Gertrude Preece Obituary
The family of Gertrude Preece of Las Cruces, New Mexico announces her passing on June 11, 2026. Gertrude, born on May 14, 1940 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, 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 Gertrude Preece or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Max Lopez and Lilly Lopez of Fort Sumner; her husband Bobby Preece; and her siblings, Isaac, Richard, Justo Lopez, Lala, Ester and Betty.
She is survived by: her children, Robert "Bobby" Lopez (Sharon) of Fort Sumner, Marcia Preece of San Antonio, Texas, Bobby Preece of Las Cruces, Sam Preece of Las Cruces and Tracee Southern (Blue) of Caballo; her siblings, Max Lopez of Port Arthur, Texas, Frances Potts (Tommy) of Tipton, Oklahoma, Rita Gallegos of Fort Sumner, Velen Anthony of Albuquerque and Yolanda Knodle (Mark) of Las Cruces; and her sister-in-law Sally Lopez of Las Cruces. She is also survived by seven grandsons, seven granddaughters, and twenty-seven great-grandchildren.
