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1938 Elena 2011

Elena Vasquez

April 16, 1938 — December 16, 2011

Elena Vasquez

Elena was born in a mining town in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico on April 16, 1938 to Juan and Luz Chico. Both parents preceded her in death as well as her brothers Jose Chico, Jesus Chico and Guadalupe Chico. She married Jose Vasquez on January 30, 1982 in Roswell. He also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons Joe Torres and wife Susan and their children Tammy, Anthony, Nick and Krystal Victor Torres and wife Yolanda and their children Joshua, Victor and Melissa Lalo Torres and wife Debra and their children Matt and Laticia Kirk Mundy and wife Candie and their children Raymond and Adriana Jaime Torres and wife Rosa and their children Jaime, Ivan, Monique, Hugo and Allen her daughters Rosa Ornelas and husband Joe and Their children Cecilia, Joseph and Oscar Irma Nevarez and husband Rutilo and their children Juan and Maria Ellie Mundy and her daughter Nicole and Linda Mundy. Elena is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren, as well as her sisters Maria Salazar and her son Marcos Salazar Luz Salamanca and her daughter Elizabeth Zavala her brothers Juan Chico and wife Elisa and their children Raymundo and Carolina Chico of El Paso, TX and Gillermina Chico, plus many more family members and cousins.

Elena worked as the head cook at Stardust Restaurant for twenty years. She then was selfemployed creating her own cleaning company, Azteca Janitorial before retiring. Elena loved working in her yard and enjoyed viewing the beauty of all her flowers and plants. One of her favorite things to do was have a cup of coffee on her porch on a rainy morning or afternoon. She had a tremendous love for all her children. She dedicated her entire life to them. Elena was a very special lady to all who knew her. She will truly be missed by all her loved ones.

Nuestra Querida Mama, Abuela, Hermana y Amiga, nos despedimos hoy con mucha tristesa. Pero le damos Gracis ha Dios que te hayga recuido porque sabemos todos que eso eras lo que mas esperabas, estar con Nuestro Seor. Anque la despedida sera solo por un poco tiempo, por que muy pronto te veremos alla Que dios te Benidiga hoy y Siempre.
Te tendremos hoy y siempre en nuestro corazones.

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