Antonio M. Holguin, 81, passed away on September 1, 2023 at Mountain View Hospital in Las Cruces, NM after battling numerous of illnesses. Antonio was born on August 16,1942 to Pete and Frances Holguin in Silver City, NM.  After completing high school, Antonio met Gloria (Wife) they fell in love instantly and were lifelong partners. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world.  They had seven children. Teresa Holguin (Bayard NM), Tony Holguin (Vegas, NM) Bernice Ramos (Sony) Las Cruces NM, Patricia Chavez (Fernando) Lordsburg NM, Sonya Alvarado (Ralph) Hanover NM, Alex Holguin an Irene Holguin. Antonio had 17 Grandchildren and 44 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Holguin of Santa Clara, NM; his five sisters, Rita Rogers (John) Silver City, NM, Espy Chavez (Charles) Santa Clara, NM, Christy Chavez (Raymond) N.Hurley, NM, Elvira Casares of Los Angeles, CA, Mary Madrid of Hurley, NM.

Antonio was passionate for hunting, fishing and wood carving. Anyone who knew Antonio knew that he was the most loving father, husband and grandfather. Antonio was preceded by his wife Gloria Holguin, Son Alex Holguin, Daughter Irene Holguin, Granddaughter Victoria Ramos Grandson Javier Ramos Jr., Sister Isabel Luna, sister Soledad Sandoval, his mother Frances Holguin, His Father Pete Holguin.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 9:00-10:00am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the Holy Rosary commencing at 10:00am with Carmen Terrazas reciting.  The Memorial Mass will be at Santa Clara Catholic Church at 11:30am with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. The inurnment will be at Memory Lane in Silver City, NM.  Pallbearers are Fernando Chavez Jr., Antonio Chavez, Ralph Alvarado Jr., Jacob Alvarado, Jonathan Chavez Jr., Joe Holguin.  Honorary Pallbearers are Antonio Holguin Jr., Ray Holguin, Isidro Morales, Alycia Jarrott. 

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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 .