Refugio Spears Espinoza

Refugio Spears Espinoza joined the Lord on November 21, 2025, at the age of 94. “Mama Grande” as she was affectionately known by loved ones, was born on May 24,1931. 

Surviving family include daughters, Maria and Blanca; sons, Martin and Ricardo; grandchildren, Chris, Nivia, Josue, Anthony, Madelyn, Vanessa, Angel, Adrianna, Tatiana, Taliana, Iliana; along with numerous great grandchildren. Mama Grande has been reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Jack D. Spears; son, Ramon Spears; grandson, Jack Spears Lugaro.

Mrs. Spears was young at heart! We were amazed at the level of energy she had and seemed to defy the aging process. Mama Grande finally made it to a Los Tigres del Norte concert in 2023 and danced the night away! Favorite pastimes included spending time with family, traveling, car rides with her favorite music, shopping, and beauty care. In between always being on the go, Mama Grande enjoyed one of life’s simple pleasures, a Coors Light! She lived a good life! We will miss our trendy fashionista who always wore hats along with her quirky sayings. Thank you for the values and lessons learned! We love you! Descanse en paz.

Visitation for Refugio Spears will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Scenic Chapel.

Services for Refugio Spears will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Jude Parish Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 10:15 am with Mass celebrated at 11:00 am. 

Mama Grande will be laid to rest following services at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery.

“Así como una madre consuela a su hijo, así también yo los consolaré; y ustedes serán consolados en Jerusalén.”  Isaiah 66:13

The Spears family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the funeral services.

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