
She was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 67 years Jose Jaurequi. Her sons Joe Jaurequi Jr. and Sammy Jaurequi (Sandra Renee Jaurequi), as well as her beloved family Natalia Palacio, Tony Jaramillo, Lorenza “Lencha” Lopez, and her grandson Eddie Joe Jaurequi.
Chelo, a lifelong resident of Silver City was a devoted wife to her “Viejo” and helped to nurture his love of Santaro Art. Together their Catholic faith enriched their marriage and life. She was known to capture the heart of anyone that was blessed to have met her. Her precious smile and contagious laugh rooted the seeds of love and kindness in her children and grandchildren. Her passion for the outdoors and family time will forever live in all her children and grandchildren’s’ memories. She is survived by Joe Parra (Cecilia Parra) of Silver City, Rosie Salas (Ventura Salas Sr.) of Rio Rancho, Sandra Ortiz (Samuel Ortiz Sr.) of Alamogordo and Ruben Jaurequi Sr. (Denise Jaurequi) of Arenas Valley. She leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and expecting number 25 soon and five great great grandchildren.
Grandma we will forever miss your warm embrace and you will be our beautiful strong Angel until we meet again.
Visitation will be Friday, June 26th from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels. The holy rosary being recited by Deacon Bill Holguin will commence at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 27th at 10am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Father Oliver Obele officiating. Restrictions still stand at 25% capacity and social distancing with face masks required.
Concluding service and interment will follow at St. Vincent Catholic cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ventura (Chico) Salas Jr., Danny Ortiz, Ruben Jaurequi Jr., Ventura “Andrew” Salas, Josiah Legarda, and Ruben Jaurequi III. Honorary pallbearers will be Anthony Turner, Steven Turner, Marcus Salas, Dominic Salas, Weston West, Everett West, Ociel Villicaña, Samuel Ortiz Jr., Daniel Simmon, Jacob Jaurequi, and Victor Jaurequi.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels