Obituaries

Maria (Mary) G. De La Torre, 82
It is with great sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Mary was born July 5, 1942 in Santa Rita, to Manuel and Maria Luisa Gomez. Mary lived a full and vibrant life.

She was the loving wife of Nestor T. De La Torre. Together they raised a beautiful family of four, Michael (Berniece) of Las Lunas, NM, Robert (Shawna) of Waxahachie, TX, Gilbert "Gibby" (Terri) of Bayard, NM, Christopher "Pino." She is also survived by her grandchildren, Kelly (Dennis), Randilynn, Mikey, Josetta (Geno), Shane (Krysten), Alex (Alicia), Danielle (Matthew), Liam, Erik, Joseph & Jeremy; her great-grandchildren, "Her Chula" D'Andreah, Landen, Izaiah, Yazzie, Kayden, Rose, Damacio, Bianca, Emilio, AJ, Juan (Johnny), Emarie, Matthew Jr., Zayren, Dallaz, Andres, Draco; her brothers, Manuel Gomez Jr. (Ruth) of Albuquerque, NM and Jackie Gomez (Delores) of Silver City, NM; her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Nestor, son Christopher, great granddaughter Coraline Love; her siblings Margarita Sy, Steve Gomez, Edward "Rocky" Gomez.

Juan Antonio Ramirez Jr., 59, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 5, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Matias G. Olivas, 94, formerly of Silver City passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 in Albuquerque.

The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at eleven o'clock in the morning at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard and the Funeral Mass will follow at eleven-thirty in the morning. Concluding Services and burial will be at one o'clock in the afternoon at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded.

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Jennifer Martinez Ruiz, 37, resident of Lordsburg, passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Arrangements are pending.

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Oryan Ruiz McCants, 6, resident of Lordsburg, passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are pending.

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Clee Crumbley, 62 years old, of Bayard, formerly of Silver City, passed away July 9, 2024 after a 6 year long hard-fought battle with cancer. Clee was born Oct 28,1961 to Raymond Crumbley and Jo Ann Grimes Crumbley in Silver City, NM.

Clee attended school in Cliff then started his long career of driving a truck following in his dad's footsteps. Clee owned Crumbley Trucking and C & J Trucking, where he hauled mostly oversize loads. Clee self-taught himself to work on his own trucks and after he wrecked his last truck, he rebuilt another truck and then hung it up working on trucks. Clee met many people around the country and has many lifelong friends that were all special part of his life. His grandkids who called him "critter" was from his handle.
Clee leaves behind his mother, Jo Ann Grimes Passig; his daughter, Kalyn (Mario) Adams; his grandchildren, Marnie, Braylee, Paxston, Scarlett and Pistol; his step-daughter, Shay Peterson; his grandchildren, Clayton, Cody, and Martina; his sisters Sue Ann Mattox, Bonnie (Will) Hille; his many nieces and nephews; his special cousins, Deily Crumbley and Jack Crumbley. He was preceded in death by wife, Jo Ann Fowler (2023); his father, Raymond Crumbley (1975), his sister, Sarah R Crumbley (1984); his brother, Clinton Passig (2004); his grandparents, William (Goo) and Vernon Grimes, Delia and Dezia Crumbley.

Donald Floyd Rogers, 88, a resident of Hanover, NM entered eternal rest Friday, July 5, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born March 3, 1936, to Lee Marshall Rogers and Ula Bly Greer Rogers and grew up in Bayard, NM with his eight brothers and four sisters. He graduated from Cobre High School in 1955. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 10/14/58 ~ 10/13/60. He married the love of his life, Judy Brown, on August 21, 1970. Together, they built a life rich in love and laughter.

He dedicated 42 years 7 months to Kennecott Copper Corp/Phelps Dodge retiring in Jan 1998. He was an active member and President of Mangus Bowman Archery Club, his four boys and wife shot as well and traveled across the country to many competitions.

Mary De La Torre, 82, a resident of Bayard, NM, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.