Merejilda Solis

Merejilda Mary Solis, 92, was a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico. She passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 12:40 PM. She was surrounded by her loving family. Rosary will be held, Sunday, June 6, 2010, 7:00 PM at St. Johns Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be held Monday, June 7, 2010, 10:00 AM at St. Johns Catholic Church in Roswell, New Mexico. Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez will officiate.
Mary was born to Marcelo Savedra and Herminda Fierro April 13, 1918 in Roswell, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first daughter, Josephine, two sisters, six brothers, and one grandson.
Mary is survived by her five children: Inez of Roswell, New Mexico, Margie Syl of Belen, New Mexico Bertha Norm of Long Beach, California Vera Fred of Roswell, New Mexico, and her only son, Jimmy who was always her Guy of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also survived by her sister, Dolores Ortega, 14 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, and 4 greatgreatgrandchildren.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Roswell and lived in the oldest neighborhood, known as Chihuahuita, her entire life. She was a very proud mother and grandmother. Mary loved to cook, especially her red chili which was the best in Roswell. More than anything else, all she wanted was to be surrounded by her children.
Pallbearers will be her ten grandsons: Kenny, Troy, Gilbert Jr., Michael, Brian, Jaime, Jay, Toby, Jonathan, and Raymond.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Marys name to St. Johns Catholic Church in Roswell, New Mexico, where she not only received her primary education but was also a lifetime church member.
All arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home. An online registry can be viewed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com .
Blue was Marys favorite color If you are able to attend the services, please wear blue.
A poem for our mom:
Mother, You are the Greatest Gift of My Life
I dont recall the first time you held me
or when I first heard your voice.
But from the first moment you held me in your arms, you
made the most selfless choice.
You chose to change your busy life,
So my life could begin.
You were my shelter from the rain
on you, I could depend.
You held my hand when I was afraid
and helped me to mend my first broken heart.
You bandaged my wounds, wiped my tears, and
kept me from falling apart
You loved me without question,
no matter what I did.
You shaped me into a confident adult from such
an awkward kid.
Even though youre not always right beside me,
your love is matched by no other.
And I thank God each day for His greatest gift:
making you my mother.
Stacey Swayze

Service

Rosary

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Sunday, June 6, 2010
7:00 PM

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, June 7, 2010
10:00 AM

Cemetery

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

Memorial Contributions

506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203