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Alex De La O Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, son, brother and friend, Alex Michael"Gooch" De La O, 33, lifelong resident of Las Cruces on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. "Gooch" as he was fondly known to family and friends was born April 27, 1980. At the time of his death "Gooch" was employed as a laborer with Wooten Construction Company and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Those left to mourn his passing include, a daughter, Ajia Alessandra De La O; his father, Mike De La O and wife Peggy; his mother Rachel Blacklock and husband Brian; two brothers, Eloy Ray De La O and wife, Gabriella and Nick De La O; his maternal grandfather, Lorenzo Apodaca also of Las Cruces. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, paternal grandparents, two aunts, Rosie Apodaca Estrada and Christine Apodaca; two uncles, Sonny "Roque" Garcia and Edward Estrada. At Gooch's request cremation has taken place and a Prayer Vigil is scheduled at 7 PM Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, 5525 Cristo Rey in Doña Ana. Inurnment of cremains will be held at a later date. Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory 300 E. Boutz Road. 527-2222 For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Dec. 15, 2013.

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Ajia Delao

December 10, 2021

Hola papá, soy Ajia. Es difícil pensar que solo hoy hace 8 años te perdí. Algunos días es realmente difícil pensar que no estás aquí para verme crecer y odio saber el hecho de que cuando algo está en mi mente no puedo hablar contigo al respecto. Ojalá hubieras estado aquí para celebrar mi cumpleaños de 15 años, pero en mi corazón sé que siempre estás aquí a mi lado y nunca te irás de mi lado. Te quiero mucho papá y espero que estés bien.

Amor- Ajia

Ajia De La O

December 10, 2021

Hola papá, soy Ajia. Es difícil pensar que solo hoy hace 8 años te perdí. Algunos días es realmente difícil pensar que no estás aquí para verme crecer y odio saber el hecho de que cuando algo está en mi mente no puedo hablar contigo al respecto. Ojalá hubieras estado aquí para celebrar mi cumpleaños de 15 años, pero en mi corazón sé que siempre estás aquí a mi lado y nunca te irás de mi lado. Te quiero mucho papá y espero que estés bien.


Amor - Ajia

Ajia De La O

December 15, 2020

Hey Dad
Its Ajia, How are you? How is everything going up there?, now that I am 14 I now understand why god took you and it was for a good reason. He saw everything you were going through and didn't want to see you hurt anymore. Every night before I go to bed I think about all the good times we had and would've had together. Your family and friends miss you and wish that we could cherish every moment with you, but we still can, you're still here with us dad and I know you are cause I can feel you. Anyways I just want to say that I miss you a lot and I wish I could hear you and talk to you, one day we will all be together and be happy. Merry Christmas Dad I love you more.

Love- Ajia

Crystal Banegas

September 21, 2020

Not a day goes by That I don’t think about you. I miss your voice, your laugh, your smell, especially your goofy smile. Till we meet again Bahpooh.....I love you ten thousand ❤

Ajia Delao

December 30, 2018

Love you so much dad you brang allot of joy to me R.I.P

Ajia DeLaO

December 30, 2018

I miss you dad I hope you are watching over me Ajia De La O and mom Crystal Ann Banegas and the reason of the family every day I look at this picture and my eyes teared up now that I am tweleve I am starting to get a little emotional and when I am haveing my bad days I always think of the times you made me laugh. May you rest in peace live you Soo much and so does mom.

Alexander' s

December 31, 2013

Jesus died for us so we can have a chance for everlasting life in the near future along with all our loved ones who will be resurrected from death. What a joy that will be! Until then continue to have faith and hope. With Sympathy .

December 23, 2013

Laters Gooch, see you again bro.

Paul Lopez

December 22, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the De La O family. You will be missed May you rest in peace, Gooch.
Fonz & Christy

December 22, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family. You will be missed. Rest in peace, Gooch!
Fonz & Christy

December 20, 2013

Miss you couzin. Until we meet again. May you rest in the heavens.

DeAngelo Nieves

December 20, 2013

Rachel and Mike,

I am so sorry to hear about Gooch. He had a good heart and was a wonderful person. I could always count on him to make me laugh and put a smile on my face. I will miss him greatly and never forget all the good times we had together. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you.

Louie Atencio Jr.

