Gracie Facio

Gracie Facio, age 63, passed away on May 22, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Las Cruces, NM on December 5, 1948 to Estela and Aurelio Beltran. Gracie is survived by Greg Facio, her husband of 44 years: her daughters Marie "Connie," Facio (Johnny Salazar) and Susie Facio: grandchildren: Naomi Salazar, Melissa Salazar and Jacob Salazar and great grandson: Uriah Moore. She is also survived by her mother: Estela Beltran, brothers: Miguel Beltran, Aurelio Beltran, Jr., and Gilbert Perez and sister: Angela Chaparro and several nieces and nephews. Gracie was preceded in death by her father Aurelio Beltran and nephew Daniel Beltran. Gracie lived life for her husband, daughters, grandchildren and great grandson. She enjoyed watching the grandchildren's softball and baseball games and traveling to California with the entire family. Gracie will be deeply missed by all. A special thank you to Dr. B. Rauth, nurse Jane and staff of the New Hope Cancer Center and the 3rd floor staff at Memorial Medical Center and thank you to the Sagecrest Nursing Center staff. Visitation will be Monday, May 28, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Getz Funeral Home. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, NM, followed by a ceremony at San Albino cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Pallbearers will be members of Gracie's family. PDF Printable Version