Rafael Sedillo

Rafael Ernest Sedillo

On August 31, 2007 Rafael Ernest Sedillo left this earth to be with the Lord.

A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church Fr. Juan Montoya, O.F.M., of St. Johns Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Ernest, as he was known by family and friends, was born on August 7, 1937 in San Patricio, New Mexico to Leopoldo Sedillo and Adela Sanchez Sedillo. Both parents have preceded him in death.

Ernest had lived in Long Beach, California before coming to Roswell one month ago. He worked as a baker. He was of the Catholic Faith and had attended St. Johns Catholic Church. Ernest left a great group of friends in Long Beach, California, especially the Latino Club at the Long Beach Senior Center.

Ernest left this world as peacefully and as quietly as he lived his life surrounded by many friends and family who loved him.

Ernest is survived by his brothers: Richard Sedillo and his wife Kay of Portales, New Mexico, Manuel Sedillo and his wife Angie of Denver, Colorado, Albert Sedillos of Andrews, Texas and Sisto Sedillos and his wife Sandra of Roswell; his sisters: Margie Myers of Rio Rancho, NM, Olivia Gonzales of Eagle Pass, TX, Priscilla Acuna and husband Cruz of Wilmington, CA, Frances Sanchez and husband Luvin of Roswell, NM, Virginia Davis and husband John of Dexter and Helen Chaves of Roswell, NM. He was also loved by many many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Joseph Acuna, Robert Myers, Richard Sedillo, Manuel Sedillo, Albert Sedillos, and Sisto Sedillos.

Memorial contributions can be made in Ernests name to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Montgomery Blvd, NE, Suite 300, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

aligncenterIm Free

aligncenterDont grieve for me, for now I am free.

aligncenterI am following the path God has laid, for me.

aligncenterI took his hand when I heard Him call;

aligncenterI turned my back and left it all.

aligncenterI could not stay another day,

aligncenterTo laugh, to love, to work and play.

aligncenterTasks left undone, must stay that way.

aligncenterI found that peace at the close of day.

aligncenterIf my parting has left a void,

aligncenterthen fill it with remembered joy

aligncenterA friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

aligncenterAh yes these things I too will miss.

aligncenterBe not burdened with times of sorrow

aligncenterI wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

aligncenterMy lifes been full, Ive favored much

aligncenterGood friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

aligncenterPerhaps my time seemed all to brief

aligncenterDont lengthen it now with undue grief.

aligncenterLift up your heart and share with me

aligncenterGod wanted me now. He set me free.

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Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, September 1, 2007
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

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

Memorial Contributions

American Cancer Society
1051 Montgomery Blvd., NE, Ste. 300
Albuquerque, NM  87110