Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and prima, ESTEFANA "PEPPY" BUSTAMANTE MADRID, 96, was peacefully called to be with her Lord and Savior at home in Anthony, NM, on March 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born December 26, 1929, in San Miguel, New Mexico to Valentin and Mercedes Bustamante. In 1950, she married the love of her life, Alejandro Madrid, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and faith.

She is preceded in death by those who surely welcomed her with open arms: her husband Alejandro, her parents, her 10 brothers and sisters, her son-in-law, Alfredo Garza, and great-grandson, Enrique Mata Jr.

Estefana is survived by her cherished daughter, Irma; her four grandchildren, Lorraine (Enrique), Alfredo Jr. (Valerie), Grace, and Christopher (Andrea); her nine great-grandchildren, Alfredo III (Isis), Jeremy, Isaac, Mia, Lucas, Ava, Isaiah, Olivia, and Julius; her two great-great-grandchildren, Alani and Niomi; and numerous nephews, nieces and godchildren.

She was a woman who deeply loved her family and treasured every moment spent with them. She enjoyed sewing, horse racing, wrestling, casinos, camping, fishing, and spending time in the lomas. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved telling jokes that brought smiles and laughter to those around her.

Peppy was also known for the warmth she showed to everyone who entered her home. No one ever left without receiving one of her heartfelt blessings. She loved and made the best red New Mexico chile, red enchiladas were her specialty, and she carried the spirit and traditions of New Mexico with her throughout her life.

Peppy will be remembered for her loving heart, her strength, her laughter, and the many blessings she shared with her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on for generations.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM Monday, April 6, 2026, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 224 Lincoln Street in Anthony. Celebration of the Funeral Mass will follow at 10 AM. The Rite of Committal and Internment will follow at The Anthony Community Cemetery 750 Acosta Road where she will be laid to rest.

Serving as casket bearers will be Alfredo Jr, Christopher, Alfredo III, Isaac, Lucas, and Julius Garza, Enrique and Isaiah Mata.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com