Obituaries
Obituary notices.
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Daniel Galindo Chavez, 78, longtime Deming resident passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at his home. He was born June 11, 1946 in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico to Rosendo Chavez and Angela Galindo.
Visitation will begin Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 8:30 in the morning till 10 at the Redeemer Apostolic Church (9905 Country Club Rd. SE, Deming, NM 88030) with the Funeral Service to follow at 10. Daniel will then be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Maria at Mountain View Cemetery.
Daniel is survived by his children, Ruben Chavez, Gilbert Chavez, Sonia (Francisco) Ester Chavez-Casalas, and Maria (Paul) V. White; 8 siblings, Juan Chavez, Eva Salinas, Ruth Chavez, Niomi Chavez, Frances Chavez, Elizabeth Chavez, Prisilla Chavez, and Angie Chavez; 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosendo, and Angela Chavez; his spouse, Maria Chavez; his son, Randy Chavez, and 9 other siblings.
Serving as Daniel's pallbearers will be Jose Vasquez, Paul White, Ezekiel Cardenas, David Guerrero, Clinton Garner, and Rian Chad Williams.
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An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Irene (Hewitt) Day. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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George Vannatter, 65, a resident of Hurley, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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Thomas Leland Brake, 83, a Navy Veteran and resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, TX. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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James Eugene Britton, 66, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Tuesday, December 23, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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Kevin Patrick O'Leary, 69, of Silver City, NM, was tragically killed in a bicycling accident on November 23, 2024. Kevin was born on February 27, 1955, to Raymond and Rita O'Leary in Quantico, VA. He lived in several states growing up and graduated from Tongue River High School in Dayton, Wyoming.
With bachelor's degrees in History and Electrical Engineering, and a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Kevin had a very engaging career working for Texas Instruments in Midland, TX, Rockwell International in Atlanta, GA, and VLSI Technologies in Phoenix, AZ. He was able to retire early and spent the last twenty years of his life undertaking challenging adventures. Kevin was known for being passionate about whatever he was doing, so when he started hiking, he didn't just go hiking. He completed both the Pacific Crest Trail (from Mexico to Canada) and the Appalachian Trail (from Georgia to Maine) multiple times.
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Steven Ramon Cayias, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels.
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Esther M. Wycoff, age 87, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 surrounded by her husband and children.
Esther is survived by her devoted husband, Billy Wycoff; her children Christina (Bruce) Calvery, Vicky (Kevin) Covey, and Brian (Linde) Wycoff; her grandchildren, Tim (Sheree) Aschenbrenner, Larry (Amy) Covey, Alicia (Daniel) Griffin, Tabatha (Robert) Sorenson, Wendy (Mike) Montgomery, Brittnie (Justin) Kryla, and Megan Calvery; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Bailey and her brother, Wayne Chitwood. Esther was lovingly devoted to supporting her husband for 69 years and raising her four children.
A celebration of Esther's life will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Mimbres Valley Learning Center, 2300 E Pine St, Room 144, Deming, New Mexico from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Esther requested in lieu of flowers to please consider donating to Terri's Terrors Walk Team for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The donation link can be found within Esther Wycoff's obituary located at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.
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