Father Raymond Amiro

Father Raymond Moses Amiro left this world on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in the arms of the Lord he so faithfully served. Fr. Ray was born on March 7, 1918 in Norfolk, Virginia, to the home of Edmund and Emily (Terrault ) Amiro. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lucy Turner. He is survived by his brother, William and wife, Ruth of St. Petersburg, Florida and by many friends, especially Lorraine Torres and family, and Mike and Mary Romero and family. Father Ray was ordained on November 20, 1943 by Most Rev. Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, D.D. for the Diocese of St. Augustine, FL. After serving in Florida for many years, Father Ray was incardinated in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in 1970. His last assignment prior to his retirement was as Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Anton Chico from 1978 to 1988. Upon his retirement, Father Ray returned to Florida to care for his elderly mother for many years until her death. He was a devoted and faithful son to his mother and is now a powerful advocate for us. Mass of the Resurrection for Father Raymond M. Amiro will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Church on Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:30 am, with Most Revered Michael J. Sheehan, Archbishop of Santa Fe, main celebrant. Burial will follow at Michael and Mary Romero’s Ranch near Newkirk, NM. Local arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street, Santa Rosa, NM (575) 472-3369.