Jaycob-Alba-Obituary

Jaycob Alba

Las Cruces, New Mexico

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July 31, 2015
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Las Cruces, New Mexico

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Our beloved Jaycob Ray Alba, age 17, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born June 2, 1998 in Las Cruces. Jaycob was a loving and caring person who always thought of others. We admired his strength and his ability to look at the brighter side of life. Jaycob had a smile that would light up a room, and will be remembered for his genuinely sincere personality that touched all of our hearts.
Jaycob is survived by his mother, Christina Montes; father, Hector Alba, Sr.; sister, Amanda Montes; brother, Hector Alba, Jr.; a nephew, Zaiden Martinez; grandmother and step-grandfather, Janie and Loren Switzer; grandfather, Ruben Montes; step-grandmother, Sally Montes; aunts, Lauren Switzer, Margaret Contero, Sarah Murrieta and Elizabeth Cisneros; uncles, Ruben Montes, Jason Switzer, and Jesse Rodriguez. Jaycob was preceded in death by his cousin, Alice Hernandez, and his best friend, David Escamilla.
Visitation for Jaycob will begin at 11 AM Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Las Cruces First Assembly of God, 5605 Bataan Memorial West, where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 1 PM, with Pastor Kevin Smith and Pastor Nathan Gonzalez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 100 N. Espina Street where he will be laid to rest.
Serving as casket bearers will be Hector Alba Jr, Robert Martinez, Angel Giron, Patrick Shannon, Guy Garza, and Lorenzo Mireles.
Although Jaycob was taken from us way too soon, his short life has impacted us greatly, and he will never be forgotten. We have you in our memories and in our hearts is where you will always stay.
Services arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfunralchapelslascruces.com

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I love you baby! You are my heart and soul!

Christina,Hector and family,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Jacob,I will keep you in my prayers.

Just lighting a candle for you.

Jaycob was a very loving caring person that will forever be in our hearts and be missed very much. I remember our elementary school memories along through our middle school ones and our freshman year in high school. You were such an amazing guy with the biggest heart ever just with one smile you can brighten up anyone's day.I have pictures of us that i will cherish forever. Jaycob we all miss you I know your watching over us and we are being strong for you because I know that's what you want...

I met Jaycob and his mother, Christina last year in court. I was shocked to hear about his unexpected and untimely passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family asking God to give you all (especially you, Christina) the strength, endurance and peace as you struggle with the tragic loss of your son. May he rest in peace. God bless you all.

Hector and Family,
We are so heartbroken. Jaycob was such a good friend for so many years to Patrick. Our thoughts, prayers and much love are with you and yours.

Jaycob was my son's friend and he will be greatly missed. He was an amazing person and his passing is a tragedy for everyone. I still have a picture of him and my son at Peter Piper Pizza for one of my son's birthday parties...I will cherish that picture forever...Rest In Peace brother and may God bless you and your family.

Jacob was an amazing person and an amazing freind that I will never forget knowing. I knew him since beginning of middle school and hanging out with him everyday and playing basketball with him as teamates which was one of his favorite things to do. I'll never forget that. From my family to yours we give our deepest sympathy we will all miss him. Rest in Paradise Jaycob Alba.