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Betty Pound
(Dec. 17, 1927 – July 29, 2012)
Mary Elizabeth
“Betty” Pound, 84,
passed away peacefully
on Sunday, July 29,
2012, at her home
surrounded by her loving
family. She was
born in Socorro on
December 17, 1927, to Joe and Esther
(Bourguet) Gianera.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
her beloved husband, Smokey Pound,
and her infant son, Earl Joseph Pound.
Betty was a lifelong resident of Socorro,
the ranch was her only home. The Ranch
Headquarters says “Family” and that is how
Betty will always be remembered.
Everything Betty knew and instilled in
her children was learned from her Mother
and Father, perseverance and grit, hard
work, respect, and faith. Smokey and Betty
brought up their children with the morals
and values all learned from their love of the
ranch. “If you take care of the land, with the
help of the good Lord and mother nature,
the ranch will take care of you.”
She will always be remembered for her
sharp wit and her welcoming ways. She
never met a stranger and she was a friend to
all who knew her.
Betty was a caretaker by nature. She
was always giving to those in need and
offering her home as a place of comfort
there at the ranch.
A devout Catholic, Betty’s faith was
something that followed her in all of her
days as she instilled the values of her heart
in all of her family.
Betty enjoyed volunteering her time with
many youth groups such as Future Farmers
of America and 4-H clubs. She was also
named Honorary FFA state Chapter Farmer.
In 2003, Betty was honored in the Past
and Present Women of the West. Betty was
once voted Grand Marshal of the Socorro
County Fair.
Her favorite past time was just simply
visiting, she enjoyed having company and
she adored the every moment she shared
with her children, her grandchildren, and
her great granddaughter, Jenna who
brought her the greatest joy she had ever
known. Betty lived, she laughed, and she
loved with all her heart.
Betty is survived by her devoted children,
Billy Jack Pound and wife Diane; Sissy
Pound Olney and husband, Tom; and Primo
Pound and wife, Veronica; her loving grandchildren,
Brian Olney and wife, Eslinda;
Gianetta Jo Lark and husband, James; Kiane
Pound; Bill Pound; Jessica Pound; and
Tristen Pound; her great grandchild, Jenna
Rose Olney; her dearest nephew, Phil
Swaim; and many other loving family members,
friends, and all those who loved Betty
as a Mother.
Betty was also survived by her son, Joe
Pound who resides in Texas.
A Rosary was recited on July 31, 2012
at San Miguel Catholic Church followed by a
Mass of Resurrection which was celebrated
with Father Andrew Pavlak as Celebrant.
Interment was in the San Miguel Catholic
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Brian Olney, Gianetta
Jo Lark, Kiane Pound, Bill Pound, Jessica
Pound, and Tristen Pound. Honorary
Pallbearers are Phil Swaim, Tom Olney, and
James Lark. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions and donations may be given in
Betty’s honor to San Miguel Catholic Church,
Building and Restoration Fund, 403 El
Camino Real, NW, Socorro , NM 87801.
(575)835-2891.
To view information or leave a condolence,
please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
Betty’s care has been entrusted to Daniels
Family Funeral Services, 309 Garfield St.,
Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530
Buddy Tigner
(Oct. 19, 1937 – Aug. 13, 2012)
George “Buddy” F.
Tigner, 74, a resident
of Magdalena, passed
away on August 14,
2012, after a lifetime
of ranching, raising
children and serving
others. He was born on
October 19, 1937 in El Paso, Texas to
Fletcher C. Tigner and Cleo M. Holder Tigner.
Buddy was raised on the family ranch
between Deming and Silver City. He graduated
from New Mexico State University in
1959, where he majored in Agriculture and
minored in English.
He taught agriculture at Deming High
School from 1959 to 1962, and Socorro
High School from 1962 to 1965.
Buddy also served in the National
Guard.
In 1963 his family relocated to the pres-
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ent family ranch in Magdalena. He met and
married his wife, Deborah Farmer in 1972.
They raised six children and ranched in the
Magdalena area for over 40 years. He loved
ranching and being a steward of the land.
He devoted his life to his family and
found joy in being with his children, grandchildren
and friends. He always said his
greatest success was his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah; his
six children and 22 grandchildren; brother,
James Tigner, of Hartville, Missouri; and sister,
Patricia Moses, of Sandia Park, New
Mexico. His children and their spouses are
Fletcher and Heidi Tigner of Magdalena,
Mary Anne and Jory Mirabal of Magdalena,
Erin and Matt Napier of Albuquerque, Sarah
and Jason Valenzuela of Sandia Park, Carrie
and Dustan Sant of Magdalena, Becca and
Stetson Herrera of Magdalena.
His grandchildren are Dakota and Cy
Kellis, Josie and Macey Tigner; Jorrell,
Jaxson, Joren, Jorianne and Jewel Mirabal;
Alec, Abigail, Aidan, Audrey, Aspyn, and
Ashtin Napier; Sariah, Jason, Damin,
Thomas, Jaida and George Valenzuela and
Prescott Herrera.
