Horace Backus Obituary
We bid farewell to Horace Backus of Mexico, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 22, 2024 at the age of 96. Horace touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Horace Backus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Doris Anne Nicholson Backus; and his son Harry. He is survived by: his son John Backus (Debra); his grandchildren, Jesse Vorrasi (Lauren), Andrew Backus (Hidemi) and Jonathan Backus; his great grandchildren, Sophie Vorrasi, Landon Vorrasi and John T. Backus; his daughter Kim Grindle (Marc); his grandson Derek Grindle; his brother-in-law William Nicholson (Nancy); his nieces and nephews, Shamus Nicholson, Dr. Katey Nicholson (Sarah), Shawn Nicholson (Lindsay), Sara Clark (Craig), Heather Nicholson and Mark Backus (Jane); his great-nephew Michael Backus (Andrea, family: Robert Backus); and his niece Brenda Hotchkiss (James).
Visitation was held on Monday, October 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Harter Funeral Home, Inc. - Mexico (9 Washington Ave, Mexico, NY 13114). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 29th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Mexico (4361 Church St, Mexico, NY 13114).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Horace Backus Scholarship Fund which can be found at www. Holstein Foundation.org. or the First Presbyterian Church, Mexico, NY.
