Alfredo C. Marrujo, 93, a resident of Bayard NM went home with the Lord on December 14, 2019 at The Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM.
He was born November 18, 1926 in Santa Rita NM to Rosa Cordova Marrujo and Paz Holguin Marrujo. Alfredo was a man of many talents and enjoyed working with his hands; from tending to his garden, making jewelry, belt buckles and more. He loved the outdoors and his many camping trips (Gallinas Canyon), but nothing brought him happiness and great joy like spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Alfredo was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during WWII in the Pacific. He came back and started working for Kennecott Copper Corp. He married the love of his life, Lupe Centeno Pedraza, they were married for 66 years. Together they raised three children; two sons, Alfred P. Marrujo of Silver City, Armando P. Marrujo (Sonia) of Arenas Valley and one daughter Rosa Linda M. Ortiz (Arthur) of Santa Clara. He is also survived by five granddaughters; Annette Marrujo-Vigil of Silver City, Estrella Exham (Rob) of Phoenix, AZ, Amanda Marrujo of Las Cruces, Pam Ortiz and Cheridye Ortiz (Louie Menchaca) of Las Cruces, NM. Five great-grandchildren; Hector Vigil, Jacob Vigil, McKenna and Kade Exham and Amelia Menchaca. He is also survived by his sisters in law Carmen P. Nunez (Simon-Deceased), Mary Lou P. Marrujo (Daniel-Deceased), Rosie R. Pedraza (Genaro-Deceased), Frances P. Ambriz (Ambrosio.) Also, surviving Alfredo are two very special nieces, Margaret G. Chavez, and Carolina G. Serna, and many more nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Lupe (September 24, 2018) whom he loved whole heartedly until her passing. The last six years of their marriage Alfredo spent day in and day out fulfilling his vows in taking care of his wife through her extended illness. Also preceding his death are his parents Rosa and Paz Marrujo, and siblings Carolina M. Grijalva, Manuel C. Marrujo, Luis C. Marrujo, Daniel C. Marrujo. He will be greatly missed by his entire family and many dear friends and all the hearts that he touched with his kind and loving heart.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 22nd from 3-4pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga to begin at 4pm.
The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, December 23rd at 9:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife.
Pallbearers: Hector Vigil Jr., Louie Menchaca, Robert Pedraza, David Ambriz, Lawrence Rios Jr., and Scotty Barela. Honorary pallbearers all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Albert “El Kid” Castrillo, Robert “Raton” Alvarado, Ignacio “YB” Morales, Domingo Misquez, Larry Rios Sr., and Guillermo “Willie Chiva” Andazola, Patricio Escudero, David Escudero, Patty Young (Amanda snd Estevan Borrego).
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
He was born November 18, 1926 in Santa Rita NM to Rosa Cordova Marrujo and Paz Holguin Marrujo. Alfredo was a man of many talents and enjoyed working with his hands; from tending to his garden, making jewelry, belt buckles and more. He loved the outdoors and his many camping trips (Gallinas Canyon), but nothing brought him happiness and great joy like spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Alfredo was a U.S. Army Veteran having served during WWII in the Pacific. He came back and started working for Kennecott Copper Corp. He married the love of his life, Lupe Centeno Pedraza, they were married for 66 years. Together they raised three children; two sons, Alfred P. Marrujo of Silver City, Armando P. Marrujo (Sonia) of Arenas Valley and one daughter Rosa Linda M. Ortiz (Arthur) of Santa Clara. He is also survived by five granddaughters; Annette Marrujo-Vigil of Silver City, Estrella Exham (Rob) of Phoenix, AZ, Amanda Marrujo of Las Cruces, Pam Ortiz and Cheridye Ortiz (Louie Menchaca) of Las Cruces, NM. Five great-grandchildren; Hector Vigil, Jacob Vigil, McKenna and Kade Exham and Amelia Menchaca. He is also survived by his sisters in law Carmen P. Nunez (Simon-Deceased), Mary Lou P. Marrujo (Daniel-Deceased), Rosie R. Pedraza (Genaro-Deceased), Frances P. Ambriz (Ambrosio.) Also, surviving Alfredo are two very special nieces, Margaret G. Chavez, and Carolina G. Serna, and many more nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Lupe (September 24, 2018) whom he loved whole heartedly until her passing. The last six years of their marriage Alfredo spent day in and day out fulfilling his vows in taking care of his wife through her extended illness. Also preceding his death are his parents Rosa and Paz Marrujo, and siblings Carolina M. Grijalva, Manuel C. Marrujo, Luis C. Marrujo, Daniel C. Marrujo. He will be greatly missed by his entire family and many dear friends and all the hearts that he touched with his kind and loving heart.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 22nd from 3-4pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary being recited by Dr. Gilbert Arizaga to begin at 4pm.
The funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Monday, December 23rd at 9:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating. Concluding service and interment will follow at Fort Bayard National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife.
Pallbearers: Hector Vigil Jr., Louie Menchaca, Robert Pedraza, David Ambriz, Lawrence Rios Jr., and Scotty Barela. Honorary pallbearers all his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Albert “El Kid” Castrillo, Robert “Raton” Alvarado, Ignacio “YB” Morales, Domingo Misquez, Larry Rios Sr., and Guillermo “Willie Chiva” Andazola, Patricio Escudero, David Escudero, Patty Young (Amanda snd Estevan Borrego).
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
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