Jina Rangel, 54, former Deming resident passed away Wednesday August 31, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque.

She was born April 7, 1962 in Deming to Erlinda Rivera and Mike U. Chavez. Jina had worked for Southwest Airlines for 24 years as a flight attendant. She was a member of the Legacy Church in Albuquerque and was a volunteer for the Hispano Chamber.

Survivors include her husband, Eli Rangel of the home; son, Christian Quintero of Albuquerque; daughter, Jana Quintero of Albuquerque; her mother, Erlinda Chavez of Deming; 3 brothers, Mike and Freddie Chavez both of Albuquerque, Jimmy Chavez of Tucson, Arizona; 3 sisters, Susan Ruiz, Lisa Velezquez, Diana Garcia all of Albuquerque and 2 grandchildren Mariah and Zeke Quintero.

She was preceded in death by her father, Mike U. Chavez.

The graveside funeral service will be held Tuesday morning September 6, 2016 at 10 o'clock at Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor John Sandoval from The Church in Albuquerque will officiate.