Delfina M. Mesa, 98, resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Friday, March 17, 2023. Delfina was born on April 17, 1924 in Fierro, NM to her parents Ysaura and Prospero Martinez. She had 7 siblings, 5 sisters and 2 brothers. 

Delfina (Fina) was a homemaker, a devoted Catholic and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She enjoyed knitting baby blankets, booties and hats for her new grandchildren and blankets as gifts for friends and family. She also enjoyed her Tai Chi lessons at the Silver City Senior Center. She had many friends there and frequently talked about time spent with them. 

She is survived by her 4 children, Eloy Mesa (Linda) of Gilbert, AZ, Ruben Mesa (Vivian) of Salt Lake City, UT, Yolanda Warnack (Richard) of Corpus Christi, TX and Greg Mesa Jr. of Silver City, NM. Delfina has 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren (one more expected in October, 2023).

She was preceded in death by her husband Gregorio V. Mesa (2000) and her grandson Ben Mesa (2015).  

A private memorial service is to be held at a later date with burial at Fort Bayard National Cemetery.

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.