Mariano Garcia Sosaya, 72, a resident of Bayard, NM entered eternal rest Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Gila Regional Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1951 in Santa Rita to Mariano L. and Nellie Garcia Sosaya.
Mariano loved spending time with his family. He loved fishing with his brothers and competing for the size and amount of fish caught. He enjoyed talking with everyone he came into contact with and made friends everywhere he went. He was such a people person and enjoyed making people laugh with his jokes. He enjoyed talking about working at Tyrone and Chino Mines as a shovel operator. He had the best stories of the awesome people he worked with. San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Braves, and the San Antonio Spurs were his favorite sports teams and loved watching them play. He worked on cars most of his life and just wanted to help others get their vehicles running. Mariano's favorite time was cruising with his wife Viola for an ice cream or getting her a diet coke. He was the best dad always helping his daughter Cynthia and son Andrew. His world got even better when his granddaughter Anita was born. His mission changed and focused all his time, making sure Anita was ready for the world. Mariano took care of everyone in his life until the end. He will be missed by so many people. Mariano was a family man and will always be remembered as being the best Husband, best Father, and best Grandfather to his family.
He is survived by one son, Andrew Sosaya (fiancé Ferndale Mann) of Albuquerque; one daughter, Cynthia Sosaya of Bayard; one granddaughter, Anita Mariana Sosaya (Anthony Gomez) of Hurley; three brothers, Johnny G. Sosaya (Lucy) of Santa Clara; Robert G. Sosaya (Patsy) of Santa Clara; Richard G. Sosaya of Silver City; two sisters, Rosalinda Jeff of Garden Grove, CA; Patty Smith (companion, Jesus) of Garden Grove, CA; one sister in-law, Mary Ann Ayala of Silver City; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Viola A. Ayala; two brothers, his twin, Mario and Alex G. Sosaya; two sisters in-law, Esperanza “Cha Cha”, and Dorothy Ayala; brother in-law, Chuy Ayala.
The holy rosary will be recited by friend, Danny Legarda on Thursday, September 14th at 6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. Graveside/Committal will take place on Friday, September 15th at 10am at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery.
Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .