Romelia Montez Trujillo

Romelia Montez Trujillo, 93, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019 at Mimbres Memorial Nursing Home.

Visitation will be Thursday March 21, 2019 at 9 o’clock in the morning at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with a rosary to follow at 9:30.  Mass of the Christian Burial will begin at 10 o’clock at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church with Father Manuel F. Ibarra officiating.  Concluding services and interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Romelia was born September 26, 1925 to Raquela Garcia and Julian Montez in Hatch.  She was a homemaker and was an active member of Saint Ann’s Catholic Church.  Romelia loved the outdoors, camping, and always had food on the table, feeding her children, family and friends. 

She is survived by husband, Victor G. Trujillo of the home; daughter, Olivia Brown of Deming; 4 sons, Larry Trujillo of Las Cruces, Victor Trujillo Jr and wife Teresa of Juarez, MX, Tommy Trujillo and wife Roberta of Las Cruces, Richard Trujillo and Jan of Deming; brother, Julian Montez Jr. of Hatch; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Raquela Montez;  and 2 brothers, Alejandro and Soilo Montez.

Serving as pallbearers are Danny and Cruz Nevarez, Albert and Danny Montez, Josh Trujillo and Eddie Diaz.

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