Erminda Gutierrez

Erminda Gutierrez
A rosary is scheduled for 7:00p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Erminda Gutierrez, 68 of Roswell who passed away January 3, 2010 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2010 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Fr. Juan Antonio of St. Johns Catholic Church will officiate.
Erminda was born on July 11, 1941 to Manuel Vigil and Erminda Chavez in Capitan, NM. Her mother preceded her in death when she was 2 weeks old and then was raised by her adopted mother Caroline Vigil. Her mother Caroline Vigil has preceded her in death as well as a sister Margie Lucero and a grandson Samuel Hines.
Erminda married Doroteo Gutierrez on April 25, 1959 in Roswell, NM. Her husband has preceded her in death.
Erminda was survived by her son: Dennis Gutierrez of Roswell her daughter: Debbie Hall of Roswell her brothers: Steve Vigil of Roswell, Manuel Vigil of Michigan and Billy Gonzalez of Colorado her sisters: Patsy of Roswell, Gloria Noriega of Roswell, Martha Madrid of Colorado, Christina Urives of Ohio, and Rosemary Scott of Roswell her grandchildren: Greg Gutierrez, Jeff Gutierrez and Ana Chacon, Sarah Mendiola, Heather and Jose Galvan, Amanda and Miguel Alonso, Andrea and Travis Osserman and Danielle Hall her great grandchildren: Brandon Gutierrez, MiReyna Hall, Anna, Meangel, Marco, Ismael and Cynthia Galvan, Miguel and Natalie Alonso, Adrian Sedillo, Aliyah and Tomeisha Moore and three more great grandchildren on the way and many numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and several other family members.
Erminda was a life long resident of Roswell she was a member St. Johns Catholic Church. She owned a beauty shop, then was a teacher, and then went to work for the State Health department and retired after 17 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her friends sharing life stories. She also loved music and to dance.
Pallbearers will be Gene Gutierrez Jr., Ray Gutierrez, Lea Gutierrez, Charlie Noriega, Mark Montgomery and Miguel Alonso. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Marquez, Mike Marquez, Clifford Gonzales II, Clifford Gonzo Gonzales III, Lieandro Gutierrez, Gene Gutierrez, Greg Gutierrez, Jeff Gutierrez, Travis Osserman, George Hernandez and Michael Hernandez.
A wife a mother a grandma too
This is the legacy we have from you
You taught us love and how to fight
You gave us strength, you gave us might
A stronger person would be hard to find
And in your heart you were always kind
You fought for us all in one way or another
Not just a wife not just a mother
For all of us you gave your best
Now the time has come for you to rest
So go in peace, youve earned your sleep
Your love in our hearts, Well eternally keep.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
8:00 a.m.

Service

Rosary

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, January 7, 2010
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, January 8, 2010
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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