Rosary for Octavio Rios Aranda Sr., 80, of Lovington will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Kirby-Ratliff Funeral Home. Octavio was born on April 30, 1945 in Hacienda De Orientales, Chihuahua Mexico to Claudio Aranda and Domitila Rios and passed away on July 17, 2025. Octavio was a loving brother, husband, father, and a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a great man and a hard worker. Octavio worked in the oilfield all his life he was a Derrick Hand for many years, at Key Energy and Permian Well Service. He enjoyed going hunting and horse races.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Claudio and Domitila Aranda; three brothers: Elizardo Aranda, Noel Aranda, and Auden Aranda and one sister: Eduvina Lujan.

He was survived by his wife: Maria Aranda; two sons: Johnny Aranda and wife Patricia Estrada, and Octavio Aranda Jr.; two brothers: Juan de Dios Aranda, and Leopoldo Aranda; three sisters: Belia Aranda, Lorena Aranda, and Delficia Aranda; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Condolences may be sent to www. Kirbysmithrogers.com.