Pat Otero

A rosary is scheduled for 4 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Ballard Chapel for Pat Otero, 86, who passed away Wednesday, December 04, 2013 at Casa Maria Health Care Center surrounded by the love of her family. A funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Andrew Miles at 10 am, Monday, December 9, 2013 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. There will be a family and friends gathering at Knights of Columbus following the service.

Pat was born March 13, 1927 in Roswell, NM to Juan Lopez and Lupe Medina. Her parents preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband Lloyd Otero, stepson Tommy Otero, grandsons Robert Solis, Darrel Otero, Chris Otero, Raymond Lee Otero, Raul Otero Jr. and granddaughter Brandy Otero.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Dollie Lopez and husband Manuel of Roswell, NM stepsons Lloyd, Raymond, Raul, Bruno and Arthur Otero all of Roswell, NM brother Pepe Lopez of California sisters Vickie Martinez and Lillie Ruiz of California granddaughters Barbara Campos and husband Efrain and Bernadette Lopez and husband Beto great grandchildren Ardo, Skylair, Kaden Lopez and Kamryn Campos. Also surviving her are her extended family, Diana Pantoja and son Gavin of Albuquerque, NM and Roberta Solis and husband Xavier of Roswell, NM, also by many dear friends that were like family Joe, Patty, Mary Ann and Michael Kelly.

Pat was of the catholic faith were she was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church. She was a very caring and giving person to everyone that she met. Pat traveled with the John Kelly family and was present with them at President Kennedys funeral service following his assassination. She loved spending time with her daughter and grandchildren and playing cards. Pat was an excellent poker player. Pat will be deeply missed by all who loved her and knew her. She will be in our hearts forever.

Serving as pallbearers are Ardo Lopez, Beto Lopez, Efrain Campos, Bobby Tellez, Danny Montoya Jr. and Ralph Montoya. Honorary pallbearers are the Kelly family and Brady family.

The family would like to give special thanks to all the staff at Casa Maria Health Care Center for the excellent care given to my mother and her guardian angel Julie Matta. And for all her family and friends who took time out of their busy schedule to come see my mother and sometimes bring her tamales, rice pudding, chili and lots of goodies, she really loved all of it. Thank you and God Bless you all.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, December 5, 2013
8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Sunday, December 8, 2013
4:00 pm

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, December 9, 2013
10:00 am

Cemetery

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