Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes obituary

Michael Hayes

Michael Hayes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Terrazas Funeral Chapels - Santa Clara on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Michael Hayes, 74, a resident of Lordsburg, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born on March 10, 1951 to his parents, Charlie and Jean Hayes.

He was a CNA at Fort Bayard Medical Center, in Santa Clara, NM and Sunshine Haven in Lordsburg, NM. He loved his patients and they loved him.

Michael is survived by one son Massai Hayes and fiancé Jessica Campbell of Tucson, AZ; one daughter Eve Paige of Golf Port, MS; one brother Charlie Hayes and wife Leslie of Cortez, CO; two grandchildren Ava and Aria Paige.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

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. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

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