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Obituary for Vinke


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday February 21, 2003

Mrs. Ramona Vinke, beloved wife of Thomas Vinke, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2003, surrounded by her loving family. Ramona was born in Martinez Town on May 6, 1917 at 607 Roma NE. She is survived by her husband, Tom, of 34 years; and her four children, Clara Valenzuela and husband, Joe, Esequiel Montano, Mary Margaret Martinez and husband, Eddie, Bennina Armijo-Sisneros and husband, Bernard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Esequiel and Benigna Archuleta, husband, Ernest Armijo; son, Mike Montano and daughter, Ernestine Armijo. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, Jose and wife, Angela Valenzuela, Carol and husband, Joe Sedillo, Debbie and husband, Donald Jaramillo, Evangeline"Vangie" and husband, Anthony Bazan, Gilbert Valenzuela, David Valenzuela, Martha V. and husband, Michael Chavez, Antonio"Tony" Valenzuela, Esequiel Montano, Jr., Mary Margaret Martinez, David J. Sisneros and Nathaniel Sisneros and fiance, Cheryl Mora. In addition, she has 24 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Mama never let her illness slow her down. Her favorite response whenever we asked,"what are you doing, mom?" was"coming and going". Grandma, your incredible strength and sense of humor will never be forgotten. You will be dearly missed. The Mass of Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2003, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 1860 Griegos Rd., NW. A reception will be held following the Mass in the Church Hall. Six of Ramona's grandsons, will serve as Pallbearers. Arrangements by Aspen Funeral Alternatives, 1935 Juan Tabo Blvd., NE.