona.

Memorial service will take place Monday, April 25, 2022 at 11 o’clock in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with Father Prakasham Babu officiating.

Obituary Preview: Jesus Jose Gonzalez Sr., 91, longtime Deming resident entered eternal life on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

Viewing will begin Tuesday, April 26, 2022 from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 led by Elias Anchieta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Jesus is survived by his spouse, Carmen Gonzalez of the home; his children; Jesus (Clara) Gonzalez Jr. of Deming, Virginia Gonzalez of Tucson, AZ, Socorro (Ronnie) Garcia of Casa Grande, AZ, Lupe (Arnold) Gutierrez of Deming, Susie (Victor) Payan of Deming and Carmen Payanof Tucson; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, as well as many numerous extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roman and Angelita (Ramirez) Gonzalez; his son, Julio Gonzalez and his 3 siblings, Antonia Betancurt, Victorina and Roman Gonzalez.

Serving as pallbearers will be his children, Jesus, Virginia, Socorro, Lupe, Susie and Carmen.

Honorary bearers will serve as Denise Gutierrez and Bianca Ramos.

Obituary Preview: It is with great sadness we announce the passing of a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and neighbor. Nellie Castillo Pantoja earned many titles in her 86 years of life, each role as important to her as the next.

Born June 17,1935 in Rodey, NM. Nellie was an enduringly warm and positive force for her family and friends, perhaps the result of finding her true love so early in life at age 12, when she met Ruben G. Pantoja, who would later become her husband of 59 years.

Nellie’s sweet and pleasant demeanor could also perhaps be credited partly to her pure delight for desserts of any kind. If she could have eaten dessert for every meal, she would have.

Nellie entered eternal rest on April 12, 2022 in Lordsburg, NM at home surrounded by her loving and loud family, a testament to her lifelong dedication to their love and care.

A prolific conversationalist, Nellie always welcomed a long phone call. It was a known fact that calling her home between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. would result in a busy signal. Her home was always filled with family, friends and laughter. She always knew how to manage and gracefully give everyone her time and attention.

A homemaker caring for her 10 children and grandchildren, Nellie worked incredibly hard throughout her life to open up new possibilities and opportunities for her children and grandchildren. Her legacy lives on in their success and prosperity.

Nellie is survived by her sister, Juanita Martinez of Hatch, NM, children Ruben Pantoja (Mary), Frances Rosales(Marty), Gloria Mata (Monchie), Cathy Parker (Jimmy), Andy Pantoja (Renee), Rosie Pantoja (Chad), Chris Pantoja (Mary), Christina Pantoja (Joe), Olivia Pantoja and her very special friend, Dora Placencia. She was a grandmother to her beloved 25 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Mom will be sorely missed but live on in our hearts forever. Her life, love and faith was a blessing to everyone that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Domingo and Antonia Castillo, her loving husband, Ruben, daughter, Sandra Pantoja and 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Services will be held Tuesday, April 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with a visitation at 9 a.m., followed by a rosary and funeral mass, followed by interment at Shakespeare Cemetery in Lordsburg, NM where her final resting place will be next to her loving husband and daughter.

Obituary Preview: Bernard Stanley Kaliski, 88, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at his home.

A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church with the rite of committal and inurnment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Prakasham Babu, pastor will officiate. Military Honors will be accorded.

Bernard was born July 5, 1933 in Blue Island, IL to Stanley and Mary (Wilk) Kaliski. Bernard served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Mary Wells on February 4, 1956 and together raised their 2 children, Michael and Robert Kaliski. He retired from the Chicago and Rock Island Pacific Railroad after 43yrs as a Locomotive Engineer. Bernard was a member of the VFW Post 3580 in Blue Island, IL, a member of the KWVA Chapter 23 in Orland, IL, as well as a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Deming. After numerous years of traveling to and from Deming, he finally made his home here on September 18, 2003. He was a very gifted handyman and was able to make a lot of his own furniture as well as a gifted painter and artist. He enjoyed western singing cowboys and was a huge fan of Gene Autry, he also enjoyed playing baseball and was a fan of the Chicago White Sox. Most of all, Bernard loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He will truly be missed by all he touched.

