Max Miranda

MIRANDA, MAX A Rosary is scheduled for 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 12, 2006 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Max Miranda, age 84, of Roswell, who passed away December 9, 2006 at his residence with all his loving family members at his side. Resurrection Mass is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Father Juan Montoya will officiate. Interment will be at South Park Cemetery.

Max was born May 29, 1922 in Roswell, New Mexico to Rafel Miranda and Annie Montano Pena. He is preceded in death by both his parents; sons: Albert Miranda and Tony Miranda; grandson: Albert Miranda Jr.; son-in-law: Junior Serna; Brothers: Albert Miranda and Jose Pena and a half brother: Lee Miranda.

On April 26, 1941 Max married the love of his life, Josephine Perez who preceded him in death in 2005.

Survivors include 2 daughters: Elia Serna of Roswell and Delia Stogden and her husband David of Roswell; 2 sons: Max Miranda and his wife Mary of San Pedro, California and Manny Miranda and his wife Barbie, of Roswell. Half brothers: Paul Miranda of Roswell, NM. and Jake Miranda of Roswell; Half sisters: Chelo Hernandez of Roswell and Della Linterman of Roswell. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren.

Max was a painter by trade and worked for J. Riley Construction for many years. For the last 25 years he was the care giver for his wife, Josephine, who became ill at a young age. He was a very kindhearted, gentle and very giving man. He loved his family and will be missed deeply be all who lives he touched. He will be in our hearts forever.

Pallbearers: Manny Miranda Sr., Brad Tidwell, Ruben Archuleta, Sr., Louie Serna, Tommy Miranda, Joe Lara and Raul Orona. Honorary Pallbearers: Chris Stogden, Manny Miranda, Jr., Johnny Peralta, Manny Archuleta, Roger Orona, Scott Gillis, Ruben Archuleta, Jr.

23rd Psalm

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 path of righteousness for His name's sake.
PYea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

Visitation

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 South Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, December 9, 2006
8:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

Service

ROSARY

LaGrone Funeral Chapel
900 S MAIN
ROSWELL, NM  88203
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
7:00 P.M.

MASS

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln Ave.
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
10:00 A.M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203