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Clifford Paulk Obituary
Clifford was born July 25, 1948 in Deming to Clifford Paulk II and Ida Jo (Haas) Paulk. He graduated from Deming High School and married Terri Lea Graham. He farmed and ranched all of his life and worked at Deming Aerostat from 2001 to 2017. Clifford loved hunting and fishing with his brothers, supporting his kids in 4H and FFA, driving around the farm with his grandkids and swapping stories with his friends.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years Terri Lea Paulk; his mother, Ida Jo Stewart in Deming; 4 children, Jed Lee Paulk and wife Raine in Reserve, Gene Ray Paulk and wife Deb in Deming; Clifford Jake Paulk and wife Lisa in Bartlett, TN, and Jacie Lynn Hager and husband Tracy of Brewerton, NY; his brothers, William "Bill" Paulk and wife Joanne in Bakersfield, CA, Richard "Dick" Paulk and wife Kathy in La Luz, NM, and Ronald "Ronnie" Paulk in Deming; in addition Clifford and Terri are blessed with 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking for you to reach out with kindness and help a neighbor by donating to your favorite charity.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.
811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671
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Lynn King Childers
November 7, 2018
Sending my condolences to the Paulk Family. Very Sorry to hear of your loss.
Jack Walker
November 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of Cliff`s passing. He was a lifelong friend. I will always remember him as a good guy who loved to laugh. I had many enjoyable visits with him through the years. My heart felt condolences to Terry and the family.
Jerry/ and Erlinda Feaselman
November 1, 2018
So sorry to hear about Clifford 'passing He was a good friend. May he rest in peace. God Bless All your family.
November 1, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go to all your family.
Dale Stevens
Bill Boomhower
October 31, 2018
So sorry to hear of Cliff passing. Our hearts go out to you Terri and all the family. He was such a good and honest man. Pat & Bill.
October 31, 2018
I'm truly sorry for your lost may God comfort you and your family at this difficult time He will make your firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you. 1peter5:10
October 30, 2018
Those who pass on God Keeps in his memory because he cares for them. Sorry for your loss.
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Baca's Funeral Chapels and Mimbres Crematory of Deming811 S Gold Ave, Deming, NM 88030
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