All Obituaries

Cecilia (Cece) Romero Silver City, NM

Cecilia “Cece” Chapin Romero 58, of Santa Clara, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020 at her son’s home in Hurley, New Mexico. Cecilia was born on September 30, 1962 to Rudy and Antonia (Lopez) Chapin in Silver City, NM. Cecilia grew up in Santa Clara, NM and was a proud graduate of Cobre High School’s class of 1980. Cecilia met the love of her life Gary Lee Romero while his band was touring in New Mexico while competing in the...

Cecilia “Cece” Chapin Romero 58, of Santa Clara, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020 at her son’s home in Hurley, New Mexico. Cecilia was born on...

Marlene Resh Deming

Marlene Janet Resh, 83, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home. Family will hold a private memorial at a later time. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory. Marlene was born May 28, 1937 to Mary Evegenes and Richard Wohlgemuth in Euclid, Ohio. Loving mother to Daniel Resh and Teri Sloan; devoted grandmother to Kyle, Cory and Jake.

Marlene Janet Resh, 83, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home. Family will hold a private memorial at a later time. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres...

Henry Grinie Silver City

Henry M. Grinie, 59, of Silver City passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Las Posada in Las Cruces. Henry was born on February 10, 1961 in Lordsburg to Elisa Moreno Kirker and raised in Silver City. Henry enjoyed camping, fishing and being with his family. He worked in construction in Silver City. Henry will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Henry is survived by his mother, Elisa G. Kirker; step-father, Henry Grinie; sons, Zachariah Grinie, Isaiah Grinie...

Henry M. Grinie, 59, of Silver City passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Las Posada in Las Cruces. Henry was born on February 10, 1961 in Lordsburg to Elisa Moreno Kirker and raised in...

Murray Keeler

Murray H. Keeler, of Animas, NM slipped his mortal bonds into Jesus’ arms on October 18th. Born to E. Hugh Keeler and Beth (Hall) Keeler, on August 8, 1947, Murray was a cow whisperer with ranches in both Animas and Hachita, NM. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judy; six daughters, Shelly May (Scott), April Samples (Justin), Anna Werner (Justin), Brandie Reagan (Erik), Amanda Adame (Gilbert), and Cindy Keeler; 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren with another on the...

Murray H. Keeler, of Animas, NM slipped his mortal bonds into Jesus’ arms on October 18th. Born to E. Hugh Keeler and Beth (Hall) Keeler, on August 8, 1947, Murray was a cow whisperer...

Craig Stewart

Craig Ross Stewart, 83, Deming resident passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at his home. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory.

Inocencia Murillo Silver City

Inocencia C. Murillo, “Chencha” went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels. The Prayer Vigil and Rosary will take place on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at six o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapels. The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at ten o’clock in the morning at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic...

Inocencia C. Murillo, “Chencha” went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Cremation has been entrusted to...

Thomas Read

Thomas Elmar Read, 83, resident of Deming passed away Thursday October 15, 2020 in Deming. Arrangements are pending.

Ramona Barraza Bayard

Ramona (Nena) Barraza of Bayard, NM passed away peacefully at her home on October 14, 2020. She was 91. Nena, as her family and friends knew her, was born on July 28, 1929 to Roman and Cleofas Mesta in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico. She grew up in Santa Maria Del Oro Durango where she met Ramon Barraza. They were married in 1946. In 1959, the couple and their five children moved to Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and lived there for three years. In 1962, Nena, Ramon and six children...

Ramona (Nena) Barraza of Bayard, NM passed away peacefully at her home on October 14, 2020. She was 91. Nena, as her family and friends knew her, was born on July 28, 1929 to Roman and Cleofas...

Jerry Santoyo

Jerry M. Santoyo, 72, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 from 4 to 6 in the evening. Due to the pandemic of Covid-19, restrictions will be enforced. At 6:00pm the family will have a private viewing where the rosary will be recited by Gloria Barraza. Cremation is to follow at Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. Jerry was born May 21, 1948 in Silver City to Geronimo Santoyo and Flora Morales. He lived a short time...

Jerry M. Santoyo, 72, Deming resident passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home. Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 from 4 to 6 in the evening. Due to the pandemic of...

Joe Arzaga

Joe D. Arzaga, 75, of Silver City, NM passed away October 10, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels in Silver City. A graveside funeral service and inurnment of his ashes will be held Friday, October 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Pinos Altos Cemetery with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Joe was born November 22, 1944 in Silver City, NM to Francisco and Clara Arzaga. Joe served our country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Joe D. Arzaga, 75, of Silver City, NM passed away October 10, 2020 in Las Cruces, NM. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels in Silver City. A graveside funeral...