David Cruz Murillo, 76, of Silver City passed away March 14, 2024 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his family.

At David’s request, cremation will take place.  The recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at Ten o’clock in the morning Saturday, March 23, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church led by Deacon Bill Holguin.  The Funeral Liturgy will follow immediately thereafter.  Inurnment of his ashes will follow at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery, where he will laid to rest in the family plot.  Officiating will be Father Oliver Obele

David was born November 25, 1947 in Silver City to Espiredon “Espire” and Inocencia “Chencha” Murillo.  David earned his Masters Degree in Special Education from Western New Mexico University.  He had worked at El Grito HeadStart and Alamo Indian Reservation, retiring from Alamo.  David was a Franciscan Brother right after high school.  He had also served as a Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus.  David had also spent much time volunteering for the St. Vincent Food Pantry.  When David wasn’t working, he enjoyed camping, and fishing, He loved cooking for his family and for the holidays, as well as for bingo and the food pantry.  David spent many years taking care of his parents and will be missed tremendously by his family and all who knew and loved him.      

David is survived by his siblings, Maryann Madrid and Gilbert Murillo and furbaby Lola Murillo; 24 nieces and nephews; 58 great nieces and nephews; and 26 great great nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Espire and Chencha Murillo; siblings, Danny, Rudy, Patsy and Ralph; sister-in-law Vivian Murillo; brother-in-law, Abran Madrid; nieces, Tricia Sanchez and Stephanie Murillo; nephew, Gabriel Murillo; great nephews, Jeremy Madrid, Mateo Sanchez, Derek Sanchez and Daniel Murillo.

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