He is survived by his 2 sons, Mike (Mary) Kaliski of Kewanee, IL and Robert (Karen) Kaliski of Wells, NV and his 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Bernard is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Mary Kaliski; his wife, Mary Kaliski and a brother, Raymond Kaliski.

Obituary Preview: Rafael Caraza Valdez, 53, resident of Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Visitation will take place on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church at 9 o’clock in the morning. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 led by Elias Anchieta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o’clock in the morning with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Rafael was born in Ciudad Juarez to Bertha Valdez and Agustin Caraza. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Rafael was a communicant of the Catholic Church.

He is survived by his father, Agustin Caraza; the mother of his children, Amparo Torres; 2 sons, Rafael Caraza Jr. and Adrian Caraza (Veronica Carbajal); a daughter, Ana Lidia Caraza (Esteban Rodriguez) and his 3 grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Rafael Caraza Jr., Adrian Caraza, Jose Mateos, Joel Heredia, David Aguilar and Esteban Rodriguez.

Obituary Preview: Julio Gonzalez, 49, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

He is survived by his mother, Carmen Gonzalez of Deming, 4 children, Roberto, Valerie, Julie and Soledad; 6 siblings, Jesus (Clara) Gonzalez Jr. of Deming, Virginia Gonzalez of Tucson, AZ, Socorro (Ronnie) Garcia of Casa Grande, AZ, Lupe (Arnold) Gutierrez of Deming, Susie (Victor) Payan of Deming and Carmen Gonzalez of Tucson; as well as many extended family and friends.

His father, Jesus Gonzalez, who just recently passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, reunites with Julio at the gates of heaven.

Obituary Preview: Cruz Camacho Perales, 83, longtime resident of Deming has entered eternal rest on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Tucson, AZ, while surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 10 to 11 o’clock in the morning. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 11 led by Elias Anchieta. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Cruz dedicated her whole life to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was a very selfless, proud, and fierce woman that loved and cared for her children up until her last breath. Cruz was the Family Stone, and her death has made a huge impact on all those that loved her, she will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her 6 children, Rosalie Perales (Ali Navabi), Susana Valenzuela (Victor), Mari Cruz Perales (Jason Embrey), Martin, Raul, and Carlos Perales; 15 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren; her sisters, Consuelo Rincon (Miguel) & Isabel Sanchez (Marin).

Cruz was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique Perales; her parents, Martin Camacho and Vicenta Verdier, and her brothers, Tomas, Amado & Pedro Camacho.

Serving as pallbearers will be Sammy Valdez, Alexander and Christopher Valenzuela, Joel, Joshua and Daniel Parra, Martin, Cristian and Vicente Perales.

Obituary Preview: DAVID LEROY HAND, 81, former resident of Deming passed away Thursday April 7, 2022 at La Posada in Las Cruces.

Interment was Thursday April 14, 2022 at Mt. View Cemetery in Deming.

David was born December 8, 1940 in Clifton, Arizona to Hubert Lee and Nancy Jane (Dyer) Hand. David was a surveyor in the construction industry which took him to work in several areas here in the Southwest. He lived in Tucson, Arizona for some time and later returned to Deming in 1978 where he made his home until 1993 when he moved to Las Cruces. At the time of his retirement he was working with Burns Construction Company. He is especially remembered as being an avid fan of the Boston Celtics and the New York Yankees. If they were playing, nothing would get in his way for him to watch the game.

He is survived by his son, Gregory Lee “Beau” Hand (Jennifer) of Las Cruces; daughter Michelle Nunn (Justin) of Deming; sister, Betty Reeves of Gilbert, Arizona; grandchildren Kelsey Nunn, Tristan Nunn and Payton Hand and great grandchild Wynn Nunn. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Jimmy and Kenneth Hand.

Obituary Preview: Richard (Dick) V. Thompson, 77, resident of Faywood passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11 o’clock in the morning at the Walking X Ranch on Dwyer Rd.

