Cira Avila Obituary
We announce the death of Cira Avila in Silver City, New Mexico, who passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 85. Cira will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lauro Avila and Maria (Refujio Ocon); her husband Mario Duarte; her son Mario Duarte; her siblings, Nicanor Avila, Tomas Avila, Juan Avila, Jorge Avila and Rita Avila of Diaz; her children-in-law, Francisco Avila and Veronica Jane Sierra of Duarte; and her grandsons, David Anthony Avila Duarte and James Sierra Duarte.
She is survived by: her sisters, Consuelo Avila of Monarrez, Maria Ruperta Avila of Salaz and Carolina Avila of Avitia; and her children, Elizabeth Duarte of Avila, Melida Duarte, Lauro Duarte, Edward Duarte and Nora Duarte. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A rosary was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Terrazas Funeral Chapels (1 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara, NM 88026). A funeral Mass was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Francis Newman Center (914 W 13th St, Silver City, NM 88061). A burial was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery.
