At a young age Celso enlisted in the military as a United States Marine. He bravely fought in World War II and was awarded a certificate for honorable and satisfactory service. He later when on to become an electrical engineer and worked at White Sands Missile Range.
Those left to mourn his passing include his wife Celia Bencomo, of the family home, three sisters Emma Vega, Elvira Tafolla, and Genobeba Trujillo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Amelia Bencomo and Lucia Chavez, three brothers Isaac Bencomo, Gregorio Bencomo and Emedio Bencomo.
Services for Celso were held at the San Jose Mission in Arrey, with Father Alejandro Reyes officiating. Burial and military honors followed at the Arrey Cemetery.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces.
Published in Las Cruces Sun News from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2020.
At a young age Celso enlisted in the military as a United States Marine. He bravely fought in World War II and was awarded a certificate for honorable and satisfactory service. He later when on to become an electrical engineer and worked at White Sands Missile Range.
Those left to mourn his passing include his wife Celia Bencomo, of the family home, three sisters Emma Vega, Elvira Tafolla, and Genobeba Trujillo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Amelia Bencomo and Lucia Chavez, three brothers Isaac Bencomo, Gregorio Bencomo and Emedio Bencomo.
Services for Celso were held at the San Jose Mission in Arrey, with Father Alejandro Reyes officiating. Burial and military honors followed at the Arrey Cemetery.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory of Las Cruces.
Published in Las Cruces Sun News from Sep. 11 to Sep. 13, 2020.
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