GURBA: Flossie May Gurba, 93, of Silver City passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 20, in her home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Bright Funeral Home. Mrs. Gurba's cremains will be interred in the Rose Garden at Memory Lane Cemetery. No services are scheduled at this time. She was born July 6, 1907, in Fayette, N.Y., the daughter of Delos Stowell and Theodora Jolly Stowell. She married George J. Gurba on Jan. 16, 1929, in Geneva, N.Y., where they lived until 1976, when they moved to Silver City to be near their only child, Shirley A. Havens, and their three grandchildren. Both she and her husband retired from Goulds Pumps Inc. in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Mrs. Gurba was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter; her brother, Clinton Stowell; and her sister, Ethyl Helmer. She is survived by her brother, Leon Stowell of Geneva; a son-in-law, Kenneth H. Havens Sr. of Silver City; a sister-in-law, Louise Buck of Florida; three grandchildren, Kenneth H. Havens Jr. of Coralville, Iowa, Karen Roberts of Silver City and Andrew Havens of Jamestown, N.M.; eight great-grandchildren, Aaron, Emily, Cora and Hanna Havens, Sarah and Nick Roberts, and A.J. and Dominique Havens; and several nieces and nephews. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

BUTLER: Mary E. Butler, 92, of Socorro passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, in Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Socorro. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Middle Animas Cemetery with Mr. Allan Humphrey officiating. She was born July 19, 1908, in Bloomington, Ill. She was the daughter of William Newton and Nellie Simpson Newton. Mrs. Butler was married to George W. Butler, who preceded her in death in August 1985. Mrs. Butler is survived by one daughter, Edith M. Smith of Polvadera, N.M.; one son, Donald F. Shoup of Animas; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Her parents and her husband preceded her in death. Mrs. Butler was a retired nurse. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

COLLINS: William B. Collins, a businessman and former Hidalgo County commissioner, passed away Saturday, Aug. 19, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City following a two-year battle with cancer. Mr. Collins, 57, owned and operated Freeway Chevron for 23 years before selling the property to Pilot in 1998. He served as county commissioner from 1982 to 1984 and was instrumental in having the Welcome Center built in Lordsburg during his term. He was born July 29, 1943, to Charles and Evelyn Collins in Clarksburg W.Va. He married Ellie McNellis on June 28, 1962, in El Paso, Texas. He worked with Chevron for several years in El Paso, Carlsbad, Roswell and Las Cruces before being transferred to Lordsburg in 1966. Over the years, Mr. Collins was active with the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce, the Elks Club and the Lion's Club. He was also a former member of the Lordsburg Golf Club, and his diligent efforts to promote Hidalgo County and surrounding areas resulted in the formation of Old West Country several years ago. Always a supporter of local youth organizations, Mr. Collins sponsored Lordsburg Little League for the past 20 years. He also served as chairman for the Lordsburg Lion's Club Gun Show last January. In addition to gun collecting, he was also a former race car driver and an avid golfer. He also enjoyed exploring Indian ruins and petroglyphs with his wife. Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Ellie, of the home; two sons, William Jr. and his wife, Vickie, and Randy and his wife, Brenda, all of Lordsburg; one daughter, Coleen, and her husband, Roland, of Lordsburg; three sisters, Connie Hossler and Barbara Brown, both of El Paso, and Diana Forgason of Arlington, Texas; and five grandchildren, Blaine, Brandon and Brittany Collins, and Rebecca and Shane Kline, all of Lordsburg. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Collins will be remembered by all who knew him for his keen insight on personal and business issues, and for his unique sense of humor. His personal motto was, "If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine." Cremation has take place. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the James H. Baxter Civic Center in Lordsburg. All friends are encouraged to attend.

ALLEN: George Howard Allen, 71, a longtime Lordsburg resident, died Sunday, Aug. 20, at Sunshine Haven Nursing Home in Lordsburg. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery in Lordsburg. He was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Broken Bow, Okla., to Richard and Bertha Ashford Allen. He had been a resident of Lordsburg since 1988, having previously lived in Reserve. He was a logger who worked in Arizona and New Mexico until his retirement in 1987. He is survived by one son, John H. Allen, and his wife, Cynthia, of Lordsburg; one daughter, Carol E. Ross, and her husband, Roger, of Milan, N.M.; one brother, Jack Allen of Glenwood, Ark.; three grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy, in 1992. Pallbearers will be John, Dason, Shane and Josh Allen, Roger Ross and John Hill. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming.

VARELA: Lucy R. Varela, 86, of Lordsburg and formerly of Silver City passed away peacefully Thursday, Aug. 17, at home. Visitation will begin at 6 Sunday evening at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lordsburg, where the prayer vigil will follow at 7. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Monday morning at 9 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Tony Clark, pastor, officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Shakespeare Cemetery. Mrs. Varela was born Nov. 12, 1913, in Clifton, Ariz. She was a homemaker and had lived in Silver City for about 40 years prior to moving to Lordsburg about 12 years ago. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by two sons, Filemon R. Varela of Silver City and Jose Mauricio Varela of Lordsburg; two daughters, Susan Trejo and Blandina R. Mesa, both of Lordsburg; one sister, Marian Talavera of Lordsburg; her daughter-in-law, Juanita C. Varela of Silver City; 17 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Filemon Varela; a son, Manuel Rivera; and a daughter-in-law, Dolores Rivera. Pallbearers will be Tony Trejo, Kayo Varela, Ted and Ignacio Chavez, and Eduardo "Lalo" Mesa. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming.

