Mayra Alvardo

Our beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunt, Mayra Teresa "La Shorty" Alvardo, 27, lifelong resident of Las Cruces entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. "La Shorty" as she was fondly known to family and friends was born February 5, 1987 to Felipe and Teresa Aguirre Alvarado. Her cheerful sense of humor was loved by many. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church.Besides her parents, La Shorty is survived by three brothers, Erik Alvarado, Enrique Alvarado, Andres Alvarado and companion Dianna Lucero; her maternal grandmothers, Cleotilde Pacheco and husband Benjamin, and Christina Aguirre. Other survivors include four nieces, Aaliyah, Amariah, Anahi and Araceli Alvarado all of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; an uncle, Elias Alvarado and an aunt, Frances Lopez. Visitation for Mayra will begin at 6 PM Thursday, February 13, 2014 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together at 10 AM Friday, February 14, 2014 to celebrate the Holy Mass of Resurrection in Our Lady of Health Catholic Church, 1178 N. Mesquite Street with the Fathers of the Augustinian Recollects officiating. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue where she will be laid to rest in the family plot. Serving as casket bearers will be Erik, Andres and Enrique Alvarado, Jacob Guerra, Salmon Lara, Jr. and Javier Nunez. The Alvarado Family has entrusted their loved one 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