December 20, 2013

Rest in peace Primo! I will always remember the times we had as kids. I will never forget you "Gooch"

Gailen Malett

December 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and your family.

Jessica Hernandez-Mendez

December 19, 2013

Even tho I hadn't had contact with you in a very long time it still saddened me to hear that you were no longer with us! Thank You for good memories as a kid! God Bless Your Daugther and Family. Rest In Peace.

Erika Ramos

December 18, 2013

Rest in peace " gooch" god bless your daughter and family..

Cindy Padilla

December 18, 2013

Rachel,

So sorry to hear about your loss. God bless you and your family.

Shanna Mirabal

December 18, 2013

RIP Gucci.....Dance with the Angels!

Patrick De La O

December 17, 2013

Sorry for your loss. May God comfort you, God bless.

jeanifer vargas

December 17, 2013

you will always be remembered...
R.I.P

December 17, 2013

Rest in peace Gooch! May God be with you on your journey. Johnny Apodaca

Virginia Jimenez

December 17, 2013

Rachel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God comfort and bless you.

Adam Lee Cadena

December 17, 2013

Rest in peace Gucci, make room gee.

Tillie Olvera

December 17, 2013

My deepest condolences to your family Gooch... all I have are teenages memories, but those were some great times. May you rest in peace Mr. Goocho

Jacklyn Jackman

December 17, 2013

Rest In Paradise Alex. You were always such a joy to be around.

Ernesto & Sonia Orduñez

December 17, 2013

May you R.I.P. Alex "Gucci" De La o

Antonio Bustamante

December 17, 2013

Rest In Paradise my brother "Gucci"I miss u n you'll alway's b in my heart n thoughts brother! God bless n give comfort to Rachel n mike n all of the De la o n extened familia! Amor Alex "Gucci"De La O

Ralph & Sandra Alvillar

December 17, 2013

Rachel, Our hearts go out to you. May the good Lord be with you and your children and family in this time of Sorrow. God Bless!
Ralph & Sandra Alvillar

Candice Williams

December 17, 2013

Rest in peace Alex. Your daughter, brothers, parents and family, are in my thoughts and prayers.

Candice Delgado-Williams

Mandi Reyes-Fresquez

December 17, 2013

My prayers and condolences are with you Gooch and your family at this time. I have great memories of you from high school and i will always cherish them. May you rest in paradise my friend.

Erika Rocha

December 17, 2013

Rest in paradise Gooch..u will b missed..May God b with u n ur family

December 17, 2013

Rest in Peace Gooch. Your smile and good nature will be missed.

PeeWee & Cindy

December 17, 2013

Our Prayers are with you..

zo clark

December 17, 2013

may you rest in peace gooch

Passion Mishay Benavidez

December 17, 2013

Rachel n family. My thoughts n prayers go out to you all. Gooch was a good friend to us all. RIP

December 17, 2013

Mike and Rachal I cannot imagine your pain. Only God knows and He is watching over you and your families. May peace and comfort come in time.
Eileen Reyes

Orlando Duran

December 17, 2013

Ur up there with my pops. U will be missed. Rest in peace homie

jesse_sylvia avalos

December 16, 2013

prayers for all the family and friends,god bless.

jennifer tibbs

December 16, 2013

R.I.P ALEX U WILL BE MISSED

gabe & Amanda hernandez

December 16, 2013

Love u brother from Shrek and family....

Orlando Duran

December 16, 2013

Rest in peace homeboy

TONI MONTOYA

December 16, 2013

LOVE U PRIMO GUCCI ! MAY U REST IN PEACE . U WILL FOREVER BE MISSED <3

Stephanie Vargas

December 16, 2013

may you rest in peace, looking over your family n friends.

Virginia Jimenez

December 16, 2013

Rachel, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Josie Gomez

December 16, 2013

Comadre Rachel, I am so deeply sorry to hear about your baby Alex. I am wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. I will always be here for you Comadre if you need anything. I Love You!

Gary & Suzanne Clark

December 16, 2013

Prayers for all the Family and Friends.
God Bless.

Mando & Juanita Fielder

December 16, 2013

He was a good friend and will be missed. RIP

December 16, 2013

Love you gooch may you rest in peace you will always have a place in my heart... Now your a beautiful angle watching over... Love u

Fernie & Gloria Archuleta

December 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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