This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath158 Surnames: Espinosa, Willoughby, Richter, Lee, Montoya Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/5305/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Elma T. Espinosa passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at her home. The was 93 years old. She is survived by two daughters, Judith M. Espinosa of Albuquerque and Consuelo Espinosa and husband, Lester Swindle; two granddaughters, Madelena Consuelo Salazar and partner, Tyler Richter and Natalie Amanda Rogers and husband, J. R. Willoughby; and two great grandchildren, Aurelia Madelin Willoughby and Theodor Hayes Richter. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Severo B. Espinosa. Elma worked for the Veterans Administration for many years and upon her retirement, she chose along with her husband to care for their two grandchildren, the great joys of her life. Elma's family was the most important element of her life and she love to be surrounded by them. She is also survived by two sisters, Alice Lee and Sally Montoya and many nieces and nephews. We love you and will miss you, but know you are happy in the hands of God. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 7:00 p.m., at French - University. Friends and family may visit from 3:00 til 5:00 p.m., prior to Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m., at the Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Road NE, with burial to follow on Friday, March 25, 2011 at Fort Bayard National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Manor, P. O. Box 749, Albuquerque, NM 87103, 505-243-2527. Please visit our online guestbook for Elma at www.RememberTheirStory.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on March 25, 2011 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.