 DE LA O, ROSE MARIE (better known as Rosemary) Martinez De La O, was born on June 23, 1935, in Cuba, New Mexico and passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at the age of 77, after being hospitalized for an intricate aortic dissection. In 1953, she married Benjamin Davis, this marriage produced a son, Roddy, whom she cherished and nurtured until his untimely death in 1976, at the age of 21. In 1987, she was united in marriage to Leo De La O. They resided in Thornton, Colorado, until Leo's retirement when they returned to New Mexico. Together they shared their lives with friends and neighbors in Albuquerque, being solid members of the community and active in church affairs at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rose Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Marcial and Martina Martinez; older brother, Beraquel; son, Roddy Davis; sister, Mabel Pargas; and her grand nephew, John Mound. Rose Marie is survived by her husband of 25 years, Leo De La O; his daughter, Yolanda Donalson; her granddaughter, Athena Davis and children; sister, Josie and husband, Dwayne Counce of Teller County, Colorado; her brother Kelo Martinez and wife, Antoinette of Albuquerque; half-sisters Melba and husband, Frank Mendoza; Margaret and husband, David Brock; and half-brother, Marcel and wife, Marlene Martinez, all of Albuquerque. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews; 15 grand-nieces and nephews; 15 great grand-nieces and nephews; and a myriad of family and friends. Rose Marie was completely devoted to family. In her early years she was an independent, self-sufficient woman with many attributes and skills which served her well in life. She was vibrant and full of energy and this vitality she demonstrated to all, her generous nature set an example for us all to follow. We shall sorely miss her. Services will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. N.W. on Friday, March 15, 2013. Rosary will be recited at 10:30am with a Requiem Mass to follow at 11:30am with the Bishop Arthur Tafoya, of the Diocese of Pueblo, Colorado. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
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