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Hatch, New Mexico
THOMAS “TOM” GABALDON MONCADA, age 64, lifelong resident of Hatch entered eternal life Sunday, June 10, 2018 at La Posada Mesilla Valley Hospice surrounded by his loving family. “Tom”, as he was fondly known to family and friends was born April 30, 1954, to Isabel Gabaldon and Pablo T. Moncada. At the time of his death, Tom was employed at Memorial Medical Center as a CNA and was a member of the Catholic Church.
Tom leaves behind two brothers, Greg Moncada and wife, Irinea of Riverside, CA and Paul Moncada of Lakewood, CA; a sister, Maria Castañeda and husband, Sam of Mesilla Park. Other survivors include his three nieces, Amanda Castañeda-Holguin, Anisa Uranga and Alessandra Holguin; two nephews, Orlando Castañeda and Sammy Castañeda Jr. Tom was preceded in death by his beloved parents.
Visitation will begin at 9 AM Friday, June 15, 2018 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 100 S. Espina Street where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 10 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with the Reverend Kevin McDonald, Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in the Rodey Cemetery where he will be laid to rest alongside his parents.
Serving as casket bearers will be Greg and Paul Moncada, Sam and Sammy Castañeda, Andrew Holguin, and Greg Gabaldon.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care”. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
I still miss you my friend, your smile and laughter will never be forgotten, along with your caring for others and putting out your shoulder to cry on. Tom l could go on and on with all the good things and kindness you'd do or be. Yes l miss you my friend now and forever.
Wanda Montoya
February 27, 2022 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
To Tom's Family and Friends,
I know Tom from working the operating room at MMC. He is a fine man and friend. Smart, intelligent, hardworking, and I am blessed to know him! I know he is with us always, and will always be in my heart with a warm glow of friendship. He truly was an angel on earth doing God's will of caring for his brothers and sisters in Christ every day. He is missed and remembered fondly. RIP Brother Tom. Hugs to all. Love and Light, Janice Moyle-McCravey
Janice Moyle-McCravey
June 18, 2018 | Arrey, NM | Friend
To the family of Tom,
Adam and I have worked with Tom for many years. Through the years he was a great friend and coworker. We shared many jokes and had laughs together. He will be missed and part of our operating room family has a missing person. May God bless him and rest his soul. God got a new angel with beautiful wings to watch over you and his friends at work. Our deepest sympathy. Adam Lucero and Conni DeBlieck
Conni DeBlieck-Lucero
June 15, 2018 | Las Cruces, NM | Friend
May Tom Rest in Peace. You are in my prayers
Ernesto Gutierrez
June 14, 2018 | San Jose, CA | Friend
Tom, I pray your soul is at peace. I remember that you were a fine person, a great co-worker, kind, patient and understanding.
Diane Jellison-Brown
June 13, 2018 | Las Cruces | Coworker
RIP MY FRIEND
Rori Chavez
June 13, 2018 | Las Cruces, NM | Coworker