It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend, SOCORRO RODRIGUEZ VILLALOBOS, age 84, of Mesquite and formerly of Anthony, where she resident for over 20 years, on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1937 in Mesquite to Hilario and Maria Silva Rodriguez. Socorro was employed for the Gadsden Independent School District as a cafeteria clerk until her retirement. She was faithful, to praying the Rosary daily and served as a catechist and communion minister at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, Nicolas "Nick" G. Villalobos of the family home; a son, Nicolas R. Villalobos Jr., (Michelle) of Anthony, TX; four daughters, Katie Montañez (Juan) of El Paso, TX, Ceci Villalobos of Mesquite, Cynthia V. Lopez (Ray) of El Paso, TX., and Kammy Villalobos (David) of Anthony, TX; three brothers, Frank, Freddie and Ruben Rodriguez; five sisters, Maria Molina, Belia Alvarez, Estella Wilhelm, Maggie Reyes, and Concha Saenz (Danny). Other survivors include 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Socorro was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Alejandro, Efren and Tony; a grandson, Christopher N. Villalobos on November 25, 2021 and great-grandson, Jordan Montañez.

Visitation for Mrs. Villalobos will begin at 6 PM Thursday, April, 21, 2022 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 125 W. Mesquite Street in Mesquite with Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7 PM. Family and Friends will join together to celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial at 2 PM Friday, April 22, 2022 in the same church with the Reverend Francis Gyau Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Anthony Cemetery, 750 Acosta Road in Anthony where she will be laid to rest in the family plot.

Serving as casket bearers will be Nick Villalobos Jr., Anthony Covarrubia, Ray Lopez, Juan and Joshua Montañez and Ray Waterman. Honorary bearers will be Jonathan Montañez, Daniel Saenz, Jr., Luis Tarin, Santos Vasquez, Gabriel Lopez and Mathew Villalobos.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com