Gilberto Saenz Jr.

1989 - 2016

Our dear beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, GILBERTO SAENZ, JR, age 27, lifelong resident of Las Cruces passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. "Gilly", as he was fondly known to family and friends, was born April 17, 1989. He was a loving, caring, free spirit with a heart of a gypsy who loved his family dearly. Gilly's passion was being a hair stylist, and at a young age would practice on his mother and sisters. He was last employed at Volt.
Those left to mourn his passing include his mother, Lorena S. Polanco (Alex) of Las Cruces; his father, Gilberto Saenz, Sr. (Donna) of Rio Rancho; two sisters, Amber Saenz (Victor Calderon) and Faith Arellano (Ricky) all of Canutillo, TX; a brother, Roberto Dominguez also of Las Cruces; his paternal grandparents, Jose and Ester Saenz; maternal grandparents, Chavelo and Graciela Martinez. Other survivors include his nieces and nephews, Rhyan and Victor Calderon, Hope and Emma-Grace Arellano. Gilly was preceded in death by his loving Dad, who raised him, Robert Dominguez Sr. on September 19, 2016.
Visitation for Gilly will begin at 6 PM Friday, November 25, 2016 at Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Evening Service is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at 9 AM Saturday, November 26, 2016 in the same chapel with Pastor Leobardo Landeros officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at San Jose Cemetery in La Mesa where he will be laid to rest in the family plot.
Serving as casket bearers will be Chavelo Martinez, Jesus Saenz, Mike Baeza, Victor Calderon, Ricky Arellano, Roberto Dominguez, Pete Arredondo and Gilberto Saenz, Sr.
Service arrangement have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 527-2222. For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com