Obituaries
Obituary notices.
David Aguirre, 47, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 11 March 2024 11 March 2024
David Aguirre, 47, On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 6th, David, also known as “Super Dave” went into eternal rest alongside his beloved mother. While passing into paradise, David was surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on March 5, 1977 to his parents, Juan M. and Evangelina (Esqueda) Aguirre, Jr., in Silver City, NM and was raised in the canyons of Fierro with his siblings and countless cousins. He attended school within the Cobre District and graduated from Cobre High School in 1995. While in high school, David began working for Cali’s Plumbing. Later in life, David obtained his journeyman’s license and took over Cali’s Plumbing. For over 32 years, David was a fixture in the community providing services to his customers who were more like family to him. He especially loved helping his elderly customers.
As a young father, David always took his responsibility of loving his three daughters unconditionally. He always went above and beyond for his daughters; no words can explain the love he had for his daughters.
For the past eight years, David shared his life with his fiancé Melanie Gomez. During time, David shared his love of life through hunting, camping, bike runs and a good night at the bar with Melanie.
Arturo Morones, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 11 March 2024 11 March 2024
Arturo Morones, 90, a resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 8, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Viola M. Grijalba, 90, a resident of Hanover, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Viola M. Grijalba, 90, of Hanover passed away Friday March 8, 2024 at Genesis Silver City Care Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.
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Consuelo Q. Jauregui, 85, a resident of Bayard, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 08 March 2024 08 March 2024
Consuelo Q. Jauregui, 85, of Bayard passed away at home on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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David Aguirre, 47, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM - pending
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 07 March 2024 07 March 2024
David Aguirre, 47, a resident of Arenas Valley, NM, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
Baltazar Luzania Salcido, 79, a resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 06 March 2024 06 March 2024
Baltazar Luzania Salcido, 79, Deming resident passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.
Visitation will take place Friday, March 8, 2024 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, with the recitation of the Holy Rosary to follow at 6 o’clock in the evening led by Haydee Chavez. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Saturday March 9, 2024 at 10 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Officiating will be Fr. Prakasham Babu.
Baltazar was born January 6, 1945 to Mariana Luzania and Feliciano Salcido in Ascension, Chihuahua. He came to work in Deming when he was 15 years old, he worked as a cowboy on many ranches. He loved working with horses, listening to music especially “Mariachi,” but most of all he loved his family.
Ross Don Lucero, 75 a resident of Hurley, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 06 March 2024 06 March 2024
Ross Don Lucero, 75 of North Hurley and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away, Sunday, February 25, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.
Cremation has been entrusted to Baca’s Funeral Chapels. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at Eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at the Hurley Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest in the family plot. Officiating will be Deacon Art Gutierrez. A Memorial Service for Ross will be held at one o’clock in the afternoon Saturday, March 9, 2024 at His Place Ministries in Albuquerque, New Mexico located at 5505 Central Blvd NW. Ross’s brothers will officiate.
Honorary Pallbearers are Gabriel Lucero, Ross Lucero Jr., Randy De La O, Manny Saborio, Larry Aguilera, Crispin Fierro Jr., Matthew Gonzalez, and Anthony Gonzalez.
Manuel Saavedra, 79, a resident of Deming, NM
- Category: Obituaries Obituaries
- Published: 06 March 2024 06 March 2024
Manuel Saavedra, 79, Deming resident passed away Saturday March 2, 2024 at Mimbres Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will take place Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at Baca’s Funeral Chapel with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 o’clock in the evening led by Dolores Renteria. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday March 7, 2024 at 1 o’clock in the afternoon at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. The rite of committal and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Officiating will be Fr. Francis Gyau.
Manuel was born to Hortencia Duarte and Edmundo Saavedra on November 25, 1944 in Janos, Chihuahua. He loved to dance, listen to music, but what he loved the most was spending time with his family.
Manuel is survived by his wife; Lydia Saavedra, sons; Manuel (Maria Rebecca) Saavedra, Marcos Saavedra, Juan Antonio (Elizabeth) Saavedra and Ruben Saavedra, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers; Jose Dolores & Edmundo Saavedra, 3 sisters; Jesus Maria (Juan) Ochoa, Rosalva Saavedra and Socorro Jacquez.