Viola Stinnett

Viola Chavez Stinnett

Funeral services, officiated by Father Joseph Pacquing will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2808 N. Kentucky Ave., for Viola Chavez Stinnett whom the Lord welcomed into heaven on December 28, 2011. A rosary will be recited at 11:30 am followed by a mass at 12:10 pm. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Viola moved to Roswell in 1986 from Smyrna, Tennessee where she resided from 1958 to 1986. While living there, she managed the VFW Club for several years. She then became manager for Marty Robbins Rosas Cantina for 15 years. She was very proud of her cooking and would challenge anyone who thought they could out cook her. The kitchen was her domain and she would smack your hand if you tried to snack before the meal was served. One of her favorite sayings was Ive cooked all day and youre not going to ruin your dinner by snacking

Viola was a very vibrant woman. When she was asked how she was doing, she would say Still kicking and if you asked her age, she would answer 100 years old. She did not make it to be 100 years old, but her 93 years on earth were very rewarding to all that had the pleasure of being a part of it.

Viola was born on September 20, 1918 in San Patricio, NM, to Candido and Estella Chavez, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Joann Emeline Brady Nunez of Roswell, her sons, Bill Candy of Roswell and Smyrna, Rick Debbie of Smyrna, and foster son, Ron Jenkins of Smyrna.

She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Rhonda Nunez of Roswell, Donna Nunez of Roswell, Gary Nunez Christina of Roswell, Jerry Nunez Melissa of Albuquerque, Kellie and Jessica Stinnett of Smyrna, Jason Jeannie of Smyrna, and Amy Stinnett of Smyrna. She is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren and eighteen great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and friends.

She is also survived by her sisters Willadean Barnes of Roswell, Dorothy Torrez Larry of Roswell, and a brother, Johnny Chavez Edna of Tularosa.

Waiting to welcome her into heaven along with her parents is her husband, Bill Stinnett, brothers, Candido Jr. and Clifford Chavez, Sisters, Cecelia Romero, Ethel Maez, and Elizabeth Libby Mackey, her soninlaw, Arthur Art Nunez, grandson, Arthur Michael Nunez and a special nephew who was like a son, Gerald Maez.

Pallbearers are Gary Nunez, Jerry Nunez, Jacob Nunez, Gabe Garcia, Johnny Sambrano, and Ruben Ruiz Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Jason Stinnett, Frank Carrillo, Mathew Torrez, Marty Torrez, Larry Torrez and Andrew Nunez.

Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to All Saints Catholic School.

Special thanks to all her nurses at Mission Arch Care Center and especially Candy, Esther, and Jessica.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, December 31, 2011
8:00am 7:00pm

Service

Rosary

Assumption Catholic Church
2808 N. Kentucky
Roswell, NM  88201
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
11:30am

Funeral Mass

Assumption Catholic Church
2808 N. Kentucky
Roswell, NM  88201
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
12:10pm

Cemetery

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

Memorial Contributions

2700 North Kentucky
Roswell, NM  88201