Richard was born July 2, 1944 in Silver City, NM to Vernon and Mary (Gureton) Thompson. “Dicky”, as he was more commonly referred to, was an extremely hard-working man who was family focused. He worked for Chino Mine in Santa Rita, NM for 38 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator and when he wasn’t at the mine he was ranching. Dicky also served as a volunteer fireman for 40 years with the Lower Mimbres Fire Department as an Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of the Mimbres Masonic Lodge #10.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Jan B. Thompson of the home; his children, Janelda T. Richardson & husband, Rick Richardson and Matthew R. Thompson & wife, Amber D. Thompson both of Las Cruces; as well as his grandchildren, Makayla Richardson Grant & husband, Rhett B. Grant and Lawrence A. Richardson.

Dicky was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Mary Thompson.

Obituary Preview: Milagros Flores Ramirez, 1, Albuquerque resident passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022 at UNM Children’s Hospital in Albuquerque.

Visitation will take place Tuesday April 12, 2022 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 o’clock in the morning with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Milagros was born March 4, 2021 in Albuquerque to Mirna Robles Ramirez and Daniel Flores. She was a little angel that always had a smile on her little face and who loved to dance and hear music.

She is survived by her parents; Daniel Flores and Mirna Robles Ramirez; 3 brothers, Omar Ramirez, Daniel and Alfonso Flores; a sister, Julissa Flores; maternal grandparents, Jaime Robles and Luz Maria Ramirez; paternal grandparents, Santiago Perez and Maria del Rosario Flores.

Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Flores, Daniel Flores Jr, Victor E, Ramirez and Tristen Ramirez.

Obituary Preview: MARIA ELENA GANDARILLA, 92, a longtime resident of Lordsburg passed away Saturday April 2, 2022 in the comfort of her home.

Visitation will be Friday April 22, 2022 at 9 o’clock in the morning at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church where a rosary will follow at 9:30 led by her daughters, Lydia Yolanda Lopez and Maria Elena Roybal. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 o’clock with Fr. Jude Okonkwo, Pastor officiating. Concluding services and interment will be at Shakespeare Cemetery.

Maria was born January 26, 1930 in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico to Daniel and Ysidra (Marquez) Molinar. She has been a resident of Lordsburg since 1965 having previously lived in Las Cruces. In Lordsburg Maria worked at various restaurants in the area and at one time owned the Snack Shack. She loved to sing and dance and shared her singing talent at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church along with organizing the school age children Matachines to honor Mama Lupita every December 12th. She is remembered by her family as having a generous spirit and never hesitated to help others in need.

She is survived by sons, Roberto Lopez of Park City, Utah, Tony Gandarilla of Lordsburg; daughters Lydia Yolanda “Yoli” Lopez of Las Cruces, Maria Elena Roybal (Leroy) of Pecos, NM, Rosa Marrufo (Michael) of Deming; brother Jesus Ernesto Molinar; sister Maria MarthaBaez; 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Jesus Gandarilla, and 2 children, Daniel Lopez and Jesus Gandarilla.

Pallbearers will be Eli Moreno, Eva Guerrero, Lorena Gandarilla, Roberto J. Mata, Diego Lovato and Jesus Gandarilla. Honorary bearers are Jim Culberson, Miguel Medina, Tomas Rico, Olga Neave, Carmelita Ortiz, Maria Elena Valenzuela, Maria de Jesus Saenz, Cuca Bejarano, Cruz Martinez and Teresa Marquez.

Obituary Preview: Ruth Marie Acosta born January 18, 1948 in Deming, NM went to live with her Angels on Saturday, April 2, 2022. She was greeted in heaven by her parents, Richard and Nellie Acosta and her baby sister, Noemi Acosta.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 10:30 in the morning at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with the final inurnment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to her mother. Pastor Cesar Chavez will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

We will all miss Ruth’s energy and laughter. She was special in so many ways. Ruth always faced life’s challenges with ceaseless boldness.

Ruth’s living family members include her siblings, Richard Acosta (Vanessa), Esther Pereira, Doris Acosta all of Deming and Dr. Sylvia Acosta-Abril (Luis) of El Paso, TX; nieces and nephews, Alexis and Danielle Abril, Rene Acosta and Roxi Acosta Holguin (Gilbert “Deedi”); great-nieces and nephews, Aidan, Evan, Bianca and Sophia Marin; an uncle, Ruben Acosta (Brenda) and numerous extended family and friends.

