Helen Sisneros

Helen Lopez Sisneros, age 56, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on April 29, at her residence in Vaughn following a brief and couragous struggle with ovarian cancer. Helen was born on December 26, 1953 in Vaughn, NM to the home of Rumaldo and Ines (Serrano) Lopez. She was reared and attended schools in Vaughn. Helen married Andy Sisneros on August 22, 1970 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Clovis. Helen and Andy lived and had a daughter in Clovis where they stayed until the early 80's working at the Hotel Clovis, Bosco Hall, and as a Teachers Aide. In 1982 they moved to Albuquerque with a brief move to Rio Rancho and back to the city. Helen spent her time raising the children she babysat as well as her grandchildren and cooking for her loved ones. (No one made tortillas and sopapillas more often unless they actually worked in a restaurant.) Helen was the BEST cook and when anyone stopped by around supper time you could be sure they'd stick around for a plate. As she got visitors during her illness she always had a good sense of humor I remember her joking when someone asked where was a good place to eat she said laughing, "It used to be called "Helen's Kitchen"!" Everyone always thought she should open a small family diner and she would say I'm always in the kitchen as it is. In 2003 they made their home in Vaughn where she continued to help raised her babies. She loved going to the casino to play the slot machines, dancing with the love of her life, spending time with friends, but most important she loved spending time with the people she loved especially her daughter and grandchildren. One of her favorite things to do was just sit and talk on the porch with her parents and other loved ones. She is preceded in death by her grandparents; Valentin, Sr. and Theresa Lopez, Juan and Sencionita Serrano, Miguel and Augustina Sandoval, her brother; Albert Lopez and sister; Odelia Lopez, her sister-in-law; Frances Sisneros, her brother(s)-in-law: Joe Sisneros and Gerald Sisneros, her uncles; Leroy Madrid, Gregorio Baca, Juan Martinez and Mike Sandoval, Aunts; Amelia Madril, Nora Baca, Lala Martinez and Lilly Sandoval, mother and father in law; Napoleon and Josefa Sisneros. Survivors include her husband Andy of the family home in Vaughn, her daughter; Angela and husband Lorenzo, grandsons; Lawrence M. Padilla, Jr and Jonathan V. Padilla, granddaughter; Maria A. Padilla, Parents; Rumaldo and Ines Lopez, brother; Tommy Lopez all of Vaughn, her sisters; Tina Lopez and Billy Joe Apodaca of Clovis, Rosella Lopez and Bobby Marez of Vaughn, Jane Sanchez and husband Richard of Clovis, Thelma Villa and husband Eddie also of Clovis, Nora Yodis and husband Frank of Placitas, Manny and wife Sylvia Sisneros of Roswell, Ricky Sisneros and wife Margie of Clovis, Cynthia Agbulos and husband Louis Jr. of Guam, Lisa Apodaca and husband Jimmy of Clovis and Mabel Lucero of Clovis. Also surviving are her Godchildren; Andrea Maxwell, J.D. Apodaca, Toniann Baca, Andy Ryan Sisneros, J.J. Montalvo, Brittney Williams, Eliza Villa, Andrea Baca, Jonathan Padilla, Maria Padilla, Jared Villa, Christopher Villa and Francisco Villa as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of family and friends. Rosary services will be held on Sunday, May 2, at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Parish in Vaughn. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 3, at 11:00 AM also at St. Mary’s Parish with Father Steve Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemtery. Serving as Pallbearers will be; Eddie Villa, Jr., Robert Sisneros, Andy Ryan, J.D. Apodaca, Andrea Maxwell, Toniann Baca, Ricky Sanchez and Adrian Aragon. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be her brother and sisters; Tommy, Tina and Billy, Rosella and Bobby, Jane and Richard, Thelma and Eddie, Nora and Frank, Manny, Ricky and Margie, Cynthia and Louis, Jr., Lisa and Jimmy and Mabel as well remaining Godchildren. All services for Mrs. Sisneros have been entrusted to the Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa. To place an online condolence please log on to our website at www.chavezfuneralhome.com.