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1940
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2025
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Cecilia Zamarripa Obituary
Las Cruces – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our matriarch, CECILIA R. ZAMARRIPA, fondly known as Ceci or Chata, of Mesilla, New Mexico, she was 85 years old when she entered eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
She was born August 23, 1940, in Mesilla, New Mexico to Juan and Amelia Ramirez. For many years, Ceci was part of El Groupo Cultural, who organized all the fiestas in Mesilla. She worked and retired from Region 2 EMS as an Administrative Assistant and continued serving her community through working with Hillcrest Cemetery and Grahams Mortuary. She took great pride and joy in all her clients while she worked for Tresco. She made many friends, held great parties, and enjoyed listening and singing along to Mariachi music.
Cecilia is survived by her children: Michael Zamarripa, Patricia Zamarripa-House (Lloyd), Sharon Hollimon (Tuck), Susan Perez (Jimmy), and Christina Zamarripa, 10 grandchildren,19 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Amelia Ramirez, and her siblings and their spouses, David and Arciria Ramirez, Celia and Angel Medina, Armando Ramirez, and Johnny Ramirez.
Casket bearers are Jon-Michael Hollimon, Ryan Hollimon, Sage Zamarripa, Jon-Coasta Zamarripa, Jaden Rodriguez, Gavin Russell, and honorary bearer Jacob Zamarripa.
Special thank you for the compassion and love of Aurora (Rory), Chavez, Mesilla Valley Hospice and Joann Hacker.
Visitation will be at the Basilica of San Albino on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5 PM followed by the recital of the Rosary at 6 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Basilica of San Albino on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 11:30 AM followed by the burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue.
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
Memories and Condolences
for Cecilia Zamarripa
11 Entries
Eileen Frietze Hernandez
January 7, 2026
My sincere condolences go out to all of the Ramirez/Zamarripa families. Eternal rest grant unto Cecilia, O'Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace.
Eileen Frietze Hernandez
Chris Anderson
January 6, 2026
Such a special lady. She was so sweet too my girls Jessica and Chantel. Oscar and I have so many special memories. I will never forget her. Be with the Angels Tia.
Chriszelda Padilla
January 2, 2026
Cecilia will be missed greatly. She was always very sweet and kind. She was one of my mom's closest and dearest friends (EVA) They truly had a great bond and friendship. That is a hard thing to come across nowadays. God bless you Cecilia it was an honor having you as a part of our family. Rest in Peace.
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Luis Quinones
December 31, 2025
Que en paz descanse Cecilia. We worked together for Region II EMS and she became good friends. My condolences para toda la Familia.
Beatrice Clark Acosta
December 30, 2025
Eternal rest grant unto Cecilia Ramirez Oh Lord, and may she rest in peace✝
Cecilia Ramirez, Arcedia Ramirez, Isabel Astorga, Delfina Clark
Beatrice Clark Acosta
December 30, 2025
Angela Townsend
December 29, 2025
Cecilia made me feel welcome when I moved to Las Cruces almost 40 years ago. She was kind to everyone that she met and a very special lady. May she rest in peace.
Enedina Lucero Pittman
December 28, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow..
Felicia Kanu
December 27, 2025
You were the sweetest and most kind person ....you always had a great big smile everything I saw you....I'm going to miss you ...R.I.P MS LADY
Sonia Lopez
December 27, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family of Cecilia. May she rest in peace & forever be in God's perpetual light.
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Jan
6
Visitation
5:00 p.m.
Basilica of San Albino
2280 Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046
Jan
6
Rosary
6:00 p.m.
Basilica of San Albino
2280 Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046
Jan
7
Funeral Mass
11:30 a.m.
Basilica of San Albino
2280 Calle Principal, Mesilla, NM 88046
Jan
7
Burial
Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery
5140 W. Picacho Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88007
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Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces300 East Boutz, Las Cruces, NM 88005