Obituaries

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.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Oralia C. Rede, please visit our floral store.

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.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Steven D. Stiles, please visit our floral store.

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.

Lourdes Barajas, 64, longtime Deming resident entered eternal rest on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home.

The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:30 in the afternoon at Holy Family Catholic Church. The Memorial Mass will then be celebrated at 1 o'clock. The rite of committal and inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Prakasham Babu will be officiating. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.

Lourdes was born February 10, 1961 in Nogales, AZ to Juan Barajas and Mercedes Figueroa. She was a very kind, loving, smart and holy woman. Lourdes received a bachelors degree in education and furthered her education and received a master's degree in education from New Mexico State University. She served as a educator for many years and final retired from the Deming Public Schools. After retirement she enjoyed traveling, arts and crafts and reading. Lourdes was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and spent countless hours contributing to her congregation and served in the Alter Society. Lourdes will be deeply missed by her church and community.

Antonio F. Delgado, 90, of Silver City passed away at home Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Antonio Fajardo Delgado, please visit our floral store.

Richard Ralph Haymes left us on March 31,2024. Richard, an accomplished artist, composer, singer songwriter, and puppeteer, was born on July 24,1942 to Joanne Letitia Lacock, an actress, and Richard Benjamin Haymes, a Big Band Vocalist in New York, NY. Early school years, Richard attended boarding schools in CA and AZ. While talented in music, he also shared a love for animals, especially birds and horses. But his real love was music. He attended the University of North Texas school for music. He spent about forty years living in NYC, eventually moving to Silver City, NM.