Florentino Apodaca Obituary
We announce the death of Florentino Apodaca of Las Cruces, New Mexico, who passed away on October 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Florentino 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 Florentino Apodaca to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Federico Apodaca Sr. and Felicitas Rodriguez Apodaca; and his siblings, Federico Apodaca Jr., Raul Apodaca, David Apodaca and Tranquilino Apodaca.
He is survived by: his wife Frankie Apodaca; his daughters, Christina Ruiz (John) and Pam Washington (Edwin); his grandchildren, Kayla Coppock (Sean), Xavier Herring, Isaac Ruiz, Jacob Ruiz, Joseph Ruiz, Elisha Johnson (Corey), Aden Apodaca, Treyshawn Washington and Aianna Washington; and his siblings, Daniel Apodaca, Victoria Morales, Ester Ponce, Rose Reyna, Jose Apodaca (Claire), Genevieve Northcliff (Jerry), Ronulfo Apodaca (Mary), Margarita Apodaca and Eddie Apodaca (Josie). He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
