Obituaries

Paul (Chapo) Loyd entered into eternal rest on May 11th, 2025 at Millie's Assisted Living. 

Paul was born July 22nd,1934 to Oren and Isla Loyd, in Cliff, NM. Growing up, he attended Hurley Elementary, Pea Ridge, Arkansas schools. Then later on he graduated from Western High School in Silver City NM. 

Paul joined the military in February of 1953 and served in the Korean war. He was honorably discharged in February of 1955 as a Corporal. After the military Paul joined a trade school in Chicago and got his degree in Refrigerator, Heating and A/C repair, Paul also joined tournaments of thrills where he performed dangerous acrobatics acts off a moving car. He then went on and became a bull rider and rodeo clown where he would perform the main act at the rodeos for several years, that's where he met his lifetime partner Joann.

Paul would later on open up Desert Refrigeration, where he would work on all HVAC systems in Las Cruces, NM for a few years then moved it to Silver City, NM for several more years. While still owning his own business Paul also worked for Western New Mexico University in their maintenance department, and that is where Paul retired. 

Almira Holguin Luna, 81, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Desert Peak in Las Cruces, NM.  She was born August 29, 1943 to her parents, Miguel and Josepha (Apodaca) Holguin in Santa Rita, NM. 

Almira, fondly known as "Wita" will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Any paths she took in life were prioritized by what would be best for her family including her husband Richard, her children and her grandchildren before anything else.  Wita would always share many fond stories of living in Elko, NV, memories of her friends, growing up with her siblings, and her relationship with her dear husband Richard who took care of her with the utmost love.  Wita had a long career of working in administrative services with the Cobre School District and numerous financial institutions.   Involving herself with girl scouts and cheerleading along the way she was a positive role model for all children.  Her hobbies included painting ceramics, which she won numerous awards for, and the inner child in her loved to collect dolls.  Wita also loved spending time with family friends, listening to music and dancing, going to yard sales, collecting carnival glass and teacups.

Robert Eugene Serna Davila, 72 of Albuquerque, formerly of Silver City passed away May 11, 2025 in Albuquerque.

Visitation for Robert will be from 4 to 6 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Baca's Funeral Chapels.  The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at St. Francis Newman Center.  The Funeral Liturgy will follow immediately thereafter.  The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Pinos Altos Cemetery.  Military honors will be accorded.  Officiating will be Father Ephraim Ezulike. Those having the honor of being casket bearers will be Sean Davila, Jason Davila, Damien Morales, Damien Cates, Charles Sanchez, and Mike Davila. 

Robert was born July 1, 1952 in Silver City to Antonio and Connie Davila.  He had enlisted in the United Staes Navy from which he retired from after 23 years of service.  From there he went on to work at United States Postal Service and retired from there as well. 

Guadalupe "Lupe" Morales Rascon, 63, of Santa Clara passed away at home Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Robert S. Norero, 68, of Morenci, AZ passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Peppi's House in Tucson, AZ. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Steve A. Liebhart, 67, of Hurley passed away at home Saturday, May 10, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Ronald "Ron" Gigger, a longtime resident of Bosque Farms NM, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the age of 87.

 Born on May 24, 1937, Ron was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend.

Ron is survived by his wife Marilyn, daughters Stacy (Debra Prince) Gigger and Tracy (David) Veeder; Ron was a proud grandfather to grandchildren: Breanna Prince, Jordan Prince, Amrin Rothchild, Dawson (Melanie) Veeder, Shaylynn (James) Hammond, Tyler Quintana, and Cheyenne Quintana.

Vincent Sosaya, 48, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX.  Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.