Photo courtesy of Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dec 31, 1955 – Jul 10, 2025
Sylvia Ann Alvarado, age 69, entered eternal life on July 10, 2025. She was born in Las Cruces, NM to Enrique and Carmen Avalos on December 31, 1955. She is proceeded in death by her parents, her sisters- Estella Valdez, Nellie Bouvet and her nephew Danny Valdez Jr.
Sylvia was a loving mother to her three daughters, Angel, Ana (Ernesto Loya), and Carmylina Alvarado. She was also a proud grandmother to ten grandchildren-Mya, Joaquin, Raeli, Aleena, Addison, Gaven, Aleeya, Jacob, Johan and Luka Levi, whom she treasured deeply and cherished as her greatest joy. She is also survived by her sister, Dora Duran (Henry) and her brothers, Joe Avalos (Mary), Tony Avalos (Anna), Henry Avalos (Beatrice).
Her life was marked by her dedication to family, her work, and her community. She dedicated many years of her life to working at Hatch Valley Public Schools, impacting the lives of countless students and colleagues with her warmth and kindness. Sylvia’s kindness, strength, and unconditional love will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
She may have left this world, but her spirit and love will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.
A Rosary service will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church. The Funeral Mass will follow on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church. Interment and Rite of Committal will conclude at Garden of Memories Cemetery and a reception at the Hatch Community Center to follow.
Pallbearers will be her nephews- Tony Avalos Jr, Steve Bouvet Jr, Efren Duran, Henry Duran Jr, Enrique Avalos and grandson Joaquin Mendoza. Honorary pallbearers are her grandsons- Gaven Venegas and Jacob Alvarado.
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 MoreSo sorry for your loss. Thoughts & Prayers for the family.
Linda Hale
July 18, 2025 | TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, NM | Coworker
Our deepest condolences for the family.
"May eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace"
John and Samantha Willis
John and Samantha Willis
July 16, 2025 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
It’s difficult to find the appropriate words at a time like this. Losing a loved one leaves a hole in our hearts. I just want to encourage you to keep Sylvia alive by retelling her story and never forgetting what she brought into your lives.
My prayers go out to all the family. Much love, Irene Martinez Mesa
Irene Mesa
July 16, 2025 | Norwalk, CA | Friend
My deepest condolences to the family May she RIP
Lupe Angel
July 15, 2025 | Hatch, NM | Friend
So very sorry to hear this news. She was a beautiful person. Condolences to her loved ones
Leslie Gary
July 15, 2025 | Friend
Sylvia was always so kind and caring. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I send the family my deepest condolences. I will always remember her friendly personality.
Jeremy Padilla, PhD
July 13, 2025 | Katy, TX | Student
To Sylvia's family I'm sending love and prayers. She was a precious lady with a loving Spirit. Now she is at peace with our Lord.
Shirley Rice
July 12, 2025 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
Sylvia's warmth and kindness touched so many—her legacy lives on in you. She will be missed and never forgotten. All of my love to your family.
Catrina Thornton
July 12, 2025 | Hatch, NM | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ramon & Barbara Clark JR
July 12, 2025 | Owasso, OK | Classmate
