Our beloved Geno Mathis, 38, passed away on June 10, 2022. Geno was born on December 20, 1983, and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He attended West Las Vegas High School, where he was an honor student and an extraordinary basketball player. He led the Dons to two consecutive Stu Clark championships in 2000 and 2001 and was named outstanding player each year. He was all-state his junior and senior years and averaged over 25 points a game as a senior and was the most valuable player in the 2002 North-South basketball game.

He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from New Mexico Highlands University, graduating with honors each time.

Geno was preceded in death by his cherished grandmothers, Mela R. Mathis and Julianita R. Garcia; grandfather Daniel Garcia; and great-grandmother Florinda Montoya.

Geno is survived by his mother Prescilla Ortega-Mathis and partner Ray Dyckson; his father Eugenio Mathis and wife Michelle; brother Neil Ortega and wife Rebecca; sister Sonia Ortega and husband Dr. Albert de la Garza.; sister Jamie Mathis; brother Stephen Mathis; sister Alicia Sanchez and husband Lucas; nephews, Raymond and Derek Ortega, Wyatt Sanchez; nieces, Shannon and McKenna de la Garza; and padrino/uncle Daniel Garcia, Jr. He is also survived by his uncles and aunts: Joe P. Sena; Joe T. Garcia and Georgia; Beatrice Moya; Rosabel Gallegos and Roy; Delfinia Gallegos and Andy; Dalia Maestas and Jose; Marty Garcia and Patty; Veronica Sanchez and Victor; and numerous cousins.

Serving as pallbearers are Neil Ortega, Stephen Mathis, Ray Dyckson, Raymond Ortega, Adam Bustos and Leo Maestas. Honorary pallbearers are Daniel Garcia, Jr., Dr.Albert de la Garza, , Derek Ortega, Wyatt Sanchez, Walter Glen Adams, LeeAnn Adams and Dr. Lara Heflin.

Rosary services will be held on Friday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. and mass on Saturday, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 450 W National Street in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511.

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