Jose Dominguez Rayos Jr.

Mr. Rayos passed away on April 16th, 2026, at his home in Artesia. He was born on December 12, 1933, to Jose and Elvira Rayos in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Jose married Elodia Garcia on December 10, 1960, in Ojinaga, Mexico.

He moved to Artesia in 1950 and worked as a Ranch foreman/mechanic for 51 years before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic church.

Jose is preceded by his parents Jose & Elvira Rayos, sister Martha Rayos Brothers, Lalo, Alfonso and Concepcion and grandson Aldito Rayos.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Elodia Rayos, children Oscar (Janie) Rayos, Aldo (Kim) Rayos, Linda (Charles) Campbell, Luis (Maria) Rayos. 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Joey Rayos, Charlie Campbell, Morgan Wagner, Travis Herron, Diego Lopez and JoRiah Rayos.

A viewing will be held for Jose Dominguez Rayos from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, April 20, 2026,at Terpening & Son Chapel. A rosary will be held at 9:30 am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, followed immediately by the funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.