Obituaries
Obituary notices.
- Category: Obituaries
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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Maria Baca Chavez, 99, of Silver City passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center.
Maria was born November 1, 1925 in Silver City, New Mexico to Josefa Arroyos and Julio Baca. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and aunt who was strongly devoted to her family and friends.
Visitation will take place at five o'clock in the evening on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Baca's Funeral Chapel in Silver City. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary and Prayer Vigil will begin at six o'clock. The Funeral Mass will be held at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Silver City. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Saint Vincent de Paul Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rick Chavez, Andrea Chavez, Alexa Chavez, Manuel Lucero, Carlos Lucero, and Mario Flores. Honorary Pallbearers are her many nieces and nephews.
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Erminia "Minnie" Rodriguez Obituary
Erminia "Minnie" Rodriguez, 90, of San Lorenzo passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, December 16, 2024. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
A Recitation of the Holy Rosary will begin at one o'clock in the afternoon on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the San Lorenzo Mission in San Lorenzo, NM. A Memorial Mass will be held at one-thirty. The Rite of Committal and Inurnment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery. Father Martin Okonkwo will officiate.
- Category: Obituaries
Maria Baca Chavez, 99, of Silver City passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Gila Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending under the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Maria Baca Chavez, please visit our floral store.
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Antony "Tony" Melenudo Escamilla, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Three Crosses Regional Hospital in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on October 28, 1951 to his parents, Antonio and Louisa (Melenudo) Escamilla in Silver City, NM.
A celebration of Tony's life will be held on Wednesday, 12/18/24 at St. Vincent Catholic Church at 10am with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Where friends and family are invited to honor his life and share their memories.
To view the obituary and send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
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William Paul Embick, 75, resident of Silver City, NM, entered eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, AZ. He was born July 4, 1949 to his parents, Levi Edward and Josephine Verta (Morrow) Embick in Silver City, NM.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
To view the full obituary and send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trust care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Owen Wesley Selman, 96, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
- Category: Obituaries
Bobby Miller, 85, a resident of Mimbres, NM entered eternal rest Thursday, December 12, 2024 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Terrazas Funeral Chapels ~ 575-537-0777.
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