Obituary Preview: Francisca Rubio Apodaca, 71, Deming resident entered eternal rest on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

A wake will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at the family home beginning at 5 o’clock in the evening till 9pm (1815 S. Silver Ave, Deming, NM 88030). Cremation will follow and has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. She was loving, she was caring, she was strong, she was beautiful, wise, funny, and loved everyone unconditionally. She will be deeply missed and always remembered as the most beautiful soul we were all so lucky to have! She was the best grandma ever…

Francisca is survived by her 3 children, James and VictoriaApodaca both of Deming and Ramona (Manuel) Renteria of Tucumcari; 2 siblings, Herman Rubio Varela of Palomas, Chihuahua and Ramona Urbina of Deming; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Agustin and Isabel (Varela) Rubio; her husband, John Apodaca; 2 sons, Sergio Rubio and John Apodaca; as well as 7 siblings.

Obituary Preview: Jose A. Maquez, 54, residente de Deming fallecio el Martes 29 de Marzo, 2022 en Longmont, Colorado.

Visitacion sera el Viernes 8 de Abril del 2022 en la Funeraria Bacas’ de 3 a 7 de la tarde. El servicio sera el Sabado 9 de Abril del 2022 a las 10 de la mañana en la Iglesia Apostolica Nueva Vida, despues sera llevado a el Cementerio Vista de la Montaña, Pastor Jose Ramirez, oficiante.

Jose nacio en Yepomera, Chihuahua, sus padres Maria Luisa Molina Caro y Jesus Antonio Marquez Vargas. Le gustaba pasar tiempo con su familia especialmente con sus nietos. Tambien le gustaban las corridas de toros. Jose era miembro de la Iglesia Apostolica Vida Nueva.

A Jose le sobreviven su papa Jesus Marquez de Mexico; su esposa Celia Marquez de Colorado; 2 hijas, Esmeralda Marquez (Manuel Castro) de Colorado y Alicia Marquez (Alvaro Orozco) de Deming; 2 hermanos, Sixto Javier Marquez de Mexico y Joselder Marquez de Albuquerque; 6 hermanas, Silvia Marquez y Dora Majalca de Colorado, Cecilia e Imelda Marquez de Santa Fe, Lorena y Veronica Marquez de Albuquerque; 5 nietos.

Precedido en la muerte por su mama, Maria Luisa Molina Caro; un hijo, Daniel Marquez y un hermano.

Cargadores del ataud seran Eron y Gabriel Marquez, Ivan, Junior y Alexis Majalca, Edgar Rodriguez, Alvaro Orozco y Manuel Castro.

Obituary Preview: Robert Alan Lowe, 60, Deming resident passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Robert was born April 28, 1961 in Long Beach, CA to Gary and Darlene (Grant) Lowe. He met and married Elizabeth Ferguson and was married for almost 35yrs and together they raised their 3 sons, Eric, Scott, and Evan Lowe. Robert and his family moved to Deming from Long Beach, CA and made this town their home for the past 30yrs. He was a truck driver for many years as well as a master handyman and enjoyed working on vehicles. Robert was a very generous, giving man and enjoyed helping others. He loved trucks and trains but most of all he loved his family the most.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Lowe of the home; his mother, Darlene Lowe of Springville, CA; his 3 children, Robert Eric (Katarina) Lowe of Tyrone, Scott Lowe of Las Cruces and Evan Lowe of Deming; 2 brothers, Darrel Lowe of Long Beach, CA and Michael Lowe of Springville, CA as well as many extended family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Lowe and a brother, Craig Lowe.

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Jon Martinez, 58, Deming resident passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation has been entrusted by Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 9:30 in the morning at St. Genevieve’s Catholic Church in Las Cruces (100S. Espina St. Las Cruces, NM 88001). A memorial mass will follow and be celebrated at 10 with the rite of committal and inurnment to follow after the services.

Ken is survived by his mother, Roseanne Martinez of Deming; 2 siblings, Edward Kris Martinez of Las Cruces and Karyn Nichole Lawson of South Jordan, UT.

He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Nick Martinez; a brother, Kraig Martinez and his maternal and paternal grandparents, Benito and Mariana Gonzalez and Isidoro and Piedad Martinez.

