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Julian Pena Obituary
Survivors include his three sons, Julian Peña, Jr., (Amanda Padilla), Armando Padilla Peña and Conrad Baltazar Peña (companion Denise Hernandez) all of Las Cruces; his daughter, Jeanette Marie Blankenship (Krystopher) also of Las Cruces; his companion, Mary Ann Baca; two step-daughters, Cynthia Crotts (Larry) and Juanita Baca (companion Jonathan McPherson); four brothers, Zeke Peña, Eli Peña, Baltazar Peña, Jr., and Ruben R. Peña; five sisters, Eva Gonzales of Amarillo, Texas, Pauline "Gina" Hill of Missouri, Lucy Zamora and Adeline "Mickey" Weaver both of Las Cruces and his twin sister, Elizabeth Peña of California. Other survivors include 20 grandchildren, his goddaughter, Nevaeh Iniguez and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Florencio Peña.
Visitation for Mr. Peña will begin at 6 PM, Monday, February 28, 2011 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at 12:30 PM, Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in the same Chapel. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Military Honors will be accorded by a Ft. Bliss Honor Guard and El Perro Diablo Detachment – Marine Corps League.
Serving as casket bearers will be Julian Peña, Jr., Armando Peña, Conrad Peña, Krystopher Blankenship, Baltazar Peña Jr., William Quezada, Jonathan McPherson and Larry Crotts. Honorary bearers will be Richard Rivera, Bernie Peña and Carlos Weaver III.
Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. Exclusive providers for "Veteran's and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Julian Pena
Virgie
March 6, 2011
Julian was a very good person and friend, he will be missed! May God bless his soul mate (MaryAnn), and may she and her children find peace and comfort knowing that he is now in God's Hands...
julie wolfe
March 5, 2011
My family and I are lifting your family up during this tragic time. I have known Julian for almost 10 years at Walmart and it was a joy to know him. His love for life and his contagious smile will be the way I remember Julian. I never saw him angry and he will be greatly missed! I will miss seeing his motorcycle and I will faithfully pray for his family.What a tragic loss for a gentleman that lived his life and touched the lives of so many people. Thanks also for his service to his country. I work in Dept.82.
mary ann morales
March 5, 2011
hey julian and mando, it's mary ann morales...we all went to school together, i'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing, i send you all my love, strength and prayers at this time. god bless you all.
March 3, 2011
I did not know Mr. Pena. I do know that he was a great man. I shopped several times a week at Wal-Mart and was delighted to see his smile. He will be missed. (What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you LIVED, that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.) I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. May you also take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
Tery Colwell
March 3, 2011
I was truly sorry to hear of Julian's passing. I had worked with him at Walmart and he was an amazing person. Always had a great attitude and a pleasant smile on his face. My condolences to his family and friends...
Christina Melendrez
March 3, 2011
I didnt know Mr Pena. I hope the Pena family takes comfort in all the special memories you had together with Mr Pena. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Christina Melendrez
March 3, 2011
I didnt know Mr Pena. I hope the Pena family takes comfort in all the special memories you had together with Mr Pena. Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Dan,Karen,& Toby Provencio
March 3, 2011
My condolences to the Pena family we have you in our daily thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
a friend
March 2, 2011
God bless your family, with all the memories that you shared with them. God give you family peace.
Jeanette & Marc Ranjel
March 2, 2011
Our condolences go out to the Pena Family. May God carry you all through these tough times. Love & Prayers, The Ranjel Family
Matthew Najera
March 2, 2011
My heart goes out to you all, I am a friend of jeanettes and will pray for u all. May god watch over ur families and be at your side through these tough times.
Juliana Hernandez
March 2, 2011
My condolences to the entire family.
Matthew Najera
March 2, 2011
My heart goes out to you all, I am a friend of jeanettes and will pray for u all. May god watch over ur families and be at your side through these tough times.
P R
March 2, 2011
I don't know the family, but I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the the Pena family for this senseless tradegy
Jason Rivera
March 2, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences to you all. I met Julian years ago, when he worked with someone I know. Seen him here and there at Walmart, he was always helpful and he was ALWAYS working when I saw him. Terribly tragic and we all feel for your loss, and hope you find and keep the strength needed to get through this. God bless.
Pete Avalos
March 2, 2011
Im sorry for your loss and may god bless your family. I enjoyed working with Julian as security officers. I will miss you my friend and now your a guard for our lord. until we meet again
margaret burkhartsmeier
March 1, 2011
my prayers go out to your family. i work with julian. he will be miss dearly. his smile and pleasant talks.
March 1, 2011
A life cut short. I am so sorry for this family's loss. God bless you and keep you in his protection always.
RG
Lisa Benavidez-Duran
March 1, 2011
To the family of Mr. Pena,
I had the honor and priviledge of working with him several years ago at Wal_Mart and I have got to say he was one of the nicest and sweetest man I got to meet. He was always there to lend a helping hand and I will always remember the smile he had on his face. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Thank You Mr. Pena for serving our Country. May God's peace and love comfort you during this most difficult time. Always treasure and cherish the beautiful memories you all had with your dad. He is now your guardian angel who will always be there. God Bless You All
Felicia O'Hara
March 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pena family. May the Lord give you strength and comfort during this time. Mr. Pena was a hero for his service to his country. God bless you.
rodriquez
March 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Julian was a good associate at Wal-Mart. We will miss him. May god bless you all
A. B. Lopez
March 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God bless you and your family.
Erika Parra
March 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your lose. Julian was a great man who cared, loved and went out of his way for many people. He touched the hearts of all who came in contact with him;he will be missed, and forever remembered.
Morales Family
March 1, 2011
To the Peña Family I'm sorry for your loss, may some good come out of this bad situation. I did not know Mr. Peña but I know he was a hero who served our great Country. May god bring you peace.
Jesse, Rosa lie and Dez De La O
March 1, 2011
Dear Lucy, Liz, and the rest of the Pena family. Our deepest condolences in the tragic death of your brother Julian. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you who knew and loved Julian. God Bless you all and give you peace and rest at this time and for as long as your memory of Julian lives.
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