1940
Cora
2015
Cora B. (Barela) Ross
October 23, 1940 — February 19, 2015
Cora B. Ross, returned to her Father in Heaven on February 19, 2015. She was 74, she was born on October 23, 1940 to Donacino "Tom" Barela and Petrita Apodaca Barela in San Rafael, New Mexico.
She worked outside the home early in life, at Franklin Junior High, and Grants High School. She was a compassionate care giver with a heart of gold and was a friend to everyone she met, but she will best be remembered for her ability to care for her family, she was an amazing, loving, and devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose smile and sense of humor will be cherished.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Ross Jr. of the family home in Grants, her four children; Trinnie Blea and her husband Adolpho, Veronica Garcia and her husband Michael, Edward L. Ross and his wife Diana, and Joseph A. Ross. Eleven Grandchildren: Amanda Molina, Racheal Blea, Michael Martinez, Jenna Bland, Madisyn Ross, Eden Ross, Joseph Ross Jr., Manuel Ross, Matthew Ross, Arthur Garcia, and April Garcia. Eight Great-Grandchildren: Josh Molina, Danica Molina, Kayla Venable, Shannon Bland, Trinity Martinez, Symphony Martinez, Madison Garcia, and Maverik Garcia. Her bothers; Charlie Barela and his companion Bessie DeBassige, Gene Barela, Danny Barela and his wife Lita, and Steve Barela and his companion Katie Aragon, along with numerous other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by; her parents; Tom and Petrita Barela, two granddaughters; Audrey Ross and Mia Blea. Two sisters; Rachael Serna, and Femie Serna. One brother; Francisco "Frank" Barela. One nephew; Johnny Serna. One niece; Dorinda Barela. And her Mother-in-law; Sista Baca.
She will be greatly missed by all, but we draw comfort from knowing that we will be with her again. Funeral services will be at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Grants, NM, on Tuesday February 24, 2015, a Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am, and then a Mass will be celebrated by Father Alberto Avella at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Community Cemetery in San Rafael, NM. A reception will follow the interment at the Grants-Milan Elks Lodge.
Pallbearers include; Michael Montano, Matthew Ross, Manuel Ross, Josh Molina, Tommy Barela, and Joey Marquez.
Honorary Pallbearers include; Madisyn Ross, Eden Ross, Amanda Molina, Racheal Blea, and Jenna Bland.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.
She worked outside the home early in life, at Franklin Junior High, and Grants High School. She was a compassionate care giver with a heart of gold and was a friend to everyone she met, but she will best be remembered for her ability to care for her family, she was an amazing, loving, and devoted wife, mother and grandmother whose smile and sense of humor will be cherished.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Ross Jr. of the family home in Grants, her four children; Trinnie Blea and her husband Adolpho, Veronica Garcia and her husband Michael, Edward L. Ross and his wife Diana, and Joseph A. Ross. Eleven Grandchildren: Amanda Molina, Racheal Blea, Michael Martinez, Jenna Bland, Madisyn Ross, Eden Ross, Joseph Ross Jr., Manuel Ross, Matthew Ross, Arthur Garcia, and April Garcia. Eight Great-Grandchildren: Josh Molina, Danica Molina, Kayla Venable, Shannon Bland, Trinity Martinez, Symphony Martinez, Madison Garcia, and Maverik Garcia. Her bothers; Charlie Barela and his companion Bessie DeBassige, Gene Barela, Danny Barela and his wife Lita, and Steve Barela and his companion Katie Aragon, along with numerous other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by; her parents; Tom and Petrita Barela, two granddaughters; Audrey Ross and Mia Blea. Two sisters; Rachael Serna, and Femie Serna. One brother; Francisco "Frank" Barela. One nephew; Johnny Serna. One niece; Dorinda Barela. And her Mother-in-law; Sista Baca.
She will be greatly missed by all, but we draw comfort from knowing that we will be with her again. Funeral services will be at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Grants, NM, on Tuesday February 24, 2015, a Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am, and then a Mass will be celebrated by Father Alberto Avella at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Community Cemetery in San Rafael, NM. A reception will follow the interment at the Grants-Milan Elks Lodge.
Pallbearers include; Michael Montano, Matthew Ross, Manuel Ross, Josh Molina, Tommy Barela, and Joey Marquez.
Honorary Pallbearers include; Madisyn Ross, Eden Ross, Amanda Molina, Racheal Blea, and Jenna Bland.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.
Service Details
Tuesday, February 24th, 2015 10:00am, St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church
Interment Details
Community Cemetery San Rafael, NM
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