Obituary Preview: Fernando Ramirez Hernandez, 15, Deming resident passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Visitation will take place Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church at 10 o’clock in the morning. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 11 led by Elizabeth Dominguez. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 noon with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Fernando was born in Silver City, New Mexico to Yesenia Ramirez Hernandez. He loved to play football and baseball, and enjoyed family get togethers, they were always special for him. Fernando was always willing to help his family and friends as he was a loving and caring young man. His mom was everything to him, as well as Ferny’s extended family that loved him dearly.

He is survived by his mother, Yesenia Ramirez Hernandez of the home; grandmother, Agustina Hernandez of Deming and grandfather, Fernando Ramirez of Baja California Sur, Mexico; his uncles, Efrain (Caro) Garcia, Joel (Iowa) Chavez and Gustavo (Michelle) Garcia all of Deming, and his cousins, Josue, Mateo Emiliano, Adilene, Sebastian, Joel, Lupita, Khailyn, Pillar, Kristen, Camila, Yesselle and Isaiah.

Serving as pallbearers will be Efrain, Gustavo and Josue Garcia, Joel, Joel Jr. and Sebastian Chavez and Jose Angel Morales.

Obituary Preview: Reppard C. Jackson, 83, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on March 15, 2022. He was surrounded by his family. Reppard was born June 3, 1938 in New Market, AL to Raymond and Lola Jackson. He attended Hazel Green High School, where he was active in sports and drove the school bus. After high school, he worked at Bell Labs in Huntsville building rocket motors for the Nike-Zues program. In the early 60’s, he moved to Deming, NM and worked for Auburn Rubber. In the 70’s, he began working for Public Service Co. of NM where he retired from after 32 years of service. Upon retirement, he could be found fishing, gardening, grilling and most importantly, spending time with his family, Reppard was an active member of FBC, Deming where he served in various roles (Children’s Sunday School Director, Treasurer and member of “The Crew”). He is remembered for his desire to put people first, help in any way he could and never leave a guest hungry. Reppard was preceded in death by his parents, his son: Raymond Cecil Jackson, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years: Vickie J. Jackson, son: David (Shannon) of Tucson, AZ, daughters: Jennifer (Alex) Larrea of Orange, CA, Patricia (Cesar) Duran of Las Cruces, NM and Mary (Erick) Kendall of Las Cruces, NM. Grandchildren: Cody Ray, Dominique, Cody, Jenai, Jessica, Jordan, Jaedyn, Shelby, Jackson, Roxas, Teagan and Mia. Great grandchildren: Kellsie, Kailum and Ashtyn.

A memorial service will be held at Baca’s Funeral Chapels on Saturday, March 26th at 10 o’clock am.

Obituary Preview: William (Bill) Clarence Keith, 87 of Deming, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord on March 14, 2022. Bill was born in Paris, Arkansas on December 24, 1934 to Virgil Oliver Keith and Alice Delilah Furr. Bill joined the U.S. Army in 1950 and served 2 terms. During his military service he was deployed twice to Korea and he received several meritorious medals.

In 1962 Bill met the love of his life Lula Elizabeth (Beth) Stevenson and they married two weeks later. On April 19, 2022 they would have celebrated their 60th anniversary. Bill and Beth loved each other deeply and had a family of five children. Bill left an everlasting legacy through his uncompromising commitment to his wife Beth and the important life skills he taught to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill and Beth loved to play music together. Bill especially loved to play the harmonica and he often would play it for visitors and for family get togethers. Bill always made his family a priority and he would give the shirt off of his back to help a stranger. He was an avid outdoorsman in his younger years and he loved to hunt, fish and travel.

Bill is survived by his wife Beth and his five children Curtis (Janet) of Gainesville Texas, Robert (Connie) of Deming, Pamela Richins of Deming, Kendall (Christy) of Gilbert Arizona, Clinton (Tammy) of Deming as well as fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bill loved his family deeply. He was the best husband, daddy and grandpa anyone could ask for and he will forever be in our hearts.

Funeral service will be held on Monday March 21, 2022 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel in Deming New Mexico. Visitation will be 8:30am to 10am. Service will be held in the chapel starting at 10am and immediately afterwards there will be a prerecession to Mountain View Cemetery where graveside service will take place with military honors accorded.

