Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Aug 26, 1934 – Feb 22, 2022 (Age 87)
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and dear friend, ANGELITA “LILY” ESTRADA GARCIA, age 87, lifelong resident of Mesilla entered the Golden Gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. “Lily” as she was fondly known to family and friends was born August 26, 1934 to Miquel and Elisa Limon Estrada. She was known as “Grandma” to many that loved, cherished and adored her. Lily was a devout member of the Basilica de San Albino.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia G. Lozano; son, Roberto Garcia (Amalia) all of Mesilla; her former son-in-law, Alejo Lozano; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Lily was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Nacianseno “Cheno” P. Garcia on January 3, 2011 and her four brothers, Miguel “Mike”, Ricardo, Jimmy and Lalo Estrada.
Visitation for Mrs. Garcia will begin at 5 PM Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Basilica de San Albino 2070 Calle de Santiago in Mesilla where the Holy Rosary will be at 5:30 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the same church. At her request cremation will follow and Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date.
Serving as casket bearers will be Fred Giron, Mundo, Frankie, Mike, Jr., and Jimmy James Estrada, Felipe Garcia, Jr., and Victor Garcia. Honorary bearers will be her grandsons, Isaac and Orlando Martinez, Andres, Beto and Diego Garcia; great-grandsons, Nicholas and Tristan Martinez and granddaughters, Maya Garcia and Elizabeth Martinez.
The Garcia Family would like to send out a special Thank you to the staff of Home Kare Inc. of Dona Ana and La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice and her loving caregivers, D’Shawn, Paige, Prisma and Jessica.
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
Read MoreLily was one of the best friends' I ever had. She was always kind and loving, and she will be missed. So proud and honored to call her my friend. I was not able to visit her as often as I would have liked, but, she was always in my thoughts.
Mary Henry
August 13, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lydia m Hernandez
March 20, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
Prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Braulia Herrera
March 11, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM
Tia Lily will be missed greatly! Condolencias to Patsy and Bobby and all the grandkids plus great grandsons. That she Rest In Peace ✝
Veva and Memo Rivera
March 09, 2022 | Chandler, AZ | Family
Grandma Lily was a beautiful and caring person. She loved her family with a deep love. Our sincere condolences to all the family especially her son, Bobby and her daughter, Patsy. May she rest in peace.
Ernie and Vicky Garcia
March 07, 2022 | Mesilla, NM | Friend
Please accept our deepest and most heartfelt condolences at this most challenging time. She may be gone, but the memories we all shared will always be cherished. God Bless to the family.
Chayo(Mambo), Minerva & Bertha Garcia
March 07, 2022 | Mesilla, NM | Family
With my deepest sympathy to my Neices and Nephews on the passing of your Mama my beloved Sister-law Lily, I love you, Your Tia , Bertha ❤
Sending our Condolences to my Cousins, on the passing of our dear beloved Aunt Lily, With love to you. Liz, Ralph and Family. ❤
Elizabeth Garcia
March 04, 2022 | Anaheim, CA | Family
A wonderful, strong, caring lady who will be greatly missed but gave us great memories and laughter. May God bless you and your family: from Alicia, Elva, Marcia and Tony Estrada
Estrada Family
March 03, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM
I’m sorry for your loss. Prayers
Cecilia Rede Luchini
March 02, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM