Francisco "Pancho" Hernandez, 61, a resident of Deming, NM

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HernandezFrancisco Francisco "Pancho" Hernandez Obituary

We are mournful to announce the demise of Francisco Hernandez on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Francisco lived for 61 years and left some wonderful memories that touched the hearts of our community, friends, and family. A brave soul who graced our lives with humor, compassion, and hard work, Francisco's presence will surely be missed. Francisco may have passed on, but his spirit lives on in our hearts.

Francisco "Pancho" was Deming's carpet layer for over 30 years. Time in which he built admirable friendships that are standing by his family in such difficult moments. Thank You All! From the bottom of our hearts. GOD BLESS YOU!

As we bid thee goodbye to "Pancho" please join the memorial service that celebrates every aspect of his life beginning on Thursday, January 8, 2026 with a viewing from 5 to 6 o'clock in the evening at Baca's Funeral Chapel and the recitation of the Holy Rosary to commence at 6. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10 o'clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Francisco is survived by his Wife, Ligia Hernandez; Son, Francisco (Roselle) Hernandez; Daughters, Crystal Hernandez (Raul Ochoa), and Elexies Hernandez Mireles; Brothers and Sisters, Manny Ortiz, Karina Banuelos, Patricia Hernandez, Gonzalo Hernandez, Gumaro Hernandez, Gustavo Roque, Juan Roque, Victor Roque, and Laura Roque. As well as his grandchildren, Myla Ochoa, Emily Ochoa, Melody Ochoa, Mabel Ochoa, Liam Hernandez, Mateo Hernandez, Samantha Davey.

Receiving the honor to serve as Pancho's pallbearers will be Francisco Hernandez, Gustavo Roque, Gonzalo Hernandez, Gumaro Hernandez, Manny Ortiz, and Raul Ochoa.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Francisco "Pancho" Hernandez, please visit our floral store.

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Francisco "Pancho" Hernandez, 61, a resident of Deming, NM

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