Cecilia “Celia” Jaurequi, 93, a resident of Hurley, NM, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Riley, NM, February 4, 1930 to Telesfora (Peralta) and Claudio Baca.  

She was widowed in 2015 from her husband Nacho Jaurequi of 68 years. She was known as Big Grandma by her great grandchildren. She loved and was always so proud of her grandchildren’s success. Never missed any special occasions. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She left beautiful memories of trips to the mountains and was a pretty good fisherman at that!!  She loved having flowers during the spring time. She taught us her way of cooking and handed down her recipes. Her favorite place to go was Wal-Mart and the Single Socks 2nd hand store.  Everyday she would wait for 6pm to come around to watch her favorite game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her sons Richard Jaurequi (Irma) of Deming, NM and David Jaurequi (Lori) of Mimbres, NM; her daughter Erma Linda Jaurequi of Hurley; her sisters, Terry Padilla (Damian) and Evelyn Armijo (Rudy) of Albuquerque, NM; her brother-in-law, Ramon Pacheco of Deming, NM; her son-in-law, Fred Sauceda of Albuquerque, NM; her 22 grandchildren; her 30 great-grandchildren; her 10+ Great-Great grandchildren her numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Olga Jaurequi; her brothers Joe Baca and Masias Baca; her sisters, Glares Mendoza, Nemi Pacheco and Sera Barrios; her grandsons, Robert James and Guy Anthony.  

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:00pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin. The holy rosary will be recited by daughter- in-law Irma Jaurequi.   

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trust care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.