Pearlita LaPaz

Pearlita LaPaz, age67, passed from this life on August 16, 2023. She was born July 7,1956 in Mescalero, New Mexico to the late Ricardo and Clarice Rocha. Pearlita was a loving woman who cherished her family. One of her favorite activities was watching her grandkids play sports. In her free time Pearlita enjoyed gambling, crosswords, and word searches. She loved watching forensic files, documentaries and fixing her eyebrows. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Pearlita is survived by her loving husband Christie LaPaz Jr.; sons, Lemuel Rocha, and Christie LaPaz III; daughter, Krissie LaPaz; grandchildren, Ismail LaPaz, Anfernee Rocha, Ozren Cochise, Adriana Rocha, Angelo Rocha, Ryder LaPaz, and Shanna Cochise; greatgrandchild, Anfernee Rocha Jr.; brothers, Fernando Rocha Sr., and Francis Rocha; siters, Carmen Mendez, Florence Rocha, and LuLu Yuzos; and a whole tribe of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Damian Morgan, Richard Rocha Jr., and Michael Rocha; and a sister, Jacqueline Morgan.