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Obituary for Armenta


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday February 14, 2003

Oliva Maria Armenta, 70, born in Dulce, NM on June 27, 1932, and a resident of Albuquerque, died Tuesday, February 11, 2003. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frank Armenta Jr. of Albuquerque, whom she married at St. Mary¯s Church in Blanco, NM; three children, Harold Armenta and wife, Elizabeth of Westminster, CO, Roger Armenta and Gabriel Armenta, both of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Raynette Armenta-Garcia, Reina Conde, Matthew Armenta, Jessica Schrist, Melissa Armenta, and Jesus Armenta; eight great-grandchildren, Cruz Garcia, Camille Garcia, Jaylyn Rowton, David Schrist, Eve Schrist, Angelica Figueroa, Auriella Perea, and Ryanna Schrist; four sisters, Rosalia Hernandez, Sylvia Gomez, Molly Matlock and Dora Eaton; brother, Rubel Gomez; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fidel and Rose Gomez; and brothers, Fidel Gomez and Danny Gomez. Rosary will be recited Monday, February 17, 2003, at 5:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. A reception immediately following the Rosary will be held at Northside Assembly of God Church in the Gym, 7518 Oakland Avenue NE. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 9:00 a.m., at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE, with Father Tom Zotter, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Pecina. Pallbearers will be Matthew Armenta, Joey Garcia, Jesus Armenta, Ed Armenta, Paul Gabaldon and Dave Schrist. Honorary pallbearers will be Gregory Gomez, Danny Hernandez and Ryan Schrist. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel, Monday, February 17, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400