Delia L. Alvarez

Delia L. Alvarez, 77, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at her home.  Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.  Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is scheduled for 3:00 PM, Friday, May 24, 2024 at Loving Village cemetery.

Delia was born February 1, 1947 in Loving, NM to Adan and Carmen (Mendoza) Lujan.  She attended school in Loving. She worked as a school bus driver for the Lovington school district. Delia married Adolfo B. Alvarez in July of 1966 and was a loving and caring mom of four children, grandmother to four grandchildren and great grandmother to three great grandkids.  Delia had a giving heart and would help anyone in need.  She loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed creating art and had a green thumb for gardening. She was a devoted Christian, and with great faith always included everyone in her prayers. Her loving heart will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Kristin Alvarez; brothers: Daniel Lujan, Gilbert Lujan, Adan Lujan, Jr., Samuel Lujan, and Gary Lujan; sisters: Arcelia Ramirez and Lorena Lujan.

Survivors are her husband, Adolfo B.  Alvarez, Sr.; daughter, Abbie Alvarez; sons: Andrew Alvarez, Adolfo Alvarez, Jr., and Arando (Aaron) Alvarez and wife, Rebecca; grandchildren: Marcus Alvarez, Alexandria Alvarez, and Aracely Alvarez; great-grandsons, Archer Alvarez, Sebastian Carrasco, and Jace Rivas; brothers: Abel Lujan and Mike Lujan; sisters: Margie Madrid, Thelma Lujan, and Sandra Lujan, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.