CARDENAS: Julia T. Cardenas, 91, of Bayard passed away Monday, Aug. 14, at Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Bright Funeral Home with the holy rosary being recited at 7. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Bayard, with Father Virgilio M. Flores officiating. Interment will be in Memory Lane. Mrs. Cardenas was born Aug. 1, 1909, in Rincon. She was the daughter of Estevan Torres and Paulita Jaramillo Torres. Mrs. Cardenas was married to Leonardo Cardenas, who preceded her in death July 19, 1995. She is survived by two daughters, Clorinda Saenz and her husband, Johnny, of Bayard, and Mary Watt of Florence, Ore.; seven grandchildren, Christine Saenz of Oakland, Calif., Mary Helen Saenz of San Jose, Calif., Barbara Saenz-Rose and her husband, Evan, of Anchorage, Alaska, Susan Saenz of Peteluma, Calif., John Saenz and his wife, Tina, of Silver City, Cathy Saenz of San Francisco, and Julie Corral-Fleishman and her husband, Pablo, of San Francisco; 13 great-grandchildren, Melissa Gordan of Oakland, Calif., Thomas and Joshua Saenz of Anchorage, Eric, Anthony and Casey Grijalva of Peteluma, and Vanessa, Jason, Jared, Christopher, Andrew, Megan and Joshua Saenz of Silver City; two sisters-in-law, Ophelia Cardenas of Hayward, Calif., and Anne Cardenas of El Paso, Texas; a special cousin, Frances Gonzales of Bayard; and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Cardenas was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Jose Torres; four sisters, Lorenza T. Young, Clara T. Aguilar, Ramona T. Loera and Mariana T. Hinojosa; and one sister-in-law, Louisa T. Torres. Mrs. Cardenas was a wonderful and very intelligent person. She was a very creative and talented woman. When she was a young woman living in Fierro, she made headwear and wedding pillows for many years, for several brides in the area, and beaded work for all the attendants. She made tiaras for the young women participating in church festivities. She was very talented at embroidering, and loved cooking for her family. She loved soap operas and old movies, and enjoyed reading western novels and the Daily Press, clipping out all the obituaries. She was a wonderful cook; her daughters and grandchildren still use her recipes today. Mrs. Cardenas was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Pallbearers for Mrs. Cardenas will be John Saenz, Thomas Saenz, Steve Young, Ernesto Torres, Avel Hinojosa, Leo Loera, Jeremy Portillo and Steven Montoya. Honorary pallbearers are Rudy Campos, Baltazar Sandoval, Manuel Guadiana, David Jaramillo Sr., Roddy Rodriguez, John Portillo, David Escobar, her nieces and nephews, and all her special caregivers who touched her life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Hospice, in care of Gila Regional Medical Center, 1313 E. 32nd St., Silver City, NM 88061. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DIAZ: John G. "John-John" Diaz II, 31, of Hurley passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Bright Funeral Home, with Deacon Johnnie Perez reciting the holy rosary at 7. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon Saturday at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, with Father Dan Porter officiating. Interment will be in Memory Lane Cemetery. Mr. Diaz was born June 28, 1969, in Silver City. He was the son of John Diaz and Emily Lewis Diaz. Mr. Diaz was married to Corrine R. Dalton Diaz. He is survived by his wife, Corrine; three daughters, Erica, Jarita and Crystal Diaz; two sons, Joshua and Nathan Rowland; his parents, Johnnie and Emily Diaz; five brothers, Robert Marshall and his wife, Judy, of San Antonio, Texas, Gary Marshall of Houston, Michael Marshall and his wife, Teresa, of Hawaii, Guy Marshall of San Antonio, Texas, and Shawn Marshall of Germany; three sisters, Mariana Carr of Austin, Texas, Sandra Tena of Bluewater, N.M., and Laura Green of Huntington, Long Island; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers for Mr. Diaz will be Johnny Rodriguez, Nathan Rowland, Gibby Marquez, Ruben Rodriguez, Billy Kirker, Billy Heron and Adam Muniz. Honorary pallbearers are Fidencio Pe a, Luis Barreras, "JR" Pe a, Sandra Gonzalez, and his family members and friends. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOAGLAND: Shirley L. Hoagland, 78, of Houston, formerly of Silver City, passed away Saturday, Aug. 5. Graveside services were to be conducted at 1 this afternoon at Fort Bayard National Cemetery, with Chaplain David Strain officiating. Mrs. Hoagland was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo. She is survived two sons, Gary Pelton and John Hoagland, and five grandchildren. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RODRIGUEZ: Ernesto Polanco Rodriguez passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, in Los Angeles. He was born March 7, 1922, in Gila to Ramon and Maria Rodriguez. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margarita Lopez Rodriguez, a daughter, Clorinda "Corrie" Rodriguez, and her husband, Robert, and a son, Ernest L. Rodriguez Jr., and his wife, Toni, of Los Angeles; six grandsons; and one granddaughter. He is also survived by six brothers, Hermino, Pete, Leo and Freddy of Los Angeles, Edward "Lalo" Rodriguez of Bayard, and Ramon Placencio of Las Cruces; eight sisters, Angie Teran and Maria Martinez of Los Angeles, Lola Flores of Glendale, Ariz., Sally Andazola of Albuquerque, Genoveva Padilla and Priscilla Salaiz of Silver City, and Ysidra Gonzales and Virginia Gutierrez of Gila; and an uncle, Ray Rodriguez, and his wife, Dolores, of Norwalk, Calif.

