Rafaela Dominguez Lundahl, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM

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: Category: Obituaries; Nov 11, 2026

Rafaela Dominguez Lundahl, 73, lifelong resident of Silver City, NM and surrounding areas passed away on November 08, 2026.

Rafaela was a teacher in the Silver City Consolidated School District. She was an alumna of Western NM University and received her bachelors in elementary education with a Masters in Guidance and Counseling.

She is survived by, Julio Dominguez of Yuma, AZ; Maria Dominguez of Phoenix, AZ; Robert Dominguez of Santa Clara, NM; Carlos Dominguez of San Antonio, TX; Susan Dominguez of Las Cruces, NM; Frank Dominguez of Plantation, FL; Adela Dominguez of Phoenix, AZ; Miguel Dominguez of Las Cruces, NM; Manuel Dominguez of Glendale, AZ; Maria de Jesus Dominguez-Enriquez of Parral, Chihuahua MX.

She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty-six years, Craig R. Lundahl; her parents, Susano and Aurora Dominguez.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, starting at 1pm. A prayer vigil and Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at 2pm with a Funeral Liturgy to follow. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 11am at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens where she will be laid to rest.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel and Sunset Crematory, 300 E. Boutz Road, 575-527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com

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