Rachel R. Artiaga Obituary
The family of Rachel R. Artiaga (Alamogordo, New Mexico) announces her passing on June 16, 2026. Rachel, born on December 16, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Rachel R. Artiaga or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio Romero and Carolina Silva Romero; her husband Ben M. Artiaga; her children, Angie Artiaga-Torrez and Ben R. Artiaga; her siblings, Ester Pena, Presiliana Lucero, Leonarda Lopez, Delfina Cervantez, Aristotel Romero, Paul Romero, Manuel Romero and Juan Romero; her parents-in-law, Ramon and Feliciana Artiaga; and her siblings-in-law, Ray Artiaga, Manuel Artiaga, Tony Artiaga, Georgia Munoz, Sally Montoya and Lucy Trujillo.
She is survived by: her daughters, Nancy Martinez (Frank Martinez II) and Diane Mendoza (Rick Mendoza); her son-in-law Markus Torrez; her grandchildren, Franky Martinez III (Danelle), Eric Martinez (Desmond Cano), Richard Anthoni Mendoza (Jacqueline) and Victoria West (Garret West); and her great grandchildren, Emiliano, Elias, Tristen, Lucan, Brayden, Gaius, O'Sanna, Ben, Emunah and Franky IV. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
