Eloisa Regalado

Eloisa Regalado

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a remarkable woman, whose love, strength, and determination shaped the lives of all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever live on in her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many others who had the honor of being touched by her kindness and spirit.

Elosia was born in Dexter, NM to Panfilo and Felipa Mendoza on June 11, 1935.

She is survived by her eight children: Isabel, David and his wife Gail, Anita, and her husband George, Damasio Jr., Archie and his wife Jean, Becky, Cilia, and Veronica and her husband Ernie.

She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren: Loretta, Floyd Jr., Ivan, David Jr., Lindsay, Dawn, David (Bro) Jr., Jason, Angela, Danielle, Cassandra, Crystal, Brittany, Andrea, Arturo, Jessica, and Josh. And 21 great-grandchildren: Victor, Caleb, Kiersten, Annie, Alyssa, Ivan Jr., Gabriella, Andrew, Alaniz, Austin, Samantha, Elijah, Cindel, Isaiah, Lyla, Noah, Kael, Eliana, Ronin, Reagan, and Jaxson. She was preceded in death by her parents Panfilo and Felipa Mendoza, her brothers Eliseo Mendoza, Richard Mendoza, Henry Mendoza, Robertito Bobby Lee Mendoza age 2 and sister Rosita Sigala. She is dearly loved by her brother Robert and his wife Gloria Mendoza as well as her sister Lupe Sanchez.

Her greatest love was her husband, Damasio Regalado, with whom she shared more than 50 years of marriage before he passed on October 30, 2010. Together, they built a family full of love and cherished memories. Now, she has joined him in eternity, along with her siblings who also preceded her, reunited with those she loved so deeply.

Her life wasn’t easy, but she approached every challenge with unmatched strength and grace. Growing up during the Great Depression, she and her siblings worked tirelessly in the fields alongside their parents, traveling from Colorado to Texas. She carried that work ethic with her throughout her life, continuing to labor in cotton fields and cleaning homes until her youngest child started kindergarten. She then worked at Levi Strauss for many years, providing for her family with dignity and hard work until she retired.

Despite the hardships, she managed to create a home full of love. She was a master of sewing, creating clothes from flour sacks for her children when they were young, and later making quilts, aprons, and pillows with skill and joy. Her hands were always busy, whether it was working the needle and thread or cooking delicious meals. She was an expert in the kitchen, and she made sure her children knew how to cook, clean, and maintain a home. Though they had little in material wealth, her children never knew the meaning of poverty. They were rich in love, family, and the lessons she instilled in them. Her love of life extended beyond her family. She was known for her love of fast driving, never hesitating to pass the car in front of her, making sure they saw her taillights. She had a passion for singing old Mexican songs, and even in her later years, when her memory faltered, she could still remember the words to those songs.

She loved tending to her garden, nurturing flowers and plants, as much as she loved nurturing the people in her life. She was a force to be reckoned with—a woman of virtue, morality, determination, and tolerance. She was resilient, unyielding in her faith, and always maintained her integrity. Through all the ups and downs, she was a constant example of how to live with strength and grace, and she did it all while remaining a teetotaler, never swayed by the temptations that the world offered. Her faith in God never wavered, and she carried that faith with her, offering it as a foundation for her family. She was a role model, and though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit and teachings will live on in all of us who were fortunate enough to know her.

Today, we mourn her loss, but we also celebrate her life, her love, and the lasting impact she had on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever be etched in our hearts. May we all live with the same resilience, faith, and love that she showed us throughout her incredible life. As we say our final goodbyes, we honor her by remembering the love and strength she shared with us.

Her pallbearers, who carry her to her final resting place, are David Regalado Jr., Ivan Cobos, Ivan Cobos Jr., Arturo Regalado, Elijah Sosa, and Felipe Sosa.

We also honor those who serve as honorary pallbearers: Jason Salas, Floyd Cobos Jr., Josh Regalado, David Salas Jr., Victor Reveles, Caleb Cobos, Austin Salas, Noah Woolsey, and George Rabb.

May we find comfort in knowing that her legacy of love, strength, and faith will live on in each of us. Her faith in God never wavered, and she carried that faith with her, offering it as a foundation for her family. She was a role model, and though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit and teachings will live on in all of us who were fortunate enough to know her.

Today, we mourn her loss, but we also celebrate her life, her love, and the lasting impact she had on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will forever be etched in our hearts. May we all live with the same resilience, faith, and love that she showed us throughout her incredible life.

A visitation will take place at Immaculate Conception in Dexter, NM on Monday March 17, 2025, at 11AM., with a Rosary to follow at 1:30PM, With Mass to begin at 2PM. Graveside will be held at Hagerman Cemetery.