Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Jun 19, 1924 – Aug 24, 2019 (Age 95)
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, LILLIAN PEÑA MEDINA, on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice. She was born June 19, 1924 to Vicente and Lupe Lucero Peña in San Isidro. Lillian married Ernesto Medina on January 2, 1947, and they had three daughters. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, throughout her life
Those left to mourn her passing include her daughters, Lorraine Rocks and Lisa Houghtaling; her sister, Josie Peña, eleven grandchildren, Pamela Olivas, Celia Lopez, Danny Tellez, Jason, Jessica, Morgan, Brady and Allyson Rocks, April Houghtaling, Rebecca Rodriguez, and George Medina; nine great-grandchildren, Joshua Lopez, Raven Lopez-Holguin, Alexandra Kitt, Josiah and Katarina Olivas, Derek, Dylan and Ann Rodriguez and Hugo Rocks; one great-great grandson, Jack Holguin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ernesto; a daughter, Rebecca; son-in-law, Daniel Tellez; her parents; five brothers and two sisters.
Visitation for Mrs. Medina will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Baca’s Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Funeral Service is scheduled for 11 AM with Pastor David Vistine officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where she will be laid to rest alongside her husband.
Serving as casket bearers will be her grandsons, Jason, Morgan and Brady Rocks, Danny Tellez, Joshua Lopez, Josiah and Manny Olivas, and Chris Lopez.
We would like to give a special thank you to her caregivers, both at home and at Mesilla Valley Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made in memory of Lillian to La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 E. Montana Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88005.
Entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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Mom we love with all our heart. You were very special to us. You were always there when I needed you. You will be truly missed. I will always remember the good times we had. Mom I truly love with all my heart. Your loving daughter Lisa, and her husband John and April, Becca and George and the grandbabies.
Elizabeth Lisa Houghtaling
September 14, 2019 | Las Cruces, NM
We saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs. Medina, she was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Pam, Celia, Danny and family and also the Medina family.
Amanda (Garcia) Madrid
September 05, 2019 | Las Cruces, NM
Our deepest condolences. I have so many fond memories of growing up in San Isidro. Lillian, and the entire Peña family, are part of those memories. We are praying for you.
Esther and Larry Rios
September 04, 2019 | Denver, CO
Lily was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was concerned for her family and always gave them all she could. She was always so welcoming to us in her home. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. We love you all!
Ernie & Vicky Garcia
September 01, 2019 | Mesilla, NM