 ATENCIO, VITA Age 82, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, September 27, 2014. She was a longtime resident of Los Alamos, NM, where she was a member of the United Church of Los Alamos, and was currently residing in Albuquerque. Vita was a wonderful aunt to all of her beloved nephews and nieces. She never forgot a birthday or special occasion important to those she loved. Before her illness, Vita enjoyed cooking and baking. She was famous for her delicious brownies, among other things she loved to sing, play hymns on the piano and listen to music. Vita had a green thumb and had her home full of beautiful plants and flowers. She was preceded in death by her by her parents, Clorinda and Leopoldo Martinez; her brothers, Arsenio, Orlando, Leo and Ramon Martinez; and her son, Orlando Atencio. Vita is survived by loving husband of 61 years, Nelson Q. Atencio; her precious daughter, Anna Atencio; her sisters, Mae Martinez of Espanola, NM, Susie Holmes of Northglenn, CO, and Frances Martinez and husband Leo of Albuquerque, NM; two honorary daughters whom she loved as her own, Michelle Rinaldi and Grace Hernandez; and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Vita will be greatly missed by her loving family and by those whose hearts she touched. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff and volunteers of Sol Amor Hospice for their support and loving care over the past year and half. Also we are forever grateful for the team of angels that provided daily care for Vita, especially, Grace, Barbara, Nikki, Emma and Isabel, we love you. A Evening Service will be conducted Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St., NW in Albuquerque. Committal Services and Inurnment will be on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions in Vita's honor may be made to the New Mexico Chapter of The Alzheimer's Association, 9500 Montgomery NE, Ste #121, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Those who wish to leave a condolence or share a store, may do so by visiting www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
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