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1939
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2018
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Mercedes Calanchi Obituary
Visitation will begin Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock November 12, 2018 at Baca's Funeral Chapels where the funeral service will be held at 6. A graveside will be held Tuesday November 13, 2018 at 1o'clock in the afternoon at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.
Mercedes was born November 2,1939 to Juanita "Lila" Morales and Julian Calanchi in Pyote, Texas. He came to Deming in 1964 and dedicated his life to agriculture and iron works. On May 20, 1966 he married Olivia Estrada in Deming and raised their family here. He was of the Christian faith.
Mercedes is survived by his wife of 52 years Olivia Calanchi; 2 sons, James (Judy) Calanchi and Ronald (John) Calanchi; 2 daughters, Melissa (Vince) Orozco and Leticia (Felix) Barraza; Michelle Anstedi was a very special niece; brothers, Alfredo, Enrique, Ernesto, Larry, David Calanchi and Oscar Aguilar; sisters, Elena, Eloisa, Elvira, Alicia, Linda and Sylvia Calanchi; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents Julian and Juanita "Lila" Calanchi; 2 sons; Ronald and Patrick Calanchi; siblings, Gregorio, Julian, Lupe, Florinda Calanchi and Fred Estrada who passed away this year.
Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com. 811 S. Gold Ave., Deming, NM 88030. Phone: 575.546.9671
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Manuela Acosta
November 12, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Calanchi Family. Our thoughts and prayers for your all in this time of grieveance. Sincerely Manuela Acosta & Family.
Pamela Johnson
November 10, 2018
Our Heavenly Father has given us a life span of 70-80 years if we are especially strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. May the words of Psalm 90:10,14 comfort you and soothe your pain.
November 9, 2018
Eternal rest grant unto Mercedes, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
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