Natalia V. Armijo, 75, Silver City, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 17 April 2015 17 April 2015

Natalia V. Armijo, 75, entered into eternal rest with the heavenly father Tuesday, April 14 surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Francis Newman Center, followed by the prayer vigil at 10:30 a.m with Dr. Gilbert Arizaga leading in prayer. The funeral mass will celebrated immediately following, with Father Marcos Reyna officiating. Concluding services and interment will follow at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Cemetery.

She was born July 27, 1939 in Hurley N.M. to Antonio (Tony) and Frances Villalobos. She married David V. Armijo. A mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, Natalia was a special loving caring (Angel), she loved everyone and always welcomed anyone into her heart and home. She taught so many things, how to bake, make tortillas, sew, and how to "supervise". She made them all feel special and taught them to love and follow Jesus. She always supported her family in anything they wanted to do. She was the greatest cheerleader for her family. She taught them to be like her to help and be kind to everyone. She taught us all that no matter how much or how little we may have had we would always make things work. She worked for the State and St. Francis Newman Center for many years. Her happiest years were when she worked for the Church. This was a special time for her where she made many friends and was able to share her love for the Lord. Her kind and gentle spirit will be missed, but her family knows she is resting at home with the Lord in paradise.

She is survived by her children, Sally, Rita, Davey, Robert "Bobo" and Judy. Her loving former husband and friend David Armijo Sr., who continued to help and care for her, till her last breath. Her sisters, Elizabeth "Betty", Irene and Estelle (Tony) and Brother Donald. 14 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.

Casket Bearers will be: Mark Gomez, Josh Armijo, Jeffery Armijo, Gabriel Gallegos, Tony Gallegos and Paul Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearers are her Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

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