Irene Apodaca Cook, 69, a lifelong resident of Truth or Consequences, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in Las Cruces, NM. She was born on February 18, 1954, in Truth or Consequences, NM to Bences and Simona (Chavez) Apodaca.

Irene graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1974. On January 31, 1978, she married her best friend and soulmate, Dave Cook. In 2016, she retired from the T. or C. Municipal Schools, where she was employed as a school cafeteria worker. She was a loving compassionate person, who enjoyed hearing about all the accomplishments and accolades of all the kids in Sierra County. Her most important interests were definitely her grandchildren and seeing them flourish.

Survivors include her husband, Dave Cook; her children – David Cook, Bradley Cook (Ashleigh Fischer), and Amanda Cook (Ben Olsen); grandchildren – Kendra, Madison, Breanna, Alyssa, and RJ; and her siblings – Viola Armijo (Walter), Rosie Sullivan, Lucy Grijalva (Mike), Jenny Bustamante (Paul), Bences Apodaca (Rhonda), and Gilbert Apodaca (Renee). She was preceded in death by her parents, Bences and Simona Apodaca.

A Rosary will be recited on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.