Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Aug 3, 1993 – Dec 8, 2025
Beloved Daughter, Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 32. She was born on August 3, 1993, in Las Cruces, NM, to Kitty and Gered Lundeen.
Kyra dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a nurse with compassion and devotion. Her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched the lives of countless patients, colleagues, and loved ones.
She married Matthew Medina, with whom she built a life full of love and joy. Together they raised two beautiful children, Alijah Medina Lundeen and Kiah Medina Lundeen,who were the light of her life.
Kyra is survived by her parents, Kitty and Gered Lundeen: her husband, Matthew Medina: her children, Alijah and Kiah Medina Lundeen; her sister, Renee Crocker, brother's Gerome Lundeen and Nathan Ray Grinde, Auntie Tina Crocker Brookshire, Uncle Jack Brookshire, Auntie "Micole" Lydia Lundeen, Cousin Justine and Jerniann Grinde, Auntie Mary Grinde, Uncle Johnny Krynitz, Tia Felicia Krynitz, Cousin Paul Candelaria, and countless other aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Steve and Eva Crocker; her paternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Lundeen; and her uncle, Bob Crocker.
Kyra will be remembered for her selfless heart, her radiant smile, and her Unwavering love for her family.
Her legacy of compassion and strength will live on in all who knew her.
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 MoreMe deepest prayers for you in your time of loss. Although I have never met Kyra, I can tell you that both her mother and father are kind and compassionate folks. She only went somewhere we all go, only she went first.
Gabe Gallegos
December 31, 2025 | Rio Rancho, NM | Acquaintance
Beautiful Kyra, I did not know you personally and I know, I would've immediately been drawn to you.
You will be back. We just need to make sure we are there to greet you.
With Love,
Verna
Verna Brautigam
December 23, 2025 | Las Cruces, NM
My sweetest sister..
I miss you more than I can even explain.
The pain in my chest from wanting to call you is unbearable..
Renee Crocker
December 23, 2025 | Las Cruces, NM | Sister
