In Memory of a Friend & Coworker,
December 17, 1984 ~ March 5, 2005
Derrick Thomas Bacon, age 20, former Las Cruces High School Choir Student has gone to his rest on March 5, 2005 after a vehicular accident en route to work. He was born December 17, 1984 to Karen Bacon Wimberly. At the time of his death, Derrick was employed at Whataburger as a Shift Manager and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his loving wife, Victoria Duran Bacon of the family home; two daughters, Dallas Bacon (nine months old), Kaitlyn Grimes Bacon (five years old); one stepson, Rio Duran; his beloved mother, Karen Bacon Wimberly; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Edward Bacon. Other survivors included numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends. One sister, Tara Kay Wagner and his maternal grandmother, Louan Kay Patterson, preceded him in death.
At Mr. Bacon's request cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 11, 2005 at 5 p.m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda with Monsignor John E. Anderson officiating. The Family will be receiving friends and family who wish to pay their respects to Derrick at their home at 1519 E. Idaho Avenue #A on Saturday, March 12, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Derrick's name to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, 1990 E. Lohman Avenue, Suite 123, Las Cruces, NM 88001.
