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Obituary for BORREGO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday July 30, 2014

BORREGO, RAMONA S. Age 93, journeyed home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. She passed away peacefully with family members present. A life-long resident of New Mexico, Ramona was born in Espanola, NM on September 3, 1920. She has lived in Albuquerque since 1948. After graduating from high school she attended two years of Business College in Albuquerque. Ramona was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jose G; her parents, Carlos and Amalia Salazar; and her son, Rudy. She is survived by her sons, Robert S. Borrego and wife, Bertha, Joe H. Borrego and wife Jill; daughter, Carol Locklin and husband Gary; two sisters, Molly Herrera and Yosina Archuleta; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members. Ramona will be remembered for being a generous and loving person-giving of herself at any time to her husband, family and friends. Celebration of her life will begin Thursday, July 31, 2014, with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd., NE followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers are her grandchildren, Ernest, Matthew, Gina, Lawrence, Isaac, Nicole, Adrian, and Tim. Honorary pallbearers are her great-grandchildren, Novis, Victor, Kayla, Katelynne, Keanna, Katherine, Justin, Nathania, Brianna, Joseph, Gabriela, and Lisa. The family wishes to thank Las Palomas Center staff and Sol Amor Hospice staff for their gentle care and support over the years. Ramona's love for children was so great that the family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made for the challenged and loving children of Casa Angelica, 5269 Isleta Blvd., SW 87105. To view information or leave a condolence message please visit please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010