Erminia Espinosa

ESPINOSA, ERMINIA, Erminia Minnie Melendez Espinosa was surrounded by the love of her family when she went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. Johns Catholic Church and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Father Paul Juniet OFM officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.
Erminia was the loving wife of the late Elias Jimenez Espinosa, who passed away June 26, 2001. They shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. She was born on April 25, 1924, in Roswell, NM. She was the daughter of the late Ramona Vasquez Melendez.
Erminia was a good homemaker and Home Economics teacher. She loved teaching others her great skills. She has also passed it down to many generations in her family. She was honored to have had one of her classes featured in the local newspaper with her children and grandchildren at a Home Economics class.
Erminia was of the Catholic faith, and very active in her church and learning the word of God. Because of her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ, she served as a Sunday school teacher. She loved singing in the church choir. She enjoyed reading her bible every day and shared her readings and faith with those that came to visit her that day.
Erimina loved going out for lunch and a good conversation. But her greatest joy came from spending time with and caring for her family.
Erminia was an amazing mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and greatgreat grandmother. Words cannot describe how truly amazing she was or how dearly she will be missed. Her family finds comfort in all of the wonderful memories they shared with Erminia and knowing that even though she is no longer with them on Earth, she will always be with them in spirit, watching over them.
Eriminia will be lovingly remembered by her three sons, Ramon Melendez and his wife, Margie, Elias Espinosa, Jr., and Edward Espinosa of Roswell two daughters Yolanda Jones of Brownfield, TX and Connie Perez and her husband, Gene of Roswell, NM two brothers, Juan Ramos and his wife, Minnie of Phoenix, AZ and Antonio Melendez of Roswell, NM grandchildren Sandra M. Arnold, Ramon S. Melendez, Tom Melendez, Barbara Millard, Tim Millard, Donald Millard, Jr., Michael Jones, Monica Jones, Tracy Beltran, Anthony Espinosa, Vanessa Sexton, Wanae Jones, Aimee Espinosa, Devin Espinosa and Aaron Espinosa 22 greatgrandchildren and 7 greatgreatgrandchildren.
Erminia was preceded in death by her sister, Estella Melendez and her brother Ralph Melendez, Sr.
Pall bearers will be Anthony Espinosa, Tom Melendez, Chris Lucero, Michael Jones, Ramon S. Melendez, and Javier Moreno. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Devin Espinosa, Vanessa Sexton and Aimee Espinosa.


A Psalm of David
The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the jpaths of righteousness for his names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwellin the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23

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