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Elijia Robinson, born October 19, 1954 passed away unexpectedly in the loving arms of her family and friends on Monday, March 15, 2004. Elijia was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Dulcinea Chavez; her mother-in-law, Doris Robinson and her brother-in-law Ray Gomez. Elijia is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Elgin (Robbie) Robinson; her daughter, Vanessa Robinson whom she loved and adored; her father-in-law, Elgin Robinson, and her special Goddaughter Cassandra (Mannie) Salazar who owned a special piece of her heart. Elijia is also survived by her siblings, Rosie (Lea) Gomez, Alejandro (Bebe) Chavez and wife Monica, Johnny Chavez and wife Tam, Martha Salazar and husband Fred, Eric Chavez and wife Angelica, Jackie Chavez and husband Dennis, Alejandro (Critter) Chavez and her sister-in-law, Georgia Gallegos. Also surviving are several nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Elijia Robinson had a dream. Her self-less, tireless dream included over 855 other people. Those 855 other people are 9-1-1 emergency operators, police radio dispatchers, who are the link between the citizen's of the State of New Mexico and emergency police, fire and ambulance/rescue services. Our dear Elijia wanted to see the fulfillment of a bill passing through the New Mexico State Legislature and the Senate that would grant twenty-year retirement for all law enforcement emergency operators. Elijia had been working diligently for this, making many, many trips on her own time and finances to Santa Fe, meeting with State Representatives, Legislatives and Senators concerning the fulfillment of this bill. This was her dream, which included so many others. Mrs. Robinson had been a telecommunicator since 1973, when she was hired by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department as a radio dispatcher/9-1-1 operator. She was a dedicated employee, and her accomplishments included promotions to a certified trainer, instructor and supervisor of Communications for the Bernalillo County Communications Department. She was, most of all, a wonderful human being, who was caring, friendly, funny, sincere, and one who will be greatly missed. Visitations will be held on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Stover Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anne Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. also at the St. Anne Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Sanchez, Tim Brown, Mike Harpster, Andy Brads, Capt. Jones, Norbert Montoya, Gary Gomez and Johnny Tapia. Honorary pallbearers will be Bebe Chavez, Johnny Chavez, Eric Chavez, Critter Chavez, Vinnie Gallegos and Ruben Chavez. Services are in the care of: GARCIA MORTUARY 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222
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