McINDOE: Kenneth James "Jimmy" McIndoe, 62, of Rio Rancho, formerly of Silver City, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, in Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. Thursday at Bright Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mesa Cemetery. Mr. McIndoe was born March 31, 1938, in Philadelphia, Pa. He was the son of Kenneth and Blanche McIndoe. Mr. McIndoe married Betty Wilson on Sept. 26, 1964, in Central. He is survived by his wife, Betty; his mother, Blanche; three brothers, Bruce McIndoe and his wife, Saundra, of San Diego, Calif., Donald McIndoe of Albuquerque and Robert McIndoe of Texas; his mother-in-law, Betty Wilson of Santa Clara; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Walker and her husband, Jimmy, of Datil, and Jeanette Norris and her husband, Curley, of Cliff; six nieces; four nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth McIndoe; his brother, Ronald Phillips; his father-in-law, James Wilson; and two nephews, Mark and Allen Walker. Mr. McIndoe was loved by many for his caring ways and sense of humor. He loved animals and the outdoors. Pallbearers for Mr. McIndoe will be Bruce McIndoe, Donald McIndoe, Curley Norris, Jimmy Walker, Zack Norris and Tony Luna. Honorary pallbearers are Treavor Ashby, Harrel McClellan, Jay Norris, Bob Saunders, Dain Walker and Michael Walker. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

De La TORRE: Christopher Thomas "Pino" De La Torre, 33, a lifelong resident of Bayard, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Bayard. The family will receive friends and family members Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Chapels. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Saturday at 10 in the morning at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, with Father Virgilio M. Flores officiating. Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held Monday at 2 in the afternoon at Memory Lane Cemetery. He was born Oct. 21, 1966, in Silver City to Nestor and Mary (Gomez) De La Torre. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a firefighter. He is survived by his parents; three sons, Erik, Joseph and Jeremy De La Torre, all of Hurley; three brothers, Mike De La Torre and his wife, Bernice, of Las Cruces, Robert De La Torre of San Diego, Calif., and Gilbert De La Torre and his wife, Terri, of Bayard; and numerous other family members. Casket bearers will be Robert Pedroza, Kelly De La Torre, Randi Lynn De La Torre, Javier Rodriguez, Fernado Rodriguez and Adam Dean. Honorary bearers are the rest of his family and friends. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

DICKSON: Alice L. Dickson (formerly Chacon) of Las Cruces, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, entered paradise Monday, Aug. 7. She was born to David and Emma Perrault Dickson on Dec. 9, 1932, on the Mimbres River near San Lorenzo. She retired from U S West, where she had been employed as a customer sales representative for 30 years. Ms. Dickson was an active and faithful member of St. Albert the Great Newman Center, where she had many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her father and mother. She had a special way that warmed the hearts of everyone who knew her. The qualities that made her the wonderful person she was left those who knew her with many beautiful memories. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary, and was always the first with a kind word and a warm smile. She had many gifts, one of which was her capacity for giving unconditionally. Ms. Dickson spent many hours volunteering her time to those less fortunate. She was an avid reader who had a passion for hiking, dancing, gardening and Southwest sunsets. Her family includes her children and their spouses, Anna Chacon, Peggy Chacon, Chuck Chacon and his wife, Jean, Dick Chacon and his wife, Ginger, and John Chacon; and 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Perez, Tricia Johnson and her husband, Shawn, Jaclyn Pacheco, Daniel Duda, and Sophia, Brandon, Michael, Celina, Natalie and Zachary Chacon, all of whom she loved beyond measure. She was a wonderful "Nana" to her one great-grandson, Elijah Johnson. She leaves behind her only sister, Norma Silva, and her husband, David. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Albert the Great Newman Center in Las Cruces. She will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Perrault family cemetery on the Mimbres River.

WOLFE: Keith DeWitt Wolfe, 50, a Deming resident, passed away Friday, Aug. 11, in Socorro. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 in the morning at Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. David Okerberg, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Mr. Wolfe was born Dec. 17, 1949, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to DeWitt Arnold Wolfe and Constance Thayer Wolfe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was working in Socorro as an equipment operator for the New Mexico State Highway Department, where he had been employed for eight years. He is survived by his parents, Constance and Matthew Jackson of Hurley; and a daughter, Bethany Renee Wolfe. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming.

