Leo G. Madrid of Dona Ana, New Mexico passed away October 22, 2023, at home.

Leo was born in Dona Ana, N.M. to Pedro and Celia Madrid. He joined the United States Army RA Infantry and United States Airforce Regiman AF. He retired from the 642 Maintenance Company in 1981. He also worked at Dona Ana County for 30 years where he also retired as well. He worked most of his life for his family. Leo devoted his time to Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church in Dona Ana, N.M.

Leo is survived by one daughter, Linda Smith (Ralph); one son, Lawrence Madrid; two grandsons, Eli Madrid, and Madison Smith; granddaughter, Heather Smith; great granddaughter, Maeve; siblings, Dan (Gerda) Madrid, Alice Salcido, Elias G. (Josie) Madrid, and Rosalie (Edward) Mulgrew.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Celia Madrid; his wife, Magdalena; and son, Ruben Madrid.

Pallbearers will be Lawrence Madrid, Eli Madrid, Madison Smith, Michael Madrid, Richard Ferrales, and David Ferrales Jr.

A visitation for Leo will be held at 9am on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at San Jose (Old Picacho) Catholic Church at 3135 Old Picacho Road. A Prayer Vigil will begin at 10 am with a Funeral Mass to follow at 10:30am. Leo will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 5140 West Picacho Avenue.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapel 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