Obituaries

At the age of 97, Antoinette M. Muller of Deming, NM passed away peacefully at home on April 2nd, 2025. Her son Hans was at her side as she took her very last breath. She had many loved ones visit in her final days, supporting her with loving expressions of appreciation and words of comfort as she began her journey transitioning from the familiar realm of the physical towards that which comes after. 

 "Ann" was a resident of Deming for over 30 years and loved her little town from the start. Ann was born and raised in Indonesia where she also married her husband, Karl. They lived in Australia for 5 years with their little family of three and then moved to the much-too-cold Netherlands where they stayed for 2 years with their family of four. In 1958, they arrived in the United States, first landing in New York and lived many places around the country.

 Ann loved nature, birds, flowers, rivers, mountains, and streams, which she saw plenty of while traveling and camping across North America with her beloved husband Karl. Some of her favorite places were Yellowstone, Zion, & Grand Canyon National Parks, Villa Corona in Jalisco, MX, and anywhere her favorite tree, the Douglas fir grew.

An obituary is not available at this time for Ramon Rodriguez Aguirre. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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Paul Matthew Radka, 43, of Silver City passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Service arrangements are pending.

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Oralia C. Rede, 91, of Hurst, TX and formerly of Silver City passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Texas Health HEB Hospital in Bedford, TX. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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Steven D. Stiles, 66, of Silver City passed away at home Friday, March 28, 2025. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

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John W. Ford, 77, a resident of Silver City, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 17, 1947 to John W. and Lorene Ford.

He worked construction for many years before working and eventually retiring from Tyrone Mine.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the flea market and watching NASCAR and NCIS.

John is survived by his two daughters, Tamara Cross and Amanda (Art) Chavez, both of Silver City; grandchildren, Kristine (Matt) Parra of Las Cruces, Brandon (Alyssa) Chavez of Tucson, AZ, and Jordan Chavez of Silver City; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Aden, Eli, Emmett Parra of Las Cruces and Enzley Chavez of Tucson.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Loraine Mitchell, 80, of Silver City, NM on March 15, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born in Claremore, Oklahoma on May 25, 1944 to Carl and Lilly Mae Burgess and moved to New Mexico when she was a small child.

She enjoyed seeing different parts of the country as she accompanied her husband through his different occupations; but she always wanted to return home to New Mexico and the area around Silver City. She enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds and other wildlife.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Walter W. Mitchell Jr. of Silver City; her children, Darla (Mickey) Baker of Butler, OK; Dennis (Kim) Mitchell of Alto, NM; Brenda (Mark)Burton of Clinton, OK; Brad (Tracey) Mitchell of Santa Fe, NM; nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; her brother, Jerry (Carol) Burgess of Lake Wales, FL; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Jenny Hickson, Edith Jackson, and Wilma "Jean" Tapscott.

Steven L. Hayes, 70, Deming resident passed away Monday, March 24, 2025 at his residence.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10 o'clock in the morning at CitiLife Church where a celebration of his life will begin at 11 o'clock with Pastor Cesar Chavez officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Steven was born to Betty Lou Porter and Clyde Earl Hayes on August 1, 1954 at Hamilton, Ohio. He loved driving, riding his motorcycle, fishing and going to the casinos, but more than anything he loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years; Rosa A. Hayes, sons; Juan (Christy) Valle, Steven (Christy) Hayes and Donald (Isela) Bustos, daughters; Ericka (Shawn) Baca and Anna Marie Hayes, 10 grandchildren, siblings; Richard (Laviene) Hayes, Robert (Connie) Hayes and Vicky Phillips. Steven was preceded in death by his parents; Clyde and Betty Hayes.