Lyric Tate

Lyric Sky Tate, also known as Deary, age 6, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center.

Though her time with us was far too short, Lyric’s joyful spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who knew and loved her.

Born on July 28, 2018, at UNM Hospital, Lyric was the beloved daughter of Brandy Irene Armijo (Smith) and Ronald Bruce Tate Ill, and the cherished stepdaughter of Dominick Gerard Armijo. This year, she would have been entering the second grade — a milestone filled with promise, curiosity, and excitement. Lyric was a bright child who found joy in the simple things like being outdoors, going to parks , attending church, and listening to music and being around family. Her vibrant personality, and her sweet smile could light up any room.

She is deeply missed by her loving family, including her older brother ,Logan Amias Flores and younger stepbrother Ocean Gerard Armijo; her grandparents, Melissa and John Smith, Martha Armijo ; her Aunt Sabryna Jimenez and Uncle Bennett Jimenez, along with their children — Lyric’s cousins Aubrey, Avery, and Jett; and her Aunt Elysha Smith and Uncle Elijah Smith. Funeral services to honor Lyric’s beautiful life were held at La Paz-Graham’s Funeral Home in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Lyric Sky brought light, laughter, and love to those around her. Her memory will forever remain in the hearts of her family and all who were blessed to know her.

REVELATION 21:4

“ He will wipe all the tears from their eyes, and there will be no more death, suffering, crying, or pain. These things of the past are gone forever.”