Obituaries

Dr. Alfred William (Bill) Neely, Jr, MD. passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th June 2024 in Pinos Altos, NM. He was born 28th Feb. 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, and grew up in Northbrook, IL. He was an Eagle Scout, and an Illinois State National HS Science Award winner all through high school, graduating with top honors from Glenbrook North. He received his degrees in physics and psychology from Dartmouth College, medical degree from UNM, and completed his internship at UCLA Medical Center before making his home in Silver City. He was an emergency room doctor at Gila Regional Medical Center for 37 years, retiring in 2016. A Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Bill helped to start the EMS for the SW corner of New Mexico and worked as director for NM for several years.

Bernie Ruben Chacon, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024.  He was born on September 30, 1957 to his parents, Bernardo and Mercedes (Valencia) Chacon in Silver City, NM. 

His favorite hobbies were camping and fishing. He always was a hard worker and an amazing person. He helped anybody and everybody anyway that he could. He led himself down a long hard path most of the time, but he always made his way home. This last year he really enjoyed the fact he could be around more to help and spend time with his father, sisters, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved working with his brother-in-law and doing charity work. His favorite singer at this time was Jelly Roll. He will be extremely missed by so many that crossed his path, but most of all he loved all his family and was very proud of each and every person in some way. 

Chancell Neal Teague, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  He was born on February 1, 1938 to his parents Redden Mortimer and Minnie Irene (Carleton) Teague in Hobbs, NM. 

Chancel retired from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as an Engineer after 41 years.  He was very good at his job and those that worked with him, enjoyed being on his train.  He also loved Square Dancing and being a caller.  He and Connie had many years of enjoyment with this activity. Chancel loved visiting with his friends and family and when his health declined, he stayed in touch with them through emails.  He would send inspirational quotes to everyone.  He looked forward to checking his emails on a regular basis.  Chancel loved his family and he would spend time in prayer for each family member.  He would begin on one side of the country and work his way across each and every state, praying for his family.  When his time came, he was ready to be with Jesus.

Bernie Ruben Chacon, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

Chancell Neal Teague, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.  Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .

Manuela "Nellie" Baca Leyba, went to be with the Lord entering eternal rest on June 24, 2024 at her home surrounded by love and her family. Born February 27, 1921 to Julio and Josefa Baca making her 103 years at the time of her passing. The oldest of 8 siblings, helping her parents raise them and continued throughout her life. She touched many, many lives with her compassion and the urge to help others. No one left without receiving a blessing or a copy of her favorite prayer. Strong in her beliefs, morals and strong in her faith. Her saying was "Good will and a prayer." She was an advocate for the mentally ill, which came about helping to open the first Behavioral Unit at Gila Regional Medical Center. Her saying "First in Mind" She was artistic, a painter, a wonderful cook and baker, and loved to garden. The last tia (aunt) on the Leyba's family. Became a mother/grandmother to so many others Max Madrid, Alfonso Cisneros, Tina McBride, Chris Medina, Jacob Chacon.

Isabel O Madrid, "Charlie" or "Chale" as everyone would call him. Passed away peacefully on June 24 in his home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved wife who never left his side. He was born in Central, New Mexico on August 31, 1949 to Andres and Aurora (Ortega) Madrid the seventh of twelve children. In 1957 his family moved to Lordsburg, New Mexico then to Safford, AZ in 1968. On June 18, 1969 Charlie was drafted to the US Army and also served in Vietnam. After his service he returned home to Little Hollywood Safford, AZ. He always loved Lordsburg so he moved back in 1972 and that's where he met his lifelong beloved partner the love of his life Consuelo and they married on March 8, 1974. And had 6 beautiful children of whom two entered eternal life at young ages. Charlie became a police officer in 1975 and protected the city of Lordsburg and all of Hidalgo County up until his retirement in 1994. Charlie was highly respected by the community and loved by all.  He was the true meaning of a family man and loved all his grandkids as if they were his own children. Charlie was one of a kind and always loved to tease and joke around you had to have tough skin if you wanted to enjoy a day with him. He enjoyed many of his days fishing and hunting. He impacted all of our hearts and showed us all how to be strong just like him. Dad although you left a hole in all our hearts thank you for loving us unconditionally, we will take care of mom and each other from here. You're pain free singing all your Antonio Aguilar songs while you're fishing in Heaven, we love you God bless you and will see you again someday.

Isabel Ortega Madrid, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, June 24, 2024 at his residence.   He was born August, 31, 1949 to his parents, Andres and Aurora (Ortega) Madrid in Central, NM. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Consuelo (Villalpando) Madrid; his son, Charles Daniel Madrid (Leah) of Las Cruces, NM; his three daughters, Felicia Araiza (Paul) of Safford, AZ, Veronica Madrid (Michael Haynes) of Lordsburg, NM, Priscilla Mireles (Juan) of McAllen, TX; his four brothers, Joe Ortega of El Paso, TX, Henry Ortega (Rita) of Mesa, AZ, Andy Madrid (Susie) of Azle, TX, Alex Madrid (Margie) of Safford, AZ; his three sisters, Nellie Arredondo (Joe) of Albuquerque, NM, Margie Salcido (Jesse) of Tucson, AZ, Sylvia Ortiz (Gerardo) of Tucson, AZ; his fourteen grandchildren, Daniel, Noah, Jeremy, Serenity, Esaias, Anthony, Brittany, Isabella, Phillip, Keanna, Michael, Azaryah, David and Heaven; his two great-grandchildren; his numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Anthony Joe Madrid; his daughter Rosanna Marie Madrid; his brother, Fred Madrid; his sisters, Consuelo Lechuga, Lydia Martin, Rachel Borseth; his sister-in-law, Sherry Ortega; and his grandson, Charles Daniel Madrid, Jr.