Rufina Zella Lorella Gonzáles Alderete, age 87, passed away on June 23, 2020.
Zella was born in Lemitar, New Mexico on June 19, 1933.
Zella shared 54 years of marriage to José Alderete.
Zella is survived by her children, daughter Lorella (Bill Chávez,) son, Rocco Alderete, daughter, Mela (Dale Straley), son, Joel Alderete and daughter, Joella (Drew Livesey), 11 grandchildren, Tony, Zac, Rebecca, Monica, Desi, DJ Carissa, Chad, Chris, Cael, Skyler and Corbin, 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Jordan, Tristen, Logan, Raymond, Ryan, Mari-Jo, Mia, Madilyn, Joseph, Kenneth, Damian and Isaac and two great-great grandchildren, Ruby and Amery.
Zella was preceded in death by her husband, José Alderete, parents, Rufina and Antonio Gonzáles and her siblings, Reynaldo, Mela, Angela, Antonio, and Militon.
Zella was proud to be a New Mexican, proud of her Spanish heritage and she loved the desert. Zella would visit her youngest daughter in Portland frequently and as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, it did not compare to her beloved desert. Zella loved her family deeply, had a strong connection with the history of her family and loved to share stories about her loved ones, past and present. Zella loved her sons-in-law like they were her very own sons and all her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.
Zella was a devout Catholic and highly active, until she could no longer do so, supporting her hometown church La Sagrada Familia as well as San Miguel in Socorro, NM. So many have asked to attend the services. Zella was genuinely loved by all. No matter where she went, she was sure to know someone.
Rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the La Familia Sagrada Catholic Church, Calle de Lemitar, Lemitar, New Mexico with a Mass immediately following at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Anasiudu presiding. A private burial will take place at La Sagrada Familia Catholic Cemetery following service.
Due to the COVID situation, services will be held for immediate family only. So many people have called asking to participate. If you wish to participate, we are hoping that cars line up at the church at 10:30 a.m. and participate in a procession to the cemetery as a tribute to Zella. If you are unable to attend, please pray the rosary at 9:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020 with us from the safety of your home. Zella would love that. Pallbearers will be Bill Chávez, Dale Straley, Tony Chávez, Zac Chávez, Desi Perea, DJ Perea, and Brandon Chávez. Honorary pallbearers are Rebecca Espiñoza, Monica Morales and Carissa Straley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rufina 's honor to either of her beloved churches, La Familia Sagrada or San Miguel.
Zella was born in Lemitar, New Mexico on June 19, 1933.
Zella shared 54 years of marriage to José Alderete.
Zella is survived by her children, daughter Lorella (Bill Chávez,) son, Rocco Alderete, daughter, Mela (Dale Straley), son, Joel Alderete and daughter, Joella (Drew Livesey), 11 grandchildren, Tony, Zac, Rebecca, Monica, Desi, DJ Carissa, Chad, Chris, Cael, Skyler and Corbin, 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Jordan, Tristen, Logan, Raymond, Ryan, Mari-Jo, Mia, Madilyn, Joseph, Kenneth, Damian and Isaac and two great-great grandchildren, Ruby and Amery.
Zella was preceded in death by her husband, José Alderete, parents, Rufina and Antonio Gonzáles and her siblings, Reynaldo, Mela, Angela, Antonio, and Militon.
Zella was proud to be a New Mexican, proud of her Spanish heritage and she loved the desert. Zella would visit her youngest daughter in Portland frequently and as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, it did not compare to her beloved desert. Zella loved her family deeply, had a strong connection with the history of her family and loved to share stories about her loved ones, past and present. Zella loved her sons-in-law like they were her very own sons and all her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.
Zella was a devout Catholic and highly active, until she could no longer do so, supporting her hometown church La Sagrada Familia as well as San Miguel in Socorro, NM. So many have asked to attend the services. Zella was genuinely loved by all. No matter where she went, she was sure to know someone.
Rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the La Familia Sagrada Catholic Church, Calle de Lemitar, Lemitar, New Mexico with a Mass immediately following at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Anasiudu presiding. A private burial will take place at La Sagrada Familia Catholic Cemetery following service.
Due to the COVID situation, services will be held for immediate family only. So many people have called asking to participate. If you wish to participate, we are hoping that cars line up at the church at 10:30 a.m. and participate in a procession to the cemetery as a tribute to Zella. If you are unable to attend, please pray the rosary at 9:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020 with us from the safety of your home. Zella would love that. Pallbearers will be Bill Chávez, Dale Straley, Tony Chávez, Zac Chávez, Desi Perea, DJ Perea, and Brandon Chávez. Honorary pallbearers are Rebecca Espiñoza, Monica Morales and Carissa Straley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rufina 's honor to either of her beloved churches, La Familia Sagrada or San Miguel.
Rufina Zella Lorella Gonzáles Alderete, age 87, passed away on June 23, 2020.
