William F Smith Jr.

Our beloved Husband, Father, Brother & Uncle William F. Smith Jr., 68, affectionately known to his friends and family as Billy, passed away Monday December 20th 2021 at his home in Las Cruces, NM.

Born July 28th 1953 in Anthony, TX to William Sr. & Cenobia Smith. Billy retired as a propane truck driver after 30 years of faithful service. Billy enjoyed cooking and entertaining his family and friends with his many lively cookouts. He also enjoyed music, working on cars and was a loyal member of DAV Chapter 10. Through a man of many trades, his true passion was for his family. He will forever be loved and missed by all his family members and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Mary Villegas Smith of the family home and his only Son William Smith III and wife Corrine. Two brothers Ray W. Smith & Rudy "Rocky" Ybarra and partner Leticia and two sisters Rosie Ortiz and Husband Joe & Ruby Smith and partner Mando as well as many Nieces and Nephews. Billy left a lasting impression on all he crossed paths with and will be sorely missed.

Services to celebrate his life will be held at Getz Funeral Home on Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 6:00PM with visitation beginning at 5:00 PM.

He will be interred at Fort Bliss National Cemetery Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at 11AM. Serving as Pall Bearers are Rudy Ybarra, Elias Ybarra, Anthony Martinez, Andrew "Huero" Villegas, Joe Villegas and Joe Ortiz. Serving as an honorary Pall Bearer, Felix Villegas.