Esther Moncayo

Esther P. Moncayo, 97 of Santa Rosa, New Mexico died October 10th, 2007 in Albuquerque. She was born on January 7, 1910 to the home of Julio and Abedonia Pacheco, one of 9 children. Esther is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Seferino Moncayo, three sons Seferino Moncayo Jr., James Moncayo and Freddy Moncayo Sr. and 8 siblings. Esther was the last survivor of her generation. She is survived by her 7 children, three sons Benny Moncayo and wife Esther, Joe Moncayo and wife Rosie, Johnny Moncayo and wife Dolores, four daughters Cecila Ardoin and husband Ken, Clara Rice and husband Carl, Rose Guldy and husband Ed, Tillie Fares, and daughter in law, Angie Moncayo, and many grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Great-great grandchildren other relatives and friends. Rosary services will be held at 7PM Friday October 12, 2007 from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa, NM. Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday October 13, 2007 from St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will follow at El Calvario Cemetery in Puerto de Luna. The family would like to thank the staff at Paloma Blanca Nursing and Rehab center, and the many family and friends for their support. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 South Third Street; Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (505) 472-3369 To place an online tribute please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com The family requests in lieu of the community donating food to the family, monetary donation's may be made to the St. Rose of Lima Church Restoration Fund in memory of Esther Moncayo. Donations can be sent to, St. Rose of Lima Church/Restoration Fund, 439 South 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, NM 88435.