Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
1954 - 2017
Our dear beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, BEATRIZ “BETTY” C. HERRERA, age 62, of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 13, 2017 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1954 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Manuel and Francisca Nevarez Gasca. “Betty” as she fondly known to family and friends was employed as a legal secretary at a Law Firm and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband of forty-one years, Jose M. Herrera of the family home; three daughters, Veronica Valdez (Roberto) of Rio Rancho, Lydia Duran (Kevin) of Denver, CO, and Amanda Herrera of Las Cruces; two brothers, Ignacio “Nacho” Gasca (Eva) of El Paso, TX, and Juan Gasca (Josefina) of California; two sisters, Jacinta Garcia (Lorenzo) and Francisca “Pancha” Gasca both of Las Cruces. Her adopted family; a brother, Gabriel Cardoza (Sandy) of El Paso TX; two sisters, Grace Ontiveros (Ross) of Kansas and Francisca Barela of Las Cruces. Other survivors include her four beautiful grandchildren, Arianna and Anessa Valdez, Jaslene and Nicolas Duran, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Francisca Gasca; her parents that raised her, Paz and Beatriz Cardoza and two brothers.
Visitation for Betty will begin at 9:30 AM Saturday, March 18, 2017 in San Miguel Catholic Church, 19217 Highway 28 in San Miguel where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 10 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with Reverend Eleazar Perez-Rodriguez officiating. Cremation will follow and Inurnment of Cremains will take place at a later date.
Serving as casket bearers will be family and friends.
Growing up, I knew my beautiful cousin Beatriz as Cha-Cha. Both years and distance have separated us. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
Joe Wilson
Fresno, CA.
Joe Wilson
April 05, 2017 | Fresno, CA
Pepe, Veros, Lyd, Manda, and family. May the strength and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all as you mourn. She was the best mom, sister, aunt, gramma, and sister-in-law we all had. We will miss her dearly! Love you all! Psalm 23:4
Gloria Lata
April 04, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM | Family
Joe and Family,
My heart-felt condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and mother, Betty. Your strong faith and our Lord's love and compassion will carry you through this most painful and difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Socorro Prieto
March 20, 2017
My heart is heavy over the loss of my beautiful cousin, but I am comforted with all the beautiful memories I have of her and how I admired her when I was a kid. I know she is in a better place now, free from all pain and I look forward to seeing you again someday, my beautiful ChaCha.
Deepest condolences to Joe and the girls and also the Cardoza family.
Ginger Garcia
March 18, 2017
Our prayers are with you Pepe and the family.
Albert Apodaca
March 18, 2017 | Los Lunas, NM
Lydia & Family,
My sincere condolences. God bless you and your family.
Eva
March 17, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." My sincere condolences to the Herrera family. Richard S. Lara
March 17, 2017
