Russell Baker Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell Baker in Silver City, New Mexico, who passed away on November 13, 2025 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Baker to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lee Baker and Margaret Baker. He is survived by: his wife DeeDee Baker; his children, Gina Baker (Chris Sanchez) of Tucson, AZ and Myles Baker (Charise) of Alamosa, CO; his brother Robert Baker (Marianne) of Mountain Home, ID; his grandchildren, Cheyenne Apodaca of Las Cruces, NM, Savannah Chandler of Tucson, AZ, Trey Lockard of Peru, IN, Tate Baker of Alamosa, CO, Raelyn Baker of Alamosa, CO and Teagan Baker of Alamosa, CO; and his great grandchildren, Jordan Apodaca and Lincoln Apodaca of Las Cruces, NM. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (1020 S Granite St, Deming, NM 88030).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Deming Luna Mimbres Museum, 301 S. Silver Ave., Deming, NM 88030.
