FRANK VILLEGAS

FRANK VILLEGAS, 79, lifetime resident of Las Cruces passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Memorial Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1931 in El Paso, Texas to Juan and Maria de Jesus "Jesusita" Montes Villegas. He was a carpenter by trade. Frank was full of endless knowledge and was forever putting others needs in front of his own. His willingness and strength was felt by his handshake. Frank touched the lives of many people with his trademark of being a boxer, along with his great sense of humor. God granted Frank a fulfilling long life and because of this he was able to bless his family and friends with many years of love and care.

Mr. Villegas was a handsome, great and loving father to all his children, Terry Villegas, Debby Villegas, EddieVillegas, Lucy Salcedo and husband Chilo, Gloria, Blanca and Yolanda; beloved brother of Jose Villegas of Las Cruces, Rodolfo Villegas of Arizona, and Jovita Flores of Las Cruces. Other survivors include his loving and caring grandchildren, Yesenia, Valeria and Israel Villegas, Carlos and Isela Robles, as well as numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren and countless friends who were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Herminio Villegas.

Visitation for Mr. Villegas will begin at 6 PM, Thursday, April 29, 2010 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Services will be held at 10 AM, Friday, April 30, 2010 in the same chapel with Pastor Juanita Martinez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow in Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road, where he will be laid to rest.

Serving as casket bearers will be Jessie, David and Jessie Villegas, Jr., Andres Uranga, Emma and Johnny Ray Garcia.

Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family memorial care." To send condolences online, log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com