Barbara Jean Solano, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to everyone who knew her, passed away in Las Cruces, NM on November 12, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. She passed away after a long and hard fight with breast cancer that she battled for over three years. She never complained and each day to her was “wonderful.” Her outlook on life was always positive, which became contagious to others around her.
Barbara was born in Raton, NM on April 23, 1949, to Benny and Cora Solano. She graduated from Raton High School, Class of 1967. She worked as a bookkeeper for Rubin’s clothing store for over 25 years. She was involved with St. Patrick’s-St Joseph’s Catholic Church. Barbara loved being actively involved with Raton’s baseball league and watching her son play throughout the years. Barbara was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1793 Auxiliary. She was instrumental with the long success of having BINGO at the VFW and she continued as an employee of the VFW until her passing. She enjoyed celebrating the holidays and seasons with her uncanny skill of decorating.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, newborn daughter Monica (1971), brother Ben Solano, and sister Diane Arguello. She is survived by her soulmate Gary Fresquez, daughter Gina Sanchez and husband Daniel Sanchez, son Lance Trujillo and wife Jerrica Trujillo; grandsons Chase Sanchez, Joseph Trujillo, and Ryan Trujillo; granddaughter Madison Sanchez, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Barbara always said her grandkids were her life and she could never tell them no. Her grandkids did no wrong in her eyes. She enjoyed cooking and making their favorite meals. She liked watching Yankees play. She loved to travel and enjoyed soaking up the sun.
“I don’t know what tomorrow holds, but today I have a wonderful life.” – Barbara Solano
A Celebration of Life service for Barbara will be held on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 10:00 at the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home in Raton, NM.
Arrangements for Barbara Solano are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
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