Buddy was a member of The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Services
were held at the Magdalena High School
Gym in Magdalena on Saturday, August 18,
2012.
Arrangements were by Kirikos Family
Funeral Home, Inc., 303 N. Cedar St., Truth
or Consequeces, NM 87901. (575) 894-
2574.
For online condolences go to
www.kirikosfamilyfunerlhome.com.
Neita Porter
(Nov. 23, 1916 – Aug. 21, 2012)
Neita M. Porter, 95, passed away
peacefully at her home in Apache Creek on
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 surrounded by
her loving family. She was born in Tahoka,
Tex., on November 23, 1916, to Arch
Evander and Maudie Mae (Ellis) McPhaul.
She was preceded in death by her
beloved husband Horace Porter; her son,
Clinton Leon Porter; her parents; two brothers;
and one sister.
Neita was a lifelong resident of Catron
County. She enjoyed teaching at numerous
schools in her early years. She was a devoted
member of the Reserve Presbyterian
Community Church.
Neita enjoyed reading and working in
her yard.
More than anything, “Grammie” loved
and adored her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Her family meant so much to
her and she loved spending time with them.
Neita is survived by her devoted daughter,
Deon Julian and husband Albert; her
grandchildren, Charles Porter and wife
Brenda; Steve Porter and wife Bobbi; Travis
Julian and wife Jane; Brad Julian; Jay Todd
Julian and wife Angie; and Chanda Cox and
husband Keith; her daughter in law, Janet
Porter-Carrejo; and her son in law, Darrell
Julian.
She also enjoyed eleven great grandchildren,
numerous nieces and nephews,
and many other loving family members and
friends.
Funeral Services will be held at the
Reserve Presbyterian Community Church at a
later date, as arrangements are still pending
at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
or donations may be given in Neita’s
honor to the Reserve Community Church, PO
Box 430, Reserve, NM 87830; the Reserve
Senior Center, PO Box 481, Reserve, NM
87830; or SolAmor Hospice, 7301 Indian
School Road NE Ste B, Albuquerque, NM
87110.
To view information or leave a condolence,
please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.
Neita’s care has been entrusted to Daniels
Family Funeral Services, 309 Garfield St.,
Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-1530
Glenn Perry
(Feb. 2, 1925 – July 30, 2012)
Glenn Perry, 87,
passed away peacefully
on Monday, July
30, 2012. in
Albuquerque surrounded
by his loving family.
He was born in
Sweetwater, Okla., on
February 2, 1925, to William H. and Iva
(Howell) Perry.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
his beloved son, Gary; his granddaughter,
Duana; two sisters; and one
brother.
Glenn was a resident of Socorro since
1954. He was a jack of all trades, a hard
working man and he loved all types of work,
from just working around the yard to farm-
ing, building, and mechanics. He was a
mechanic for John Deere, Carl Oliver Ford,
and Tolivers for years.
Glenn enjoyed riding his four-wheeler,
traveling, and camping with his family.
Shelling Pecans every season became a
hobby.
Above all, Glenn was most devoted to
his family. He taught his children and
grandchildren, the values of hard work,
faith, honesty, loyalty, and integrity.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 66
years, Betty Perry; his devoted son, Larry
Perry and wife, Michel’e; his loving daughters,
Charolette Jones and husband, Wilton;
Shanna Allison and husband, Frank; and
Cheryl Crosley and husband, Randy; and his
daughter in law,Vanetta Perry.
Glenn also enjoyed 17 loving grandchildren,
31 great grandchildren, and 15 greatgreat
grandchildren; his devoted dog,
Sammy; and many other loving family
members and close friends.
A Memorial Service was August 3,
2012, at Socorro County Fairgrounds - Kelly
Hall. Interment was August 4, 2012, in the
Greer Cemetery. Pallbearers are Glenn’s
grandsons, Wilton Jones Jr., Larry Perry Jr.
“Ty”, Christopher Allison, Galen Perry, and
Dustin Perry. Honorary Pallbearers are all his
loving grandchildren, great grandchildren,
and his great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations or memorial
contributions may be given in Glenn’s
honor to any charity of choice.
To view information or leave a condolence,
please visit www.danielsfuneral.com.
Glenn’s care has been entrusted to
Daniels Family Funeral Services, 309
Garfield St., Socorro, NM 87801. 575-835-
1530
Jeannie Lambert
(June 29, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2012)
Jeannie Lambert,
age 72, was called
home Saturday, August
4, 2012, at her home
in Quemado.
She was born on
June 29, 1940, in
Sulphur Springs,
Hopkins County, Texas to W.O. and Ila Bell
“Bugs” Jenkins Beadles. The family moved
to Levelland where she was raised and
attended school.
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