TRICKETT: Longtime Douglas, Ariz., resident Loraine Trickett, formerly of Silver City, died Friday, Aug. 11, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix after a short illness. Her four daughters were at her side as she joined her beloved husband, Darrell, who died June 2, 1999. She was born July 18, 1930, in Morgantown, W.Va., to Jefferson Everett and Iva Myrtle (Alley) Hyatt, one of 10 children, and graduated from Fairmont (W.Va.) High School. She and her husband began their nearly 50-year marriage in 1950, and she soon followed him to North Carolina for his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. They moved to Douglas in 1954, joining his parents, Genevieve and Judd Trickett, and her husband began his career with Phelps Dodge. Mrs. Trickett worked for many years as a wife and mother, supporting her husband as he advanced at the smelter and providing a happy, secure home for her family. Her daughters remember the years she worked part time as a representative for Oscar Mayer, and as the "News About Town" correspondent for the Daily Dispatch. Her community was a priority for her. She founded the Douglas Junior Women's Club, served as charter president, and later advised the group. Her many activities included participating in the Two Flags Art Festival committee, the Miss Cochise County Pageant, Grace Methodist Church, and the American Heart Association, chairing the Heart Ball. The strawberry pie she donated annually to the Mother's Day auction for the Douglas Association for Retarded Citizens always fetched one of the highest bids. With her husband's help, she was a model for her children on the importance of helping others. Friends, new residents, homebound older people, and many others enjoyed meals she prepared. In 1974, Mrs. Trickett began working at the Dispatch full time as a bookkeeper, a job she also held with the Snappy Mart organization when her husband was transferred to Silver City, in 1987. They returned to Douglas upon his retirement, in 1992. Their retirement travels took them across the United States many times, visiting old friends and family members, and making new friends at each stop. She reveled in her children and grandchildren, serving as head cheerleader at soccer games and leading the applause at school events. She and her husband were a familiar sight anytime the dance music was playing, and at any restaurant with good Mexican food. Although she maintained her home in Douglas after her husband's death, she spent most of the last year with her daughters, Carol (Max) Jennings, Beverly (Freddie) Gonzalez of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Kellye (Raul) Serrano of Tempe, Ariz., and Linda (J.R. Sanchez) Trickett of Gilbert, Ariz. She is also survived by her grandchildren, John Jennings of Flushing, N.Y., Jason Jennings of Tempe, Eric (Giselle) Gonzalez of Tempe, Jared (Nicole) Gonzalez of Sierra Vista, Amy Gonzalez of St. George, Utah, Gina Gonzalez of Sierra Vista, Max Serrano of Tempe, and Olivia and Isaac Sanchez of Gilbert; and a great-granddaughter, Bailee Gonzalez. She leaves three sisters, Velma Hyatt Miller of Mesa, Ariz., Libby Allowatt of Fairmont, W.Va., and Alma Murray of Casa Grande, Ariz.; and a brother, Myron "Peck" Hyatt of Douglas. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 this morning at Grace United Methodist Church in Douglas, with the Rev. Ray Sandler officiating. Burial followed at Calvary Cemetery. Brown-Page Mortuary of Douglas is in charge of arrangements.

RIOS: Ernestina Salas Rios, 77, a resident of Bayard, entered into eternal rest Monday, Aug. 14, at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5-7 p.m. at Baca's Funeral Chapels, followed by the prayer vigil, beginning at 7, led by Father Virgilio Flores. The funeral liturgy will be celebrated Thursday at 10 in the morning at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, with Father Flores officiating. The rite of committal and interment will follow at the Hurley Cemetery. Mrs. Rios was born Nov. 6, 1922, in El Paso, Texas, to Damaso and Emeteria (Lopez) Salas. She loved gardening, cooking, camping, praying to her saints, watching her soap operas (novelas), and taking care of her grandchildren, nephews and nieces. She is survived by three sons, Reymundo S. Rios of Barstow, Calif., Antonio S. "Tony" Rios of Bayard, and Lorenzo S. Rios and his wife, Rosalie, of Arenas Valley; a daughter, Lydia "Stella" Holguin, and her husband, Federico, of Santa Clara; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rios was preceded in death by her loving husband, Manuel M. Rios, in 1989; her parents; seven brothers, Juan Lopez, Francisco Salas, Daniel Salas, Jose Salas, Pedro Salas, Damas Salas and Manuel Salas; and two sisters, Maria Salas Gutierrez and Amparo S. Altamirano. Casket bearers will be Fred Holguin Jr., David Holguin, Reymundo Rios Jr., Abel Rios Jr., Lawrence Rios Jr. and Keith Brian Hancock. Honorary bearers are Lawrence Castillo, Federico Holguin, Pete Salas and Nancy Castillo, her many nephews and nieces, family members and friends. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

COLBY: Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Colby, 82, of Silver City passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, with Father Robert Ihlefeld officiating. Mrs. Colby was born July 15, 1917, in Big Springs, Texas. She was the daughter of Percy Hinson and Oma Tate Hinson. She married William John Colby on July 15, 1942, in Roswell. She is survived by her husband, Bill, of Silver City; two daughters, Peggy Colby Doll and her husband, Jeff, of Albuquerque, and Wendy Beserra of Las Cruces; and six grandchildren, Steven Doll of Phoenix, Amber Doll of Albuquerque, Colby Beserra and his wife, Annie, of Chicago, Roy Brock of Silver City, Richard Beserra of Waconia, Mich., and Kennie Andowase Anum of Glendale, Ariz. Mrs. Colby was raised in Roswell by her aunt, Margaret Grier. She graduated from Roswell High School and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., for two years. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a library science degree. She was assistant librarian at New Mexico Western College. She was in charge of the Altar Guild at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Her grandfather, George Hinson, was the first Episcopal minister in Roswell, having established St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Honorary pallbearers for Mrs. Colby are Moe Rudick, Moose White, Bill Mills, Jim Terry, Dr. Roy Willie, Joe Baker and Dick Rhoades. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Peggy Colby Memorial Fund, in care of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Seventh and Texas streets, Silver City. Bright Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.

