Angelina R. Lopez
Age 92, a resident of Fairview passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death in 1997, by her husband, Aaron Lopez; son, Gilbert F. Lopez in 1967; brother, Elias Valdez in 2007; parents; two grandchildren, Roland Montoya and Marisol Martinez. Angelina had multiple roles at different times. She was a mother and caregiver to her orphan brothers and sisters. Angelina shared beautiful stories with her children, of her years growing up in Colorado. In 1936, she married Aaron Lopez of Colorado in which they began their lives. After WWII they moved to New Mexico where her husband began employment with the Zia Co. and where she raised all her children. Angelina volunteered to raise other children who were orphaned until they were old enough to move on. She took all these children under her wing in spite of the large family she had. She taught briefly in Colorado and also co-authored a medical book. One of her most memorable events was participating on the show "Queen for a Day". She was very active in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Family Society. She was very proud of the plaque that was given to her by Pope John Paul II. In the early ‘90's, she was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease and became disabled. After losing her husband in 1997, she was cared for by her children until March 2007, at which time she was cared for at the Espanola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until her death. Angelina is survived by her daughters, Lilly Quintana of La Puebla, Helen Martinez and husband Louis of Santa Fe, Wilma Roybal of Espanola, Ruby Padilla and husband Sam of Hernandez, Delphi Martinez of Lee's Summit, MO, and Debbie Romero and husband Danny of Santo Niño; sons, Ernie Lopez and wife April of Fairview, and Aaron A. Lopez and wife Lee Ann of White Rock; sisters, Celia Valdez of Alamosa, CO and Cora Lopez and husband Alfredo of Alamosa, CO, Alfredo is also Angelina's brother-in-law; she is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The following will serve as pallbearers: Anthony Lopez, Aaron Lopez III, Ray Roybal, Sam Padilla Jr., Karl Montoya, Larry Payton, Joseph, and Justin Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are: Brandon and Francesca Romero. The family of Angelina R. Lopez has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley
Burial
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Age 92, a resident of Fairview passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death in 1997, by her husband, Aaron Lopez; son, Gilbert F. Lopez in 1967; brother, Elias Valdez in 2007; parents; two grandchildren, Roland Montoya and Marisol Martinez. Angelina had multiple roles at different times. She was a mother and caregiver to her orphan brothers and sisters. Angelina shared beautiful stories with her children, of her years growing up in Colorado. In 1936, she married Aaron Lopez of Colorado in which they began their lives. After WWII they moved to New Mexico where her husband began employment with the Zia Co. and where she raised all her children. Angelina volunteered to raise other children who were orphaned until they were old enough to move on. She took all these children under her wing in spite of the large family she had. She taught briefly in Colorado and also co-authored a medical book. One of her most memorable events was participating on the show "Queen for a Day". She was very active in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Family Society. She was very proud of the plaque that was given to her by Pope John Paul II. In the early ‘90's, she was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease and became disabled. After losing her husband in 1997, she was cared for by her children until March 2007, at which time she was cared for at the Espanola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until her death. Angelina is survived by her daughters, Lilly Quintana of La Puebla, Helen Martinez and husband Louis of Santa Fe, Wilma Roybal of Espanola, Ruby Padilla and husband Sam of Hernandez, Delphi Martinez of Lee's Summit, MO, and Debbie Romero and husband Danny of Santo Niño; sons, Ernie Lopez and wife April of Fairview, and Aaron A. Lopez and wife Lee Ann of White Rock; sisters, Celia Valdez of Alamosa, CO and Cora Lopez and husband Alfredo of Alamosa, CO, Alfredo is also Angelina's brother-in-law; she is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The following will serve as pallbearers: Anthony Lopez, Aaron Lopez III, Ray Roybal, Sam Padilla Jr., Karl Montoya, Larry Payton, Joseph, and Justin Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are: Brandon and Francesca Romero. The family of Angelina R. Lopez has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley
Burial
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Angelina R. Lopez
