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Obituary for ALTAMIRANO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 23, 2008

Ramona Altamirano, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend passed away Monday. She was born May 22, 1917 in Hatch, NM. Ramona loved music, dancing, cooking and loved her family. She is survived by her six children, Joe Altamirano of Albuquerque, Mary Legarreta and husband, Ventura of Albuquerque, Dorothy Serna and husband, Ruben of Las Cruces,Stella Serna and husband, Richard of Las Cruces, Jesus Altamirano, of Albuquerque and Nancy Gutierrez and husband, Jimmy of Albuquerque, one sister, Carol Garcia of Albuquerque. Also surviving are 22 grandchildren, 57 grand-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters, and one daughter, Rose (Chalia ) Silva. Visitation will be Thursday from 2- 4 p.m. at the Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary Chapel. The Rosary will be recited Thursday 7:00 p.m. also in the Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Casket bearers will be Richard Serna, Ruben Serna, Jimmy Gutierrez, Juan Silva, Joel Legaretta and Arthur Silva. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com