Lawrence "Larry" Medina

Lawrence (Larry) Medina, 51, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Roswell, NM. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Larry’s family at www.andersonbethany.com A viewing will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Monday, February 7, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, followed by a rosary at 6:00 PM. A funeral service for Larry will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Pastor Jim Reeves will be officiating. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. On July 29, 1970, Larry was born to Josie Medina and Ernest Reese in Roswell, NM. He was a God fearing man and attended church regularly. Larry loved his children unconditionally and would do anything for his family and friends. He took immense pleasure in cooking for his friends and loved ones, especially his clients at work. Larry was well known for his delicious Asado and brisket plates. Larry was employed with Tobosa Developmental Services, where he took pride in his work. He would often volunteer for the Special Olympics Softball team. As well as helping make deliveries on Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day for his friends at Apple Blossom Flower Shop. Larry was an avid Raiders fan who was well known for teasing Cowboys fans. You would always find him with a good plate of food and in the company of his brother Felix, sister Tina, and what some would say is his favorite nephew Malachi. Surviving to cherish Larry’s memory are his daughter, Kimberly Medina (Chance Kane); two sons: Lawrence Medina II (Gloria Sandoval) and Brandon Medina; grandson, Lawrence (Benji) Medina; the mother of his children: Annie Acosta; girlfriend, Liz Dominguez; father, Ernest Reese; stepfather, Roberto Varela; sisters: Tina Medina, Sharon Johnson, Jeannie Reese, Cheryl Reese, Jennifer Reese, Absa Reese; brothers: Felix Reese, Roberto Varela Jr, Jose Varela, Gregorio Varela, Danny Reese; godsons: Xavier Reese, Adrian Lucero; and numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Larry is proceeded in death by his mother, Josie Medina; grandparents: Felix Medina, Sirilda Morales and Rosie Lee Reese; brother, Jesse Joe Samario; aunts: Mary Medina and Viola Gantt; uncles: Percy Medina, Canterino Morales, Jesse Morales, Leonard Reese, Horace Reese; Cousins Shiela Samario and Jesse Ray Morales. Those honored to serve as Pallbearers: Roberto Valera Jr., Gregorio Varela, Andrew Sanchez, Eddie Lucero, Jericho Dutchover, Diego Martinez, Justin Martinez and Silver Barron. Chosen as Honorary Pallbearers: Lawrence Medina II, Brandon Medina, Felix Reese, Jose Varela, Eric Madrid, Javier Madrid, Steven Gurrero, Dominic Villa, Diego Villa, Calvin Reese, Xavier Reese, Martin Eudy, Sammy Chavez and Ronald Clements. The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to all of Larry’s friends, extended family, Farmers Country Market, Apple Blossom Flower Shop, Church on the Move, and Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Larry’s tribute was beautifully written in his honor by his loved ones. Letter From Heaven To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say to you. But first of all, to let you know, I arrived okay. I’m writing this from heaven, where I live with God above. Here, there are no tears of sadness, here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy, just because I’m out of sight. Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through. God picked me up and hugged me and He said. “I welcome you, it’s good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they’ll be here later on.” God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do- And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you, And when you lie in bed at night the day’s chores put to flight, God and I are closest to You …. in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years, because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain, remember there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o’er, I’m closer to you now- than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb but together we can do it, by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too; that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain; then you can say to God at night ”My day was not in vain “

Lawrence "Larry" Medina

July 29, 1970 - January 29, 2022