Jeronima A. Velasquez

Jeronima Velasquez, age 94, of Denver, Colorado passed away on August 17, 2013. She was born in Cebolla, New Mexico, May 16, 1919 to Jose Antonio Sanchez and Julianita de la Rivas, one of 21 children, and was the last survivor of her Sanchez family. She attended school in Tierra Amarilla and was married there to Jose Isidro Velasquez on June 22, 1938. She raised her family in Denver and celebrated her 50th anniversary to Isidro in 1988. Widowed in 1990, she carried on with her passions for making rosaries, cooking, baking, music and flowers, and most especially watching over her beloved and ever growing family. She is survived by her children Maria Florencia Marfil (Leandro), Eligio Velasquez (Mary Lou), Joe Velasquez Jr. , Laura Barela (Fred) , and Gilbert Velasquez. Grandchildren: Hope Marfil Maestas, Darlene Marfil Moreau, Diana Marfil Trujillo, Leandro Marfil Jr. , Dana Marfil, Desiree Marfil, Gregory Velasquez, Mary Guerrero, Daniel Velasquez, Cherri Barela Marfil, Janice Padilla, Duane Barela (deceased) and Lucas Barela. Great Grandchildren: Marky Maestas, Fredrico Maestas, Reno Maestas, Miguel Moreau, Gabriel Moreau, Monique Moreau, Joshua Trujillo, Leah Trujillo, Deangelo Marfil, Juliana Marfil, Alyana Marfil, Cristina Guerrero, Siena Guerrero, Marisa Guerrero, Jarred Padilla, Janelle Padilla, Gianna Padilla. Great Great Grandchildren: Freddie, Elijah, Noah Maestas, Josiah Maestas, Anthony Maestas, Mia Maestas, Zariah Maestas, Markie Maestas, Romeo Moreau, Alina Quintana, and Leyla Quintana.. Funeral will be held at St. Cajetan's Catholic church at 10:00 am on August 23, 2013.