- Date Of Birth: February 23, 1941
- Date Of Death: June 17, 2022
- State: New Mexico
Arturo M. Bravo, 81, lifelong resident of Deming passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. Arturo was born February 23, 1941, to Frank T. Bravo and Monica Martinez, from Hillsboro, New Mexico. Arturo was born and raised in Deming. He was the youngest son of four brothers and 2 sisters. Our dad was a very passionate man which included his God, his country, and his family. He had a great love and passion for the outdoors.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, archery and rifle hunting. Which he passed this passion onto his children and grandchildren. Many people knew our dad for being an honest, hard worker and a very humble man. He was a great provider to his family. Arturo worked at Pepsi Cola for several years, at Deming packing company as a truck driver, a foreman, diesel mechanic for James Hamilton Construction, and last but not least E & M Truck Repair with Mr. Ed Green where he retired after working there for over 20 years as a diesel mechanic.
He is survived by the love of his life, Bertha Guzman of 63 wonderful years; 6 children, Arturo G. Bravo Jr., Susan B. Munoz (Frederico), Debra B. Salazar (Conrad), Alice B. Armstrong (Steve), Annette Bravo (Jimmy Torres), Rebecca Sue Bravo (Paul Martens) All of Deming; his youngest sister, Elisa B. Urbaniak (Benny) of South Dakota; 17 Grandchildren, 32 Great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews which each had a special place in his heart.
Our dad is preceded in death by his parents, Frank T. And Monica M. Bravo; his 4 siblings, Theodora B. Baca, Frank M., Robert M., and Carlos M. Bravo. Also, by his “Reina” beloved granddaughter, Melissa Sue B. Munoz and a great-granddaughter, Bianca Renee Garcia.
Pallbearers will serve as Federico B. Munoz Jr., Richard B. Lucero Jr., Jesse B. Lucero, Eduardo B. Hernandez III, Jimmy B. Torres Jr., and Christopher B. Lucero.