LEWIS: Luther Lee Lewis, 68, of Silver City passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, in Fort Bayard Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. today at Bright Funeral Home. The holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., also at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Newman Center, with Father Marcos Reyna officiating. Interment will be in Memory Lane. Mr. Lewis was born March 22, 1932, in Silver City. He is survived by eight sons, Leroy Lewis and his wife, Molly, Billy Ray Lewis and his companion, Debbie Robertson, Jay Lewis, Jerry Lewis and his wife, Patty, Ricky Lewis and his companion, Ana Reyes, Alfred Lewis Sr. and his wife, RoseAnn, Patrick Lewis and his companion, Josie, and Ronnie Lewis; two daughters, Debbie K. Chapin, and Denise Jaurequi and her husband, Ruben, all of Silver City; 17 grandchildren, Edmund Lewis and his wife, LaDawn, Joshua Chapin, Jerome Chapin, Chastidy Chapin, Crystal Chapin, Billy Ray Lewis Jr., Ashley Lewis, Steven Lewis, Justin Lewis, Chance Lewis, Harley Lewis, Jerika Lewis, Carmeleta Lewis, Alfred Lewis Jr., Alicia Lewis, Ruben Jaurequi Jr. and Brittney Jaurequi; two great-grandchildren, Edmund Ray and Adriana Lewis; his mother, Mildred Bevel; one brother, John Bevel, and his wife, Susie, of Arenas Valley; and two sisters, Emalie Diaz and her husband, Johnny, of Bayard, and Lucy Waldren of Silver City. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Bevel, and his son-in-law, Rudy Chapin Jr. Mr. Lewis owned and operated Lou's Produce, which he enjoyed very much. Pallbearers for Mr. Lewis will be Joshua Chapin, Jerome Chapin, Edmund Lewis, Billy Ray Lewis Jr., Ruben Jaurequi and Alfred Lewis Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Ruben Jaurequi, Willie Ortiz, Alfred Sanchez and Tony Davila. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

REESE: Wesley Reese, 86, a lifelong resident of Silver City and Cliff, died Friday, Aug. 11, in his daughter's home in Hobbs. He was born in Ballinger, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1913, to Homer V. Reese and Lois Dickerson Reese. Early in his life, his love for animals led him to working with horses on his family's ranch and other local ranches. He and his wife, Jane, owned and managed Reese Insurance Services for many years in Silver City. He later worked for Kennecott Copper Corp., and retired in 1974. Mr. Reese had a passion for painting and for teaching art classes. As an artist, he specialized in watercolor and Southwestern landscapes. He was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Silver City. He was also a member of the Grant County Art Guild and the Black Range Artist Association, and was active in the senior center. Mr. Reese was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Formwalt Reese, and his brother, Shirl Reese. He is survived by his brother, Elton Reese of Caballo; his daughters, Sherry Ward of Jackson, Tenn., Kathy Clark of Everett, Wash., and Lynda Newman of Hobbs; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Silver City, followed by a graveside service at the Cliff-Gila Mesa Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Vista Care Family Hospice at 1515 Calle Sur, Hobbs, NM 88240.

NORERO: Eloy S. Norero Jr., 50, a resident of Arenas Valley, entered eternal rest Friday, Aug. 11, at Gila Regional Medical Center. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 4 in the afternoon at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, with Father Virgilio M. Flores officiating. Veterans honors will be accorded by American Legion Allingham Golding Post No. 18, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3347, and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Norero was born Sept. 20, 1949, in Santa Rita to Eloy J. Norero Sr. and Eva Sepulveda. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 19, 1969, to April 2, 1971, obtaining many metals and ribbons for his achievements. He also served in Vietnam. He worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. as a leadman. Mr. Norero was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, Eddie Joe. He liked the outdoors, as well as spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed by his family, compadres, and many, many friends. He is survived by his wife, Lucia "Cookie" of Arenas Valley; his mother, Eva Norero of Bayard; a son, Eddie Joe Norero, and his companion, Mary Lou Kirker, of Arenas Valley; two daughters, Anita Norero of Arenas Valley, and Crystal Norero and her companion, Sam Arellano, of Silver City; a brother, Alex Norero of San Diego, Calif.; and two very special cousins who were like brothers to him, John J. Chacon of Bayard and Benny Norero of Delanson, N.Y. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Bianca Ponce of Arenas Valley, Tikey and Haven Norero, also of Arenas Valley, and Joshua Arellano of Silver City; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Eloy J. Norero Sr., in September 1979, and an infant brother, Horace Norero. On behalf of Eloy S. Norero Jr., the family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3347, P.O. Box 1701, Silver City, NM 88062. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

