Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dec 16, 1955 – May 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of 68 year old Lorenzo “Larry” Barela Nevarez. He entered eternal life on May 31, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1955 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Margarita and Isidoro Nevarez. Larry worked for Old El Paso for many years as a commercial truck driver where he earned an award for reaching 821,247 miles. After working at Old El Paso, he pursued a college degree and retired from NASA after 26 years where he worked as a Depo Systems Technician. During his time at NASA he worked on rocket engines and had the opportunity to work on the space shuttle in Florida. Because of his illness, Larry retired in 2020. Larry was a righteous man and he loved the Lord. He loved fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, welding, racing, listening to music and spending time with his family, friends and brothers in Christ. Larry loved going for long rides in the country and anywhere else the road would take him. Larry also had a love for anything that had an engine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice Nevarez, two sons Isaiah Nevarez and Greg Fernandez (Devin), and one daughter Krystal Torres (Jamie), brother Gilbert Nevarez, sisters Rosemary Ziehl and Eloisa Gutierrez, and several nieces and nephews.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Isaiah Nevarez, Greg Fernandez, Jamie Torres, Carlos Fernandez, Israel Chavez, and Joe Polanco, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Polanco and grandchildren, Xavien Torres, Jaden Fernandez, Dakota Fernandez, Alessandra Torres, Juliana Torres, Julissa Torres, Meah Fernandez and Alexus Beltran. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Margarita B. Nevarez and Isidoro S. Nevarez.
A celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Las Cruces First Assembly of God, 5605 Bataan Memorial West. Visitation will begin at 09:00 A.M. and the Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 A.M. Interment and Rite of Committal will follow at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road.
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 MoreAlice, Isaiah and Nevarez Family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Husband, Dad, Brother and Grandfather. May God give you all strength and comfort during this most difficult time. Larry was a good person. May your precious memories bring you comfort. God Bless you all.
Joe & Cruzita Herrera
June 14, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM
Rosie, Gilbert and Eloisa- We were all part of the Bellamah Kids in our baby boomer neighborhood growing up in those years when you could play in the streets and ride your bike till the street lights came on. Will always remember when Lawrence ran across the street to help my Mom and Dad. He was such a good person and neighbor. God bless you all.
Patricia Grimes Zediak
Patricia Grimes Zediak
June 12, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM | Neighbor
Alice and Isaiah: We are so sorry for your loss. Larry was a terrific father, husband, human being. Ann and Gordon Berman
June 11, 2024
Alice:
We are so sorry to hear that Larry has passed. He was a very good husband, father and friend. He will be missed by so many. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God heal your grieving hearts.
Love
Ramiro & Hilda Tellez
Ramiro & Hilda Tellez
June 11, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Max Sanchez
June 10, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM
Alice I am so sorry for your loss my condolences to you and your family blessings prayers for strength, peace and comfort at this time. God Bless
Josie, Edward Nicole Brittney and Jiovanni Frietze
josie frietze
June 10, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
Krystal, I pray your heart will soon be filled with only wonderful memories of the special times together with your Dad. My condolences to all your family and loved ones.
Cheryl Rushing
June 08, 2024 | Sun City, AZ | Friend
Pops you always made me feel so special when I was in your presence. I always felt so honored to be included in all your family gatherings when me and Krystal were beasties, you always made me laugh I remember how much you loved your motorcycles and how much you loved your family. You and Alice always made me feel like part of your family and I will always remember that. My heart is heavy with sadness that you are gone but your with the angels and God and I know Pops you will be shining down...
Debra Damon
June 08, 2024 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
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