Hilda Triny (Stallings) Barela

Hilda T. Barela, 61 of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016. She was born January 2, 1955 to Robert Stallings and Cecilia Gonzales. Hilda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was married to the love of her life, Leonard Barela, for 42 years and together they ran a trucking business for over 40 years. They had three children Anthony Stallings, and Monica (Sammy) Armenta, Leonard Jr. She has 11 grandchildren that were the love and light of her life; grandsons; Elijah, Jose, Devon, Manny, Nick and Sammy III; granddaughters; Siera, TeAnna, Savannah, Brooklynn, and Michelle. Her most treasured, best friends, traveling and gambling buddies are Ernie and Cecilia Tafoya of Delta, CO, Joe and Gloria Ruiz of Casa Grande, AZ, and Marshall and Frances Gallegos of Bloomfield, NM and Steve and Kitty Armenta of Aztec, NM. She will be dearly missed by all of us, including her brothers, sisters, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family and friends. Hilda was loved and cherished by everyone that met her. She never met a stranger and welcomed everyone into her home like they were family. A rosary will be recited by the Legion of Mary at 7pm, on Friday, October 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 2100 E 20th St. in Farmington. Mass of Christian Burial for Hilda will be held at 11am, on Saturday, October 22, at St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 2100 E. 20th St, in Farmington, with Father Frank Chacon as celebrant and burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington. Pallbearers are Leonard Barela, Jr., Sammy Armenta, Jr., Tony Gonzales, Ray Barela, Elijah Chavez, Nick Hall and Manny Sanchez. Those who wish to send flowers or any contributions may send them to Brewer, Lee, and Larkin Funeral Home at 103 East Ute St. in Farmington, (505) 325-8688.