Zella was born in Lemitar, New Mexico on June 19, 1933.
Zella shared 54 years of marriage to José Alderete.
Zella is survived by her children, daughter Lorella (Bill Chávez,) son, Rocco Alderete, daughter, Mela (Dale Straley), son, Joel Alderete and daughter, Joella (Drew Livesey), 11 grandchildren, Tony, Zac, Rebecca, Monica, Desi, DJ Carissa, Chad, Chris, Cael, Skyler and Corbin, 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Jordan, Tristen, Logan, Raymond, Ryan, Mari-Jo, Mia, Madilyn, Joseph, Kenneth, Damian and Isaac and two great-great grandchildren, Ruby and Amery.
Zella was preceded in death by her husband, José Alderete, parents, Rufina and Antonio Gonzáles and her siblings, Reynaldo, Mela, Angela, Antonio, and Militon.
Zella was proud to be a New Mexican, proud of her Spanish heritage and she loved the desert. Zella would visit her youngest daughter in Portland frequently and as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, it did not compare to her beloved desert. Zella loved her family deeply, had a strong connection with the history of her family and loved to share stories about her loved ones, past and present. Zella loved her sons-in-law like they were her very own sons and all her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.
Zella was a devout Catholic and highly active, until she could no longer do so, supporting her hometown church La Sagrada Familia as well as San Miguel in Socorro, NM. So many have asked to attend the services. Zella was genuinely loved by all. No matter where she went, she was sure to know someone.
Rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the La Familia Sagrada Catholic Church, Calle de Lemitar, Lemitar, New Mexico with a Mass immediately following at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Anasiudu presiding. A private burial will take place at La Sagrada Familia Catholic Cemetery following service.
Due to the COVID situation, services will be held for immediate family only. So many people have called asking to participate. If you wish to participate, we are hoping that cars line up at the church at 10:30 a.m. and participate in a procession to the cemetery as a tribute to Zella. If you are unable to attend, please pray the rosary at 9:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020 with us from the safety of your home. Zella would love that. Pallbearers will be Bill Chávez, Dale Straley, Tony Chávez, Zac Chávez, Desi Perea, DJ Perea, and Brandon Chávez. Honorary pallbearers are Rebecca Espiñoza, Monica Morales and Carissa Straley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rufina 's honor to either of her beloved churches, La Familia Sagrada or San Miguel.
Zella was born in Lemitar, New Mexico on June 19, 1933.
Zella shared 54 years of marriage to José Alderete.
Zella is survived by her children, daughter Lorella (Bill Chávez,) son, Rocco Alderete, daughter, Mela (Dale Straley), son, Joel Alderete and daughter, Joella (Drew Livesey), 11 grandchildren, Tony, Zac, Rebecca, Monica, Desi, DJ Carissa, Chad, Chris, Cael, Skyler and Corbin, 14 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Jordan, Tristen, Logan, Raymond, Ryan, Mari-Jo, Mia, Madilyn, Joseph, Kenneth, Damian and Isaac and two great-great grandchildren, Ruby and Amery.
Zella was preceded in death by her husband, José Alderete, parents, Rufina and Antonio Gonzáles and her siblings, Reynaldo, Mela, Angela, Antonio, and Militon.
Zella was proud to be a New Mexican, proud of her Spanish heritage and she loved the desert. Zella would visit her youngest daughter in Portland frequently and as beautiful as the Pacific Northwest is, it did not compare to her beloved desert. Zella loved her family deeply, had a strong connection with the history of her family and loved to share stories about her loved ones, past and present. Zella loved her sons-in-law like they were her very own sons and all her grandchildren had a special place in her heart.
Zella was a devout Catholic and highly active, until she could no longer do so, supporting her hometown church La Sagrada Familia as well as San Miguel in Socorro, NM. So many have asked to attend the services. Zella was genuinely loved by all. No matter where she went, she was sure to know someone.
Rosary to be recited on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the La Familia Sagrada Catholic Church, Calle de Lemitar, Lemitar, New Mexico with a Mass immediately following at 10:00 a.m. with Father John Anasiudu presiding. A private burial will take place at La Sagrada Familia Catholic Cemetery following service.
Due to the COVID situation, services will be held for immediate family only. So many people have called asking to participate. If you wish to participate, we are hoping that cars line up at the church at 10:30 a.m. and participate in a procession to the cemetery as a tribute to Zella. If you are unable to attend, please pray the rosary at 9:30 a.m. on June 30, 2020 with us from the safety of your home. Zella would love that. Pallbearers will be Bill Chávez, Dale Straley, Tony Chávez, Zac Chávez, Desi Perea, DJ Perea, and Brandon Chávez. Honorary pallbearers are Rebecca Espiñoza, Monica Morales and Carissa Straley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Rufina 's honor to either of her beloved churches, La Familia Sagrada or San Miguel.
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