Obituaries

Billy Dale Rogers, 80, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Silver City Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Allan Bailey Swaggerty, 65, an Army Veteran and resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, November 3, 2024 at Memorial Medical Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

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Mo Adkanian, 75, of Deming, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his home. He was surrounded by his wife, Marlene Adkanian, née Miuccio and his children, Aryan Adkanian of Deming, and Aryana Adkanian, of Winthrop, Massachusetts.

Mo was born in Tehran, Iran on April 1, 1949, and he moved to Illinois in 1978 to finish his degree in civil engineering. He moved to Deming in 2019 to retire with his wife of 31 years.

Throughout his life, Mo enjoyed photography, comedy and do-it-yourself projects, as well as watching boxing, soccer and football.

He is also survived by his 4 stepdaughters, several step grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren, and his family in Iran, including his brother, Parviz Adkanian; sister, Akram Falahat, 3 nephews and 1 niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ali Adkanian and Maryam Mohammadian.

Andrea C. Dominguez, 69, a resident of Santa Clara, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, October 25, 2024 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on November 30, 1954 to her parents, Rojelio and Socorro (Candelaria) Dominguez in Silver City, NM.

Nana was the heart of our family, a woman whose kindness and loyalty were unmatched. She had a deep and unwavering love for each of her grandkids and great-grandkids, finding pure joy in watching us grow and celebrating our achievements. She never missed an opportunity to gather us together, filling our family gatherings with laughter, stories, and warmth. Nana was honest, a woman of her word, and someone we all could trust completely. She had strong faith and love for Jehovah God. She taught us the value of integrity and kindness, leading by example in every small and big way. Music was her lifelong love, always playing softly in the background or filling the air with songs that lifted her spirits. She would often sing or hum along, a small but meaningful reminder of the simple joys she cherished. Her home was a place of comfort, where the sound of her music and the smell of her cooking blended together in a symphony of love. Nana had an incredible way of making everyone feel seen and loved, no matter how big our family grew. Her presence was a steady anchor, a constant reminder of love, strength, and family values. Losing her leaves an emptiness in our hearts, but her legacy lives on in every memory, every song, and every lesson she taught us.

Margaret Strange, 77, a resident of Cliff, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, November 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 8, 1947 to her parents, Bill and Mary (Bernard) Neish in Raton, New Mexico.

She grew up in Raton and spent her summers on Johnson Mesa, where her family raised cattle. She moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 1966 to attend Western New Mexico University.

Margaret was known for her kindness to everyone around her. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed watching their activities, whether it be motocross, t-ball, rodeo or basketball. She was their number one fan. They enjoyed her baskets of goodies she would bake for them for nearly every holiday.

She began employment with Western New Mexico Telephone Company as a Customer Service Representative in 1986 and retired 28 years later. She grew to adore many of her customers and Co-workers over the years. She spent many years as a 4-H leader. She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.