Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Victor Pena, Jr., 54, a former resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 23 April 2024 23 April 2024

Victor Pena, Jr., 54, a former resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest in the afternoon of Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Ansbach, Germany.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Hermelinda Ochoa, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 23 April 2024 23 April 2024

OchoaHHermelinda Ochoa, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2024 in El Paso, TX.  She was born on April 13, 1938 to her parents, Pedro and Luzelena (Martinez) Alonzo in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico.

Hermelinda was a loving mother and devoted housewife. She was a giving person; if you were hungry, she always fed you and if you needed a place to stay, she would house you. If you wanted to know how to cook something, she would teach you how to make it. She was a very good conversationalist and spent lots of time at Walmart. Everyone know her – she was a great person.

She is survived by her two daughters, Dora Ochoa of Silver City, NM and Patricia Graziano of Hurley, NM; her brother Francisco Alonzo (Teresa) of Caborca, Mexico and her sister Dora Luz Montijo of Ensenada, Mexico; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Antonio Ochoa.

She will be laid to rest with her love, Antonio, at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

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Barbara Ann Druzsba-Forman, 80, a resident of Quemado, NM - pending

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

Barbara Ann Druzsba-Forman, 80, a resident of Quemado, NM, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Mimbres, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Gilbert Hill, 55, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

Gilbert Hill, 55, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Silver City Care Center.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Manuel Ramirez, 96, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

Manuel Ramirez, 96, a resident of Lordsburg, NM, entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his residence in Lordsburg, NM.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Hermelinda Ochoa, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

Hermelinda Ochoa, 86, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2024 in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777

Raymundo O. Padilla (Stork), 75, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

PadillaRayRaymundo O. Padilla (Stork), 75, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Silver City Care Center in Silver City, NM.  Stork was born March 1, 1949 in Lordsburg, NM to Raymundo and Tomasa Padilla.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymundo and Tomasa Padilla and his canine friend, Sparky.  He is survived by his sisters Angelina Gonzales and Esther Valenzuela of Lordsburg, NM; his nephews, nieces and many great nieces and nephews who loved him very much and dreaded the claw!

Stork went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts with a minor in History from Western New Mexico University (WNMU). During his time at WNMU he was a member of Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan a.k.a. MEChA and Outbound. Stork was an avid artist and educator.  He enjoyed creating art with pencil and charcoal.  He had a passion for education, especially history and shared this passion with the youth of Grants, NM and the Cobre School District. He encouraged his students to pursue their dreams.

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Lionila Melendrez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 22 April 2024 22 April 2024

MelendrezLionilaLionila Melendrez, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence.   She was born on January 17, 1934 to her parents, Teodoro and Alvina (Hinojos) Barela in Central, NM.

Lionila (Leona) was a loving, caring person. She was fiercely loyal to family and devoted to helping others whenever and however she could. Leona's deep faith in God was unwavering and was reflected in the way she lived each day. She had a welcoming spirit and energy that radiated compassion and acceptance towards others. Listening to music, dancing, and spending time with her compadres and close friends were things she loved to do. Leona and her husband Mike's home was the center of many celebrations where they took pride and pleasure in cooking for everyone.  Leona laughed freely and was generous to all.

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