Frances “Kika” Gallosa, 69, lifelong resident of Deming entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Las Cruces.

Visitation will begin Wednesday, December 27, 2023 from 4 to 6 o’clock in the evening at Baca’s Funeral Chapel. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be recited at 6 led by Christina Varela. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following day at 9:30 in the morning at Holy Family Catholic Church with the rite of committal and interment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Fr. Prakasham Babu, pastor will be officiating.

She was born August 14, 1954 in Deming, New Mexico to Cirilda Holguin and Innocente Gallosa. Frances touched the hearts of many. Not at first sight because she was a tough lady but once you got to know her there is nothing, she would not do for anyone. She would go without to be able to help anyone in need. Frances loved all her family and friends.

Frances is survived by her 5 children, Arturo (Christina) Varela, Albert (Tanya) Varela, Vanessa (Juan) Cuevas, Diana (Hageo) de Los Reyes, and Adrian Granillo; 11 grandchildren Arturo Jr., Destiny, Paul, Viviana, Jesse, Illyana, Yareli, Sabastian, Hageo Jr., Jerico, and Salvador. Along with her 4 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include her siblings George (Mary) Holguin, David (Laura) Holguin, Angie Gallosa and Sylvia (Rick) Rodriguez.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers Sammy, Manuel, Paul, Chuy, and Gilbert Holguin. As well as a sister Lupe Gonzales.

Serving as Frances pallbearers will be Jesse Varela Jr., Juan Cuevas, Paul Varela, Sabastian Granillo, David Holguin, and Javier Gallosa.

Honorary Bearers will serve as Hageo de Los Reyes, Richie Rodriguez, Destiny Grado, Viviana Varela, and Illyana Varela.

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