Margaret Ruth Saunders, 71, a resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
Margaret was born on September 8, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM to Granville Laverne Dourte and Helen Bauer.
Margaret received a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology from the University of Albuquerque. She loved her dog Flash. She was known for her kindness and generosity. She was married to Leigh for 49 years. As a follower of Jesus Christ who loved to spread the Gospel, she was very active at Calvary Chapel Deming and loved her church family. She was extremely talented at sewing and used to make bags for Armed Service families.
She is survived by her husband, Leigh Elwood Saunders; one son, Christopher Thomas Saunders and his wife Laurie English of VA; one daughter, Rosanna Marie Tussey of NM; one brother, Richard Dourte and his wife Christine of NM; two sisters, Patricia Bruner and her husband William of WI and Kathleen Marie Arvizu of NM; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents; one son, Stephen Andrew Saunders; and one sister, Teresa Ann Dourte
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm at Calvary Chapel Deming ~ 520 S. 11th St. Fellowship to follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Chapel Deming
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.