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PETZOLD, VIVIAN H. Age 81, a resident of Torreon, NM passed away peacefully October 26, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert C. Petzold Sr.; children, Elizabeth and husband Johnny Lujan; Robert Petzold Jr. and wife Lupe; and Julie Lujan; grandchildren, MaryAnne and husband Paul Chavez, Holly and husband Shawn Henderson, Stephanie Lujan and husband Michael Crabb, Amanda Lujan, Christina and husband Brandon Adcock, April and husband Durward Lewis, Jeremy Lujan and Jerika Lujan and fiance Aaron Smythe; great-grandchildren, Mercedes, Elijha, Jonathon, Aryal, Nicholas, James Jr., Matthew, and Celina; and siblings, Lorie, Lina, Joaquin, Dahlia, Vicenta and Isabel. She was preceded in death by her parents Teodocio and Raquel Herrera and brother Frank Herrera. Vivian grew up in Torreon, NM before moving with her husband to Naperville, Illinois, where she lived for 25 years. In 1971, she returned to New Mexico to build a home with her three children near her parents and siblings. Vivian was the matriarch of a large, loving family who treasured her stories, creativity, vitality, keen fashion sense and advice for her worldly knowledge and experiences. She enjoyed sewing, beading and crafting, traveling, spending time with her family, and tending her rose gardens. She was a member of the Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Torreon. Pallbearers are: Jeremy Lujan, Shawn Henderson, Michael Crabb, Durward Lewis, Brandon Adcock, and Aaron Smythe. Honorary Pallbearers include all 8 great-grandchildren. There will be viewing from 9:00am to 10:00am; Rosary at 10:00am; and Mass at 11:00am on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Torreon, NM with Fr. Sotero Sena officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Harris-Hanlon Mortuary 505-832-6130.
        Published on: Fri October 31, 2014