Obituaries

Obituary notices.

Alvino Saborio Chacon Sr., 82, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 11 September 2023 11 September 2023

ChaconAlvinoAlvino Saborio Chacon Sr., 82, of Silver City, passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of August 11, 2023 surrounded by his family. 

Alvino was born June 6, 1941 to Ramon and Maria Chacon in Hurley, New Mexico.  He had worked in the laundry business doing dry cleaning.  When Alvino wasn’t working, he enjoyed listening to Spanish music and most of all spending time with his family. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Virginia Chacon; nine children, Alvino Chacon Jr, Ray, Alvino, Dennis, Yvette, Ernie, Chris, Shawn Joe,  and Angel.  15 grandchildren; brothers Steven and Freddie; sister, Vickie (Joe) Chacon.

A Funeral Service will be held at Ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Baca’s Funeral Chapels.  At his request, cremation will follow.

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Estefana Mary Zuniga, 92, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 08 September 2023 08 September 2023

Estefana Mary Zuniga, 92, longtime Deming resident passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in El Paso, TX. Services are pending.

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David Morales, 80, a resident of Tucson, AZ

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Published: 07 September 2023 07 September 2023

MoralesDavid David Morales, loving son of Carlos and Genoveva (Flores) Morales of Santa Rita, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Tucson, Arizona on August 28th, after a 2- year battle with Alzheimer’s. He is survived by his ex-wife, Delia, and their four daughters Cynthia (Jim) of Queen Creek, AZ; Patricia of Mesa, AZ; Michele of Tucson, AZ; Amy (Xzavier), of Las Vegas, NV and ten grandchildren: Gregory, Daniela, David, Katherine, Jonathan, Juan IV, Dominic, Josué, Julian and Geneveive and two great grandchildren Jonathan and Sophie.

David was a proud veteran of the Air Force and had a long career as an Engineer with Honeywell. He spent his retirement years in Heber, Arizona where he loved the outdoors and cool weather. David lived a long, happy life and was loved by all that knew him and always spoke fondly of his beloved brothers and sisters; Luis (Ramona, decd.), Danny (Irene), Frank (Anita), Rosie (Paz), Josie (Ralph), Henry (Decd.), Sookie (Alex), Lola (Horace), Lora (Henry). David’s spirit joins his son David Anthony; both are with the Lord now. May they rest in peace

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Angelina Tarango, 82, resident of Lordsburg, NM - pending

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Published: 07 September 2023 07 September 2023

Angelina Tarango, 82, resident of Lordsburg passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023 in the comfort of her home.  Arrangements are pending.

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Betty Vanover, 98, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 06 September 2023 06 September 2023

Betty Vanover, 98, of Silver City passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Fort Bayard Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Antonio M. Holguin, 81, a resident of Silver City, NM

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Published: 05 September 2023 05 September 2023

HolguinAntonioAntonio 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.

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Rosa Emma Loya, 78, a resident of Deming, NM - pending

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Published: 05 September 2023 05 September 2023

LoyaRosaRosa Emma Loya, 78, longtime Deming resident entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 3, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Services are pending.

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Jessi Garrett, 41, pending

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Published: 05 September 2023 05 September 2023

Jessi Garrett, 41, passed away at University Medical Center in El Paso.  Arrangements are pending.

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