It is with the deepest sorrow we announce JOSE ANTONIO GRADO (TONY) born, November 10,1980 has departed on January 3, 2025.
Although immensely saddened by his absence, we can't help but be joyful for he has met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Tony is survived by his parents Jesus and Maria Grado; two sisters, Gina Falcon (husband John Falcon) and Zulema Grado. Nieces and nephews, Aaliyah Corral, Samantha Falcon, Benjamin Corral Jr., Elizabeth Falcon, Mariah Corral and John Falcon Jr.
He was preceded in death, by his, paternal grandparents, Antonio, and Vita Grado, maternal grandparents, Eugenio, and Antonia Munoz.

Tony graduated from Onate High School in Las Cruces NM. Tony was a beloved member of Emanuel Baptist Church; he spent his last Sunday singing his favorite hymns and praising his creator.

Tony made friends everywhere he went, loved his family deeply and loved life. Tony's favorite color was purple and was the biggest fan of the Dallas Cowboys.  Tony always admired police officers and if able he would have been one of the finest, officer in Dona Ana County.
What a sight it must have been as Tony ran into the presences of his Savior.  Wait for us by the river our beloved Tony. We love and miss you eternally.

To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord!

Visitation for Tony will begin at 6 PM Monday, January 20, 2025, at Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road with the Evening Service at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in the same Chapel with Pastor Ruben Menez officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Avenue.

Serving as casket bearers will be his family and friends.

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