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Sam Jenkins Obituary

Sam L. Jenkins, resident of Faywood passed away Thursday September 19, 2013 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming. Visitation will be Monday September 23, 2013 from 11 to 1:30 at Baca's Funeral Chapels. A graveside service will follow at 2 o'clock at Mt. View Cemetery with Mr. Jim Carter officiating. Sam was born February 27, 1941 in Tampa, Florida to Thomas C. and Cleo Whitcomb Jenkins. He has been a resident of Faywood for 12 years having previously lived in Anthony, New Mexico. He enjoyed being in the outdoor's and had ranched in Arizona and New Mexico for many years. Sam was a retired auctioneer and a member of the American Angus Association. He is survived by his longtime friend and significant other, Kandy Lopez of the home; sons, Sam Jenkins Jr. and his companion Andrea of El Paso, TX, Steve Jenkins and his wife Courtney of Glendale, AZ; sister, Virginia Carter and her husband Jim of Phoenix, AZ; and his grandchildren, Grace, Emma, Bailey, Ashley and Candice. 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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Published by Deming Headlight on Sep. 22, 2013.

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Laura Hardy

March 13, 2014

It is always sad when we lose a classmate. May peace be with all of his family and loved one.

September 23, 2013

I wanted to let you know how sorry I am once again, Lynn is right about having a comforter come to help you. Jackie

Lynn Anthony

September 23, 2013

I am sorry for your loss of your friend Sam. I wish I could be there to confort you, but I know you have many friends and family there and God will send a Conforter to help you. My prayers are with you always, Lynn and Jackie

Judy Leonard

September 22, 2013

Kandy I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear Sam. Our prayers will be with you in the weeks and months ahead . Love, Steven and Judy Leonard

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