Cruz Gabaldon

Cruz Maria Gabaldon

A family gathering is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Cruz Maria Gabaldon, 84, who passed on Wednesday, August 17, 2009 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Rev. Ernie Montoya will officiate. The family will gather following the service at the Gabaldon residence, 1407 E. Hendricks.

Cruz was born on March 30, 1925 to Eulalio Carrasco and Antonia Tercero Carrasco in Chihuahua, Mexico. Her parents have preceded her in death as well as Joe, Gabaldon, Robert Gabaldon, Gloria Gabaldon, Sammy Gabaldon and Isreal De Los Santos.

Cruz married Ricardo Gabaldon on June 12, 1942 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Her husband has preceded her in death.

Cruz is survived by her sons and daughters: Linda Bennett, Maria Gabaldon, Yolanda Silva, Frank Gabaldon, Gilbert Gabaldon, Nancy Gabaldon, and Sylvia Romero; her brothers and sisters: Pedro Carrasco, Elias Carrasco, Susana Corrales, Antiona Leyba and Ester Dominguez, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Richard Gabaldon, Gilbert Gabaldon, Elijah Romero, Ernie De Los Santos, Sammy Gabaldon, Frank Albert Gabaldon. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricardo Ray Nunez, Eric Silva, David Silva, Ruben De Los Santos, Raymond Gabaldon, Jeremiah Romero, Fabian Gabaldon, Miguel Gabaldon and Pauline Valleyjos.

Our mother had a big heart and always welcomed everybody into her home. She was very well loved by her neighbors and friends and was called Grandma by many. She had been a long time resident of Roswell. She was a retired home child care provider. She was a hard working woman all her life. She also provided food and shelter with love and a welcoming bed for all those who needed it. She loved her children her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

aligncenterRemember me..

aligncenterTo my friends and family.

aligncenterRemember this day as the day

aligncenterMy journey has come to a new point in life..

aligncenterPlease dont remember this day as the day

aligncenterI passed away.

aligncenterFor I have never left the side of any of my family or friends.

aligncenterAs long as you all have a heart to love me always..

aligncenterAnd memories to cherish me forever

aligncenterI will remain at your side for eternity.

aligncenterBy Cruzita Marie Gabaldon

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com
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Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, August 20, 2009
8:00 a.m.

Service

Funeral

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, August 21, 2009
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203