Age 92, a resident of Fairview passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death in 1997, by her husband, Aaron Lopez; son, Gilbert F. Lopez in 1967; brother, Elias Valdez in 2007; parents; two grandchildren, Roland Montoya and Marisol Martinez. Angelina had multiple roles at different times. She was a mother and caregiver to her orphan brothers and sisters. Angelina shared beautiful stories with her children, of her years growing up in Colorado. In 1936, she married Aaron Lopez of Colorado in which they began their lives. After WWII they moved to New Mexico where her husband began employment with the Zia Co. and where she raised all her children. Angelina volunteered to raise other children who were orphaned until they were old enough to move on. She took all these children under her wing in spite of the large family she had. She taught briefly in Colorado and also co-authored a medical book. One of her most memorable events was participating on the show "Queen for a Day". She was very active in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Family Society. She was very proud of the plaque that was given to her by Pope John Paul II. In the early ‘90's, she was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease and became disabled. After losing her husband in 1997, she was cared for by her children until March 2007, at which time she was cared for at the Espanola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until her death. Angelina is survived by her daughters, Lilly Quintana of La Puebla, Helen Martinez and husband Louis of Santa Fe, Wilma Roybal of Espanola, Ruby Padilla and husband Sam of Hernandez, Delphi Martinez of Lee's Summit, MO, and Debbie Romero and husband Danny of Santo Niño; sons, Ernie Lopez and wife April of Fairview, and Aaron A. Lopez and wife Lee Ann of White Rock; sisters, Celia Valdez of Alamosa, CO and Cora Lopez and husband Alfredo of Alamosa, CO, Alfredo is also Angelina's brother-in-law; she is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The following will serve as pallbearers: Anthony Lopez, Aaron Lopez III, Ray Roybal, Sam Padilla Jr., Karl Montoya, Larry Payton, Joseph, and Justin Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are: Brandon and Francesca Romero. The family of Angelina R. Lopez has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley
Burial
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
Age 92, a resident of Fairview passed away on Friday, July 17, 2009, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death in 1997, by her husband, Aaron Lopez; son, Gilbert F. Lopez in 1967; brother, Elias Valdez in 2007; parents; two grandchildren, Roland Montoya and Marisol Martinez. Angelina had multiple roles at different times. She was a mother and caregiver to her orphan brothers and sisters. Angelina shared beautiful stories with her children, of her years growing up in Colorado. In 1936, she married Aaron Lopez of Colorado in which they began their lives. After WWII they moved to New Mexico where her husband began employment with the Zia Co. and where she raised all her children. Angelina volunteered to raise other children who were orphaned until they were old enough to move on. She took all these children under her wing in spite of the large family she had. She taught briefly in Colorado and also co-authored a medical book. One of her most memorable events was participating on the show "Queen for a Day". She was very active in the Catholic Church and was a member of the Holy Family Society. She was very proud of the plaque that was given to her by Pope John Paul II. In the early ‘90's, she was afflicted with Parkinson's Disease and became disabled. After losing her husband in 1997, she was cared for by her children until March 2007, at which time she was cared for at the Espanola Nursing and Rehabilitation Center until her death. Angelina is survived by her daughters, Lilly Quintana of La Puebla, Helen Martinez and husband Louis of Santa Fe, Wilma Roybal of Espanola, Ruby Padilla and husband Sam of Hernandez, Delphi Martinez of Lee's Summit, MO, and Debbie Romero and husband Danny of Santo Niño; sons, Ernie Lopez and wife April of Fairview, and Aaron A. Lopez and wife Lee Ann of White Rock; sisters, Celia Valdez of Alamosa, CO and Cora Lopez and husband Alfredo of Alamosa, CO, Alfredo is also Angelina's brother-in-law; she is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The following will serve as pallbearers: Anthony Lopez, Aaron Lopez III, Ray Roybal, Sam Padilla Jr., Karl Montoya, Larry Payton, Joseph, and Justin Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are: Brandon and Francesca Romero. The family of Angelina R. Lopez has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley
Burial
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Santa Cruz, New Mexico
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