Obituaries

Joe L. Sifuentes, 76, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Betty Jane Springer, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Silver City Care Center. She was born on September 24, 1937 to her parents, Dewey and Ida Mae (Allison) Dunn in Hurley, NM.

Betty will be remembered for her love of flowers, crocheting, dancing and her love for her dog "Chewy." Betty grew up in a mining family in which she had Five brothers and Three sisters. Betty was married to her husband Richard Springer of 35 years. In Betty's down time she loved to sit and enjoy watching old western movies, she loved the actor John Wayne, and her favorite singer Elvis. Betty worked from the time she was a young teenager until her Daughter Kat arrived into this world. She was the manager of Chino Federal at the time she was working. Betty enjoyed bowling and softball. As time went on Betty was a caregiver to her mom Ida for 10 years.

Betty is survived by her daughter Kat Springer of Silver City New Mexico. She is proceeded in death by her parents Dewey Dunn and Ida Mae Allison, her husband Richard Springer, Her Five Brothers Ned, Floyed, Eugene, Walter, Alvin (Dunn) and her Three Sisters Ruth, Evelyn, Edna Mae.

Felix Young Amador, 71, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, July 22, 2024 at Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Frank G. Medina, 83, of Bayard passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Juan Antonio Ramirez Jr., 59, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 5, 2024 at his residence. He was born April 27, 1965 in Douglas, AZ to Juan Edmundo Ramirez and Maria Beatriz Lopez.

Juan was a funny, outgoing, and fearless man beginning at a young age. He was a loving father, brother, son, tata, and friend. Juan had a contagious and beautiful smile everywhere he went, everyone who got to know him loved him, he was easy to love. Juan had a soft spot for the mountains, nature was his peace since a young boy, he always loved the world of rock and roll and motorcycles. Juan grew up on a farm with his family in Douglas, AZ and became a self-employed painter at the age of 29. Juan started his own business here in Silver City, NM called Soaring Eagle Painting, he enjoyed teaching his children and others his expertise skills. Juan had so many people who loved and cared for him; friends, family and children. Juan's wings were ready, but our hearts weren't. Juan will forever be in all of our hearts and his memory will live on forever.

Rupert Edward Garcia, 82, of Silver City passed away July 17, 2024 in Show Low, Arizona surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will start at 10:00 am on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 11:00 am with the Funeral Liturgy to follow immediately thereafter. Concluding service and burial will be at 1:00 pm at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with military honors accorded. Officiating will be Father Martin Okonkwo.

Rupert is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Martinez (Tony) and Sonia DeNight (Christian); four sons, Rupert Garcia Jr (Elida), Ramon Garcia (Kathleen), Javier Garcia and Cesar Garcia; one sister, Trinie Romero; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Rupert was preceded in death by a daughter, Sonya Garcia; mother to his children, Paula Olivas; two sisters, Becky Garcia and Lucinda Aragon; and a brother, Johnny Garcia.

Gabriel Gonzalez Ochoa, 61, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico and formally of Deming, New Mexico entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Las Cruces.

Visitation will begin Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 5 to 6 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapel (811 S. Gold Ave, Deming, NM 88030). The recitation of the holy rosary will then be recited at 6. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated the following day Friday, July 26, 2024 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Ann's Catholic Church (400 S. Ruby St, Deming, NM 88030). The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery (3410 E. Pine St, Deming, NM 88030). Fr. Francis Gyau will officiate.

Gabriel was born February 19, 1963 in Deming, New Mexico to Carlos Grado Ochoa Sr. and Aurora Gonzalez. In his short 61 years, he touched the hearts of many lives spreading his kindness and generosity. There was never a stranger whom Gabriel did not befriend.

Eduardo M. Alvarez, 88, of Hurley passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Buena Vista Care Center in Albuquerque surrounded by his loving family. Services are pending.

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