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HELEN G. Mrs. Helen G. Armijo, 90, a longtime South Valley resident, passed away peacefully, July 2, 2005, following a long illness, embraced with love and prayer with her loving family, her care givers at Haven Care and Amber Care Hospice by her side, has gone to be with her Lord. Mrs. Armijo was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 45 years, Mr. John Armijo. Mrs. Armijo is survived by her loving children, Gilbert Gonzales and wife, Cindy, Pauline Heffen and husband, Dennis; her precious grandchildren, Ricardo Padilla and wife, April, Sara Heffern and Johnny Heffern; precious great-grandchildren, Diego and Monet Padilla; her sisters-in-law, Carrie Gonzales and Margie Gabaldon; her brother-in-law, Lalo Armijo and wife, Jenny; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Armijo was a devoted member of St. Anne Catholic Church. Her spirit was a combination of faith, strong-will, quick wit and compassion. Her zest for life and passion to dance a "jitty bug" led her to volunteer at Los Volcanes Senior Center. Her pride in cooking was evident with the phrase "panza llena, corizon contento!" She was a woman with a warm heart and gentle soul and will be greatly missed. Visitation for Mrs. Armijo will be Friday morning from 8.00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. by Mrs. Gabriella Nieto with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:00 a.m. Father John Tourangeau, presider. Interment of Mrs. Armijo's cremains will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
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