RAFAEL CLETO VILLA, age 71, of Las Cruces passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 14, 1952, in Guadalupe Distrito Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico to Maria de Jesus Cleto and Felix Villa.  Mr. Villa was employed in Agriculture and was a caring loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Martha Sepulveda Villa; son, Federico Villa (Christian Mendoza) of Mesquite; 2 daughters, Veronica Galvan (Joel) and Cindy Villa all from Las Cruces; 6 brothers, Gerardo, Roman, Felix, Javier, Reynaldo, and Manuel Villa; 5 sisters, Ignacia Ramirez, Elena Guillen, Graciela Amaya, Celia Morales and Efida Rios. Other survivor included 8 grandchildren, Yanely, Karyme, Lilenie, Mylene, Liana, Jose Luis, Rafael, and Nevaeh; 1 great-granddaughter, Alaina; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Rogelio Villa.

Visitation will begin at 9 AM Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Las Cruces First, 5605 Bataan Memorial West with the Funeral Service at 10 AM with Pastor Cristian Concepcion Officiating.  Concluding Service and Interment will follow at Missionary Ridge Cemetery in Mesquite.

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