Bessie Madrid Solano, 93 passed away on November 14, 2015 after a long and fulfilled life. She was born on May 26, 1922 in Colonias, New Mexico to Clodovis and Mela Madrid. She had 5 sons, 13 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband Valentin Solano, grandson's Jonathan (Scott) Harner and Michael John Solano, Siblings Emma Gonzales, Cordy Urenda, Grace Alires, Piedad Rosas, Connie Solano, and Manuel Madrid.
Survived by sons Manuel (Judy), Gilbert (Janice), Andrew (Vivian), Paul (Anita), Leonard (Lonnie), 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.