"DON" LORENZO NINO, age 93, of Mesquite, NM- Del Cerro Estates entered eternal rest on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was born June 15, 1930, in Guadalupe, Chihuahua, Mexico to Julia Luevano and Herculano Nino. "Don" Lorenzo was an Owner/businessman in California before relocating to New Mexico; where he was also a businessman for over 35 years, and was a devout member of the San Pedro Del Cerro Mission

Survivors include 3 sons, Victor Nino (Lilia), Miguel Nino (Blasa) and Omero Nino (Blanca); and a brother, Manuel Nino. Other survivors include 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, and one on the way; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Don Lorenzo was preceded in death by his loving wife Ricarda Nino on February 16, 2014; his parents; 4 brothers and a sister.

Visitation will begin at 6 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at San Pedro Del Cerro Mission, 137 Limas Avenue in Del Cerro. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at Masonic Cemetery, 760 S. Compress Road, Las Cruces where he will be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife in the family plot.

He will be greatly missed and will never be forgotten.

Serving as casket bearers will be his grandsons and great grandsons.

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