Birth date: Mar 22, 1960 Death date: Sep 3, 2025
Desmond Rae Watkins Machuca, 65, passed away on September 3, 2025, in Colorado Springs, CO, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Born on March 22, 1960, in El Paso, TX, to Charlie May and Ellsworth “Lefty” Watkins, D Read Obituary
Heartbroken to hear of Desmond´s death. We met when we´re 14 years old and remained lifelong friends. She was so beautiful inside and out. I always admired her genuine kindness and joy for life, even in times of strife. I will miss her greatly. Heartfelt condolences to all of her sisters, extended family and friends.
My sincere condolences, I'm so heart broken, I miss you! Your laugh was so captivating and unforgettable, I could hear it from a mile away and it would instantly make me smile. You had a way of bringing light, joy, and comfort to everyone around you, and I will always carry those memories in my heart. Rest in paradise. Though you are gone from this world, your spirit and your laughter will live on in all of us!
Desmond was one of my very dearest friends. She was so beautiful, inside & out, & I’ll treasure forever the memories we made together. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to her family & good friends. There’s not a day goes by that I don’t think of her.
June (Marshall) & Ken Heflin.
I remember a girl whose spirit soared. She was a light in every room, and a Joy to all she touched. Her laughter was contagious , and her kindness left a mark on me that time will never erase.
She had a way of making my world brighter. Her spirit was vibrant, her heart generous, and her presence a gift I cherished.
She will never be gone from my heart and will be forever missed and forever loved.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. She was a kind, thoughtful person who brought warmth into the workplace and made those around her feel valued. I’m so sorry for the tremendous losses your family has endured these past years. You are in my thoughts and prayers. —Joy
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We were coworkers, and I also considered you a friend. You always made me feel welcome and lifted my spirits—walking down the hallway won’t feel the same without you. My deepest condolences to your family. You will be sadly missed. —Joy
On behalf of the PNM Energy Efficiency and Regulatory teams, we extend our deepest condolences to Desmond's loved ones. She was a joy to know and to work with and will be deeply missed.
