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Las Cruces, New Mexico
Jul 4, 1989 – May 19, 2021 (Age 31)
Celeste Estelle Alderete went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021 at the age of 31. She passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at Presbyterian Hospital in El Paso, Texas surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, aunt, and dear friend. She was born July 4, 1989 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Richard and Stella Alderete.
She will be remembered for the love she had for her family, friends, giving heart and her kindness. Celeste was a member of Mesilla Valley Baptist Church and pianist in the music group. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Anyone who knew Celeste, knew that she was a kind individual who always put others before herself. She enjoyed all types of music, caring for plants, and loved her cats.
After completing her Bachelors in Music Education from New Mexico State University in 2011, she became a music teacher at Cesar Chavez Elementary. She shared her love of music with countless children. In August of 2018, she followed her passion for music to attend Arizona State University in hopes of gaining a Masters in Music Therapy. She worked tirelessly in this pursuit so she could continue helping others with her talent. She had an immense passion for music and was always a source of positivity. Her family and friends will miss her more than words can say.
Those left to mourn her passing include her loving parents Richard and Stella Alderete, Brother Joshua Alderete (Christina Mendivil). Other survivors include two grandparents, 4 Uncles, 6 Aunts, and numerous cousins. Celeste was preceded in death by her grandparents; Celia Lucero, Felix Valencia, Edna Alderete, aunt, Eva Carbajal and other family members.
The morning service for Celeste is scheduled for 11:30 AM, Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road with Pastor Guillermo Hernandez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Garden, 5140 W Picacho Ave where she will be laid to rest. A reception will take place back at Mesilla Valley Baptist Church, following the burial, where we will share memories and stories of Celeste.
The family requests that flowers be sent to Baca’s Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Rd.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
Read MoreShe was a long term substitute at MacArthur Elamantry I was in her class at the time. Such a beautiful soul. I just barely found out about her passing today 2 years later. Rest in peace Ms. A. We miss you so much.
Greg Rocha
August 05, 2023 | Work
I know it was hard leaving her, but she is in a better place now and doing better than she was.
Ryder Russell
June 01, 2021 | Marysville, WA | Student
Richard and Stella my condolences to you all the family, she seemed like an amazing person sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sammy Quezada
May 28, 2021 | Coworker
A good friend of mine Laurence Alderete,talked very nice about his very kind and special niece. My Condolences go out to her entire family . Prayers
JERRY TELLES
JERRY B TELLES
May 27, 2021 | Friend
Eternal rest grant unto Celeste, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen
May 27, 2021
Primos, our most sincere condolences. May you draw from Our Lord to give you strength and courage to move forward, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Benny & Sylvia Holguin
May 26, 2021 | Family
Before Celeste got the job at Cesar Chavez, she was a long term sub at MacArthur elementary. I had the honor of being her EA. She was such a sweet person! I really enjoyed working with her!
A couple of years after she worked at MacArthur I saw her at Target and she walked up to me with that beautiful smile of hers! We talked for a while! She was such a beautiful person!! Rest in peace my beautiful friend!
Sarah Flores
May 26, 2021
She was a light in our class. She will be very missed. She raised us up. Thank you for sharing your light with us.
Sindy P
May 25, 2021 | PA | Friend
I knew Celeste as Little through my daughter Phoebe. They were in band together and Little was a mentor, role model and friend to her. God Bless You. Marie and Phoebe C de Baca
Marie C de Baca
May 25, 2021 | LAS CRUCES, NM | Friend
