Frank Gallegos Serna

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank Gallegos Serna Jr, age 53. Frank went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2021. He was born in Las Cruces on January 03, 1968 to Frank Serna Sr. and Lydia Ruybalid.

Frank enjoyed watching his favorite football team the Raiders play on Sundays. He also liked listening to rock and roll oldies and cooking. He was the type of person you could talk on the phone with for hours laughing about the littlest of things. Frank had a good heart and was a firm believer in God.

Those left to mourn him include his mother Lydia Ruybalid of Las Cruces, two sons Joseph Serna of Rio Rancho and Eric Barela of Georgia, two daughters Crystal Padilla-Serna of Las Cruces and Alexandria Lujan of Las Cruces as well as two grandchildren Adriel Romero-Serna and Elianna Romero-Serna. He also leaves two brothers Richard Ruybalid and Gregory Serna, sister Maitza Serna, a grandchild Adalynn Ortiz  numerous aunts and uncles.

Frank was preceded in death by his father Frank Serna Sr., paternal grandparents Angel and Nellie Serna, maternal grandparents Elijio and Paula Gallegos, uncles Luis Serna and Freddie Gallegos, aunt Antonia Hernandez and a granddaughter Vianney Corazon Romero-Serna.

A Memorial Service will be held at 02:00 P.M. on Friday November 19, 2021 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road. Inurnment of ashes will take place at a later date.

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