Our dear beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, GUADALUPE ?LUPE? REL VALLES, age 83, of Las Cruces entered eternal life and went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at her daughter?s home surrounded by her loving family. ?Lupe? as she was fondly known to family and friends was born December 15, 1931 in Tortugas to Carlos and Francisca Apodaca Rel. She was a loving mother and homemaker who loved baking biscochos; preparing and cooking tamales for her family. Lupe always made sure that there was food on the stove for everyone to enjoy when they came to visit. She enjoyed music, was very family orientated and loved family outings. Lupe was a devoted member of the Roman Catholic Church and was a woman of faith which she instilled to her children.
Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband of sixty-five years, Cleto T. Valles of the family home; eight sons, Carlos R. Valles (Mary), Cleto R. Valles (Deborah), Valentin R. Valles, Joe R. Valles (Monica), Leo R. Valles (Sandra), and Johnny R. Valles (Lori) all of Brazito, Victor R. Valles of Las Cruces and Isidro R. Valles (Corina) of Mesilla Park; five daughters, Tomasita V. Chavez (Raymond), and Beatrice ?Bea? R. Valles (David) all of Las Cruces, Irma Valles (Luis) of Albuquerque, Estella V. Hernandez (Joe) of La Mesa, and Frances V. Ontiveros (Reyes) of San Miguel; two sisters, Inez Sambrano of Las Cruces and Erlinda Padilla of Albuquerque. Other survivors include 41 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren as well as numerous niece, nephews and cousins. Lupe was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Valerio Valles; a granddaughter, Inez V. Chavez; a daughter-in-law, Marcella Valles; a brother, and two sisters.
Visitation for Lupe will begin at 6 PM Friday, July 10, 2015 in Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish, 3600 Parroquia Street in Tortugas where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Holy Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 9 AM Saturday, July 11, 2015 in the same church with Reverend Alonso Quiñonez officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in San Miguel Cemetery where she will be laid to rest in the family plot.
Serving as casket bearers will be Orlando, Elias, and Israel Valles, Jacob V. and Albert V. Carrera, Joe V. Hernandez, Reyes V. Ontiveros and Charlie V. Amezquita.
The Valles Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca?s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road. 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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