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Published: 31 August 2017 31 August 2017

Yolanda Gomez, 70, entered eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Mt. View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.

She was born May 26, 1947 in Lordsburg, NM to Juan and Amalia Talavera.

She is survived by her mother, Amalia; her companion, Miguel Ortega; two sons, Adrian Talavera and wife Patricia of Lordsburg, NM; Johnny Gomez and companion Emily Tyler of Kingman, AZ; one daughter, Mandy Shaw of Morenci, AZ; seven sisters, Erlinda Chavez of Colton, CA; Ofelia Arambula and husband Ben of Lordsburg, NM; Mary Lou Sanchez of Colton, CA; Gloria Cobos of Las Cruces, NM; Jane Atilano of Las Cruces, NM; Mary Hood of Lordsburg, NM; and Rosie Marquez of Lordsburg, NM; eight grandchildren, Adrianna, Christina, Arminda, Cerenna, Teresa, Jaidyn, Billy, and Brody; one great-grandson, Jay Anthony, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Juan.

The holy rosary will begin Friday, September 1, 2017 at 4:30pm at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lordsburg, NM with Alice Ramirez reciting. The funeral mass will immediately follow at 5:00 p.m. with Father Jude Okonkwo officiating. Cremation will follow at Terrazas Crematory.

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Terrazas Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777.

To send condolences visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.