Lucy Ann Apodaca

Lucy Ann Apodaca obituary

Lucy Ann Apodaca

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Lucy Apodaca Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rogers Mortuary - Las Vegas on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Lucy Ann Dominguez-Apodaca went to rest in eternal peace on September 17th, 2025. Born May 10th, 1959 to Sabie Rita Crespin and Sostenes "Slim" Yara. Lucy brought love, life, and laughter to any room she entered. From her angelic voice to her heart of gold. You would feel her warmth, love, and be welcomed with a plate of food, jokes, and her words of encouragement through music. "Let it be"

Lucy is preceded in death by: Maternal grandparents, Lucia and Matias Dominguez; Father, Sostenes "Slim" Yara; Godparents, Gertrude and Pedro Garduno; Uncles- Antonio Garcia, Reymundo Garcia, Santiago "Cutes" Dominguez, Francisco "Pancho" Dominguez; Brother, Vidal "Viddles" Crespin; Primo/hermano, Pablo Garduno; Granddaughter, Desiree Ann Apodaca; Mother-in-law, Luisa Apodaca.

Lucy is survived by: Husband, Jose C. Apodaca; Children- Matias Dominguez (Lorraine), Jose Apodaca (Angelica), Belanna Apodaca (Javier), Augustine "Tino" Apodaca (Audra); Grandchildren- Tony Jose Apodaca, Danny Joe Apodaca, Alma Apodaca, Kevin Andrew Christopher Pacheco, Jaydn Daniel Tapia, Christopher Apodaca, Isaac Apodaca; Great Granddaughter, Haylie Jordyn Esquibel; Mother, Rita "Sabie" Crespin; Sisters- Marcelina Velasquez (Manuel), Carla Garduno (Rick), Linda Aragon (Donald); Uncle, Martin "Tito" Dominguez (Corrine); Aunties- Rosina Dominguez, Aunty Julia "Juji" Scott; Prima/hermana, Barbara Griego (Fidencio); Sister-in-law, Diane Maes (Fermin); Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Rosary will be recited on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 at 9 a.m funeral service to follow at Our Lady of Sorrows in Las Vegas, NM. Burial of cremains will be at San Jose cemetery in San Jose, NM. Serving as Urnbearers are Matias Dominguez, Jose Apodaca, Augustine Apodaca, Tony Jose Apodaca, Danny Joe Apodaca, Alma Apodaca, Kevin Pacheco, Jaydn Tapia, Christopher Apodaca, Isaac Apodaca, Martin "Tito" Dominguez, and Frank Dominguez. Honorary Urnbearers are Peter Garduno and Christy Garduno.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701, 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

2

Rosary

9:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows

403 Valencia, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Send Flowers

Oct

2

Funeral Mass

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

403 Valencia, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Rogers Mortuary - Las Vegas

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.