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Obituary for SIERRA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 17, 2010

Lottie O. Sierra, 82, passed away February 14, 2010. She was born on March 2, 1927, in Albuquerque, NM, to Leo and Louisa M. Candelaria. Lottie was widowed at a very young age with four children. She worked as an accountant in the civil service for the Geological Survey and Department of the Interior. Lottie's devotion to her children was immeasurable; her family was her joy in life. She was also a longtime member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Lottie is survived by her children, Frank Chavez, and wife Carleen, Rick Chavez, and wife Trish Baca, Lillian R. Estrada, and husband Dan Estrada, and Eileen Gregg, and partner, Bill Hort; sister and best friend, Carmen Dauber, and husband Moe, and Lita Salazar; grandchildren, Frankie Chavez, Tony Chavez, Darlene Torres, Richard Chavez, Jacob Chavez, Nico Chavez, Steve Estrada, Donny Estrada, Jesse Estrada, Lisa Duncan, John Gregg IV, and Dylan Chavez; great-grandchildren, Joseph Archuleta, Aaron Archuleta, AJ Fuentes, Emily Chavez, Josh Duncan, Danny Estrada, Ashton Duncan, and John Gregg V; special niece and nephew, Kathy Altman, and husband Alan, and Dennis Dauber. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Chavez. Rosary will be held Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, February 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption, 811 Guaymas Pl NE. Inurnment will take place at a later date on the family ranch. Pallbearers will be Frankie, Tony, and Richard Chavez, Steve, Donny, and Jesse Estrada, and John Gregg IV, honorary pallbearers will be Dylan, Jacob, and Nico Chavez, Aaron and Joseph Archuleta, Ashton and Josh Duncan, AJ Fuentes, Danny Estrada, and John Gregg V. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Lottie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010