LEWIS: Luther Lee Lewis, 68, of Silver City passed away Saturday, Aug. 12, in Fort Bayard Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Bright Funeral Home. The holy rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., also at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Newman Center, with Father Marcos Reyna officiating. Interment will be in Memory Lane. Mr. Lewis was born March 22, 1932, in Silver City. He is survived by eight sons, Leroy Lewis and his wife, Molly, Billy Ray Lewis and his companion, Debbie Robertson, Jay Lewis, Jerry Lewis and his wife, Patty, Ricky Lewis and his companion, Ana Reyes, Alfred Lewis Sr. and his wife, RoseAnn, Patrick Lewis and Ronnie Lewis; two daughters, Debbie K. Chapin, and Denise Jaurequi and her husband, Ruben, all of Silver City; 17 grandchildren, Edmund Lewis, Joshua Chapin, Jerome Chapin, Chastidy Chapin, Crystal Chapin, Billy Ray Lewis Jr., Ashley Lewis, Steven Lewis, Justin Lewis, Chance Lewis, Harley Lewis, Jerika Lewis, Carmeleta Lewis, Alfred Lewis Jr., Alicia Lewis, Ruben Jaurequi Jr. and Brittney Jaurequi; two great-grandchildren, Edmund Ray and Adriana Lewis; his mother, Mildred Bevel; one brother, John Bevel, and his wife, Susie, of Arenas Valley; and two sisters, Emalie Diaz and her husband, Johnny, of Bayard, and Lucy Waldren of Silver City. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Bevel, and his son-in-law, Rudy Chapin Jr. Mr. Lewis owned and operated Lou's Produce, which he enjoyed very much. Pallbearers for Mr. Lewis will be Joshua Chapin, Jerome Chapin, Edmund Lewis, Billy Ray Lewis Jr., Ruben Jaurequi and Alfred Lewis Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Ruben Jaurequi, Willie Ortiz, Alfred Sanchez and Tony Davila. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

MITCHELL: William Boyd Mitchell, 51, a Deming resident, died Friday, Aug. 11, at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home. Visitation will be this afternoon from 4 to 6 at Baca's Funeral Chapels in Deming. A graveside service will be held Tuesday morning at 10 at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Hatch, with the Rev. Jim Wood officiating. Mr. Mitchell, who was mostly known as Boyd, was born July 16, 1949, in Douglas, Ariz., to Lee Roy and Ruby Burns Mitchell. He was an electrician by trade and had worked in several areas, including Oklahoma and Texas. He had been a resident of Deming for four years, having previously lived in Lordsburg and in Vian, Okla. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mitchell, of Deming; two sons, William B. Mitchell of Vian, and Clint Ashley Mitchell, serving in the U.S. Army; a brother, Colvin Mitchell of Hatch; two sisters, Laura Bell McKeen of Mesa, Ariz., and Nadine M. Bartlett of Hurley; four grandchildren; and many good friends. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming.

NORERO: Eloy S. Norero Jr., 50, a resident of Arenas Valley, entered eternal rest Friday, Aug. 11, at Gila Regional Medical Center. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 4 in the afternoon at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, with Father Virgilio M. Flores officiating. Veteran honors will be accorded by American Legion Allingham Golding Post No. 18, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3347, and the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Norero was born Sept. 20, 1949, in Santa Rita to Eloy J. Norero Sr. and Eva Sepulveda. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from May 19, 1969, to April 2, 1971, obtaining many metals and ribbons for his achievements. He also worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. as a leadman. Mr. Norero was a communicant of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son, Eddie Joe. He liked the outdoors, as well as spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed by his family, compadres, and many, many friends. He is survived by his wife, Lucia "Cookie" of Arenas Valley; his mother, Eva Norero of Bayard; a son, Eddie Joe Norero, and his companion, Mary Lou Kirker, of Arenas Valley; two daughters, Anita Norero of Arenas Valley, and Crystal Norero and her companion, Sam Arellano, of Silver City; a brother, Alex Norero of San Diego, Calif.; and two very special cousins who were like brothers to him, John J. Chacon of Bayard and Benny Norero of Delanson, N.Y. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Bianca Ponce of Arenas Valley, Tikey and Haven Norero, also of Arenas Valley, and Joshua Arellano of Silver City; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Eloy J. Norero Sr., in September 1979, and an infant brother, Horace Norero. On behalf of Eloy S. Norero Jr., the family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3347, P.O. Box 1701, Silver City, NM 88062. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

HERVOL: Martha Hervol, 81, a longtime Deming resident, died Thursday, Aug. 10, at her home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 Sunday afternoon at Baca's Funeral Chapels. The prayer vigil will begin at 7 that evening. Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated Monday morning at 10 at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Richard Catanach officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. She was born May 22, 1919, in Penelope, Texas, to Joseph and Anna Janecka. She lived in Deming for about 71 years, having moved there from Penelope. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children and grandchildren. Mrs. Hervol was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Deming. She is survived by two sons, Frank Hervol Jr. and his wife, Cathy, of Deming, and James Hervol and his wife, Liana, also of Deming; two daughters, Carolyn Ligocky and her husband, George, of Uvalde, Texas, and Pat Welch and her husband, Burl, of Silver City; one brother, Albert Janecka of Blythe, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hervol, on Jan. 1, 1996. Pallbearers will be Joe Hervol, W.J. Janecka, Robbie and Ryan Hervol, and Tim and Eddie Ligocky. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund, 612 S. Copper, Deming, NM 88030. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Deming.

AVERY: Brigitte Avery, 59, a resident of Silver City, entered into eternal rest Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Silver City Care Center. She was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Stuttgart, Germany, to Hinrick and Ruth Grob. She worked in the Silver City area as an accountant. Mrs. Avery is survived by her loving husband, David Clayton Avery, of the home; two sons, Tomas Koest of Germany and Hurbert Koest, also of Germany; one daughter, Michelle Braun of Germany; and five grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Baca's Mimbres Crematory in Deming. The family plans to take her back home to Germany. No local services are planned at this time. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

LEYBA: Charles Anthony Leyba, 32, of Silver City passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, at his home. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. today at Bright Funeral Home. The holy rosary will be recited by a Benedictine priest at 7 this evening at the funeral home. A solemn high funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Leyba was born July 1, 1968, in Albuquerque. He was the son of Aurelio G. Leyba and Carmen R. Leyba. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Michelle L. Gonzales, and her husband, Gabriel; his niece, Angelica; his girlfriend, Lorraine Acosta; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Pallbearers for Mr. Leyba will be Gabriel Gonzales, Chris Calderon, Ray Marquez, Ed Alvo, Robert Sandoval and Mariano Estrada. In lieu of flowers, the Leyba family requests that Mass donations be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HOAGLAND: Shirley L. Hoagland, 78, a former resident of Silver City, passed away Saturday in Houston. Services are pending with Bright Funeral Home.

