Obituaries

Betty (Dale) Petree passed away peacefully at Willow Manor Assisted Living on the morning of Sunday, September 1st. She had been a resident of Deming for 55 years. She was 87.

Betty was born in Carrizozo, New Mexico to Henry and Doris Dale, on September 18, 1936. She came from a farming and ranching family and grew up in Colorado and New Mexico. The oldest of four, she had a brother Johnnie, and two sisters, Rosemary and Janet (deceased). She attended High School in Capitan, New Mexico where she met and married Dale Eugene Petree in 1952. Together they raised four kids, Dale Jr, Ken, Johnnie (deceased), and Ronda. Betty lost her husband to cancer in 2001. They had been married 49 years.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Patsy "Pat" Ruth Niccum Webster of Silver City, New Mexico, who passed away on Monday, August 26th, 2024 at the age of 84. She was born on November 21st, 1939 in Texline, TX.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life of 63 years and loving husband, Charles "Bud" Webster, her parents, RL Niccum and Ruth Wilks, her sisters, Darla Graham, Lynda Clark, Penny Niccum, her brother, Robert "Buster" Niccum, and her grandson, Clay Webster. She is survived by her children, Brett Webster (Tara Dentice), John Webster (Kelly Carter), and Todd Webster (Lesti Helton), her grandchildren, Kandice Webster Pennington (Scott Pennington), Siona Webster, Austin Webster (Drea Webster), Zane Webster, Jake Webster and Tanna Webster, her three great grandchildren, Nathan Pennington, Trista Pennington and Carson Pennington, her sisters, Rosa Lee Walker, Annita Blair, and Bonnie Shiverick.

Pat Webster was a true mother at heart to her family and all of Grant County. She lived her life with a love for cooking, gardening and sewing. Pat's heart was known for help others and loving her family and friends. She was very active volunteer in Grant County 4-H. She showed abundant generosity and kindness to everyone that was blessed enough to know her. She was truly loved by all and will be missed.

Ralph Dominguez, born on November 29, 1949 in Silver City, NM passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. Son of Placido Dominguez and Alice Grijalva, Ralph grew up in Silver City where he attended St. Mary's Academy and Silver Consolidated Schools. He was a proud graduate of Silver High School and furthered his education at Western New Mexico University.

Ralph was an avid outdoorsman, passionate about hunting with both rifle and bow. His interests were wide-ranging, from chess, basketball, and tennis, to cheering for his favorite NFL team, the Denver Broncos. A devoted public servant, Ralph served as a councilman for Silver City for seven years and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities.

He completed a four-year apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW 611) and worked as an electrician for many years, eventually becoming a business agent for IBEW in Northern New Mexico. Ralph later returned to Silver City, where he served as the Director of Maintenance, Laundry and Housekeeping at Gila Regional Medical Center for 25 years.

Kathleen S. Hamilton, 90, of Las Cruces, NM passed away July 8, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center with her family by her side.

Kathleen was born in Hedley, TX to William & Eleanor Simmons and was the youngest of eleven siblings. Kathleen graduated in the top ten percent of her class from Deming High School in 1952 and was inducted into the National Honor Society. Kathleen went on to have a family and had four children, Darwin, Woodie, Erin, and Shannon, who she worked hard to support and care for. She started working with the Law Firm of Garland & Martin (and its successors Martin, Martin, Lutz & Cresswell, etc.) in 1963. Kathleen left the firm in 1981 and went to work for the State of New Mexico in the Third Judicial Court as Secretary and "Partner at Court" to District Judge, The Honorable James T. Martin from 1981 to 1997. In her capacity at the Third District Court, Kathleen was also affectionately known as "The Guardian of the Gate, and "Dragon Momma". Kathleen was an Honorable member of the National Association of Legal Assistants. Kathleen received many letters from NM Governor(s), Legislators, Chief Justices, and US Attorneys, thanking Kathleen for her professional wisdom, courtesy, organizational skills, and hospitality.

Patsy Ruth Webster, 84, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 26, 2024, where passed away peacefully at home. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

Rosenda G. Limon, 69, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Casa De La Luz in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chaples ~ 575-537-0777.

Ralph Dominguez, Sr. 74, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Circle of Life Care Facility in Prescott, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.

Lane Forrest Van Allen was born July 6, 1938 in Battle Creek, MI. He entered his eternal home in Las Cruces on August 19, 2024.

He served his country in the Army from 1960 through 1962. He was a retired auto mechanic.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Janet, and a sister. He is survived by his brother, Lew (Faye) Van Allen of Springfield, TN; and his partner, Virginia Frost of the home.

A private family burial will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

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