Aylâ Hightower Obituary

We announce the death of Aylâ Hightower of Alamogordo, New Mexico, who passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Aylâ will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Aylâ Hightower to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parent Zehra Ener; her husband Leroy Hightower; the father of her children Richard Underwood; her daughter Tammy Underwood; her grandson Elijah Freedom Hightower; and her son-in-law Herbert Muñiz.

She is survived by: her children, Richard "Rick" Underwood and Wendy Muñiz (Underwood); her grandchildren, Brandon and Amber; her close friends, Richard "Rick" Underwood, Laura Hawkins, Wendy Muñiz and Tammy; her extended family, Glenn and Susie Underwood; Freddy Padilla, Brandon (Rachel Hightower), Megan (Henry Valenzuela), Amber Underwood (Frank Stroehmer), Ayşe Muñiz, Richard Muñiz (Gavin Williams), Dylan Muñiz (Amanda Townsend), Nikolas Valenzuela (Leilani Holt), Jeremiah Valenzuela, Rhiannon Valenzuela, Maximus Valenzuela, Xaniel Valenzuela, Kenzie Hightower (Carson Martinez), Jeremiah D'Arezzo, Drake D'Arezzo, Julie D'Arezzo, Zeth Muñiz, Hadley Muñiz, Zayden Muñiz, Lilly Muñiz, Jason and Samantha. She is also survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.