Carmen Jaramillo

July 26, 1922 - July 15, 2012

Mrs. Carmen Irene (Nene) Jaramillo, 89, of Rocky Ford passed away on Sunday, July 15th, 2012 while in the company of family members at her residence. Carmen was born in Maes, NM on July 26, 1922, the daughter of the late Juan and Isabel (Jaramillo) Maestas. She was the widow of Felix Jaramillo. They were married on Oct. 3, 1946 in Las Vegas, NM. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1989. Carmen worked in agriculture and as a housewife and mother. She attended St. Peters Catholic Church in Rocky Ford and Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in La Junta. She is survived by: Daughter Amalia wife of Augustine Cordova of Fredrick, CO; Son Sonny Jaramillo of Rocky Ford, CO; Daughter Pat wife of Santiago Ramirez of La Junta, CO; Son Art husband of Dorothy Jaramillo of Rocky Ford, CO; Son Robert husband of Jeri Jaramillo of Pueblo, CO; Daughter Annie Marquez of Rocky Ford, CO; Daughter Maria Martinez of Rocky Ford, CO; Sister-in-law Margaret Maestas; She is also survived by 18 Grandchildren; 43 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild and 2 on the way along with numerous nieces, nephews and close family friends. She was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters; a daughter-in-law: Jean Jaramillo; 1 great-grandson: Alfie Jaramillo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish, La Junta, CO, at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 20th, with Fr. Alphonsus Ihuoma officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1-4 PM at the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. A Rosary Service will be recited at 6:30 PM Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Rocky Ford, CO. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ford-Ustick Funeral Home. Condolence may be sent to www.fordustick.com.