Obituary Preview: Alejandro Paez Enriquez, 92, Deming resident passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 9 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the holy rosary will be recited at 10 led by Irma Jaurequi. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Jesus Martinez will officiate.

Alejandro was born to Manuela Enriquez and Dionisio Paez Mariscal in Florencia, Chihuahua. He moved to Deming in 2002 coming from Palomas, Chihuahua. He loved to play cards and dominos, he was a great cook and like to walk. Alejandro was a communicant of the catholic church and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his son, Manuel (Vita) Paez; daughters, Blanca (Reynaldo) Ramirez, Magdalena Paez, Carmen (Jose) Giron, Rosy (Ernesto) Salcido, Araceli and Cecilia Paez; 21 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Delia Gutierrez, Francelia Paez, Betty (Luis) Aranda & Bertha (David) Smith and many extended family and friends.

Alejandro was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Nelly Paez Garcia and siblings, Gilberto Paez, Araceli Aguilar, Rosa Pacheco and Juventino Paez.

Serving as pallbearers will be Alex Salcido, Gilberto Salcido, Miguel Angel Paez, Andres Duran, Daniel Castro, Angel Castro, Ernesto Salcido Jr. and Jose Giron.

Obituary Preview: On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Patrick M. "Pat" Smail of Galeton, PA, passed away peacefully at age 85 surrounded by his family, at the Mimbres Memorial Hospital in his adopted second hometown of Deming, New Mexico.

Pat (as he was known to family and friends) was born on December 6, 1936 near Leechburg, PA, the only child of Elmer "Fritz" and Agnes (Shields) Smail, and grew up in the area. He graduated from Leechburg High School in 1955 and, on April 2, 1958, married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Schaeffer. They raised four children, Bruce, Tracey (daughter), Jeffrey and Bradley. Pat graduated from Slippery Rock State Teachers College in 1960, and soon after began teaching high school American history, government, and English in Galeton, PA. In the early years, he was an advisor for several high school yearbooks, took his government class on a trip to Washington, DC, and coached boys’ basketball for six seasons. He earned a master's degree from Mansfield State College. Pat also served on the Galeton borough council in the early 1980s and, after a thirty-year career at Galeton High, retired from teaching in 1990.

Pat found his calling as the American Legion baseball coach in Galeton starting in the mid- 1960s, finally retiring (for the third time) in 2006. While a talented high school baseball player in his own right, and a lifelong Pirate fan, he had a passion for coaching and teaching the game to his players, assistant coaches and student scorekeepers (all volunteers). Over the years, many of his teams competed for playoffs and league championships, while often the underdog against bigger schools and programs. In retirement Pat enjoyed the mountains, wildlife, birds, back roads and scenic vistas of northern PA. He hunted, trapped and fished for many years. He was an avid gardener, and knew where to find ginseng and wild mushrooms. In the early 1990s he was involved in a project to save a local, Depression-era cabin built and used by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He made custom knives and was fascinated with nearby windmill farms. Pat and Nancy became snowbirds in 1999 and spent winters in Deming, New Mexico, where he was very active in the rock collectors club and its’ annual show, the Rockhound Roundup. Pat is survived by his wife Nancy, their four children, three daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, eleven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Obituary Preview: Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived so fully. Morgan Stoops, 96, a loving husband, father, and World War 2 Veteran, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.

Viewing will be held Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 3 to 4 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 4 led by Marisol Perez. Cremation will follow and has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Morgan was born April 1, 1925 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Will and Angie (Jones) Stoops. Morgan made his home in Deming after retiring from Mare Island in 1985. He had retired from the Navy in 1965 after serving 20 years in the United States Navy. He loved traveling the US and spent many days on the road. Morgan remarried in 2005 to a wonderful family who he loved dearly. He was a dearly loved man.

He is survived by his wife, Librada “Libby” Stoops of the home; 2 daughters, Geraldine (Tom) Pulliam of Rio Rancho and Betty Jo Chase of McKinleyville, CA; as well as 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Morgan is preceded in death by his parents, Will and Angie Stoops; his first wife, Stella; a daughter, Annette Trosin and 5 siblings.