It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of 76 year old Juana Catalan on December 1, 2023. She was born on March 4, 1947 in Santa Ana, El Salvador to Balbina Palma and Ramon Lemuz.

Those left to mourn her include her children Gloria Catalan, Ana Hernandez, Yolanda Donis and Ismael Catalan. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and brother Maximiliano Lemuz, four sisters Aracely Palma, Rosa Amelia Ceballos, Ana Salce, and Maria Luisa Mira.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband Saturino Catalan.

Inurnment and Rite of Committal will be held on Monday December 18, 2023 at 02:30 P.M. at Masonic Cemetery located at 760 S Compress Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88005, Pastor Christian Concepcion will be officiating.

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