All Obituaries

Ramon Campos Hurley

Ramon P. Campos, 84, of Hurley passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will take place at five o’clock in the evening on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels in Silver City, New Mexico. A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at six o’clock led by Deacon Art Gutierrez. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated for Ramon at twelve-thirty in the afternoon on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Infant...

Ramon P. Campos, 84, of Hurley passed away at home on Saturday, September 17, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Visitation will take place at five o’clock in the evening on Sunday, September...

Martina Ramirez Santa Clara

Martina Ramirez, 58, of Bayard entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.

Cecilia Perez Silver City

Cecilia "Ceda" Placencio Perez, 91, of Silver City, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

Cecilia "Ceda" Placencio Perez, 91, of Silver City, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of...

Valvina Foy Silver City

Valvina Arsola Foy 60, born and raised in Silver, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Valvina was born on February 17, 1962 to parents Felipe and Eudolia Arsola. She married Jim Foy September of 1991. Valvina was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, aunt and friend. She was proud of serving her community through the Silver City Prospectors, Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees as a member and...

Valvina Arsola Foy 60, born and raised in Silver, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 peacefully, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Valvina was born on...

Helen "Elena" Valenzuela

Elena (Helen) Baca Valenzuela, 81, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 9 to 10 o’clock in the morning at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be recited at 10 led by Patsy Leyba. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr....

Elena (Helen) Baca Valenzuela, 81, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will begin Thursday, September...

Marvin "Ace" Pierce Sr.

Marvin D. Pierce Sr. (Ace), 73, lifelong resident of Deming passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, unexpectedly at his home. Ace was born on October 9, 1948 to Benjamin Franklin Pierce Sr. and Billie Jo Pruitt in Las Cruces, NM. He grew up and went to school in Deming. He proudly served his country as a Navy Seabee in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1970. Ace married the love of his life Jill on February 18, 1972. They had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Together they...

Marvin D. Pierce Sr. (Ace), 73, lifelong resident of Deming passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, unexpectedly at his home. Ace was born on October 9, 1948 to Benjamin Franklin Pierce Sr....

Alicia Porras

Alicia Ochoa Porras, 66, Deming resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at 10 o’clock in the morning at CitiLife Church. Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Cesar Chavez will officiate. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Mimbres Crematory. Alicia Ochoa Porras was born on the 26th day of April 1956 in El Paso TX to Carlos and Aurora...

Alicia Ochoa Porras, 66, Deming resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at...

Jack Harris Silver City

On the 11th of September 2022, Our Father Jack Harris passed away in his sleep. Visitation for Jack will take place at twelve-thirty in the afternoon on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel in Silver City, New Mexico. A Graveside Service will follow at two o’clock in the afternoon at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Officiating is Reverend Joseph Pellegrino of Messiah Lutheran Church of Silver City. Full Military Honors will be accorded to Jack on behalf of...

On the 11th of September 2022, Our Father Jack Harris passed away in his sleep. Visitation for Jack will take place at twelve-thirty in the afternoon on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at...

Nadine Matthews Silver City

Nadine Matthews, 85, of Silver City passed away September 9, 2022. She was born August 22, 1937 to Mitchell and Leonorah Bowan in Silver City, New Mexico. She was the 10th out of 12 children. Nadine` grew up and attended school in Silver City. While attending Western High School she met her best friend and love of her life, David Matthews. He joined the Navy. They married on February 22, 1956 and she finished high school then joined him in San Diego. They were...

Nadine Matthews, 85, of Silver City passed away September 9, 2022. She was born August 22, 1937 to Mitchell and Leonorah Bowan in Silver City, New Mexico. She was the 10th out of 12...

Lugarda "Luga" Martinez Santa Clara

Lugarda A. Martinez, "Luga", 95, of Santa Clara passed away September 6, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 5 to 6 pm at Baca's Funeral Chapels. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will follow at 6 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 10 am on Wednesday, September 14,2022 at Santa Clara Catholic Church. Officiating will be Father Casmir Anozie. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Fierro...

Lugarda A. Martinez, "Luga", 95, of Santa Clara passed away September 6, 2022 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13, 2022 from 5 to 6...