Rita Armendariz, 73, a former resident of Bayard, NM now of Las Cruces entered eternal rest Sunday, April 9, 2023 at The Village at Northrise in Las Cruces, NM. She was born December 17, 1949 in Santa Rita to Richard Richarte and Apolonia Arsola.

She is survived by her four children, her son, Steven Armendariz and wife Aimee of Phoenix, AZ; her daughters, Denelle Vasquez (Luis) of Bayard; Angela Armendariz and husband Lief of Albany, CA; Lisa Armendariz (Vincente) of Albuquerque; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Macedo and husband Salvador of Las Vegas, NV; Irene Gutierrez of Las Cruces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother in-law, Tommy Gutierrez.

A memorial service will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels on Thursday, April 13 at 10am with Deacon Bill Holguin officiating.  Concluding service and inurnment will follow at Hurley cemetery where she will be laid to rest.  

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.  To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.