Winifred Ann Foy Momsen, age 87, of Bayard, NM

Category: Obituaries Obituaries
Published: 24 August 2016 24 August 2016

Foy Momsen rsWinifred Ann Foy Momsen, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 18, 2016.

Wini, as she was affectionately known, was born in Grant County and grew up in Central, New Mexico, the youngest of four children.

She attended St. Mary's Academy in Silver City, New Mexico; Loretto Academy in El Paso, Texas; and Webster College in St. Louis, Missouri, with her lifelong friend Carol Fowler Pearson. Wini was a proud graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso at the age of 60.

Wini will be remembered as a vibrant, active member of the Democratic Party. She served as the Precinct Chair #75 (Radford School) in El Paso; she was a member of the Board of the El Paso Historical Society; she served on the Public Utility Regulation Board; and she was a realtor with the Dennis Wagner Co. & the Holder Company.

Wini was an acting member of the El Paso Play House, a member of the El Paso Symphony (Violin) & a lifelong member of the Symphony Guild.

Wini served as Chairwoman of the Grant County Democratic Party, and was a member of the Grant County Subdivision Board.

She was a Sustainer Emeritus of the Junior League of El Paso, a member of the Bayard Lions Club and of the Copper CowBelles.

Wini delighted in hosting the annual family reunion and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her brother Franey Foy, her eight children: Peter Momsen, Alline Healy (Dennis), Mike Momsen (Wanda), David Momsen, Mark Momsen (Richarda), Patrick Momsen (Ellen), Alyssa Russell (Robert), & Anne Momsen. She leaves 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren & many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Gus Peter Momsen III, her parents, Tom & Mary Foy, her brother Thomas P. Foy and her sister Rosemary Foy Stewart

Special thanks to David Momsen, Peter Momsen, Elizabeth Sircy and the caregivers at Sunset Vista Adult Residential Care center, as well as her caregivers Martha, Socorro, Zamora, Susan & Monique, who lovingly helped make her comfortable. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Loretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, El Paso, Texas 79903.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 6-7pm at Baca's Funeral Chapels in Silver City with Recitation of the Holy Rosary immediately following. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 9:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Bayard, NM, with Father Paulus Kao officiating. The Rite of the Committal and burial will follow at 11:00 am at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Silver City Crematory.

Entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels. Exclusive provider for "Veterans & Family Memorial Care". To sign the online guest book or to send a card, please visit our website at www.bacasfuneralchapels.com.

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