LOURDES ALMARAZ, 50, resident of Columbus, passed away Saturday July 8, 2023 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Visitation will be Thursday July 13, 2023 at 9 o’clock in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church in Deming where a rosary will begin at 10 o’clock led by Irma Jaurequi.  Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 with Fr. Prakasham Babu, Pastor officiating.  Cremation will follow and inurnment will take place Friday morning at 10 o’clock at Mt. View Cemetery.

Lourdes was born December 9, 1972 in Nicolas Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose and Francisca (Gonzalez) Morales.  She has lived in Columbus for approximately 30 years and was a caregiver to those in need.  Lourdes was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

She is survived by her mother, Francisca Morales of Columbus; husband Pedro Almaraz of Columbus; daughter Jesica Juarez of Las Cruces; sons Pedro Almaraz Jr. of Columbus, Guillermo Almaraz of Las Cruces, Kevin Almaraz and Cristian Almaraz of Columbus; brothers Heriberto, Antonio, Jose Angel and Carlos Morales; sisters Hilda and Maria Morales; 10 grandchildren and 2 more on the way.

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