Ruth Ortiz Jurado Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Ortiz Jurado of Silver City, New Mexico, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 27, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Macedonio "Mace" Gonzales. She is survived by: her husband David Jurado Sr.; her grandson Cesear Hernandez; her children, David Jurado Jr. (Francine) of Silver City, NM, Carlos Jurado, Estela Jurado of Silver City, NM and Irene Jurado of Silver City, NM; her grandchildren, Dominic, Sergio, Justin, Emma, Alejandro, Cruzito, Esperanza, Fernando David, Dimitri, Breanna, David III, D'Anna, Ysabelle, Giovanni, Alicia and Jaime; her mother Margarita Acevedo (Joaquin); her siblings, Robert Gonzales, Macedonio "Mace" Gonzales, Joseph Gonzales (Rose), Joanne Legarda (Ernest) and Patricia Abeyta; her children, Justin and Ondie; and her grandsons, Carlos Jurado Jr., Rene Jurado Jr., Luis Jurado, David Jurado 3rd, Mikey Ybarra Jr., Gabriel Jurado and Roman Jurado. She is also survived by her many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Terrazas Funeral Chapels (1 Fort Bayard Rd, Santa Clara, NM 88026). A rosary will be held on Thursday, August 7th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Fatima Church (340 Mayo St, Bayard, NM 88023). A burial will be held on Friday, August 8th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery.
