BLASA OCHOA SIFUENTES, age 87, of Hatch, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center.

Mrs. Sifuentes was born on April 26, 1939, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuel Ochoa and Josefa Estrada Ochoa. She dedicated many years of her life working as a factory worker and was a faithful and devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church. Her strong faith, loving heart, and dedication to her family will be fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her only daughter, Gloria Avitia and husband Leo; her brothers, Ramon Ochoa, Cruz Ochoa, Manuel Ochoa, and Mike Padilla; her sisters, Socorro Ochoa, Lola Antonio, Barbara Ochoa, Patricia Ochoa, and Lupe Ochoa; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Blasa was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Emilio Sifuentes; her son, Esteban Ochoa; her brother, Antonio Ochoa; and her sister, Librada Aguina.

Visitation for Mrs. Sifuentes will begin at 10 AM on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 120 Hartman Street, Hatch, New Mexico. A Prayer Vigil will be held at 10:30 AM followed immediately by the Funeral Mass. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery.

Mrs. Sifuentes' family wishes to express their gratitude for the love, prayers, and support extended during this difficult time. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com