In Loving Memory of Laura Encinias

Laura Encinias, 69, was born January 8, 1957, in Bloomington, Illinois, and passed away October 22, 2026.

Laura was a loving, caring, and strong woman who enjoyed arts and crafts, spending time with her granddaughters, caring for her cats, hiking in the beautiful Jemez Mountains, and walking the beaches of San Diego, California.

She is survived by her children, Derek Butt, Daniel Butt, and Ashley Encinias; her mother, Ruth Pacheco; her sisters, Janet Krill, Julie Deerwester, and Linda Huddleston; her granddaughters, Ava and Zoe Butt; and her nieces and nephews, TJ Howell, Matthew Woll, and Paula Taylor.

Laura will be deeply loved and forever missed by her family. Her kindness, strength, and loving spirit touched everyone who knew her. She created many cherished memories with her family and will always be remembered for her caring heart, gentle nature, and beautiful smile.