Patricia “Patty” Ann De La O, 57, a lifelong resident of Deming, NM went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Lovelace Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.
Patty was born on September 20, 1964 to Fred C. De La O and Margaret A. Maynes. Patty was a devout Catholic whose love of God grew while in the convent. She was a member of the Apostolado group and the Guadalupanas at St. Ann and taught catechism and RCIA classes at St. Ann and Holy Family Church. As a foster parent for 10 years she cared for hundreds of children in need. Patty graduated with a degree in Social Work that allowed her love for children to continue. She worked for Deming Public schools for over 15 years and loved all the people she worked with. She loved wrestling, crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. Patty enjoyed spending time with her family and was thankful for her close friends. She was a true pillar of our community and impacted many lives including young and old. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Patty is survived by one brother, Fred R. De La O and his wife Annabel of Las Cruces, NM; five sisters, Felicia De La O of Deming, NM; Sabina De La O of Deming, NM; Lacey Williams of Missouri; Barbara Williams of Deming, NM and Opal Williams and her companion Paul Valenzuela of Deming, NM; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Sanchez, Rayanna De La O, Alicia Abalos and husband Jeremy Abalos, Samantha De La O, Aaron Urias, Matthew Martinez, Martiana Sanchez, Cody Martinez and Timothy Sanchez. She is preceded in death by both of her parents.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 5-6pm at Holy Family Catholic Church with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with her nephew, Timothy Sanchez officiating.
Funeral mass will be on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 12:30pm at Holy Family with Father, Prakasham Babu officiating.
Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Maynes, Jasper Maynes, Adrian Maynes, Andrew Maynes, Cody Martinez and Aaron Urias. Honorary pallbearers are Noel Nuñez and Greg Simmons. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
Patty was born on September 20, 1964 to Fred C. De La O and Margaret A. Maynes. Patty was a devout Catholic whose love of God grew while in the convent. She was a member of the Apostolado group and the Guadalupanas at St. Ann and taught catechism and RCIA classes at St. Ann and Holy Family Church. As a foster parent for 10 years she cared for hundreds of children in need. Patty graduated with a degree in Social Work that allowed her love for children to continue. She worked for Deming Public schools for over 15 years and loved all the people she worked with. She loved wrestling, crossword puzzles and watching Jeopardy. Patty enjoyed spending time with her family and was thankful for her close friends. She was a true pillar of our community and impacted many lives including young and old. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Patty is survived by one brother, Fred R. De La O and his wife Annabel of Las Cruces, NM; five sisters, Felicia De La O of Deming, NM; Sabina De La O of Deming, NM; Lacey Williams of Missouri; Barbara Williams of Deming, NM and Opal Williams and her companion Paul Valenzuela of Deming, NM; nieces and nephews, Nicholas Sanchez, Rayanna De La O, Alicia Abalos and husband Jeremy Abalos, Samantha De La O, Aaron Urias, Matthew Martinez, Martiana Sanchez, Cody Martinez and Timothy Sanchez. She is preceded in death by both of her parents.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 5-6pm at Holy Family Catholic Church with the holy rosary beginning at 6pm with her nephew, Timothy Sanchez officiating.
Funeral mass will be on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 12:30pm at Holy Family with Father, Prakasham Babu officiating.
Concluding services with an interment will be at Mountain View cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Jonathan Maynes, Jasper Maynes, Adrian Maynes, Andrew Maynes, Cody Martinez and Aaron Urias. Honorary pallbearers are Noel Nuñez and Greg Simmons. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels.
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