Grant County NM Obituaries (2024)

John Franklin Carpenter, 90, a resident of Deming, NM

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Published: 17 May 2024 17 May 2024

John Franklin Carpenter, 90, Deming resident went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 in the comfort of his home.

John was born March 13, 1934 in El Paso, TX to Lester and Alice (Vineyard) Carpenter, the first of four children. He was raised in Hatch, NM, where he attended school until due to a broken neck from a car accident in which he was a passenger, he fell behind and ultimately quit school altogether. At the age of 17 he bought his first truck to haul hay and from then on, the diesel bug bit him and he remained in trucking for the next 47 years, owning and operating 8 more trucks before retiring in 1998. He was proud of his chosen profession and told everyone he never worked a day because he truly enjoyed what he did. After retirement John and his wife volunteered for 10 years with the Oregon State Parks and the National Park Service before relocating to Deming in 2005.

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Dexter Hugh Seay, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending

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Published: 16 May 2024 16 May 2024

Dexter Hugh Seay, 82, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Daniel “The Jerky Man” Ray Molina, 60, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 16 May 2024 16 May 2024

Daniel “The Jerky Man” Ray Molina, 60, a resident of Deming, NM, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.

Harvey E. May, 93, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM - pending

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Published: 16 May 2024 16 May 2024

Harvey E. May, 93, of Arenas Valley passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Maria Baca Torres, age 93, a resident of Deming, NM

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Published: 15 May 2024 15 May 2024

Maria Baca Torres, age 93, Deming resident, entered Eternal Rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by her family.

Maria was born December 31, 1930, in Dwyer, NM to Ramon and Ramona (Chanez) Baca. In 1952, she married Hector G. Torres, and together they relocated to Deming, NM, in 1963. Maria and Hector were married for 24 years until his passing in 1976. She lived in Deming for the remainder of her life.

Maria was first and foremost a loving and dedicated mother and grandmother, known for her remarkable resilience, strength of character, and perpetual kindness. She cherished cooking for her family, consistently offering them delicious home-cooked meals either freshly prepared or stocked in advance. These thoughtful gestures reflected her deep commitment to family unity and their absence will leave an irreplaceable space. Maria was incredibly sociable and never missed an opportunity to attend any family gathering, especially if it included music and dancing.

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Helen J. Trujillo, 95, a resident of Deming, NM

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Published: 15 May 2024 15 May 2024

Helen J. Trujillo, 95, Deming resident went home to our Lord and Savior on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born in Colfax County on September 6, 1928.

Helen was a devoted wife and loving mother. She retired from the Deming Public Schools, some of her life achievements were, she received her black belt in Karate, she loved to crochet, and she participated in the Senior Olympics, loved playing bingo, and enjoyed working on puzzles.

Those left to cherish her memories include her sister, Becky Quintana (Laudente); her children, Cipriano Chavez (Maria), Tony Trujillo (Nancy), Beatrice (Jerry) Kerr, Dominic Trujillo, and daughter in law Linda. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Trujillo; a son, Michael Trujillo; her mother, Beatriz Chavez, and her siblings, Cipriano Chavez Sr., and Elsie Chavez Le Doux.

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Francisco "Frankie " Flores, 65, a resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

Francisco "Frankie " Flores, 65, longtime Lordsburg resident passed away Sunday May 12, 2024 in Lordsburg. Arrangements are pending.

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Joan Julia Judd, 71, a resident of Cliff, NM

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Published: 14 May 2024 14 May 2024

Joan Julia Judd, 71, a resident of Cliff, NM, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on October 21, 1952 to her parents, Forrest Glen and Carolyn (Lambert) Judd in Indianapolis, IN.

Joan loved her cats, rock hunting and riding her horse.

She is survived by her daughter, Tasha Monique Donaldson (Clay) of Cliff, NM; her grandchildren, Ashtyn, Hayli, Sam, Janie, Khloe, and Remington Donaldson. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Joan will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00am at Cliff-Gila Mesa Cemetery in Gila, NM.

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