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Obituary for FIERRO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday November 08, 2009

Ida Fierro, age 98, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, went home to the Lord, Thursday, November 5, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1911 in Ocate, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, where she was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Antonio "Tony" Fierro; and sons, Andres Guillermo, Carlos and Norberto. Ida is survived by her loving children, Margaret Short and husband Robert, Pauline Fierro-Rice, Anthony Ray Fierro; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren, who she loved so very much. Also surviving are her brother, Eloy Arguello; sister, Josie Trujillo; sister-in-law, Beatrice Arguello; and other numerous relatives and friends. Ida will be greatly missed by all. Margaret and Robert Short devoted 18 years of caring for Ida after Robert retired from the Air Force. Visitations will be Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo, NM. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be Carlos Fierro, Jr., Nathan Fierro, Rick Fierro, Robert A. Short, Andres Fierro and Adrian Morales. In lieu of flowers, please make Memorial Contributions to Presbyterian Health Care Services, Attn: HOSPICE, 8300 Constitution NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Ida's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160