Theresa Raya age 64 was called home to be with our Father on May 1, 2025. She was surrounded by her children grandchildren and family. She was born on March 29, 1961 in Villanueva NM to the late Enriquez and Lily Baca and later moved to Las Vegas NM.

Theresa was preceded in death by her parents Enriquez and Lily Baca.

Theresa was employed with the Las Vegas Housing Authority, Rialto Restaurant, she enjoyed Dog sitting and house cleaning. She also loved helping her son Timoteo do yard work, making her famous homemade tortillas, and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

Theresa is survived by her children all of Las Vegas NM. Teresita Raya, Rita Baca, Timoteo Montano, Emmanuel Montano (Allysa Salas), Stephanie Dominguez, and a grandson she raised Jose Escamilla. Grandkids Enrique, Maria, Guadalupe, Gerardo Jr Escamilla, Cierra Montoya, Aziel Dominguez, Rosaiah and Mikaiela Montano, Nicolas Montano, Abran, and one great granddaughter Serenity Escamilla Angel. Brothers Raymond (Hazel) Baca, Anselmo Baca (Jeanette Lucero), Kenneth (Kathy) Baca, Leroy Baca, Sisters Marcy Aguilar, Diane Apodaca. Special friend David Martinez, special cousins Fritzie (Ray) Muniz, many nephews nieces and other relatives and friends.

There will be a viewing at Rogers Mortuary on May 9, 2025 from 2-5 PM. Cremation and services will take place at a later date. The family would like to thank Amber care Hospice and everyone involved in the care of their mother.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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