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Obituary for PASILLAS


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday January 18, 2012

ANGELICA Was born May 20, 1974 in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. She lost her battle with brain cancer on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Albuquerque at the age of 37. Angelica was an active member of Legacy Church on the West Side. She will be remembered as a loving mother of three, who enjoyed dancing, cooking, and had a wonderful artistic and creative side. Angelica had an outgoing personality and always carried a smile on her face. She is survived by her mother, Maria Quintana; father, Jesus Pasillas; sisters, Imelda Muniz and Maria Ramirez; brother, Ruben Pasillas; her children, Alexis Munoz age 18, Santiago Arteaga age 12, Cielo Arteaga age 11; and her life partner, Steve Arteaga; as well as many family members and friends who loved her and will greatly miss her. A viewing will be held at Rio Grande Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5200 Iliff Rd. SW. ABQ. 87105 (off of Coors and Iliff) on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Funeral Service will be held at Legacy Church, 7201 Central Ave. SW. ABQ. 87121, on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:30 am. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.