Kathy, as known by many was full of life and could brighten up a room anywhere she was. Kathy was an avid outdoor fanatic and was the photographer for many family and friend gatherings. Kathy was ready to snap a picture and capture many special moments in life. She was known for her infectious laugh and was the dancer of the party. Kathy had a charismatic personality and was high on life. She prided herself on making others happy. Kathy honored all service men and women and was a very patriotic American. To Kathy, no one was a stranger. Kathy will be missed by all who loved her and the many lives that she touched.
Kathy graduated from Deming High School in 1980 and from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She worked as an accountant for Columbus Electric Co Op, and Luna County Detention Center. Currently, Kathy was a merchandiser for Frito Lay and Coremark.
Kathy was involved in coaching t-ball, coach pitch and little league. Kathy was an active volunteer for the many sporting events in the area. She was a true Washington Redskins and Deming Wildcat fan and always desired to dress up as the DHS mascot- Charlie the wildcat.
Kathy is survived by the love her life, her daughter Kacee D. Armijo, her parents Dennis and Maggie Armijo, brother Nick Armijo and his wife Debbie. Her sister Buffy Armijo and her companion Mario Carbajal, special nephews Kellen and Kye Carbajal, God children Perlina Salaiz, Rebecca Valdez, Grisel Rodriguez, Jesus “Chu-Chee” Sanchez, Mason, Myranda, and Matteo Weatherford; numerous uncles, aunts, family, friends, and her best friend Irma Milo.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 9:30am to 10am at St. Ann Catholic Church with the holy rosary beginning at 10am with Eddie Diaz officiating. Funeral mass will then begin at 10:30am with Bishop, Ricardo Ramirez officiating. Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Nick Armijo, Michael Molina, Jesus “Chu-Chee” Sanchez, Jacob Rodriguez, Jonathan Rodriguez and Manuel Marrufo. Honorary pallbearers are Kellen and Kye Carbajal, Mason, Myranda and Matteo Weatherford, Rebecca Valdez, Grisel Rodriguez and Vanessa Avalos.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.