McCOY: Amateur radio operator Lew "Mac" McCoy passed away Monday, July 31, in Mesa, Ariz., following a short illness. He was 84. He was born June 17, 1916, in Chicago, the son of Lewis McCoy and Jane Sullivan McCoy. He married Martha Denissen McCoy on Jan. 6, 1939. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Clare Gibbs-McCoy; two daughters, Marsha J. Ashurst and her husband, John, of Lakeside, Ariz., and Sharon A. Armann and her husband, Neil, of Phoenix; two grandchildren, Leigh DeBragga-Case and her husband, Brian, of Mesa, and James R. DeBragga and his wife, Rosanne, of Seattle; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. McCoy grew up in Chicago, and after World War II, he and Mrs. McCoy, with their two daughters moved to Granby, Conn. As a member of the American Radio Relay League headquarters staff in Newington, Conn., from 1949 until 1978, Mr. McCoy gained a national and international reputation primarily for his articles in the ARRL monthly journal, QST, and his pioneering work to combat TV interference. After retiring in 1978, he and his wife, Martha, moved to Silver City, where he continued as a contributing editor to QST. He subsequently was a major contributor to other amateur radio publications. At his death he had published almost 400 articles and several books related to this field. He also was active in the Quarter Century Wireless Association, had served as QCWA president and a board member, and had just been elected again to the QCWA board on the day he died. After Martha McCoy's death, he moved to Monte Vista in Mesa to be closer to his children and grandchildren. There he met and married Clare Gibbs in May 1999. His family requests memorial donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656.

LEYBA: Charles Anthony Leyba, 32, of Silver City passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, at his home. The holy rosary will be recited by a Benedictine priest at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bright Funeral Home. A solemn high funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Interment will be in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Leyba was born July 1, 1968, in Albuquerque. He was the son of Aurelio G. Leyba and Carmen R. Leyba. He is survived by his parents; his sister, Michelle L. Gonzales, and her husband, Gabriel; his niece, Angelica; his girlfriend, Lorraine Acosta; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Pallbearers for Mr. Leyba will be Gabriel Gonzales, Chris Calderon, Ray Marquez, Ed Alvo, Robert Sandoval and Mariano Estrada. In lieu of flowers, the Leyba family requests that Mass donations be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

ETHEREDGE: Frank Earl Etheredge, 57, of Silver City passed away Friday, Aug. 4, at his home. A graveside funeral service conducted by Chaplain David Strain with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Mr. Etheredge was born Feb. 24, 1943, in Santa Rita. He was the son of Edgar Earl Etheredge and Patricia Lirginia Lea Etheredge. Mr. Etheredge married Toni K. Rowe on July 1, 1983, in Silver City. He is survived by six children, Dawn Ruebush and her husband, Arlin, of Hurley, Frank Earl Etheredge and his wife, Lea Ann, of Georgia, Rachel Cox and her husband, Eddie, of Georgia, Nadine Horne and her husband, Kenneth, of Germany, Charles David Etheredge of Georgia, and Kimberly Koons and her husband, Peter, of Las Cruces; 14 grandchildren, Kami and Kaylee, Jonathon and William, Michael, Megan and Melissa, Austin, Kristin, Kenneth III "Trey," Kathy, Jocelyn, Derrick, and soon-to-be-born Cheyenne Nicole; one brother, Robert "Bob" Etheredge of Texas; one aunt, Frances Ozment, and her husband, Guy, of Silver City; along with numerous other relatives and his many friends. Mr. Etheredge was preceded in death by his father and mother. Mr. Etheredge grew up traveling around America and Japan with his military parents due to his father's Army and Air Force career. He graduated from Cobre High School in Bayard. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army on a career of his own. He served two tours in Vietnam with a very distinguished service record, including Purple Heart with four clusters; Silver Star; Bronze Star with two clusters; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with palm; Vietnam Service Medal (seven campaigns); Vietnam Campaign Medal; Combat Infantryman's Badge; Army Aviation Crewman Air Medal (13); four O/S Bars Army Commendation Medal (2nd OLC); and countless unit commendations. Mr. Etheredge retired from the Army after 23 1/2 years of service. He was a lifetime member and was current commander of Grijalva Harvey Chapter 66/67 Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Etheredge was a past master and the current secretary of Hurley Masonic Lodge No. 55, AF & AM, and a member of the Indian Hills Baptist Church. Pallbearers for Mr. Etheredge's service will be John Owens, Fred Balke, Andrew Housley, Doug Lees, Chris Eng and Ted Walters. Honorary bearers will be his Masonic brothers of AF & AM No. 55 of Hurley. Memorials may be made to Grant County Masonic Relief Fund, P.O. Box 802, Hurley, NM 88043. Bright Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GONZALES: Samuel P. "Sugar" Gonzales, 68, of Santa Clara entered eternal rest Thursday, Aug. 3, at the family home in Santa Clara, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Gonzales was born Oct. 5, 1931, in Santa Rita to Andres Gonzales and Estefana Pe a. Visitation was held Monday evening at Baca's Funeral Chapels, followed by the prayer vigil. The Santa Clara Funeral Ministry led in the holy rosary. The funeral Mass was celebrated this morning at the Santa Clara Catholic Church, with Father Mike Lindsay officiating. Burial and committal services followed at the Santa Clara Cemetery. Mr. Gonzales was a retired Santa Fe Railroad employee. He was a communicant of the Santa Clara Catholic Church and was a devoted, loving husband. "Grandpa" Gonzales was a very well-liked, loving and caring person. His laughter brought joy to everyone. He enjoyed cleaning his vehicles, taking care of his yard, and especially spoiling his grandchildren. He loved long walks with his dog as well as taking care of his wife and family. He will be missed by all his family and friends. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Manuela Ortega; two sons, Sammy O. Gonzales and his wife, Cordilla, of Albuquerque, and Robert O. Gonzales and his wife, Margie, of Santa Clara; one daughter, Panchita O. Gonzales, and her companion, Danny Rios, of Santa Clara; three brothers, Raymundo P. Gonzales and his wife, Jennie, of Silver City, Tavo P. Gonzales and his wife, Antonia, of Douglas, Ariz., and Henry P. Gonzales and his wife, Esther, of Las Cruces; one sister, Dora Cordova, and her husband, Ramon, of Bynum, Ala.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres and Estefana Gonzales. Pallbearers were Bobby Gonzales Jr., Tony Gonzales, Joey Gomez, Danny Rios, Brian Martinez and Mark Martinez. Honorary bearers were Ysidro Caro, Faustino Udero, Vergil Varela, Adan "Apple" Grijalva, Alfred Martinez, Robert Zamora, Ramon Carrillo and Tony Soto. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

CASTILLO: Joe L. Castillo, 53, a resident of Santa Clara, entered into eternal rest Friday, Aug. 4, at Gila Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Baca's Funeral Chapels. An evening prayer service will begin at 7. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 in the morning at Baca's Funeral Chapels, with the Rev. Mark Anthony Castillo, assistant pastor of the Evening Light Tabernacle of Bayard, and the Rev. Mike Perez officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at the Hanover Cemetery. He was born July 31, 1947, in Santa Rita to Nicolas and Delfina (Lopez) Castillo. He worked as a tire repairman for Phelps Dodge. He is survived by his wife, Olivia, of the home; three sons, Johnny Castillo of Taos, Joseph Castillo and his wife, Erica, of Alamogordo, and Gabriel Castillo of Bayard; and three daughters, Melissa Gonzales and her husband, Albert, of San Diego, Michelle Castillo and her companion, Michael, of Silver City, and Nichole Castillo of Santa Clara. He is also survived by seven brothers, Robert Castillo and his wife, Elvina, of El Paso, Texas, Rodolfo Castillo and his wife, Dolores, of Bayard, Macario Castillo and his wife, Esther, of Hurley, Joshue Castillo and his wife, Mary, of San Diego, Samuel Castillo and his wife, Olga, of Santa Clara, Nahnum Castillo and his wife, Clorinda, of Albuquerque, and Nicolas Castillo and his wife, Lydia, of Bayard; six sisters, Neomi Corbly and her husband, Donald, of Silver City, Lydia Garcia and her husband, Bernie, of Phoenix, Deborah Perez and her husband, Miguel, of Silver City, Sefora Gallegos and her husband, Joe, of Silver City, Jemima Bauch and her husband, Richard, of Santa Clara, and Aurora Garza and her husband, Magdaleno, of El Paso, Texas; and a sister-in-law, Yvette Castillo of Texas. Also surviving him are 11 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and Abednego, Ester, Bernabe and Manahen Castillo. Casket bearers will be Matthew Gallegos, Nicolas Castillo, David Martinez Sr., Joseph Castillo Jr., Gabriel Castillo and Johnny Castillo. Honorary bearers are David Martinez Jr., Aaron Castillo, Michael Ortiz Jr., Rodolfo Castillo Jr., and the rest of his friends and family. Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, U.S. 180 East at Delk Drive. Phone 388-2334.

HOAGLAND: Shirley L. Hoagland, 78, a former resident of Silver City, passed away Saturday in Houston. Services are pending with Bright Funeral Home.

POPE: Karen Anne Pope, 60, passed away Sunday, Aug. 6, at her home in Silver City after a long illness. She was born April 23, 1940, in Washington, D.C. She was adopted by Kenneth R. and Alice Johnson in 1943. She grew up in Dawson, N.M., Minneapolis, Wis., and Bisbee, Ariz. She met her future husband, Charles B. Pope, in Peru, where her father worked as a mining engineer. They were married June 1, 1960, in Lima, Peru. Mrs. Pope loved reading, writing, painting, quilting, gardening, crossstitching and nature. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a dedicated member of the Episcopal Church. She received her bachelor's degree in 1989 from New Mexico State University, where she taught English. She was awarded her master's degree from NMSU in 1991. Mrs. Pope was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Thomas and Matthew. She is survived by her husband, Charles Pope, and son Christopher Pope, both of Silver City; and son, Alan Pope, and daughter-in-law, Armida Pope, and grandsons, Alex and Adam Pope, all of El Paso, Texas. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Silver City.