In Memory of Teresita Baldonado Hutchings

Teresita Baldonado Hutchings passed away peacefully in her home on October 21, 2026 at the age of 98. Life-Long resident of Tularosa, she was born Teresita Lucila Baldonado on August 19, 1928, the youngest of eleven children to Juan and Virginia Baldonado. Teresita’s Great Grandmother, Antonia Baca was one of the founders of Tularosa in 1862.

Teresita was the last surviving member of the Tularosa High School class of 1946.

Well known for her strong singing voice and a member of many choirs over decades at St. Francis de Paula Church in Tularosa. Teresita and her three older sisters were recruited by Father Albert Braun to sing at his masses he held in Mescalero at the many cow camps of the Mescalero’s.

Teresita is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Virginia, her brothers Luis (Clara), Arturo (Father Felipe), Juan (Francis), Jose (Betty), Ramon (Viola); sisters, Anita (Homer), Virginia (Ross), Mary (Henry), Elisa (Raymond); her husbands, Lyle Danke, Samuel Torres, and Harvey Hutchings; her daughter Christina, and granddaughter Karen.

She is survived by her sister Elena, son Robert (Diana), and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be on November 4, 2026 at St. Francis de Paula church, Rosary and viewing at 10:00 am, mass at 10:30 am with internment at Sacred Heart Cemetery following the mass.

In lieu of sending flowers or cards, please donate to Jornada Research Institute in Teresita’s name.