Luciano "Sonny" Segura Jr.

Luciano “Sonny” Segura, Jr. passed away peacefully on May 12th, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born on June 14th, 1938, in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, to Luciano Segura, Sr. and Louisa Casaus. He attended Fort Sumner High School and received his GED on March 5th, 1980. He was very proud of this achievement. Sonny married Esther Lopez on July 19th, 1958, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. In 1971, they moved to Roswell, New Mexico where they raised their seven children. As a little boy, Sonny developed a love for music and learned to play the guitar at the age of six. He played his guitar until the very end. Sonny was a hard-working man and always provided for his family. He enjoyed singing with friends, playing guitar and harmonica, watching boxing, wrestling and coco movies, spending time with his music buddies and feeding his birds. In the 1980s, Sonny was the lead guitarist for local bands Grupo Estrella and Los Magnificos. He loved to dance to Cumbia, the Polka and the Jitterbug. Sonny had many stories to tell, and he had many memories of his grandfather Pedro Casaus. His favorite memories included beating his grandfather at checkers. Those left to eternally treasure and cherish memories of Sonny are his wife of sixty-six years Esther; daughters Peggi Ann Rasco and her husband David, Luciana Gonzales and her husband Alex, Tessa Leah Franco and her husband John, Gina Renee’ Segura, and Anissa Joy Segura; sons Luciano “Chico” Segura, III and Jeramy Scott Segura; ten grandchildren Wayne Erik Williams, Desiree Nicole (Brandon) Molina, Manuel Christopher (Alyssa) Carrillo, Vanessa Chanel Molina, Aaron Michael (Ashleigh) Rasco, Warren Andre DiSean Hunter, ReBekka Aly’se Franco, Devin Christopher Lopez, Deja Monet (Kris) Sanchez, and Jeremiah Ray Segura; sixteen great- grandchildren Josiah, Abigail, Caleb, Elisha, Naomi, Joel, Essence, Jules, Janiya, Andrea, J.J., Luciano, Sarah, Michael, Emuna and Jaivyn and one great-great grandchild Kaira “Luci” Lucille; siblings Rosalie (Willie) Gonzales and Lois Coronado; sister-in-law Esther Segura, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Sonny is preceded in death by his three children Virginia, Lydia, and Eric; parents Luciano and Louisa Segura; siblings Leopoldo Segura, Samuel Segura, Sotera Rael and Pete Segura: father and mother-in-law Maximiliano and Lillie Lopez; his childhood best friend Manuel Barela, and his beloved cat Goldie. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Luciano “Chico” Segura, III, Jeramy Scott Segura, Manuel Christopher Carrillo, Aaron Michael Rasco, Warren Andre DiSean Hunter, Devin Christopher Lopez and Jeremiah Ray Segura. Honored to serve as honorary pallbearers are Wayne Erik Williams, Desiree Nicole Molina, Vanessa Chanel Molina, ReBekka Aly’se Franco, Deja Monet Sanchez, David Rasco, John Manuel Franco, Alex Gonzales, Andre Hunter, and Kris Sanchez. Our daddy is at rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We miss you so much Daddy, until we meet again. The family would like to express their gratitude to all who have comforted them through this difficult time. A special thank you to all his medical staff who took care of him throughout the years. “A Grandpa is someone with silver in their hair and gold in their heart.” A viewing will be held at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home, 2609 S. Main St. in Roswell, New Mexico on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, from 9:00 to 6:00. A funeral service will be held at Christ’s Church, 2200 N. Sycamore in Roswell, New Mexico on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at 1:00. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Last moments The morning before you passed, I was watching the birds outside. They were singing and flying around so freely. Some came to the tree that was beside me, sitting on the branches, catching shade from the sun, and eating the mulberries. I told God, “You surely take care of the birds. Surely, you will take care of my grandpa and my family.” I opened my Bible and began to read John 14:1-4. You couldn’t speak during your last week here on earth. I know that if you could have, you would have reminded each and every one of us that you loved us. Just as you did throughout all your years with us. I watched you take your last earthly breath. You were breathing peacefully for a moment and looking straight up. I began to think of the things you were seeing at that last moment. It reminded me of three things. First, it reminded me of this scripture. And God said, let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. Genesis 1:20 KJV Grandpa, you were flying freely in the open firmament of heaven just as a bird at that very moment. Traveling to your eternal home, seeing the most beautiful bunks. Secondly, it reminded me of when I read John 14, the morning before. And I knew right then and there, Jesus was there with you, and your home was now ready for you. And lastly, it reminded me of the dream you shared with me that you had in your sleep. I know the dream came true that morning. One day, our family will be in heaven with you, singing endlessly and rejoicing with you. We miss you, but until we meet again. I love you.

Luciano "Sonny" Segura Jr.

June 14, 1938 - May 12, 2025